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Wine (and other) pairings for peaches and nectarines

Wine (and other) pairings for peaches and nectarines

Posted on August 2 2020 at 06:17

Being surrounded by peaches and nectarines at the moment has reminded me what a brilliant match they are for a glass of dessert wine. And, surprisingly, even for a red!

Tags: burrata and peaches duck and peaches ham and peaches Southern Comfort Archers peach liqueur Coteaux du Layon late harvest chenin blanc late harvest semillon late harvest sauvignon Sauternes drink:sweet & fortified wine food:desserts & cakes nectarine crumble peach crumble peach melba peach sorbet peach cobbler peach pie nectarine tart peach tart poached peaches peaches in red wine grilled peaches peaches nectarines food:fruit
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The best pairings for apple desserts

The best pairings for apple desserts

Posted on September 21 2017 at 07:56

Apple tarts are one of the most flattering desserts to match with sweet wines but what do you drink with other apple-based desserts?

Tags: l Vouvray moelleux barley wine vintage ale sweet cider Moscatel Muscat late harvest Semillon late harvest Sauvignon Blanc Coteaux du Layon Sauternes baked apple apple tart apple pie apple crumble apple food:fruit food:desserts & cakes
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My top wine pairings with strawberries

My top wine pairings with strawberries

Posted on July 15 2024 at 06:50

I’m sure you’re enjoying a bowlful or two of strawberries at this time of year. But what to drink with them?

Tags: kir royale strawberry beer cherry beer raspberry beer kriek frambozen fruit beer rosé Champagne Beaujolais drink:red wine sparkling rosé Australian sparkling rosé Asti Moscato Moscato d'Asti sparkling white Zinfandel demi-sec Champagne drink:champagne & sparkling Beerenauslese Riesling Coteaux du Layon Semillon Sauvignon late-harvest vin doux naturel Maury Muscat Sauternes Muscat-de-Beaumes-de-Venise drink:sweet & fortified wine sorbet ice cream chocolate pavlova sundae meringue shortcake tart cake gâteau soufflé mousse Eton Mess strawberry strawberries food:desserts & cakes food:fruit bellini Cointreau orange liqueur Pimms No 1 Cup ratafia di fragola drink:alcohol-free drinks fruit juice mango juice passionfruit juice
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Apricot soufflé and Coteaux du Layon

Apricot soufflé and Coteaux du Layon

Posted on September 5 2011 at 19:53

Why don’t more people make souffls these days? I include myself in that. They’re not that difficult, look so impressive and are such a lovely match for a dessert wine.

Tags: Loupiac Monbazillac Sauternes sweet Bordeaux Muscat Domaine des Sablonettes Chenin Blanc Coteaux du Layon drink:sweet & fortified wine apricot soufflé food:fruit food:desserts & cakes Auberge de Chassignolles sweet soufflés
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Which wine to drink with a galette des rois?

Which wine to drink with a galette des rois?

Posted on January 5 2024 at 07:08

Although Christmas might feel firmly over many people will still be celebrating Twelfth Night this week. In France they mark the occasion with a Galette des Rois - a round cake filled with frangipane (almond paste) and topped with a golden paper crown.

Tags: Bolo Rei Rosca de Reyes Gaillac Coteaux du Layon drink:sweet & fortified wine Clairette de Die prosecco moscato d'Asti moscato demi-sec Montlouis demi-sec sparkling Vouvray cremant de Bourgogne drink:champagne & sparkling cremant de Limoux cremant d'Alsace twelfth night almond tart galette des rois food:desserts & cakes
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