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Sam Kim94 points
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Winestate Magaz94 points
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Robert Geddes M94 points
- Variety Semillon
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Allegiance Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Allegiance Wines Sweet Betty Botrytis Semillon 2018 375mL"Gold Medal (94 points) – Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2020 Pur..."$19.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast95 points
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Robert Parker's95 points
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Decanter94 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau Coutet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.2% Alcohol
Chateau Coutet Sauternes-Barsac 2018 750mL"The best Sauternes from Barsac, as rated by US President Thomas Jefferson in ..."$135.00 -
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Wine Spectator96 points
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The Wine Advoca94 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Chateau de Myrat
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chateau de Myrat Sauternes 375ml 2007""Tasted single blind against its peers. I was so glad to re-taste the excelle..."$59.99 -
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Robert Parker's98 points
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Wine Spectator98 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Chateau Doisy-Daene
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Doisy Daene L'Extravagant Sauternes 375ML 2009"This is rich and concentrated, with crème brûlée and apple crumble on the nos..."$490.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast93 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Chateau Guiraud
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 375ml 2008"The nose is spicy, intense, complex and elegant. It reveals notes of candied ..."$65.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast94 points
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Jancis Robinson18 points
- Variety White Blends
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes 2007 750mL"Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey a Premier Cru Classe wine estate located in the Sa..."$119.99 -
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- Variety Semillon
- Vintage 2015
- Brand De Bortoli
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2015"The benchmark Australian dessert wine and 2015 is a standout vintage. Made wi..."$86.00 -
- Variety White Blends
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Te Aro Wine
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Te Aro Sweet Petite Riesling Viognier 2015"It is Te Aro Wine, Wellington's first and only dedicated urban winery (both G..."$25.00 -
- Variety Tannat
- Vintage None
- Brand Vinedo de los Vientos
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Vinedo de los Vientos Tannat Alcyone NV Dessert Wine"Bodega Pablo Fallabrino, formerly Viñedo de los Vientos, is one of the most ..."$22.99
Dessert Wine
Dessert wines are sweet wines that are typically served with or after a meal, as the name suggests, as a dessert. They are typically higher in sugar and alcohol content than table wines.
The grapes can be made from a wide variety of grape varieties, depending on the region and style. Some popular grape varieties for dessert wines include Riesling, Sémillon, Moscato, and Gewürztraminer for white wines and late-harvest versions of red grape varieties such as Pinot Noir and Zinfandel can also be used to make dessert wines. These grapes are left to ripen on the vine for a longer period of time, which increases their sugar content and produces sweeter wines with higher alcohol levels. They can have a rich, fruity and jammy taste with notes of blackberry, raspberry, and dark cherry.
Dessert wines are typically made by leaving the grapes on the vine longer than usual, to allow them to become overripe and develop a higher sugar content. The grapes are then harvested and fermented, which produces a sweeter wine. Some dessert wines can also be made by freezing the grapes before pressing them to concentrate the sugar, or by adding sugar to the wine during fermentation.
Dessert wines can have a wide range of flavors and aromas, depending on the grape variety and winemaking methods used. Some common flavors include honey, apricot, peach, and citrus. They can also have a high acidity to balance the sweetness.
Dessert wines are typically paired with sweet desserts such as fruit tarts, cakes, and chocolate. They can also be paired with cheese or nuts as well.
Dessert wines have been around for centuries, but they are not as widely consumed as table wines. However, they are becoming more popular as a way to end a meal on a sweet note.