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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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Robert Parker's100 points
- Variety Pinot/Chardonnay
- Vintage NV
- Brand Toro Albala
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 17.0% Alcohol
Bodegas Toro Albala Don Px Convento Seleccion 1946"Bodegas Toro Albalá is a wine producer in the Montilla-Moriles region of Anda..."$750.00 -
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Andrew Caillard97 points
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Wine Enthusiast97* points
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James Suckling95* points
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Wine Spectator95* points
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Neal Martin93* points
- Variety SSB / SBS Blend
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Chateau Coutet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Coutet 2016"A blend of 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. The nose i..."$97.99 -
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James Suckling98 points
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Wine Spectator97 points
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The Wine Advoca96 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2003
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau D'Yquem 2003 375Ml"No other dessert wine can match Chateau d'Yquem for fame or quality. "Mid..."$550.00 -
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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 Furmint Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Domaine Disznoko
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 16.5% Alcohol
Disznókő Tokaji Late Harvest Furmint 2018 500ml"Sweet. László Mészáros makes this late harvest wine from mainly botrytised Fu..."$44.99 -
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Decanter91 points
- Variety Muscat
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Domaine de La Pigeade
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 15.0% Alcohol
Domaine de la Pigeade Muscat Beaumes de Venise 2018"Pretty aromatic freshness on the nose with floral notes. Laudable balance of ..."$44.99 -
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- Variety Muscat
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine de La Pigeade
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 15.0% Alcohol
Domaine de la Pigeade Muscat Beaumes de Venise 2019"Pretty aromatic freshness on the nose with floral notes. Laudable balance of ..."$44.99 -
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Wine Spectator93 points
- Variety Bual
- Vintage NV
- Brand Henriques and Henriques
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 19.0% Alcohol
Henriques & Henriques Bual 10YO NV"Notches it up. Sweet, with a thick texture moderated by tangy acidity. Carame..."$57.99 -
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Jancis Robinson17.5 points
- Variety Verdelho
- Vintage NV
- Brand Henriques and Henriques
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 19.0% Alcohol
Henriques & Henriques Verdelho 15YO"Beef extract and malt on the nose. Very interesting. Lovely broad, complete o..."$74.99 -
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- 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.