Wine - Dessert - Victoria

The wine region of Victoria has the highest number of grapevines than any other state in Australia. It is home to over 600… wineries and well-known regions such as Yarra Valley, Heathcote, and Rutherglen. Victoria is situated in the southeastern corner of Australia where due to the location, the climate has a cool maritime influence and is known for its outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, along with producing Australia’s most famed dessert Muscat and Topaque wines. There are a number of dif
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    De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2007 375ml
    • Variety Semillon
    • Vintage 2007
    • Brand De Bortoli
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2007 375ml
    "Darren De Bortoli created Noble One at our family winery in 1982, to this day..."
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    All Saints Estate Moscato 2020
    • Variety Moscato
    • Vintage 2020
    • Brand All Saints Estate
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 5.5% Alcohol
    All Saints Estate Moscato 2020
    "With wonderful sweet grapey flavour it is best to drink whilst young and fres..."
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    De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 1984 (375ml)
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    • Vintage 1984
    • Brand De Bortoli
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 1984 (375ml)
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    De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2015
    • 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..."
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    Lindenton Late Picked Marsanne Viognier NV 375ml
    • Variety White Blends
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Lindenton Wines
    • Cellaring 15 Plus Years
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 18.0% Alcohol
    Lindenton Late Picked Marsanne Viognier NV 375ml
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    Scorpo 'Pinsato' Late Harvest Pinot Gris 2019
    • Variety Pinot Gris
    • Vintage 2018
    • Brand Scorpo Wines
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type Dessert
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
    Scorpo 'Pinsato' Late Harvest Pinot Gris 2019
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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.

 

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