After Dinner Wines

Sweet wines often face skepticism in today’s sugar-conscious market, but their versatility in food pairing and cocktails makes them a dynamic and often underappreciated category. The best dessert-style wines balance sweetness with acidity, bringing freshness and structure to the palate. Fruit wines, while not always aiming for traditional benchmarks, offer a playful alternative, especially when they capture authentic, expressive fruit character. Across the board, vibrant berry notes and balanced sweetness had me dreaming of cheese boards and chocolate – sweet dreams!  - Jenny Book