Looking to explore the sweet world of dessert wine? CORK offers a variety of options to pair with your dessert or to enjoy on their own AS dessert! Shop in-store daily from 11AM to 8PM or reserve online for pick up.
Oremus Tokaji Late Harvest (Hungary)
An interesting blend of grape varieties – Furmint, Harslevelu, Zeta, Sargamuskotaly – this well-balanced and silky wine offers floral tones, mixed with mellow citrus and sweet fruitiness. Enjoy with soft cheeses, crème brûlée, panna cotta.
Lamoreaux Landing (Finger Lakes, NY)
Ice wine is a type of dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. The sugars and other dissolved solids do not freeze, but the water does, allowing for a more concentrated grape juice to develop. Lamoreaux Landing’s Vidal Ice offers crisp spring blossoms on the nose, and on the palate silky notes of honey, balanced with bursts of juicy pineapple and apricot. It’s a perfectly balanced and satisfying sweet and tart finish. Enjoy by itself, or try with your favorite creamy desserts, like panna cotta, or a platter of fruits and cheeses.
Château La Tour Blanche “Emotions” Sauternes (Bordeaux, France)
Due to the climate of the Sauternes region, this wine is produced from grapes affected by botrytis cinerea, a “noble rot” that develops on the berries. This phenomenon creates a high concentration of natural sugar and complex aromas of spice and dried fruits. Sauternes are not only dessert wines, but they can also be classically paired with foie gras, light fish in creamy sauces, or with strong cheeses such as Roquefort. Desserts that feature caramel, nuts or dried or tropical fruit are natural partners with Sauternes.
Jean-Marc Grussaute “Costat Darrèr” Jurançon Moelleux (Southwest France)
A blend of Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng, harvested in October and November when they have started to wither on the vine. With an intense golden hue, this Jurançon offers enticing aromas of citrus peel, honey and a touch of truffle. Rich and full bodied with a lingering fruity finish, this selection pairs beautifully with strong cheeses (again, think Roquefort), citrus cheesecake, and as with Sauternes, even foie gras.
Ricossa Brachetto D’Acqui (Piedmont, Italy)
This wine has a bright and vibrant cherry color with a rose and orange blossom scent. Like drinking bubbly raspberries and strawberries, this is a chocolate dessert’s best friend! Sweet, fizzy and deliciously refreshing.
Bodegas Toro Albala Don PX Gran Reserva (Spain)
A reserve Pedro Ximenez (PX) with classic character – opaque, black mahogany color. Complex, rich walnuts, spiced rye, dried fruit, coffee, licorice and treacle. Best enjoyed with dark chocolate or, yes, over ice cream!
Cesar Florido Moscatel Dorado (Spain)
A sweet dessert sherry with floral aromas of orange blossom, jasmine and bergamot, as well as lime peel , juicy apricot and honey. On the palate, juicy apricots, honey and tons of moscatel grape flavor with a white pepper finish. Though this is very sweet, it’s not cloying, thanks to enough acid. Pairs wonderfully with candied fruit, creamy cheeses with intense aromas and citrus desserts.
Blandy’s 10-Year Malmsey Madeira (Portugal)
Noted for its intensely concentrated nutty, caramel and honeyed flavors, this is a rich, fortified wine, but it finishes bright due to Madeira’s higher acidity. Serve it with nutty desserts like almond cake or pecan pie and anything made with rich chocolate. In warmer months, try it chilled for a refreshing dessert in a glass!
Churchill’s 10-Year Tawny Port (Portugal)
Churchill’s is a world-renowned Port producer, and their Tawny is a true gem, characterized by a complex fragrance of roasted nuts and sweet fruit. The texture is rich and velvety while the finish is clean and dry. Enjoy it with soft cheeses like Brie and Camembert, as well as fruit cake.
