Discover dessert wines, from luscious late-harvest whites to rich fortified reds, exploring sweet wines with flavours of honey, dried fruit and spice that pair beautifully with desserts and cheese.
Chenin Blanc is a versatile white grape known for apple, pear, citrus and honeyed flavours. It is grown especially in France’s Loire Valley and South Africa, producing dry, sparkling and sweet wines.
Corsica is a Mediterranean island producing fresh whites, elegant reds and fragrant rosés from native grapes, combining mountain freshness with sunny coastal ripeness.
Riesling is an aromatic white grape best known for its high acidity and flavours of lime, green apple, peach and flowers. It is most famous in Germany but also thrives in Australia and France. Riesling can produce wines ranging from bone dry to intensely sweet while remaining fresh and vibrant.
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