"Life's short. Drink the wine. Order the dessert." - Unknown
Valentine's Day is almost here! This is the perfect time to share some of my favorite wine and dessert pairings! The selections are ideal to enjoy with the special person in your life or with your girlfriends on Galentine's Day.
Below I'm sharing some of my favorite wines and the desserts that go together perfectly.
Zinfandel
The Biltmore Estate Limited Release Zinfandel is so delicious! It pairs well with many things, but one of my favorites are truffles.
The Perfect Pair: Dark Chocolate Truffles
Chardonnay
I really enjoy a clean and crisp chardonnay. My personal favorite is the Upper Shirley Chardonnay. This wine goes perfectly with anything vanilla!
The Perfect Pair: Vanilla Cupcakes
Cabernet Sauvignon
One of my favorite red wines is cabernet. The Caymus Cabernet is to die for, and I absolutely love it ... especially with chocolate!
The Perfect Pair: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prosecco
The Tesoro della Regina Prosecco is crisp and has a hint of apple notes. What better dessert to pair with than apple pie?
The Perfect Pair: Apple Pie
Champagne
Piper-Heidsieck Brut is a new favorite for me. This will pair well with chocolate covered strawberries. If you aren't fan of chocolate, you can use whipped cream as a substitute.
The Perfect Pair: Strawberries
Merlot
The Rosemont of Virginia Merlot is like velvet and is absolutely great! I love drinking this wine at dinner with an amazing chicken dish, but I definitely save a glass for dessert. This merlot is perfect with a double chocolate brownie!
The Perfect Pair: Brownies
What are some of your favorite dessert and wine pairings?
XO, Analise