Uncorked: Dessert Pairings

 "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

 

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Valentine's Day Gifts For Her

"I like perfume and flowers." - Donatella Versace

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching!

G and I got engaged one week before Valentine's Day (and a week and a half after my birthday)! Every V-Day we spend time reflecting on that special holiday. It was such a sweet moment and absolutely lovely. 

Each year we get each other a small gift. My birthday is at the end of January, and our wedding anniversary is in March! We have a lot of milestones to celebrate back-to-back. Our Valentine's Day is a bit more low-key, and we absolutely love it that way. 

This year G and I are having dinner at the restaurant we went to the night we got engaged!

Below are some of my favorite picks for the ladies on Valentine's Day. 

 

Enjoy!

XO, Analise

 

Photo Credit: Shannon Moffit Photography

Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

"Romance is thinking about your significant other, when you are supposed to be thinking about something else." - Nicholas Sparks

I've shared my V-Day selections for the ladies, now it's the guys turn! It is so much fun shopping for G, and I have a blast doing it.

Luckily, G is super easy to shop for. He really sticks to certain brands or stores. Typically, watches and a new pair of Nike's work well for him! I enjoy surprising G here and there with unique gifts.

Below I'm sharing some great gifts for the man in your life!

 

 

Enjoy!

XO, Analise

 

Photo Credit: Shannon Moffit Photography