Dessert
Dessert
Moulin Touchais 1968 Coteaux du Layon
French Dessert
Amber colour accompanies an oxidative profile reminiscent of Amontillado, with olive, dried apricot, brine, toffee and walnut. The wine has welcoming sweetness and freshness, while the finish is almost malty and long. Made from Chenin Blanc grapes, this sweet white comes from Coteaux du Layon in the Loire Valley. Alcohol is listed at twelve-and-a-half percent.
Gehringer 2023 Minus 9 Ehrenfelser Icewine
Canadian Dessert
Concentrated apricot, honey, orange blossom and citrus appear in this icewine. Apricot jam accompanies lively acidity and a clean, persistent finish. Fruit comes from the Golden Mile Bench in the Okanagan Valley. Ehrenfelser grapes were harvested frozen at minus nine degrees Celsius. The analysis records 248 grams per litre of residual sugar, 10.9 grams per litre of total acidity and 11 percent alcohol.
Château Guiraud 2016 Sauternes 375 mL
French Dessert
Pure botrytised fruit and mineral notes meet subtle white flowers. Crisp acidity accompanies orange rind, tangerine and stem ginger, with a long finish. The blend is 65% Sémillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc, fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured in new French oak. Organic certification, noble rot, floral freshness and exotic notes also form part of the estate's profile.
Tegernseerhof 2015 Ried Kaiserberg Riesling Beerenauslese
Austrian Dessert
Golden in colour, with stone-fruit aromas and mineral hints. Residual sugar is 136.9 g/L and acidity is 7.6 g/L, with tension and balance on the palate. Made entirely from hand-picked Riesling, the wine was fermented spontaneously. This still, sweet expression carries 10.5% alcohol and comes from the Kaiserberg site in Dürnstein, within Austria's Wachau region.
Château Prieuré du Monastir del Camp 1964 Rivesaltes Ambré
French Dessert
Dark gold to amber in colour, with hazelnut, almond, nut husk and candied citrus among the principal descriptors. Roasted notes add a savoury accent. Oxidative ageing is central to the amber Rivesaltes style, alongside nutty and citrus-led character. The mature profile brings nuts, candied citrus and roasted tones together in a traditional French dessert wine.
Gérard Bertrand 2000 Banyuls Grand Cru Vin Doux Naturel
French Dessert
Lush and broad, with clear structure and a generous flavour profile. Grenache Gris provides the varietal basis, while Banyuls Grand Cru and Vin Doux Naturel place it among Roussillon's fortified dessert wines. The style is deep and elegant, with breadth, richness and structure as its principal characteristics. A generous dessert wine defined by scale, structure and a broad profile.
Château de Fargues 2003 Sauternes
French Dessert
Deep gold with amber highlights introduces very ripe yellow fruit, candied apricot, roasted peach and mango. Honey, light caramel, vanilla and sweet spice add further aromatic detail. The palate is full and enveloping, with pronounced sweetness carried by structure. Candied fruit, honey, marzipan and spice continue into a long, warm and persistent finish, preserving the richness of the documented profile.
Pérez Barquero La Cañada Pedro Ximénez
Spanish Dessert
Raisin, fig and dried plum lead a deep, concentrated bouquet, joined by honey, cocoa and toffee. Coffee and polished oak add savoury complexity beneath the fruit. The palate is dense and unctuous, yet a clear line of acidity keeps the sweetness composed. Warm and persistent, it closes with dried fruit, cocoa, nuts and a long, elegant finish.
Castello di Volpaia 2018 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 500 mL
Italian Dessert
Dark amber in colour, with citrus peel, bergamot and bitter cocoa leading a complex, mature bouquet. Dried mango and candied fruit add richness, while toasted nuts and chocolate bring savoury depth. The palate is concentrated and silky, balanced by bright citrus lift. Long and warming, it closes with cocoa, dried fruit and a gently bitter finish.
Gérard Bertrand Legend Vintage 1974 Rivesaltes
French Dessert
Deep amber in colour, with a complex nose of cocoa, roasted coffee, dried fruit and caramel. The palate is rich and layered, unfolding through dried fig, honey, walnut and beeswax while lively acidity keeps the sweetness composed. Notes of raisin, toffee and warm spice gather toward a long, smooth finish. A mature vin doux naturel with both concentration and savoury detail.
Roscato NV Rosso Dolce Sweet Red Wine
Italian Dessert
Ripe red fruit opens with clear cherry and strawberry, giving the wine a generous, immediately appealing profile. The palate is delicately sweet and smooth, with gentle effervescence bringing freshness and lift. Its lively frizzante texture keeps the fruit bright rather than heavy. Soft and easy-flowing through the centre, it closes with lingering red berries, measured sweetness and a clean, lightly sparkling finish.
Pérez Barquero Solera 1955 Amontillado
Spanish Dessert
Perfumed and subtle on the nose, with toasted nuts, polished wood and a faint iodine edge. The palate is intense yet finely balanced, combining deep saline character with precise oxidative complexity. Sea salt, dried citrus peel and savoury spice keep the texture focused rather than heavy. The finish is exceptionally long, dry and crisp, leaving an elegant mix of coastal minerality, nuttiness and mature depth.
Pio Cesare Barolo Chinato NV
Italian Dessert
Aromatic mountain herbs lead with cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and bright orange zest. The palate is rich and layered, balancing measured sweetness with quinine bitterness and the firm structure of its Barolo base. Molasses and cardamom add depth without overwhelming the herbal lift. The finish is long and warming, lingering on citrus, spice and a clean bittersweet edge.
Château de Fargues 1999 Sauternes
French Dessert
Fresh apricot and passion fruit open with saffron, vanilla and a fine roasted-botrytis character. The palate is rich and generous, bringing candied fruit and warm spice around a smooth, flowing texture. Acidity is measured rather than sharp, and the wine gains freshness and aromatic precision with air. The finish is expansive and persistent, returning to passion fruit, roasted notes and a subtle hint of orange peel.
Mullineux Olerasay No. 2 Solera-Aged Straw Wine 375 mL
South African Dessert
Baked apricot, honeysuckle and marmalade rise from a deep golden glass, followed by honeyed richness and a gentle nutty edge. The palate is intensely concentrated yet held in balance by vivid acidity, so the natural sweetness feels bright rather than heavy. A long, layered finish carries dried fruit and citrus peel. Serve lightly chilled with hazelnut tart, blue cheese or fruit-based desserts; a small pour is ample.
Golden Age Meadery Ancient Lore Mead 200 mL
Canadian Dessert
Golden honey opens with a clean floral lift and gentle herbal bitterness. Rosemary adds an aromatic, savoury edge, while balsam needles bring a crisp pine-like freshness through the middle. Earthy undertones keep the sweetness composed, and a subtle coffee note gives the finish depth and warmth. Complex without feeling heavy, it can be served lightly chilled as an after-dinner pour.
Blandy’s 10 Year Old Bual Madeira 3 L
Portuguese Dessert
Rich raisin, fig and orange-marmalade aromas sit over caramel, vanilla and toasted walnut. The palate is medium-sweet and concentrated, with maple-like depth balanced by Madeira's firm acidity, so the sweetness remains energetic rather than heavy. Dried fruit and gentle spice carry through a long, complex finish. Serve lightly chilled with blue cheese, nut tart or caramelized desserts, or pour a small glass after dinner.
Fallentimber Saskatoon Mead 750 mL
Canadian Dessert
Bright and clean, this fruit-led mead balances floral honey with ripe Saskatoon berry, a hint of crab apple and subtle oak. The berry fruit brings freshness and gentle tartness, keeping the rounded honeyed palate poised through a smooth, well-balanced finish. Serve lightly chilled with roast pork, glazed poultry, aged cheddar or a berry tart; it is equally comfortable as an unhurried after-dinner glass.
Château d’Yquem 2005 Sauternes 375mL
French Dessert
Apricot compote, dried fig and orange blossom are layered with wild honey, vanilla and saffron. The palate is rich and intensely sweet, yet racy acidity keeps the texture fresh and precise. Candied ginger, jasmine and citrus peel add lift through the long, polished finish. Serve well chilled in small pours with foie gras, blue cheese, fruit tart or almond pastry.
Château Doisy-Védrines 2006 Sauternes 375 mL
French Dessert
Rich and precise, with apricot, peach and candied citrus layered over honey, saffron and a clear note of botrytis. The palate is full and luscious, yet firm acidity keeps the sweetness poised and detailed. A long, golden-fruited finish suits blue cheese, foie gras, almond tart or a simple plate of ripe stone fruit.
Batasiolo 2024 Bosc D’la Rei Moscato d’Asti
Italian Dessert
Rose, peach and orange blossom rise from the glass, joined by apricot, fig and fresh white fruit. The palate is gently sparkling, lightly sweet and lifted by enough freshness to keep the finish poised. Delicate and aromatic, it works beautifully with fruit desserts, panettone or as a low-alcohol finale.
Oremus 1975 Tokaji Eszencia
Hungarian Dessert
Black tea and plum preserve lead the nose, joined by toasted almond and a smoky, briny edge. Exceptionally dense and oily in texture, the palate stays unexpectedly bright, with citrus lifting honeyed plum. Dried fruit, nuts and mineral tones build through a remarkably complex finish that feels poised rather than simply sweet.
M. Chapoutier 2005 Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel
French Dessert
Dried fig, raisin and blackberry lead a generous fortified profile, joined by raspberry, cherry, mint, black pepper and a light truffle note. Sweetness is balanced by fresh acidity and soft tannins, keeping the palate lively rather than heavy. Silky and refined through the finish, it suits fruit desserts or firm cheese, while a slight chill brings extra definition.
Domaine Philippe Delesvaux 2004 Clos du Pavillon Coteaux du Layon Saint-Aubin
French Dessert
Fresh white pear leads into apricot, persimmon, fig and dried tangerine, with honey, candied apple and a light butterscotch note adding depth. The palate is fully sweet and generously textured, yet lacy acidity and a fine mineral spine keep it precise. Almond and honeysuckle emerge across the long, composed finish.
Seppelt NV DP 33 Muscat
Australian Dessert
Deep brown with an olive-green rim, opening on raisin, toffee and honey with a measured hint of marmalade. The palate is creamy and velvet-smooth, layering crushed raisin, caramel and warm spice over a rich, concentrated core. Balanced warmth carries the sweetness through a very long finish that remains expressive rather than heavy.
Buller NV Fine Old Muscat
Australian Dessert
Reddish amber and richly perfumed, with raisins, dried fig and dark chocolate leading into caramel, brown sugar, dates and molasses. The texture is dense and velvety, yet bright acidity keeps the sweetness composed and fresh. A long, warming finish makes this an excellent after-dinner pour, either alone or beside chocolate brownies and cream.
Moulin Touchais 1955 Anjou
Dessert
Translucent gold in color with hints of brown, a nose of smoky caramel with subtle truffle, and a palate of yellow apple with warm clove and Middle Eastern spices. The wine exhibits a rich sweetness balanced by its natural acidity, resulting in a long and complex finish.
Tasted in 2019 by Greg Sherwood MW, "Brine, tangerine peel, citrus, naartjie and pithy spicy herbal lift. Rich, sweet / sour tartness, bright, vibrant, deliciously juicy. Great salty opulence. Superb." - 96pts, Greg Sherwood
Campbells NV Classic Rutherglen Topaque
Australian Dessert
Deep golden in colour, with rich aromas of cold tea leaf, toffee, honey and citrus. The palate is intense and mouth-filling, layering malt and toffee with developed rancio character. Power and complexity are matched by a luscious texture, while the finish remains clean. Late-harvest Muscadelle provides ripe fruit and natural sweetness, and selected parcels feed the solera.
Chapoutier 2019 Banyuls
French Dessert
Deep garnet colour leads into a generous fortified red with black cherry, raspberry and plum at the centre. Cocoa, dried herbs and a gentle savoury note add dimension, while bright acidity keeps the sweetness composed. The finish is smooth, persistent and lightly spiced. Serve cool with dark chocolate, blue cheese or a fruit tart.
Zenato 2018 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
Italian Dessert
Intense garnet colour introduces black cherry, brandied marasca cherry, dried fig and plum, with cocoa and sweet spice adding depth. The palate is lush and velvety, its generous sweetness balanced by freshness and soft tannins. Dark fruit and spice remain poised through the long finish. Pair with blue cheese, panettone or dark chocolate.