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White Dessert WinesAlso indexed as:Late Harvest Wine, Ice Wine, Fortified Wine, Noble Rot Wine  A broad category of sweet wines produced from white varietals whose main function is to serve either as or with dessert. These are produced in many styles from a range of varietals around the world.
Flavor DescriptorsFlavors will depend on many factors although there are some general similarities. Lighter style examples often have floral apricot, ripe peach, and honeysuckle flavors with notes of orange peel, lemon curd, and mild spice. Richer or older examples can also offer notes of dried fruit, nuts, marmalade, and toffee.
Food PairingsAlthough most of these are a dessert by themselves, there are some classic pairings. Lighter styleMeringue, fruit salad, cookies, and tarts (apple, pear, or lemon). Richer styleFruit tarts, crème brulée, creamy blue cheeses, nuts, foie gras, and biscotti. Copyright © 2025 TraceGains, Inc. All rights reserved. Drink Responsibly. Drive Responsibly. Learn more about TraceGains, the company. The information presented here is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires December 2025. |