While, a dark and intensely sweet PX Sherry, such as the multi award-winning Fernando de Castilla Antique Pedro Ximénez, is a fine match for dark chocolate.

This recipe will give you a festive tasting desert wine that will go fabulously with your festive cheeseboard, with only 3 ingredients it is suitable for the beginner brewer and will impress your guests!Beers of Europe strictly adheres to these regulations and by agreeing to our Terms and Conditions on checkout you confirm that you are over 18 years old. Christmas Pudding and Mince Pies are delicious with the similarly flavoured aged Tawny Ports and rich Madeiras; both wines go very well with rich chocolate desserts too. Glasses and other items have no restrictions but please be aware these are packaged very well to avoid breakages, so postage can be high.

When it comes to those luxury after-dinner milk and dark chocolate truffles, port is the ultimate wine to serve. Loyalty points cannot be used to purchase vouchers, nor will you accrue points for spending gift vouchers. Or if you’ve used strawberries, opt for a sweeter-style rosé like a refreshing Californian White Zinfandel.Due to their richness and dense body, these Christmas dessert wines are best enjoyed as an after-dinner tipple rather than before you sit down for a big meal. The different ways in which these wines are produced give a myriad different flavours ranging from candied citrus fruits and grapes, butterscotch and caramel, through to dried fruits such as dates and figs and nuts. Please do not attempt to enter this web site if you are not above the legal age of drinking alcohol in your country of residence. The high acidity from the apples and intense sweetness of the caramel are a perfect match to top quality Barsac or Sauternes.

Bring the liquid back to the boil quickly, then carefully add the sugar to the pan while gently stirring it. Keep on top of the racking process, the suet used in the Christmas pudding does continue to drop for quite some time and can cause off flavours if left. Once the liquid has cooled enough for you to able to easily handle it without gloves, you can add the liquid to you Demijohn using your sterilised funnel. Rich, luscious and honey-like, with aromas of spiced apple strudel, candied apricots and a citrus core, this wine is absolutely divine. Please note that we are not IOSS registered due to the nature of our products (alcoholic beverages).Velvety smooth with notes of nougat and roasted nuts, it’s a lovely flavour and texture match for white chocolate, as well as creamy desserts like sherry trifle. Crisp, fragrant and full of fruity flavours, Sparkling Moscato (the Italian name for Muscat Blanc) is a great texture contrast with rich Christmas Pudding.

Any goods that are left by our courier according to your instructions and have not been signed for, must be left in a secure place. Which of these you choose is a matter of personal preference, whether you prefer the fruity ruby or the nutty tawny. You might think that drinking a wine that is even sweeter than a dessert would make the dessert seem sickly sweet but that is not the case.Sweet muscat is the best bet here whether a vin doux naturel from France or even the island of Samos or a ‘stickie’ from Down Under. This is a proper winter warmer, full of all those lovely spices and dried fruit notes you'd expect to find in a Christmas pudding.