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Wine as a whole is often described as ‘nectar of the gods’, but no category quite encapsulates the word nectar as well as dessert wine. Be they red, white, or sparkling, these sweet wines are famed for their ability to accompany a meal’s final course.Many wines, such as shiraz, chardonnay and aged riesling, are so dry that it can be easy to forget that they are produced from a naturally sweet fruit. But on the other end of the spectrum, beyond the comparatively low key sweetness of pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and even moscato, sit a group of wines that don’t just display a grape’s natural saccharinity, but greatly intensify it. These are the dessert wines. The term ‘dessert wine’ is a difficult one to define, as different cultures will place different wines within the category. Most commonly dessert wines are characterised by their higher alcohol and sugar content, much like fortified wines such as port. But unlike port they are served mainly as an accompaniment to sweet dishes.

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