Tacoma Boys’ Favorite Dessert Wines + After-Dinner Drinks
Dessert wine is a sweet and fruity option that can be enjoyed at any time, but especially after dinner. During the holiday season, celebratory dinners tend to involve tasty desserts and after-dinner drinks to enjoy. Why not combine the two for some dessert wine sipping? Tacoma Boys’ vast selection of beer and wine means there is a refreshing option for everyone to try! This includes a variety of wines that are perfect for tasting alongside dessert or after dinner.
Tacoma Boys’ Dessert Wine
Sweet and full of fruit flavor, dessert wine is similar to regular wine. Though it may be too sweet for some peoples’ tastes, there are a variety of types to try with different sweetness levels. This includes red blends with berries, white wines with pear, or other variations with fruit or other sweeteners. It can be enjoyed to wash down dessert like cheesecake or pie. Or, simply enjoyed on its own after dinner. Check out this post by Usual Wines for more information on dessert wines and how best to drink them.
When looking for dessert wine for this year’s holiday celebration, consider some of these bottles available at Tacoma Boys:
Red Dessert Wine
- Y & Co. Berry Riot Red Blend
- Honeywood Olallieberry Supreme Wine
- Sheppard Fruit Wine Huckleberry
- Manischewitz Cream Red Concord Wine
White Dessert Wine
- Honeywood Oregon Rhubarb Wine
- Early Stevens Sparkling Orangesicle
- San Antonio Strawberry Guava Semi-Sweet Wine
- Sheppard Fruit Wine Pear
- Sunpop Watermelon Moscato
Stop by and take a tour of your local Tacoma Boys’ wine section to see these options and much more! This includes a variety of local, domestic, and imported wines plus beer and cider.
Sweet Wine & Other After-Dinner Drinks
In addition to dessert wine, traditional after-dinner drinks with coffee or chocolate flavors. For your holiday nightcap, you might end up reaching for an espresso martini, port wine, irish coffee, or mulled cider. These drinks tend to be sweet or simply warm and comforting to sip on. A post-dinner cup of coffee is traditionally served to help with digestion — And because it’s tasty! Check out Tacoma Boys’ selection of specialty coffee if you’re looking for those types of after-dinner drinks.
Why is dessert wine sweet? In order to utilize the sweetest version of the grapes or other fruit used in the wines, very ripe fruit is used. Plus, dessert wine generally has a higher volume of alcohol. Ultra-ripe fruit means more alcohol tends to be present. Some wines are fortified with other alcohols or fruit to bring that extra sweetness and flavor— One example of this type is a port wine that contains grape brandy.
Is Dessert Wine Served Chilled?
While any wine can surely be served at any desired temperature, dessert wine is generally served chilled. White dessert wine specifically is almost always served chilled. Red dessert wine can be served closer to room temperature, but is generally served slightly chilled as well. And after popping the cork, be sure to store dessert wines in the refrigerator.
Holiday Cocktails & Mocktails
Wine and holiday cocktails are perfect for celebrating and sipping alongside dinner! Some cocktails and mocktails can be the star of the show when serving alongside appetizers, too. Seasonal flavors can be included in classic cocktails like margaritas or Christmas punch. These might include fall and winter season ingredients like pomegranate, cranberry, apple, and pumpkin. Same goes for pumpkin or apple spice with cinnamon and nutmeg! To get inspired with some holiday cocktail ideas, check out this festive list by Cookie & Kate.
Mocktails That Can Double As Cocktails
Cocktails and mocktails are easy to prepare in a multitude of ways for people with different preferences. Instead of mulled wine, try mulled tea! Or, check out these three examples of festive drinks that can be served alcoholic or not (if you’ll be serving a few different beverages):
- Hot Cider: Comforting and cozy, hot apple cider is easy to make in a slow cooker. You can also buy apple cider in bottles or ready-to-make mix. Spiced rum or cinnamon whiskey tastes great when added to hot cider.
- Make-Your-Own Mimosas: Using sparkling water or champagne, set up a mimosa bar. Combine equal parts bubbles with seasonal juices like cranberry, pomegranate, or citrus juice like grapefruit.
- Christmas Punch: Just grab a few juices from Tacoma Boys like apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice. Add a shot of liquor if desired for individual portions.
Whether chilled or warm and cozy, holiday cocktails and mocktails are fun and festive! Same goes for dessert wine. If your family and friends don’t usually sip on fruity and dessert wine, there’s no better time to give it a try. Just stop by Tacoma Boys to see what’s interesting and available!
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