{"id":3181,"date":"2022-12-02T08:00:09","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T13:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=3181"},"modified":"2022-12-02T10:15:27","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T15:15:27","slug":"8-holiday-treat-and-wine-pairings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/8-holiday-treat-and-wine-pairings\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Holiday Treat and Wine Pairings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s common knowledge that wine and sweets go hand-in-hand \u2014 and that fact (according to us) rings even truer during the holiday season. The highly-anticipated winter months welcome family gatherings, parties with friends, and delicious food. And while everyone\u2019s talking about which wine to pair with your main course, we\u2019re busy thinking about dessert.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosting a holiday dinner or gathering this year? Elevate your guests\u2019 favorite holiday treats with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Aholiday%20treats%20and%20wine%20pairing%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=8%20holiday%20treat%20and%20wine%20pairings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crowd-pleasing, seasonal bottle of wine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A nice glass or two will make dessert even sweeter, and make your visitors even happier. If you\u2019re going out and bringing dessert to a family gathering or business event, pump up your contribution with a wonderful wine to pair it with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now we understand that picking up and baking desserts can be time-consuming enough, let alone picking out a wine to go with each one \u2014 so we\u2019re here to make it easier on you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us take one thing off you get ready for the next party of the season. We\u2019re giving you 8 holiday treat and wine pairings that may seem too sweet to be true, but are extremely easy to pull off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But first, let\u2019s get through the basics of pairing desserts and wine. With that background info in mind, picking pairings will be a breeze.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>The Sweetest Way to Sip: Desserts and Wine<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start sipping and sampling sweets, check out these notes and tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetness of wine should be on the same level as sweetness of dessert.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same dessert can sometimes vary in sweetness (ex: apple pie), so know your recipe before you pair.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark and rich desserts pair well with similarly intense wines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If serving a super sweet dessert, wait on the wine. Serve coffee with it and bring wine out after.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/sweet-wines?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Aholiday%20treats%20and%20wine%20pairing%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=8%20holiday%20treat%20and%20wine%20pairings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common go-to wines for dessert<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> typically include Moscato, Champagne, Port, and Pinot Noir.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since desserts fluctuate so much with flavor, feel free to bend our recommendations and choose your own pairings based on sweetness and taste. Now that you have some background info, we can dive into our favorites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get some leftover pumpkin pie and grab a handful of candy canes, because you\u2019re about to learn some of our top holiday treat and wine pairings of the season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Pairings You Can\u2019t Pass Up This Holiday Season<\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-6248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WTSO-Wines-Til-Sold-Out-Online-Wine-Shop-Blog-Holiday-Treat-Pairings-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday Cookies Treat and Wine Pairings\" width=\"229\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WTSO-Wines-Til-Sold-Out-Online-Wine-Shop-Blog-Holiday-Treat-Pairings-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WTSO-Wines-Til-Sold-Out-Online-Wine-Shop-Blog-Holiday-Treat-Pairings-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WTSO-Wines-Til-Sold-Out-Online-Wine-Shop-Blog-Holiday-Treat-Pairings-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/WTSO-Wines-Til-Sold-Out-Online-Wine-Shop-Blog-Holiday-Treat-Pairings.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some of our tried-and-true favorites. Try these pairings as you bake these desserts throughout the holiday season, or mix it up to create a unique pairing of your own:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Snickerdoodles &amp; Sauvignon Blanc<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The subtle aromas in this white wine pair well with these soft, sweet-tart cookies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Lemon bars &amp; Chardonnay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The bright and medium-bodied Chardonnay enhances the zest in these tangy treats.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Sugar cookies &amp; Prosecco<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; A bottle of bubbly always brings the best out of a fun and festive treat like the sugar cookie.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Pecan pie &amp; Port<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The sweet and bold flavors of pecan will overpower most wines, but are no match for Port.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Gingerbread &amp; Sherry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Sherry\u2019s sweet, sugary, and honey notes pair perfectly with the flavors of this seasonal cookie.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Chocolate cake &amp; Syrah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The decadent, rich flavors of chocolate cake become even more mouth-watering with a glass of deep Syrah.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Candy canes (or candy cane cookies) &amp; Cabernet Sauvignon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This classic red wine balances the sweetness of this timeless holiday treat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Stock Up for Seasonal Sipping &amp; Pairing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully these holiday treats and wine pairings give you a little inspiration as you sip your way through the season with family and friends. Start your dessert pairing journey by picking one of our recommendations, then create your own with a signature dessert or wine of your choosing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need bottles to pair with desserts at your next holiday gathering? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/holiday?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Aholiday%20treats%20and%20wine%20pairing%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=8%20holiday%20treat%20and%20wine%20pairings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday Collection<\/a> at Wines &#8216;Til Sold Out<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to find fine wines that are sure to impress even the pickiest of guests. You\u2019re sure to find the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ideal bottle for your next dessert pairing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in just a few clicks!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring out the best in your sweet holiday treats by visiting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Aholiday%20treats%20and%20wine%20pairing%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=8%20holiday%20treat%20and%20wine%20pairings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WTSO.com<\/a> and stocking up on seasonal wine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To learn more about our selection and holiday features, email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:wines@wtso.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wines@wtso.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call our customer service team at 866-957-2795.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s common knowledge that wine and sweets go hand-in-hand \u2014 and that fact (according to us) rings even truer during the holiday season. The highly-anticipated winter months welcome family gatherings, parties with friends, and delicious food. And while everyone\u2019s talking about which wine to pair with your main course, we\u2019re busy thinking about dessert. 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