Alright, let’s talk about them sweet wines, the ones you drink after dinner, you know? Not the regular stuff you gulp down with your food. These are special, like for holidays or when you wanna feel fancy, even if you ain’t.
So, they call ‘em “dessert wines,” I guess ‘cause you drink ‘em with dessert. Makes sense, right? But Lord, some of these names are a mouthful! I can barely say ‘em, but I can sure drink ‘em! Heh.
First off, there’s this “fortified wine” stuff. That means they added somethin’ strong to it, like brandy. Makes it kick a bit more, you know? They say there’s a bunch of kinds, but the ones I hear about are Madeira, Marsala, Port, Sherry, and Vermouth. Don’t ask me what the difference is, they all taste kinda sweet and strong to me.
- Madeira, that’s from some island, I think. It’s kinda dark and caramelly.
- Marsala, they use that in cookin’ too, makes chicken real good. But you can drink it straight too, if you like.
- Port, now that’s a real fancy one. Comes from Portugal, I heard. It’s real sweet and heavy, like syrup almost.
- Sherry, that one’s Spanish, I believe. They got all different kinds, some dry, some sweet. I like the sweet ones, myself.
- Vermouth, well, that’s mostly for mixin’ in drinks, but some folks drink it straight. It’s got a kinda herby taste to it.
Then you got your regular sweet wines, the ones that are just made from sweet grapes. They say it’s all about stoppin’ the fermentin’ before all the sugar turns to alcohol. Sounds complicated, but I guess them wine folks know what they’re doin’. They use extra sweet grapes to make the extra sweet wine, makes perfect sense. I knew if you waited long enough them grapes would turn sweet. Back in my days we made sure not to eat the green ones, we’d all get belly aches from it and my Pa would tell us to just wait. Always waiting.
One fancy name I heard is “Vin Santo.” Sounds like somethin’ holy, don’t it? They say it’s real good, but I ain’t never tried it. Probably too expensive for my taste. They also talk about “Eiswein,” which means “ice wine.” Apparently, they make it from grapes that froze on the vine. Sounds like a lot of work, but folks say it’s real sweet and tasty. Never seen no frozen grapes around here though.
You see, these dessert wines, they ain’t like the regular table wine you drink with your supper. You don’t drink a whole big glass of this stuff, just a little bit, you know? It’s strong and sweet, so a little goes a long way. It’s like a treat, somethin’ special. Like I said, for holidays or when you wanna feel like a queen, even if you’re just sittin’ on your porch in your old dress.
And don’t get me started on how you pair ‘em with desserts. Some folks say this goes with that, and that goes with this. I say, drink what you like! If it tastes good to you, that’s all that matters. But I guess if you wanna be fancy, you can look it up online or somethin’. Me? I just pour myself a little glass and enjoy it. Life’s too short to worry about all that fancy stuff.
So, there you have it, a little bit about dessert wines, from someone who ain’t no expert but knows what she likes. Whether it’s fortified or just plain sweet, these wines are a nice way to end a meal, or just to treat yourself. Just remember to drink ‘em slow and savor the flavor. And don’t worry too much about the names, just enjoy!
And listen, don’t let nobody tell you you can’t enjoy a little bit of sweetness in your life. We all deserve a little treat now and then, no matter who we are or where we come from. So, go ahead, pour yourself a glass of that dessert wine, sit back, and relax. You earned it.
Tags: Dessert Wine, Fortified Wine, Madeira, Marsala, Port, Sherry, Vermouth, Vin Santo, Eiswein, Sweet Wine
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