What To Drink With Mince Pies?


Mince Pie and wine

 

The humble mince pie - crumbly pastry, rich filling - is the epitome for me of Christmas indulgence. Forget your Chocolate (we have Easter for that), forget the imported Pannettone. Just give me a mince-pie and I’ll be happy. Happier with a dollop of brandy butter too if truth be told; even happier with something to drink too.

The humble - crumbly pastry, rich filling - is the epitome for me of Christmas indulgence. Forget your Chocolate (we have Easter for that), forget the imported . Just give me a mince-pie and I’ll be happy. Happier with a dollop of brandy butter too if truth be told; even happier with something to drink too.You are not going to get much enjoyment from a class of Chardonnay with a Mince Pie but there are plenty of other options to consider. Here are my five suggestions; which incidentally are also excellent accompaniments to the Christmas Pudding too:

1 - Muscat de Rivesaltes

2 - A decent Armagnac - [suggestion]

3 - Sweet Madeira

4 - Sweet Tokaji - [suggestions]

5 - Australian Liqueur Muscat - [suggestions]

 

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Written by:
Alfonso Cevola
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December 19, 2006 at 11:53 pm

I think a nice Brachetto would be wonderful with this.

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eljefe
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December 21, 2006 at 7:22 am

Why not a tawny port or a Late Bottle Vintage port? Something with a little tannin but not too much. I can vouch for port working with the Christmas pudding!