What Wines to Pair with Pumpkin Pie

Does anything say “autumn” quite like pumpkin pie? This is admittedly one of my favorite desserts – and for good reason – it’s easy to make, solves the sweet tooth dilemma and usually signifies the end of a flavorful Thanksgiving meal. But, the big question out there is…just what wine to pair with pumpkin pie? Fortunately, there are several outstanding options for pumpkin pie pairings. The first option is a Pedro Ximénez or a Cream Sherry and the second contestant would be a late harvest Riesling. A tawny Port could also stake quite a claim on a slice of pumpkin pie. All three options offer the sweetness and the viscosity to support the rich flavors and robust spice of the pumpkin pie. Sherry, late harvest Rieslings and tawny Ports are all fairly accessible, especially at this time of year and most merchants will carry plenty of producers in all three categories. Read more about pairing wine, cocktails and beer with pumpkin pie here...