What’s your favorite dessert? This time of year – the holidays – I definitely reach for the pie! And of course, a glass of wine to go with it. But what wine pairs well with the pies on your holiday dinner table? Read on…

Pumpkin Pie

With this Thanksgiving pie staple, I’d recommend a late harvest white wine like a Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Chenin Blanc, or Muscat. These wines have just the right sweetness for the spice of a Pumpkin Pie without overwhelming it.

Pecan Pie

This sweet nutty pie deserves a Port-style wine, like a Zinfandel or Madeira. The notes of spice and dried fruit in these powerhouse wines stand up well to the richness of a Pecan Pie.

Apple Pie

Warm Apple Pie has a comforting and familiar feel. Pairing it with a fun Gewürztraminer, with notes of pineapple, apricot, and honey, brings out the pie’s delicious autumnal apple cinnamon and nutmeg flavors.

Blueberry Pie

Cabernet Sauvignon’s bold dark fruit flavors stand up nicely to Blueberry Pie.

What pies are on your holiday table?

Cheers!