“Perhaps the ultimate Thanksgiving pie, pumpkin is a perfect match with this sweet Sherry—which isn’t actually creamy at all, despite the name. From the esteemed producer Emilio Lustau, it’s made from a blend of Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez wines. Smooth and rich, it has notes of fig and warm spice, enlivened by a brisk acidity.”
This is the review that led me to try Lustau Deluxe Cream Sherry. We usually have five pies for Thanksgiving–pumpkin, apple, pecan, banana cream and chocolate cream–and adding a dessert wine seemed to be the next step.
I found Lustau Deluxe Cream Sherry very tasty especially with the chocolate cream pie. Sherry and chocolate seem to go together for me. Usually I drink a glass of red wine per day. The alcoholic content is usually 5% to 7% depending on the wine I choose. Sherry has 20% alcohol so be aware.
“When it comes to matching dessert wine and pie, there are three main characteristics to keep in mind: acidity, sweetness and viscosity. The wine pairing for a very rich pie needs to be rich itself but also marked by bright acidity. And the wine should match the pie’s weight. For example, pecan pie and tawny Port make an ideal pair because tawny Port has terrific acidity as well as concentration and richness. “
Since pecan pie is my favorite pie, I’ll be trying a tawny Port next Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, the Lustau Deluxe Cream Sherry was a hit this Thanksgiving! GRADE: A
God, that brings me back. Back in the ’70s we occasionally had Harvey’s Bristol Cream Sherry. I don’t think I’ve had sherry since then. Glad you enjoyed it.
Jeff, I’m always open to new experiences especially with our new Thanksgiving dinner format with Patrick, Katie, and their friends preparing the feast. Diane and I hosted Thanksgiving for decades so I know full well the work and effort it requires. At one time, when the whole Kelley family in Western NY showed up, we had 24 hungry people sitting around the Thanksgiving tables (one for adults and one for the kids). Wine was a fixture. My mother loved when we served Asti Spumoni at Thanksgiving and Christmas. My brother-in-law in Tucson, AZ loves Port. I’m more of a Sherry guy so this Lustru Dexluxe Cream Sherry was a hit for me!
The only sherry I have had was in church. I am trying to switch to low alcohol red wine, George. What ones do you like?
Patti, I’m fond of 5.5% alcohol https://www.astorwines.com/SearchResultsSingle.aspx?p=1&search=35391&searchtype=Contains&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj4ecBhD3ARIsAM4Q_jHQnrvhZrJgf90EL7L3iBOO69Dg4IDuaQClS8OCxiBgm5xOYtqdFrQaAtKmEALw_wcB
Not being a drinker, or rather unable to hold liquor, I rarely imbib. I seem to remember a sherry in the distant past, but not what I thought of it.
If I do drink, it’s amaretto, chambord or a mixed drink, a sweet one. On the airlines if i have a free drink coupon, I might get a baileys with hot chocolate
Maggie, you can’t go wrong with Baileys!