We're Talking Cheese Cake!

Cheesecake strikes a lovely balance between richness and freshness, making it a surprisingly versatile dessert to pair with drinks. Whether it's a classic baked vanilla cheesecake, a citrusy no-bake version or one topped with fresh berries, the creamy texture calls for something that complements rather than competes.

Sweet dessert wines are a natural choice, but sparkling wines, fruit beers and richer stouts can be just as rewarding depending on the flavour of the cheesecake. Bright acidity helps cut through the richness, while fruit-forward drinks work particularly well with berry or citrus toppings. The best pairings enhance the dessert without making it feel overly sweet.

Bottles We'd Run To

Jean-Baptiste Joannet, Liqueur de Peche de Vigne

Jean-Baptiste Joannet, Liqueur de Peche de Vigne

 Butler, Nephew & Co. 10 Year Old White Port

Butler, Nephew & Co. 10 Year Old White Port

 Brännland - Apple Ice 2024 375ml

Brännland - Apple Ice 2024 375ml

 Moniack Mead

Moniack Mead

 Lindemans Pecheresse

Lindemans Pecheresse

Places We'd Start Looking

Sweet Wine

Sweet Wine

Sweet wine spans everything from lightly off-dry Riesling and Moscato to rich dessert wines like Sauternes,...

 Mead

Mead

Modern mead has much more in common with natural wine, cider, and mixed fermentation beer than the overly sw...

 Port & Sherry

Port & Sherry

Port and Sherry deserve way more attention than they get. Forget the dusty bottle that's been sat in someone's cupboa...

 Grower Champagne & Récoltant-Manipulant Champagne

Grower Champagne & Récoltant-Manipulant Champagne

Grower Champagne focuses on vineyard expression, terroir and small-scale winemaking, produced by estates that both fa...

Producers We'd Look To

Butler, Nephew & Co.

Butler, Nephew & Co.

 Champagne Herbert & Co.

Champagne Herbert & Co.

 Cerruti

Cerruti

 Moniack

Moniack

Where We'd Go

The Pastry Section