Fall & Winter Seasonal Foods and Wine Pairings

An unripe, out-of-season pear leaves much to be desired, but once fall rolls around they’re in their prime. Let them shine on their own in this tasty, but not too sweet Champagne-Poached Pears dessert. When accompanied by a sweeter style Champagne or sparkling wine (look for the words “demi-sec” on the bottle), this duo makes a simple yet memorable ending to a holiday meal.