Dried Cherry Compote with Shortbread and Mascarpone
Sugary desserts often overwhelm dry reds like Bordeaux, but this dish is so subtly sweet it almost doubles as a cheese course. The mascarpone's creaminess smooths out the wine's tannins; the compote and shortbread echo its hints of cherry and anise.More Fruit Desserts
February 2008
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© Quentin Bacon
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A Bordeaux from the Pessac-Léognan or Graves region.