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For a wine tasting party.?

I'm going to a wine tasting party Saturday and am making three desserts, a six layer ice cream cake, a peanut butter cheescake and a frozen key lime pie. Here's the question. Everyone is bringing at least 5 bottles of wine. 35 people are attending. I have to have a dessert wine to present with my course. One year I did Belinis, and another year for desserts I brought Port. Do you have any suggestions for wine without going into too much expense. I'm figuring 8-12 dollars/ bottle.

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1. Good idea wine tasting party. Been to some festivals where there was wine tasting. Wine suppose to be good for you.
2. What about a Riesling? It is sweet - and you can find it in all price ranges.
3. Would making a nice Sangria work?
4. I would go for a nice sweet gewurtztraminer....spelling might be a bit off there though ;) You could also try a honey mead....that at least is something different and definitely sweet and good with desserts.
5. Achaia Clauss Mavrodaphne This thick, purple mavrodaphne reserve has gone the way of a tawny Port, age simultaneously lightening and deepening its flavors. Now the fruit is more baked apple and apricot, while the freshness has turned to truffle, spice and deep caramel. Most remarkedly, the sweetness has mellowed considerably, giving plenty of ripe flavors while finishing light and clean
6. I tasted a wonderful dessert wine at a friend's party this spring. It was almost a dessert itself - - because it's chocolate! It's a California wine called Rosenblum Desiree Chocolate Dessert Wine and it's delicious. I don't know how much it costs, but I would imagine that it's in your range. It's yummy!
7. Chateau St. Michelle makes excellent wines, and they have won many awards. It's produced in Washington State. They have a few great Rieslings. I've personally purchased this vineyard's wines in several states in different regions of the country. If your usual shop doesn't carry it, call around or call the vineyard. It's worth the search. Also, depending on your state, they will ship it to you. You can never go wrong with a Chateau St. Michelle.
8. You couldn't have picked a tougher variety of deserts unless you did something with asparagus!!!!! If you only have one wine to bring I suggest Moscato di Asti. This Italian white has a slight frizzante of carbon dioxide.... less than a prosecco, is pretty sweet and has a citrusy aroma and flavor. It will be a shoo in with the key lime and should hold up to the other two as well. Should be able to get in for 13 or so per bottle. Also a pretty great summer wine, so buy a case, get a discount and keep the extra bottles for your deck! Not sure what else would work.... in a true desert wine. Reisling spatlese maybe... but a decent one is pretty pricey. Tokaj would be great, but REALLY pricey.... Maybe Quaddy Essentia? Orange muscat, sweet... not sure of the price. Enjoy!