Sweet, fruity flavours blend nicely with romantic treat

Caramel calls for intense, ripe botrytis fruit to infuse the wine’s flavours into the dish. — Anthony Gismondi Quails’ Gate Late Harvest Totally Botrytis Affected Optima 2010, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, $ 30 ( 375ml) The sweet, honeyed orange rind and apricot flavours should match perfectly with the pear and caramel flavours. Errazuriz Sauvignon Blanc Late Harvest 2010, Valle de Casablanca, Region de Aconcagua, Chile $ 15 ( 375ml) Aromatic floral/ citrus notes, laced with dried apricot, honey and mineral notes, provide the perfect contrast to the caramel and mascarpone.