Pie and Wine Pairings are Pure Joy
We have ancient Egyptian pastry chefs to thank for the idea of pie. And 2,000+ years later, pie is responsible for a big slice of our happiness, especially at holiday time. If you’ve yet to pair wine with pie, don’t let another day go by. Here's your ultimate holiday pie & wine pairing guide, along with personal pie recipes from the WineShop team!
Easy to make and so un-crackable and smooth, top it with a sugar doily.
Pumpkin Sugar Pie
PAIRS WITH: Homage Cellars 2018 Viognier
*Recipe and photo courtesy of food52.com.
This pears pie has an incredible buttery/silky texture that contrasts beautifully with a crisp and flaky pie crust.
Pear Pie with Red Wine and Rosemary
PAIRS WITH: Cadeau Rosé Sparkling
*Recipe and photo courtesy of bonappetit.com.
Don't want to fill up before dinner but something sweet beforehand? Enjoy these traditional mini pies.
Port Wine and Cranberry Mince Pies
PAIRS WITH: Terroir Cellars 2020 Grenache
*Recipe and photo courtesy of lecreusetlecreuset.co.za.
Tart and sweet, meet creamy and fluffy.
Cranberry Meringue Slab Pie
PAIRS WITH: Milano Cellars 2019 Barbera
*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick.
This new twist on a Southern favorite is beyond heaven.
Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Meringue
PAIRS WITH: Joy Cellars Euphoria
*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick.
A classic pecan pie gets the chocolate treatment.
Dark Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
PAIRS WITH: Cookie Cellars Biscotti
*Recipe and photo courtesy of delish.com.
Jammy, delicious filling oozes from every slice.
Fresh Blueberry Pie
PAIRS WITH: Cookie Cellars 2019 Macaron
*Recipe and photo courtesy of delish.com.
Deep-dish with double streusel layers, it’s ridiculously good.
Streusel Layered Apple Pie
PAIRS WITH: Cadeau Semi-Seco Sparkling Wine
*Recipe and photo courtesy of delish.com.
Queen Elizabeth the First created (and baked) the first cherry pie in the 1600s and we are forever grateful.
Classic Cherry Pie
PAIRS WITH: Gemme Cellars 2018 Ruby
*Recipe and photo courtesy of natashaskitchen.com.
Chocolate cream pie ups its game with gooey marshmallow topping.
S’mores Pie
PAIRS WITH: Deluge 2018 Storm
*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick.
A cloud of divine filling, mountains of whipped cream and a crumbly crust make up this diner staple.
Banana Cream Pie
PAIRS WITH: Cookie Cellars 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
*Recipe and photo courtesy of aspicyperspective.com.
Don’t be fooled by the simplicity. The light custard is total magic.
Chess Pie
PAIRS WITH: Infinite Wisdom 2020 Orange Muscat
*Recipe and photo courtesy of delish.com.
Crazy-easy, sweet and tart, this just may become your favorite.
Key Lime Pie
PAIRS WITH: Suburban Fracas Melee
*Recipe and photo courtesy of momontimeout.com.
Silky ganache and an Oreo crust. Yes, please.
Death by Chocolate Pie
PAIRS WITH: Ceres Goddess
*Recipe and photo courtesy of delish.com.