This is the time of year when we can sit back and enjoy the luxury of a good pudding wine with all those rich desserts we're tucking into.

The Germans know a bit about the art of leaving grapes to become overripe, often affected by what's called "noble rot" and extra sweet.

It's not cheap (this is a half bottle) but sip it really well chilled and enjoy baked apple and honey flavours.

  • Kendermanns Beerenauslese 2005, £6.99, Tesco.