Zwitter, I think you are exactly right about the wine pairing. Hang on, I have to find a pic, lol....

All right, I can't remember the name of this wine, but you can clearly see the label- does anyone recognize it? Oh shit, I remember, Monkey Business Shiraz! MMM

I DO remember being very impressed with the pairing of that bottle with a nice bowl o homegrown and chocolate chip cookies fresh outta da oven.

I generally drink Shiraz or Syrah (same grape) when I am wining and dining and puffing, but for a sweet tooth, you might like the Rosemount Shiraz/Grenache blend. It's got all the spiciness of the Shiraz, plus some sweetness to mellow it out.

Nice thread.