One of Gumnut Patisserie’s best sellers is their baked fig tart. You can substitute the tart with strawberries, but it’s hard to go past fresh figs when they are in season. Head chef Tracy Nikl of Gumnut loves this dish, adding that the simple dishes are often the best.
Wine match Campbells Rutherglen Topaque NV, Rutherglen, Vic
Surely a more satisfying and life-affirming dessert would be hard to find. And to match it you’d do well to go for something equally soothing for the soul. With the eggy, creamy mixture, the rich pastry and the delicious baked figs you need a wine with sufficient richness and texture but not overbearing sweetness. Campbells Rutherglen Topaque (formerly known as Tokay) is the perfect candidate because of the complementary fig and toffee flavours and wonderful structure that shows just enough acid to carry the day.
-Dan Coward