Sauternes Jelly with Melon Balls and Praline

The melons in Japan are second to none; in fact, they are so precious they are individually wrapped in tissue for display and can fetch a very high price per kilo. The wine must be of premium quality in this dessert, so splurge and go for something spectacular. In the past I have made this with a 20-year-old Chateau d’Yquem and Muscat de Beaumes de Venise. In Australia, I go for something like Mount Horrocks Cordon Cut or Tempus Two’s Noble Semillon – look for a wine that has good acidity a