How to Pair Dessert and Wine

Is it possible to pair desserts with our favorite mainstream wines? Better be careful, some of these flavors are in definite conflict ... but it can be done. While you may be hard pressed to find anyone upset with the wrong wine & dessert pairing (it is wine and dessert after all) it is nice to show off a little knowledge when entertaining guests, not to mention the piece of mind in knowing that what you are serving won't be conflicting. Come try desserts and wines and learn why some do and some don't go well together.