Poached Pears

"I was surprised when reading the ingredient list, at the very small quantity of red wine used. After all, one expects this desert to taste of red wine and pears. I found the wine flavour was sadly lacking. Most recipes of Pears in Red Wine require 1/2 to 1 cup per pear. The sugar quantity also needs to be increased to a quarter of a cup per pear. Not only does this quantity impart a beautiful wine flavour to the pears, the resultant sauce when poured over the pears, gives them an almost syrupy red coating, resulting in a more attractive presentation on the plate. I prefer to serve them warm, with fresh whipped cream, or a plain vanilla icecream."