I think my brain just goes for the lower acidity wines with a creamy or cheesy desert... I like the pinot gris, grey Oregon grapes {not to be confused with a grigio, Italy}. Low acid and friendly with deserts. I went and looked in my cellar I have 5 brands and a few bottles of each all from Oregon- Ponzi, elk cove, Portlandia, Archery Summit, and La Crema {actually that one is california I believe}... They are very affordable, think the most expensive bottle of Oregon white wine I ever seen was $50, most are around $15-$25
I am not crazy about the moscatos, sweet and sparkling wines, my wife and her friends do enjoy them, I think the bubbles tickle their noses, lol...