We all know even just a little something about pairing wine with food; at the very least, red goes with meat and white goes with fish. However, we thought we would talk about pairing wine with something a little bit more interesting. Above all is CHOCOLATE!
While most people associate red wine with chocolate, however, we wanted to dive a little deeper. As a result, your definitive guide to indulging in two of our very favorite things…
MILK CHOCOLATE
Milk Chocolate is best paired with:
– Pinot Noir
– Port
– Sherry
WHITE CHOCOLATE
White Chocolate is best paired with:
– Champagne
– Riesling
– Fruity Chardonnay
– Muscat
DARK CHOCOLATE
Dark Chocolate is best paired with:
– Chianti
– Merlot
– Cabernet Sauvignon
CARAMEL-FILLED CHOCOLATE
Caramel-Filled Chocolate is best paired with:
– Pinot Noir
– Madeira
DARK CHOCOLATE WITH MINT
Dark Chocolate with mint is best paired with:
– Port
– Zinfandel
– Cabernet Sauvignon
CHILI CHOCOLATE
Chili Chocolate is best paired with:
– Syrah
– Brachetto
– Valpolicella
DARK CHOCOLATE ORANGE
Dark Chocolate Orange is best paired with:
– Bordeaux
– Madeira
– Vendage Tardvie
CHOCOLATE WITH NUTS
Pair Chocolate with nuts with:
– Amontillado Sherry
– Madeira
ESPRESSO BEAN OR COFFEE CHOCOLATE
Furthermore, you can pair Coffee flavored chocolate with:
– Shiraz
– Pinot Noir
– Oloroso Sherry
LAVENDER TRUFFLES
Pair Lavender truffles with:
– Riesling
– Chardonnay
SEA SALT CHOCOLATE
For instance, you can pair Sea salt chocolate with:
– Merlot
– Pinot Noir
– Oloroso Sherry
Therefore, the next time you are having a dinner party, finish off the night with a few different types of chocolate. After that pair them with the wine to really impress your guests!
Your guest will also like your pairing. Above them all, you can also impress them with your creativity.
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