WELCOME
Welcome to Chocolate for Wine Lovers. Wine and chocolate are two of nature's greatest pleasures. In these pages, you will learn along with the tasters and follow their methodology, as they reveal the secrets of amazing wine and chocolate combinations.
TASTING TECHNIQUES
Learn about the tasting techniques that reveal the maximum amount of flavor, permitting the taster to decipher the layered complexities. If you enjoy tasting wine, you'll have no difficulty tasting chocolate.
CHOCOLATES OF CHOICE
The wine and chocolate tasters were presented with a carefully selected array
of fine chocolates, chosen to represent a full spectrum of flavors and styles.
CACAO OCCASIONS
Enjoying chocolate and wine does not have to be a scientific undertaking. Many tasters revealed that they most enjoy the sophisticated flavors of fine chocolate with family and friends.
PAIRING POINTERS
They sipped, they snapped, they sipped again. And in the end our experts agreed on some practical advice for pairing chocolate and wine. Whether you're conducting a tasting party at home or just looking for one delectable combination, these guidelines will ensure a perfect pairing.
TASTERS' FAVORITES
Even the professionals’ palates were reaching the breaking point after attempting to evaluate dozens upon dozens of robust chocolate and wine combinations. But just like foie gras and Sauternes or steak and California Cab, certain magical pairings rose above the rest. Here are just a few of the favorite discoveries for you to try at home or take as inspiration.
FLAVOR AND AROMA WHEEL
This wheel organizes many of the most common aroma and taste components found in fine chocolate.
VIDEO FEATURE
Learn more about Chocolate and Wine pairing and tasting by viewing these videos.
