How to Enjoy Wine with Chocolate

Pairing wine with chocolate: The basic principle is that wines should be at least as sweet (if not a touch sweeter) than the chocolates being served; otherwise, the taste of the wine may quickly become tart or pucker. When pairing chocolate with wine, your best bet is to match lighter, milder chocolates with lighter-bodied wines; likewise, the stronger the chocolate (i.e., the higher the percentage of cocoa components) the more full-bodied the wine should be.

White Chocolate Wine Suggestions
White chocolate tends to be mellow and buttery in flavor, making it an ideal candidate for a Moscato or champagne pairing.

Milk Chocolate and Dark Milk Chocolate Wine Suggestions
Mild milk chocolates are flattered by dessert wines and Late Harvest Rieslings. Offer one of these with a milk chocolate bar, a creamy chocolate mousse or chocolate-accented cheesecake. Darker milk chocolate is complemented by Port, Pinot Noir or a light-bodied Merlot.

Dark Chocolate Wine Suggestions
Semisweet or bittersweet dark chocolates need to be enjoyed with a robust wine. A Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz or Zinfandel will explode with flavor alongside a dark-chocolate brownie, layer cake or truffles. Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel are also thought to possess a subtle chocolate note that will enhance the enjoyment of the chocolate dessert.

Expert information provided by Bob Paulinski, Master of Wine.

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