Chocolate Wine Pairings

Ah, chocolate, the stuff of Valentines everywhere and also of many holidays. Did you know that tastes in chocolate have matured in the US over the years? Godiva is one of the quality producers of chocolate in Europe, and until 1992 they had to create a "sweet" blend for sales in the US.

It was only in 1992 that Godiva began to offer US consumers the darker, richer variety that Europe had enjoyed.

The Swiss are the #1 consumer of chocolate, eating over 2 pounds per person each year. The US, despite its sweet tooth, only ranks 10th in worldwide consumption.

If you're preparing to enjoy a chocolate, what wine shall you drink with it?

Here are the results of years of research! I had to eat a lot of chocolate and drink a lot of wine to write up these notes. It was a tough job, but I did it for you! :)

Chocolate and Cabernet Sauvignon
Chocolate and Champagne
Chocolate and Late Harvest Riesling
Chocolate and Merlot
Chocolate and Port
Chocolate and Shiraz

Be sure to post in the forums if you have any questions about pairing chocolate with wine!

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