Chocolate and Wine: Which Combinations Make the Sweetest Pair
A match for every flavor!
Chocolate and wine have always been a standard pair for gifts or a special treat after a long week (or in the middle of the week - we’re not judging!). But why do they pair so well together? Let’s dive into the different wine and chocolate pairings and learn more about wine and chocolate combinations and why they work!
White Chocolate
So you like your chocolate light and creamy? Well, we have a wine to go with that! We recommend our Bread and Roses Rosé. It’s the perfect way to jazz up a simple treat! The sweetness of the grenache and the strawberry notes of this wine will add another layer of dimension to this very decadent white chocolate.
Chocolate Turtles
So many layers of flavor!
If you like to have fun with your food and want to layer your flavors, you probably love Chocolate Turtles. This delightful treat with milk chocolate, caramel, and pecans pairs best with our Boston Winery Pinot Noir. Because this wine is light, it won’t strangle all of the flavors that the Turtles bring; it will simply complement the pecans and sweetness that this candy has to offer! With our Pinot Noir, you’ll get low tannins and a hint of cherry and chocolate.
Dark Chocolate
Do you like a little more depth in your chocolate? Dark chocolate pairs best with a full-bodied wine, and if you want to get a little more from your pairing, we recommend our 2017 Boston Winery Zinfandel. Our Zinfandel is bold, so it holds up against the bitterness of dark chocolate while also adding a subtle spiciness with its smokey finish.
Salted Maple Bacon Chocolate
Nothing compares to this delicious duo.
Are you a little salty and sweet? Phillips Chocolates in Boston makes a sweet and salty Salted Maple Bacon Chocolate Bar that checks all of your craving boxes. Add our Petit Syrah to this chocolate bar, and your taste buds will be singing. This wine pairs well with salty, barbequed meats, so it’s no surprise that it plays well with the bacon in this favorite chocolate bar.
You can try this pairing for yourself because we now offer our Salted Maple Bacon Chocolate Pairing Package! You’ll enjoy Phillips Salted Maple Bacon Chocolate Bar with our Petit Syrah for the price of just the wine! Discover your new guilty pleasure today!
Check out our Chocolate and Wine Pairing this coming Wednesday, October 27th!
