Wine and Chocolates Combination

Chocolate and wine are both incredibly complex and pairing them to complement their flavour profiles has always seemed daunting. But if you know your chocolate and your wine, the result can be intriguing.

Some say it can't be done, pairing wine with chocolate, but if you have the right wine to complement the right chocolate it can be a match made in heaven! Whether you are pairing a delicate white chocolate or a lively dark chocolate with wine, there are a few pairing tips to keep in mind.

One of the common mistakes people make when pairing wine and chocolate is that they picked a wine, which is too dry. The first rule to wine and chocolate pairing is the wine should be at least as sweet, if not sweeter, than the chocolate you are serving it with. Otherwise, the taste may quickly veer towards sour.

When pairing wines with chocolate, your best bet is to match lighter, more elegant flavored chocolates with lighter-bodied wines; likewise, the stronger the chocolate, the more full-bodied the wine should be.

Similar to formal wine tasting, if you will be experimenting with several varieties of chocolates, work from light to dark. Start with a more subtle white chocolate and end on a dark or bittersweet chocolate.

Wine and chocolate pairings are interesting if nothing else. Many people swear by this unusual combination while others insist that it cannot be done. The only way to know for sure is to try it for yourself. Enjoy.