• Bright Ideas
• on 09/24/2008

chocolate & wine pairing 1 of 2

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• Difficulty: Easy

• The basic rule when pairing these two delights is to match milkier chocolates with light-bodied red wines and darker chocolates with full-bodied red wines.
• • Try a Port or Cognac with dark chocolate. If you do select a Port, pick a ruby for more berry notes or tawny Port for more smoky notes.
• • Steer clear of dry white wines that can create a sour flavor in the mouth when paired with chocolate. When sipping a Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio, opt for fruit instead of chocolate.