The most romantic weekend of the year starts Friday night with Valentine’s Day on Saturday. Men have to be prepared to meet the needs of their special loved one and there’s no better way than with some great chocolate and an appropriately paired bottle of wine.
I have a few suggestions for the wines that pair well with the various types of chocolate. Come by the Diamond Ridge Market and talk with Tyler to get the right varietal but here are the pairings I suggest.
For White chocolate, a Moscato d’Asti is a terrific choice. The sweetness of the wine combines so well with the white chocolate, milky candy. It’s almost too perfect to be real.
For milk chocolate, Pinot Noir or a lighter-bodied Merlot is a great choice for a chocolate bar, a creamy chocolate mousse or chocolate accented cheesecake. Rieslings, Muscats or dessert wines tend to hold up well to mild milk chocolates.
Also consider a sparkling wine or Champagne for pairing with milk chocolate dipped strawberries. Last, but not least a classic milk chocolate pairing to consider is a nice Ruby Port – a very safe bet when looking for a perfect wine to accent milk chocolate.
For those who prefer dark chocolate, you need a wine that offers a roasted, slightly robust flavor itself, with perhaps a hint of its own chocolate notes. Cabs and Zinfandels have a history of perfecting the dark chocolate match, resulting in an unparalleled tasting combination. A Cabernet Sauvignon or a Zinfandel will more than fill your chocolate pairing expectations. Finally, give a Tawny or Vintage Port a go to offer a very well balanced pairing approach to a dark chocolate dessert or truffle.
All these wines are available at the Diamond Ridge Market. Stop by today.
And don’t forget, the Diamond Ridge Market Wine Club meeting is Feb. 26. Call now for a reservation.
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