When coupling wines and chocolates, pairing up one of the lighter, milkier chocolates with a lighter flavored wine, or one of the darker, heavier chocolates with the fuller flavored wine is usually the recommended combination for that scrumptious and savory experience. If a wine has a particular nutty or cherry essence to it, it can either be matched or contrasted with the flavor notes of the chocolate.

Although quite strong for some people, Bourbon and chocolate are a popular combination of the two distinct tastes. Others love the fruitiness of the Zinfandel or Cabernet intertwined with the smoothness of chocolate. At a particular Lindt event, the Chadonnay with its fruity tones was coupled with white chocolate truffles. Just the way that combination sounds is mouthwatering, isn’t it?

Some people may enjoy the rich taste of the fuller flavored wines accented by a light and milky chocolate. Others may want the opposite effect. There is such an expansive range of combinations that can be concocted by people that love both wine and chocolate, just one favorite mixture is never enough. Trying new blends could inspire a whole new exhilarating experience for the taste buds.

When it boils down to it, though, creating the perfect wine and chocolate “couple” is up to the individual and what savory outcome they desire at the moment. With the assortment of choices available, everyone is sure to find their favorite chocolate even more attractive to the senses when added to a glass of their preferred wine.