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November 08, 2023 2 min read
Craft chocolate makers and enthusiasts are always looking for new and exciting ways to experience cocoa. Although most of us think of chocolate in the form of a bar, made to be enjoyed by itself, the truth is that chocolate is a magical food that can be elevated when paired with the right ingredients. At Devil’s Barrel, it’s all about giving our customers ideas for new chocolate-inspired activities. With that in mind, this blog is all about how to do a chocolate tasting with wine.
White chocolate has a light, almost buttery flavour that really stands out on the palate. For this reason, it is best paired with a Sherry or the sweet, bubbly Moscato d’Asti. Because of its understated flavour, white chocolate’s more subtle, fruity flavours need the help of bright white wine so that they pop and tantalise the palate.
The richness of milk and fat in a milk chocolate typically complements a lighter bodied wine with smooth tannins such as a Pinot Noir. A medium bodied Merlot, or even a Riesling or Muscat has the ability to hold up to the rich mouthfeel of a quality milk chocolate.
We recommend taking the time to locate a homemade chocolate or enrolling in chocolate making classes to make your very own milk chocolate. This will allow you to fine tune the flavours you want and pair with a different type of wine like a champagne or sparkling wine. While some people prefer the tannins of a red wine with their chocolate, others particularly enjoy the contrast of a bubbly wine to bring out the deeper, less obvious fruity accents of a fine chocolate.
Generally speaking, the darker the chocolate, the more robust the wine should be. For the truly bold chocolate lovers out there, there’s nothing quite like a dark chocolate paired with a Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon or Banuyl. In the world of chocolate tasting, rustic, fortified Banyuls are considered the ultimate pairing for dark chocolate. The combination of flavours creates a deep, earthy and complex experience and does particularly well with chocolate desserts. With darker chocolates, a Cabernet Sauvignon has the full bodied flavour, black fruit flavour needed to create a contrast that lingers on the palate.
Tired of the usual box of chocolates? Devil’s Barrel recommends carefully paired wine and chocolate gifts that let you personalise the experience for a loved one. Our “True To The Craft” range offers a range of pure dark chocolates for the discerning chocolate lover. In case you’re looking for something a little more wild, our “Original Range” is stocked with never-seen-before flavour combinations and styles for unforgettable chocolate-inspired activities.
There’s no doubt that wine and chocolate were made for each other. If you want to take it to the next level with chocolate gifts, consider taking chocolate making classes so you can make your own homemade chocolate, or just contact Devil’s Barrel for off-the-wall, devilishly decadent craft chocolates.
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