WINE + CHOCOLATE

The Domaine Somm Guide to
WINE + CHOCOLATE
Domaine Somm
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Wine + Chocolate
Pairing Tips
ª Balance the intensity, flavors, and
weight of the chocolate and wine.
ª When pairing with a sweeter
chocolate, the wine should be sweeter
than the chocolate.
ª Try contrasting flavors and textures
with sparkling wine to cut through the
richness.
Wine + Chocolate Cocktail
BLACK MAGIC
One of our favorite wine cocktails featuring
chocolate + champagne
ª  Brown sugar cube
ª  Chocolate bitters
ª  Guinness
ª  Champagne topper
ª  Mint for garnish
Team Pairing Picks
NV BORGOLUCE VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO DOCG
with
VOSGE HAUT-CHOCOLAT’S WOOLLOOMOOLOO
Australian macadamia nut + coconut + 41% deep milk chocolate
WHY IT WORKS
The coconut in the truffle brings out the
delicious nectar flavors in the wine. The
crisp profile of the Prosecco also
provides a nice contrast to the weight
and sweetness of the chocolate,
resulting in a refreshing finish.
- JODI RUBENSTEIN
Team Pairing Picks
BRIDESMAID NAPA VALLEY RED 2012
with
VOSGE HAUT-CHOCOLAT’S BACON + CHOCOLATE BARS
WHY IT WORKS
This Bordeaux style blend from
Napa Valley provides just
the right amount of fruit
intensity, tannin, and body to
match the bacon and
chocolate bars. The
smokiness and saltiness from
the bacon provides a nice
complement to the red berry
fruit flavors in the wine.
- SUSAN SILHAN
Team Pairing Picks
THE RARE WINE CO. HISTORIC SERIES MADEIRA
“SAVANNAH”
with
VOSGE HAUT-CHOCOLAT’S BLACK PEARL
ginger + wasabi + 65% dark chocolate + black sesame seeds
WHY IT WORKS
This dessert wine offers a
complex combination of a
spicy and sweet flavor
profile, which plays well with
the horseradish and ginger
ingredients in the truffle.
- ALEXANDRA HARNER
Team Pairing Picks
ROWLAND TEBB PINOT NOIR, DURELL VINEYARD 2010
with
VOSGE HAUT-CHOCOLAT’S WINK OF THE RABBIT
soft caramel + 41% deep milk chocolate + organic New Mexican pecan
WHY IT WORKS
The pecan in the truffle tempers
the sweetness of the caramel
and chocolate, bringing out
a nutty flavor in the wine.
The caramel compliments the
vanilla tone in the wine.
- GINA KING
Cheers!
We recently partnered with
Vosges Haut-Chocolat as their
high quality chocolates feature
ingredients from all over the world
which makes it fun and rewarding
to pair with wines.
We hope you find some
inspiration to experiment with
different flavor combinations and
experience some delicious pairings.
Domaine Somm
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