How to Pair Chocolate & Wine

If you are in a pinch for ways to spark the romance, why not rely on the tried and true for your sweetie? Sure, you can invest excessive thought, time and planning into this Hallmark holiday, but why bother, when all you need is a quick trip to the local liquor store and corner candy shop? With these 2 ingredients alone, you can make this special day sweet enough to remember forever! (or at least for a week or two…)

RULE OF THUMB FOR PAIRING WINE & CHOCOLATE
Pair light chocolates with light reds, and dark chocolates with dark reds

Pair Milk Chocolate With: Pinot Noir, Merlot, Riesling

Pair Dark Chocolate With: Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel

**JENNA’S FAVORITE VALENTINE’S PAIRING EVER**

Erath Pinot Noir with Grenache Chocolate Cake (OMG)!