And the flavanols present in both chocolate and wine can cause an intense, bitter clash. The classic solution is to go sweet-on-sweet, pairing a rather sweet wine with a chocolate treat.

Chocolate and wine are considered a timeless pairing by some, but if you've had the experience of biting into a piece of bitter chocolate and washing it down with the last of the tannic cabernet ...

Chocolate is the third rail of food-wine pairings. The notion of matching wine to chocolate elicits strong reactions, beginning with categorical statements that the two don’t belong together.

While I like both wine and chocolate, I prefer to consume them separately. Still, as an act of service to those who feel otherwise, I decided to try them together once more.

Try pairing this wine with white chocolate and white chocolate dipped fruits like pineapple and candied orange peel. Buy Now: $545 Taylor Fladgate 50 Year Old Tawny Golden Age.

Pears and chocolate: a perfect combination, experimented with many times in kitchens around the world! A soft cake or a plumcake are perfect for a snack or breakfast, while a cheesecake is divine ...

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Dan McCoy—the former president of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas—encourages indulging at his Fredericksburg wine and chocolate shop. But only because he’s got the good stuff.