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chocolate pairing tasting No.1
Teulera Blanc
Details
Producer:Mascorrubi
Region: Catalunya, Spain
Grapes: 100% Montonega
Tasting Notes
Lemon-green in color with intense aromas of almond and orange flowers backed by a refreshing squeeze of citrus with grapefruit in the front and nectarine and pear in the back. Sweet herbs frame a palate of juicy citrus and fresh stone fruit and a lil touch of rosemary and thyme.
Pairing Recommendations
White Chocolate, Cookies & Cream Truffles
Interesting Fact
Montonega is a pink skinned grape similar to Parellada - the latter of which is known for it's role as one of the main grapes in Cava sparkling wines.
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chocolate pairing tasting no.2
Gelso Bianco
Details
Producer: Tenuta i Gelsi
Region: Basilicata, Italy
Grapes: Malvasia
Tasting Notes
A white wine grown in the fertile volcanic soils of Mount Vulture in Italy (don’t worry, it’s an extinct volcano!) Intense and floral on the nose with a waxy perfume that leads into fruit flavors of lychee, pear, yellow citrus and hawthorn.
Pairing Recommendations
White Chocolate, Vanilla Bean Truffles
Interesting Fact
Monte Vultre and it's volcanic formations most recently erupted in 1980 destroying many towns in the region.
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chocolate pairing tasting no.3
Le Canon du Bon Jaja
Details
Producer: Chateau Fredignac
Region: Blaye Cote de Bordeaux, France
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes
Fruity and a touch smoky, with blackberries in vanilla creme flavors mingling with typical Bordeaux notes of plum and cassis. Warm baking spice framing cherry jam mimics a fresh cherry pie in a glass with a hint of fresh roses.
Pairing Recommendation
milk chocolate, fruit infused truffles
Interesting Fact
The full label for this wine features an illustration of 6 naked people, looking throughly hungover. When we asked for the backstory they just laughed and said "it's a secret!"
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chocolate pairing tasting no.4
Lamp Post
Details
Producer: Wish Street Vineyard
Region: Lodi, CA
Grapes: Zinfindel
Tasting Notes
Smooth and elegant with deep red fruit flavors, vanilla and light toasty oak, complemented by whispers of sweet peppercorn spice
Pairing Recommendations
dark chocolate, spiced chocolate truffles
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chocolate pairing tasting no.5
Le Petit Coup Rouge
Details
Producer: Chateau du Donjon
Region: Coteaux de Peyriac, France
Grapes: Grenache, Merlot, Carignan
Tasting Notes
A handful of red and black fruits from currant to blackberry to muddled fresh cherries. Fruity and well balanced with a little grip and hints of vineyard herbs - a bistro wine of excellence!
Pairing Recommendations
milk chocolate, chocolate caramels
Interesting Fact
Located between the sea and the Thau Lagoon, Château du Donjon is located about 10 kilometres northeast of Carcassonne in the heart of Bagnoles. It was once the property of the monks of the abbey of Caunes-Minervois and was used as an outpost. It takes its name from the ancient castle at Bagnoles. The estate has been in the PANIS-MIALHE family since the 15th century, and still has its picturesque 13th century donjon.
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chocolate pairing tasting no.6
Evening Stroll
Details
Producer: Wish Street Vineyard
Region: Lodi, CA
Grapes: Merlot
Tasting Notes
Soft and elegant with hints of vanilla, cherry flavors and restrained tannins.
Pairing Recommendation
dark chocolate, Irish cream truffles