Wine and Chocolate Pairings
If you’re looking for the perfect bottle of wine to pair with a box of chocolates, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ll suggest which chocolates go best with one of our Linganore wines. So whether you’re looking for a romantic evening or just want to treat yourself, we have all the information you need to make your night perfect this Valentine’s Day!
White Chocolate
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For our white chocolate lovers, we suggest Seventh or our newly released Bella Rosé!
- Seventh is a delicate blend entices the senses with notes of strawberries, raspberries, and Honeycrisp apples.
- Bella Rosé has notes of fresh strawberry, ripe raspberry, and hints of white chocolate that immerse the nose in this splendid sparkling rosé wine.
Milk Chocolate
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Classic Milk Chocolate pairs well with our Aperture 2020 or Retriever Red 2021!
- Aperture 2020 has black cherry, spice and chocolate notes that seductively caress the nose in this full-bodied wine.
- Retriever Red 2021 is off-dry and heavy-bodied with pronounced tannin and oak influence, create a bold wine with a firm structure.
Dark Chocolate
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Nothing quite like eating dark chocolate with two of our dry reserve red wines – our Cabernet Franc and Exposure.
- Cabernet Franc has bright fruit and spices with a soft entry and midpalate.
- Exposure is showing dark fruit and earth notes on the nose while the tannins have been tamed into a silky pleasure.
Caramel Chocolate
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If caramel chocolate is more your thing, our Petit Verdot and Steeplechase wines will compliment these chocolates nicely!
- Petit Verdot is a full-bodied wine with hints of deep red fruits melded with the complexity of subtle oak aromas.
- Steeplechase is a soft semi-sweet juicy red wine. The rich cherry background flavors are accentuated when served with anything chocolate.
Chocolate & Strawberries
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For our romantics that love wine and chocolate strawberries, our re-released Bella Luce and Saperavi are just what you need!
- Bella Luce is a semi-sweet sparkling wine, with bright notes of ripe melons and fresh citrus.
- Saperavi is a medium-bodied wine rich in aromas of the darkest blueberries, vibrant blackberries, and subtle vanilla notes ending with a smooth finish.
Still looking for that perfect gift this Valentine’s Day? Treat your loved one to a specialty crafted wine basket created in collaboration with The Frederick Basket Company. You can select any 2 wines and we will box it up in a kit and ship to your special someone!