Available February, 2026
Wine & Chocolate Pairing
Wine and chocolate are the perfect pairing because each enhances the other’s depth, aroma, and complexity when thoughtfully matched. The richness of chocolate softens tannins in wine, while the wine’s acidity and fruit notes lift chocolate’s sweetness and intensity.
Pairing Instructions
Click/Tap on the sections below.
- Click on each chocolate and wine pairing section below.
- Follow the steps exactly as prescribed for the best experience.
- Hope you learn something and enjoy!
Dark Chocolate, Lemon Cream paired with Savanna (Sauvignon Blanc)
The acidity of the Savanna is able to match the acidity provided by the lemon to create a smooth citrus treat.
- Eat a small bite of the lemon cream chocolate.
- Take a small sip of the Savanna and swallow it.
- Take another bite of the chocolate, with a sip of Savanna at the same time. Swirl both in your mouth.
Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt & Caramel paired with Merlot
The sea salt adds to the experience by magnifying the red berry fruit flavors, making it seem as if the fruit was part of the chocolate.
- Smell the red wine and note the intense red berry aromas (strawberry, raspberry, red currant).
- Taste a bite of the chocolate caramel & immediately sip the wine with it.
Dark Chocolate, Cherry Cordial paired with Pinot Noir
- Eat the entire cordial. Make note of the sweet cherry flavors and the smooth texture of the chocolate. Let the intense cherry flavors of the chocolate fade after a minute, before taking a sip of the wine.
- Taste the Pinot Noir.
Dark Cocoa, Marshmallow paired with Blueberry Wine
- Taste the Blueberry wine FIRST. Note how the Blueberry wine is sweet, fruity, but also has a savory note (umami flavor) to it.
- Taste a small bite of the chocolate. It tastes just like hot chocolate in candy form.
- Now taste both together.
Milk Chocolate, Strawberry Cheesecake paired with Secrets (Moscato)
- Smell the Secrets (Moscato). Get a sense for the sweet, floral aromas of the wine.
- Take a small bite of the chocolate. At first, you note a strong Strawberry component of the chocolate, hence the name “Strawberry Cheesecake”. Let that strawberry flavor sink in and concentrate on the flavor.
- Now take another bite of chocolate and while in your mouth a small sip of the wine. Swirl around in your mouth and swallow both.
We hope that you have enjoyed this specialty chocolate pairing. All of the wines that you tried may be purchased in our RiverWalk Resort Tasting Room, or online for shipping. This pairing was a collaborative effort with Sweetz and More! We sell many of their candies and snacks in our store, but please do visit them on Main Street in downtown Lincoln, NH. Cheers!
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