Elizabeth & Wine

Type a wine, a place or a kind of event.

    Chocolate & Wine: My Tips & Recommendations

    5 April 2023 · 1 min read · by Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite

    Chocolate & Wine: My Tips & Recommendations

    It’s nearly Easter and time to stock up on chocolate and wine - hooray! But which chocolate should you pair with which wine?

    Did you know that white chocolate doesn't contain any cacao (just cacao fat) and is super versatile - so it is the best choice to ensure it goes with whatever wine you're enjoying. I particularly recommend Chardonnay with white chocolate.

    Bourgogne Chardonnay bottle held in front of a smiling person and illuminated shelves

    If you're drinking rosé this Easter, pair it with some caramel chocolate and it will not disappoint your taste buds.

    Bottle of Fleurs d’Eau sparkling brut rosé surrounded by other rosé wine bottles

    When it comes to dark chocolate (anything with over 35%-99% cacao), it pairs best with heavier reds. I recommend Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec or Shiraz.

    My Chocolate & Wine Guide:

    1. White Chocolate - enjoy with any wine but particularly Chardonnay.

    I recommend: Creation Vineyards Chardonnay, South Africa, £19.55 from VINVM

    2. Caramel Chocolate - Celebrate with Rosé Prosecco.

    I recommend: La Gioiosa Rosé Prosecco, £11.00 from Tesco but only £8.00 when bought with your Tesco ClubCard!

    3. Dark Chocolate - Snack and sip with rich reds.

    I recommend: Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz, £14.99 from Majestic or only £11.99 when you buy 6 or more bottles.

    My Top Tips for buying chocolate:

    Look for only 3 ingredients: Cacao solid, sugar and cocoa sugar.

    Swartland Private Collection Chenin Blanc bottle with promotional text and priceLouvel Fontaine Champagne Brut bottle with £18.00 from Asda textBottle of M&S Crémant de Bordeaux Rosé Brut with a promotional price banner
    Smiling woman holding wine bottles, chocolate and a white plush rabbit