Recommended Maui Chocolate and Drink Pairings

*Always choose a beverage that is served at room temperature or slightly warmer (i.e. coffee)
*Always sip then take a bite, or take a bite then sip; follow the taste with the pairing.

WINE & CHOCOLATE PAIRING GUIDELINES

• Low to very low acid wines
• Low to very low tannin wines
• PLUSH, SOFT & FRUIT FORWARD wines recommended
• RED WINES BETTER SUITED VS WHITE, ROSÉ OR MOST SPARKLING WINES
• NOT IDEAL: Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Carbernet Sauvignon and Nebbiolo are generally not ideal to pair with chocolate due to their acid and/or tannin structure.

IDEAL RED WINES

• Zinfandel
• Zinfandel-based blends
• Corvina & Valpolicella blends (i.e. Amarone)
• Merlot & Vintage Bordeaux blends
• Gamay (Beaujolais)
• Lambrusco (sparking semi sweet red wine from Italy)

FORTIFIED

• Tawny Port (Colheita, 10 or 20 yr)
• Reserve/LBV/Vintage Port
• Ruby Port
• Sherry: Pedro Ximenez
• Madeira: Bual/Malmsey
• Brandy

BEER

• Porter
• Stout
• Oatmeal Stout

TEQUILA

• Silver
• Reposado