Chocolate and Pinot Noir Pairing

 Pinot Noir wines vary from light to medium bodied with rich flavor. Pinot Noir is one of the best wines in the World if grapes are grown properly.

From the name you can say it is originated from France. France's Burgundy region is the main grower of these difficult to cultivate grapes, but California and Oregon are now producing high quality Pinot Noir as well, for a bit smaller price.

    By the way, Pinot Noir is very often used to make Champagne. Similar to Zinfandel it has berry notes like raspberry and sweet cherry, but goes far beyond that. It also has a hint of herbs, mint and coffee.

   Dark chocolate is not the only that can be mixed with Pinot Noir. Milk chocolate can be paired with lighter bodied Pinot Noir and some mint and coffee infused chocolate as well as other chocolate sweets and desserts are also a good match to Pinot Noir.

 Some coverture chocolate would be nicely accompanied with Pinot Noir as the wine accents their fruitiness. Desserts with subtle creme filling will also go with Pinot Noir.

Information to note:

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 Pinot Noir wines and Chocolate ideas:

Premium Wine List: Carrick Central Otago Pinot Noir 2006*

Premium Wine List: Martinborough Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006*

Kissing Bridge Sparkling Cuvee NV *

* available worldwide, although some territories excluded due to law restrictions

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