Chocolate and Sherry Wine Pairing 

Sherry (Vino de Jerez) is a fortified with brandy wine, product of Spain.

It falls under Protected Designation of Origin law, which means true Sherry wines come only from the territory so called "Sherry Triangle" (which is in Cádiz provence) that lies within Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa María.

Name "Sherry" is used by wine makers from other places as well, but they must mention this on the label, like "California Sherry" for example. Sherry is a very versatile wine, from very dry, light finos made from Palomino grape to liqueurish -like in texture made from Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel grapes.

While chocolate won't do any favor to dry Sherry, Sweet Sherry is believed to be one of the best picks to white chocolate varieties. PX (Pedro Ximénez) has a rich mixure of toffee and raisins flavors. If you pour some wine over an ice-cream dessert, it will create sensational flavor and add some new notes to the taste.

 Sherry Wines and Chocolate Pairing Ideas:

Premium Wine List: Lanson Black Label NV*

Johnnie Walker Black Label*

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

** US only