There is one exception to this advice: Dark or bittersweet chocolate with a high percentage of cacao, 72 percent or higher, works with a bold red wine like Barolo or Napa Cab. Otherwise ...

Chocolate—like all sweets and sugary desserts—can be tricky to pair with wine because its sweetness can linger in your mouth and make pretty much anything else seem bitter in contrast. That especially ...

We want to remedy this by recommending wines that are more versatile ... If you want to do a dry red wine with chocolate, go for a wine that is low in tannins and heavy on fruity flavors.

Much better to have “one serving of dark chocolate with an extra cup of tea or a handful of berries.” Similarly, a bottle of ...

Red wine cocktails like sangria and cozy spiced mulled wines are long-standing favorites. But, adding red wine to hot ...