A budget-friendly Merlot. "This equally smooth, fruit-forward wine offers soft, round tannins that enhance the chocolate's velvety texture and creates a harmonious balance between sips," she says.

Treat yourself this Galentine’s Day with these delicious chocolate and wine pairings Live your best life this Galentine's Day.

Tue., May 20, 2014 Wine, chocolate and longevity? Workers sort red wine grapes at Reininger Winery in the Walla Walla Valley during the 2013 harvest. (Andy Perdue) ...

Benton’s ham and bacon This Tennessee producer makes some of the best bacon ($24 for four one-pound packages) and smoked country ham ($60) to be found. Whole hams are aged a year to a year and a half ...

People who consume more foods rich in flavonoids, such as berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate, could lower their risk of dementia, new research has found.