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 all cook with red wine, adding a glug or two to enrich pan ... Cabernet Sauvignon adds fruity notes that brighten this chocolate cake, which is great for a midday snack or casual dessert.

While the idea of red wine and chocolates making great partners sounds romantic, grabbing a robust cabernet to pour with your box of bonbons might leave you disappointed. Chocolate provides one of ...