Red Wine and Chocolate

As with any food and wine pairing, what makes this work is finding complementary flavors and textures. Rich soft wines enhance creamy chocolate. Fruity or floral flavors in the cocoa bring out the nuances in the grape. Toasty oak aging adds chocolate, coffee, and spice notes to the wine. Both have heart healthy antioxidants.

DuBrul reds have a lot of cherry in them so this year, we are putting together pairings with local farmers / chocolatiers Chukar Cherries. Also based in the Yakima Valley, Chukar Cherries transforms locally grown fruit into authentic Northwest specialties. As with perfect flavor pairings, we believe that family owned business working together creates something magical. That's something to celebrate all year, not just in February!