http://www.cityroom.com/stories/wine/2011/07/19/chocolais-chocolate-flavored-blended-fine-wine-%E2%80%93-how-rich-can-you-get/

July 19, 2011 about 5 million plus

http://www.cityroom.com/CityRoom-Now/2011/07/the-perfect-pairing-for-a-pickle-tasting-party-chocolais-chocolate-red-wine/ 

July 7, 2011

http://www.worldwidedelicacies.com/2010/10/chocolais-chocolate-blended-with-fine-french-wine/

8-10-2011

http://www.justluxe.com/lifestyle/dining/feature-1620623.php

8-1-11 2.5 million

 

 

 

Chocolais: Chocolate Flavored Blended Fine Wine –

How Rich Can You Get?

July 19th, 2011

During the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to taste various chocolate flavored wines… and while I have always enjoyed the experience, I never felt it was extra special. With Chocolais, that has changed.

On our 2011 International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association Conference at Sea on Holland America, our members were treated to Chocolais as part of a wine tasting event as well as a bottle in their stateroom to devour or take home and enjoy.

After to exceptional tastings of Roche Winery  & Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, we cleansed our palate with “Wine Tasting Cookies” to experience the new to the market Chocolais. It was wonderful and we were lucky it was available in time for our taste testing.

We have taken part in chocolate and wine pairings, but not like this. As the producer says, “There’s only one way to improve on the sensual experience of rich dark chocolate with a glass of fine red wine – put them in the same bottle.”

That is what has been done when you discover the ingredients. Swiss chocolate, thick Dutch cream, and fine Italian wine. It is 14% proof so qualifies as wine.

At first, it reminded me of Bailey’s Irish Cream, but the red wine adds a distinctive flavor that cuts the sweetness. I find it perfect, Norm thoroughly enjoys it as well.

Chocolais is making its world debut at the 2012 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Convention. It takes place April 10-13, 2012. If you are in attendance, come by and see them in Salon B inside the Grand Lakes Hotel in Orlando, FL. In the meantime, you can gain more information about availability and releases on their website and Facebook page or Twitter.

If you choose to serve it with something, I would not recommend a rich dessert, as it would be out of balance. I like it by itself, with a lemon bar, or over some vanilla ice cream.

The manufacturer has developed some Chocloais-based recipes, which will later stream through their Facebook page – in the mean time, they have shared two of them with us.

Chocolais Sundae

3 oz Chocolais

2 oz vanilla ice cream

4 oz ice

Add all ingredients in a blender and blend.

Drizzle chocolate syrup in a red wine glass.

Pour ingredients in.

Garnish: optional whipped cream and a cherry.

(I took a simple approach—some vanilla ice cream and drizzled a little Chocolais on top—Heaven!)

 

Chocolais Raspberry Truffle

3 oz Chocolais

.25 oz DeKuyper Razzmatazz

Add all ingredients in a mixing glass

Add fresh ice

Shake hard

Pour into a trumpet flute

Garnish with whipped cream and 3 raspberries.

 


Please contact me at the email address below to let me know what you think or to share your own Chocolais recipes.

Freelance travel writer Maralyn D. Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is President of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association. Maralyn focuses on food, spas, travel, and wine, while still covering meetings, incentives, and corporate assignments.

Website, Blogs & Email: Where and What in the World, NoraLyn, IFWTWA Profile, mdhill@noralyn.com

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Chocolais Chocolate Flavored Blended Fine WineBy: Maralyn D. Hill, President, It’l Food, Wine & Travel Writers Assoc.  |  Posted: Aug. 1st, 2011

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During the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to taste various chocolate flavored wines…and while I have always enjoyed the experience, I never felt it was extra special. With Chocolais, that has changed.On our 2011 International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association Conference at Sea on Holland America, our members were treated to Chocolais as part of a wine tasting event as well as a bottle in their stateroom to devour or take home an enjoy.

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After to exceptional tastings of Roche Winery & Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, we cleansed our palate with “Wine Tasting Cookies” to experience the new to the market Chocolais. It was wonderful and we were lucky it was available in time for our taste testing.

We have taken part in chocolate and wine pairings, but not like this. As the producer says, “There’s only one way to improve on the sensual experience of rich dark chocolate with a glass of fine red wine – put them in the same bottle.” That is what has been done when you discover the ingredients. Swiss chocolate, thick Dutch cream, and fine Italian wine. It is 14 percent proof so qualifies as wine.

At first, it reminded me of Bailey’s Irish Cream, but the red wine adds a distinctive flavor that cuts the sweetness. I find it perfect, Norm thoroughly enjoys it as well. Chocolais is making its world debut at the 2012 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Convention. It takes place April 10-13, 2012. If you are in attendance, come by and see them in Salon B inside the Grand Lakes Hotel in Orlando, FL. In the meantime, you can gain more information about availability and releases on their website and Facebook page or Twitter.

If you choose to serve it with something, I would not recommend a rich dessert, as it would be out of balance. I like it by itself, with a lemon bar, or over some vanilla ice cream. The manufacturer has developed some Chocloais-based recipes, which will later stream through their Facebook page – in the mean time, they have shared two of them with us.

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Chocolais Sundae

  • 3 oz Chocolais
  • 2 oz vanilla ice cream
  • 4 oz ice
  • Add all ingredients in a blender and blend.
  • Drizzle chocolate syrup in a red wine glass.
  • Pour ingredients in.
  • Garnish: optional whipped cream and a cherry.

(I took a simple approach: some vanilla ice cream and drizzled a little Chocolais on top—Heaven!)

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Chocolais Raspberry Truffle

  • 3 oz Chocolais
  • .25 oz DeKuyper Razzmatazz
  • Add all ingredients in a mixing glass
  • Add fresh ice
  • Shake hard
  • Pour into a trumpet flute
  • Garnish with whipped cream and 3 raspberries.

This post originally appeared at CityRoom.com.

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Chocolais — Chocolate Blended with Fine French Wine

Cream from Holland, Swiss Chocolate and Italian White Wine, fancy French name… What is not to love? The most delicious and decadent chocolate wine on the market — you don’t need a pie or cake on the counter for dessert… just Chocolais in the fridge!!!

 

REVIEWS

#001

During the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to taste various chocolate flavored wines… and while I have always enjoyed the experience, I never felt it was extra special. With Chocolais, that has changed.

I have taken part in many chocolate and wine pairings, but not like this. As the producer says, “There’s only one way to improve on the sensual experience of rich dark chocolate with a glass of fine red wine – put them in the same bottle.”

That is what has been done when you discover the ingredients. Swiss chocolate, thick Dutch cream, and fine Italian wine. It is 14% proof so qualifies as wine.

At first, it reminded me of Bailey’s Irish Cream, but the red wine adds a distinctive flavor that cuts the sweetness. I find it perfect—my husband Norm thoroughly enjoys it as well.

If you choose to serve it with something, I would not recommend a rich dessert, as it would be out of balance. I like it by itself, with a lemon bar, or over some vanilla ice cream.

Review by Maralyn D. Hill, President of the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association.

#002

I attended a “pickle tasting party” recently and knew it was appropriate to bring a tasty bottle that would counteract the acidity of briny-vinegary-pickly goodness. Instead of wine,  I brought a chilled bottle of Chocolais.   It turns out that a small glass of chocolate flavored wine was in fact, a deliciously successful way to finish the tasting — the milky consistency coated our stomachs after vinegar overload.  At first sip, it is easy to compare Chocolais to Kahlua or Baileys Irish Cream, but the subtle finish of a “chewy” red wine presented itself on the end of the palate… so, I tasted a little more carefully, picking up subtle notes of medium-bodied coffee, apricot and honey.  The most exciting thing about drinking this sweet wine wasn’t the actual sip, but the inspired conversation that broke out among my friends of unique ways to add it to dishes, desserts and specialty cocktails.  All-in-all, a fine way to wrap up the food-themed festivities.

Review by Stefanie Payne, Executive Editor at CityRoom Inc. and Oenologist.com


#003

In my wildest dreams as an unabashed chocoholic, I never thought anything less alcoholic than pure Irish Cream could simulate its exquisite chocolate pungency. But Chocolais Wine, a magic mixture of chocolate and wine from red Rhone grapes, accomplishes just that. My palate can’t tell where chocolate (Irish Cream facsimile or not) and wine diverges and come together, but with the taste of Chocolais Wine, who cares? It’s divine, whether on ice cream or by the glass.

Norman E. Hill, Member of the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association

 

#004

Chocolate  and wine?  I had never thought of it.  I love a good Port or ice wine with a bite of  good chocolate. But chocolate and wine . . . in the same bottle? You must be mad.

There is real subtlety here; made in Holland with Swiss chocolate; thick Dutch cream; and fine Italian wine.  And it is just plain fun.  Show up at a dinner party with a bottle for the hostess and you will certainly be invited back. Even if you are a bit mad.

Michelle E. Winner, Vice President of the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association