Author: Maralyn D. Hill

  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 Chocolais | Gourmet Swiss Chocolate Blended Fine Wine 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...