Wines to pair with chocolate

Pairing wine with chocolate is about balancing flavours. Because they both have similar characteristics, it can often be tricky to get the match right. 

A dry red with a super dark chocolate? Too bitter. But milk chocolate with lighter, fruit-driven reds or fortified wines? *Chef's kiss*. For fans of white chocolate, look to gewürztraminer and late-harvest rieslings – the sweetness of the former is a good match for the latter. 

As we approach the chocolate season (also known as Easter), we’ve put together a list of wines that take the confusion out of pairing the two together.