The best Valentine chocolate and wine pairings
Guess what? It turns out you actually do want that box of heart-shaped chocolates! And you know what makes a good Valentine's Day gift even better? Pairing chocolate with some delicious Duplin sweet wines. Whether you prefer red wines or like to mix it up with rosé and white wines, we've got you covered with the best chocolate pairings.
Even better, we've put together two different Valentine's gift sets that include the most popular Valentine's wines, along with tasting sheets to help you choose the perfect chocolates to go with them. And the best part? We deliver it all right to your door! All you have to do is show up with the chocolate and you'll have the perfect gift for your special someone, whether it's a man, woman, girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, husband, or even yourself.
So why not make this year's Valentine's Day the sweetest one yet? Keep reading to find out more.
Romantic Reds
Burgundy ☞ Dove Promises Dark Chocolate
It’s like Burgundy and Dove Promises Dark Chocolate simultaneously swiped right. Sharing mildly sweet complexity and fruity notes, this is truly the perfect couple.
Pelican Red ☞ Hershey Kisses
Once is never enough when it comes to Pelican Red and Hershey Kisses. Sip and nibble to your heart’s desire as this wine’s burst of fruit tickles the chocolate’s sweetness.
Black River Red ☞ Ferrero Rocher
Silky, smooth Black River Red’s sweetness and soft finish is the yin to Ferrero Rocher’s crispy, hazelnut yang.
Sweet Poppy ☞ Ghirardelli White Chocolate Caramel Squares
Fizzy wines adore white chocolates. These two are head over heels for each other. Sweet Poppy’s hint of peach turns every bite of Ghirardelli White Chocolate Caramel Squares into a decadent dessert.
Sunset Red ☞ Conversation Hearts
Things you don’t know about your bae are revealed as you share a bottle of Sunset Red and a bag of Conversation Hearts. The candy doesn’t just convey messages like “Trust Me” and “Be My Love Dove.” It actually comes in fruit flavors — cherry, banana, orange and more — making it a certain match with sweet, fruity Sunset Red.
Sweet Caroline ☞ Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Truffles
Love is spending the rest of your life wondering how you got so lucky to be in a relationship with the sweetest of Duplin’s sweet reds and the smoothest, most irresistible chocolate bite out there.
Luscious Blushes
Carlos ☞ Raffaello
Carlos soft sweetness and hint of acidity is like a honeymoon on a tropical island when paired with creamy coconut Raffellos.
Sweet ☞ Kit Kat Raspberry Crème Wafer Miniatures
Sweet on sweet ecstasy right here. Sweet’s crystal sweetness enrobes Kit Kat Raspberry in a crisp, sugary shell.
Pink Magnolia ☞ Lindt Lindor Strawberries & Cream Truffles
These two practically finish each other’s sentences. Both are wonderfully balanced with well-expressed fruit and plenty of soft flavors.
Sangria Rosé ☞ Reese Peanut Butter Hearts
A beauty and the beast pairing! Deliciously sweet and refreshing Sangria Rosé tames the nutty peanut butter and amplifies the chocolate’s nuances.
Sweet Poppy ☞ Ghirardelli White Chocolate Caramel Squares
Fizzy wines adore white chocolates. These two are head over heels for each other. Sweet Poppy’s hint of peach turns every bite of Ghirardelli White Chocolate Caramel Squares into a decadent dessert.
Black River Red ☞ Ferrero Rocher
Silky, smooth Black River Red’s sweetness and soft finish is the yin to Ferrero Rocher’s crispy, hazelnut yang.
