Non-Vintage (NV) Jalliance Cremant L’Abbay (Bordeaux, France)
Colour : Lustrous pale gold in colour with an elegant stream of fine bubbles. Bouquet : Elegant and complex on the nose, white flowers, sweet almonds and marjoram, with just a touch of wild strawberry. Palate : Good attack with a creamy mousse and pleasing balance; initial aromas are carried forward to the palate; excellent persistence, with brioche notes on the finish. Jalliance.com Try with: “Chocolove” 65% Cocoa Content, Belgian dark chocolate from a blend of Caribbean & African cacao beans.
Graham Beck Brut Rose (South Africa)
The wine has a beautiful salmon pink colour with strawberry fruit flavours. The aromas are light and yeasty, with good freshness on the nose and a rich creamy complexity on the palate. Cabriniwines.com Try with: Valrohna 35% Cocoa Content, white chocolate
2005 Corte Real, Tempranillo/ Cabernet (Estemadura Spain)
Wine of an elegant cherry red colour with tile-coloured rims whose aromas remind us of wet soil and red and black fruits in the country of La Vera, which hosted the Emperor. Its ageing aroma stands out with a medium, but warm, body. It has got a very intense nose with toasted tones from the wood very well combined with ripe fruit of a great intensity, all wrapped by spiced, well aged, leather tones which evoke cedar and cocoa. Silky in mounth, this wine is soft and elegant, with noble and slightly astringent tannins, very expressive and richness of sensations in the palate. Its taste olfactory amplitude and its balance harmony leave in the senses a inviting memory to which only giving in is possible. Try with: “Chocolove” 55% Cocoa Content, Belgian dark chocolate crafted from African cacao beans.
2008 Vina 1924 Des Angles (Mendoza, Argentina)
25% of the wine was aged for 6 months in new French oak barrels. Deep and brilliant ruby red color with blue and purplish hues around the rim. Complex aromas of plums and fresh red berries along with a delicate floral note. Soft and sweet attack in mouth, and then intense, concentrated and persistent in flavors, with vanilla and soft toast notes. Remarkable varietal typicity paired with extraordinary freshness and the fruity expression typical of the grapes from this vineyard. An elegant and intense wine, complex and balanced, soft and easy to drink. Its 8-month bottle aging has contributed to reach proper maturity and enjoy immediate drinking. Aging potential of at least 5 years. It is recommended to decant the wine before drinking.Try with: “Chocolove” 70% Cocoa Content, Belgian dark chocolate from African cacao beans.
2007 Icardi Brachetto d’Aqui (Piedmont, Italy)
100% Brachetto d’Aqui from Piedmont that is aromatic with a hint of rose petals and raspberries. This is a unique red sparkling wine that is a touch sweet. It is a festive, effervescent wine that can be served as a sweet aperitif and it pairs well with a number of foods, including chocolate and creamy cheeses. Try with: “Chocolove” 33% Cocoa Content, Belgian milk chocolate crafted from a blend of Javanese and African beans.