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Dark chocolate fondant with candied orange
Intense chocolate and orange zest offer broad bitter and sweet notes that mirror the sweetness and fruitiness of the wine, creating a rich and enveloping balance.
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60% Dark Chocolate with Sour Cherry Coulis
The slight bitterness and acidity of the cherry contrast with the chocolate, enhancing the fruit and body of the wine without overpowering its low tannins.
Dark chocolate and sea salt tart
Bitter chocolate and a hint of salt highlight the wine's tannins and structure; the low sweetness maintains the contrast, enhancing notes of black fruit and spices.
Dark Chocolate Fondant with a Red Berry Heart
The contrast between the intense chocolate and the fruity liquid center is elevated by notes of wild berries, resulting in a rich and immersive sensory experience for the discerning palate.
Dark chocolate fondant, salted butter caramel ice cream
The cocoa intensity and the roundness of the caramel contrast with the tannic structure and body of the wine, bringing out its fruity notes and slightly spicy finish.
Dark Chocolate Semifreddo with Orange Zest
Silky chilled dark chocolate mousse with bright orange zest; bitter-sweet cocoa and citrus lift the wine's fruitiness and balance its alcohol and tannic structure.
Dark chocolate tart with flaky crust and sea salt
Bitter-sweet dark chocolate emphasizes the wine’s cocoa-like tannins and ripe fruit; a touch of salt and crisp crust harmonize with its full body and warm alcohol presence.
Dark chocolate tart with morello cherries
Bittersweet chocolate and sour cherry create a bright-acid, fruit-forward profile that balances the wine's tannic grip and medium body, echoing its fruitiness while softening structure.