Plungerhead Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi, CA) 2007
Offering soft, smooth, ripe red fruit in a silky mouthful with low tannins, this pairs well with any sort of medium to dark chocolate dish (cake, truffles with infused fruit, chocolate fondue). Retail $14.99
Rombauer Zinfandel (CA) 2006
A gorgeously rich and decadent full-bodied red, this can hold up to the biggest and best of chocolate desserts, adding a touch of cinnamon and cloves on top of supple layers of berry fruit. Retail $27.69
Banfi Rosa Regale (Italy) 2007
A red sparkler with a touch of strawberry sweetness, this pretty Italian is a nice glass for chocolate confections of all types. Retail $19.99
Yalumba Museum Muscat (Australia) 375ml
A sweet and stunning, deeply flavored dessert wine from black Muscat, this wine is both rich yet elegant with soft caramel, hazelnut and dried fruit flavors and a round-mouth feel. Retail $18.99
Zaya 12-year-old Rum (Trinidad)
I've found that rums can be a terrific pairing with chocolate, particularly milk chocolate. This gorgeous, smooth, nutty rum is no exception. Absolutely delicious with chocolate and fruit pairings. Retail $37.99
Glenrothes Select Reserve Scotch (Scotland)
A lighter, elegant scotch with pretty caramel overtones. A nice pairing with chocolate, caramel and nuts, try with milk chocolate covered caramels and a dash of sea salt, amazing! Retail $45.99
