What better for Valentines Day than Champagne and chocolate,
Mori Spumante and Chocolate Shoppe wine. Mori Spumante is a sweet bubbly that
reminds me much of the Juicy Fruit gum I chewed as a kid.
Chocolate Shoppe is a chocolate infused red wine. Unlike Truffle Merlot, which we have tasted
in the past, this is a red blend and a little sweeter. It has bold flavors of chocolate syrup and
cherries. Reminds me a little of a
cherry tootsie pop. Both wines are certain
to sweeten your Valentine.
Varietal: Spumante
Producer/Importer: Mori
Region: Italy
Price: $8.99
Tasting notes:
Sight (Color/Clarity): nearly colorless
Smell (bouquet, aroma): Juicy fruit gum
and strawberries
Taste
(acidity, balance, body): Juicy fruit gum
Bottle presentation:
blue bottle
Comparisons:
Overall rating
(1-10): 8.5
Date consumed: April
11, 2012
Comments: Malt
beverage
Varietal: Chocolate infused red blend
Producer/Importer: Chocolate Shoppe
Price:
Tasting notes:
Sight (Color/Clarity):
Smell (bouquet, aroma): Chocolate syrup
Taste
(acidity, balance, body): Dark chocolate and sour cherries, like a cherry
tootsie pop
Bottle presentation: Elegant bottle with black label and gold
writing
Winemaker’s notes: Inviting aromas of black cherry and dark chocolate
entwine and continue on the palate surrounded by hints of cocoa powder. Nuances
of red wine and residual sugar linger on the smooth finish.
Sweetening the tongues for centuries, chocolate and red wine
has been the most reliable pairing in history. Chocolate Shop takes this
pairing to the next level, marrying chocolate flavor with red wine to create a
sumptuous drink. We start with a proprietary red blend of the finest vinifera
varietals, add a touch of oak and a kiss of sweetness to create the perfect
fruit-driven foil for the rich dark chocolate which unfolds in silken layers
across the palate.
Comparisons: Similar
to Truffle Merlot, although sweeter.
Overall rating (1-10):
8.5
Date consumed: April
11, 2012
