Does port and chocolate really make a good pairing?

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Glenn E. wrote:On the subject of Stilton, there seem to be many varieties of the stuff.
Yes. Not all are good with Port, but I think my local grocer has at least five and probably ten different Stiltons, and some are milder and pair nicely with Port. I don't know how authentic they all are. Mango and ginger? It is tasty.
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See's Candy dark chocolate covered caramel with 1985 Burmester VP was a very good match tonight. Tasting note to be posted.
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Last night with 2003 Quinta do Vesuvio, our favorite cheese was a Stilton with berries in it. The Stilton wasn't too strong and the berries very tasty and complementary.
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walked past Arcádia yesterday (traditional chocolate shop from Porto - http://www.arcadia.pt) and noticed they are selling boxes with chocolates and a 375 bottle of Port (Cálem). They also sell chocolate that has Port inside.
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Daniel R. wrote:walked past Arcádia yesterday (traditional chocolate shop from Porto - http://www.arcadia.pt) and noticed they are selling boxes with chocolates and a 375 bottle of Port (Cálem). They also sell chocolate that has Port inside.
Great marketing and it's one of those ways to get people hooked on Port.
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Hersey's milk chocolate goes well with Niepoort Ruby
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I have watched this thread with interest and am surprised that no one has answered the question correctly...

Q. Does port and chocolate really make a good pairing?

A. Yes, if you like port with chocolate.

Do I win a prize?
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Derek T. wrote:
Do I win a prize?
Yes, the right to buy some way under-priced Port from a supermarket :mrgreen:
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I had a great mix of Port and chocolate all-in-one, last night. It was called 2003 Harlan Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Roy Hersh wrote:I had a great mix of Port and chocolate all-in-one, last night. It was called 2003 Harlan Cabernet Sauvignon.

which one?

the estate or the maiden?

some good juice you have there.
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Not a real fan of the Maiden although I believe I still have one left. 1994 Harlan is still possibly my all-time favorite CA Cab, along with 1991 Dominus and Seavey too. But back to the chocolate and Port theme of this thread. :mrgreen:
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Roy Hersh wrote:Not a real fan of the Maiden although I believe I still have one left. 1994 Harlan is still possibly my all-time favorite CA Cab, along with 1991 Dominus and Seavey too. But back to the chocolate and Port theme of this thread. :mrgreen:
84 Ridge Montebello and the Dominus 92 for me ;-)
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