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Re: Does port and chocolate really make a good pairing?
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 10:48 am
by Eric Menchen
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.
Re: Does port and chocolate really make a good pairing?
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:06 pm
by Jim R.
See's Candy dark chocolate covered caramel with 1985 Burmester VP was a very good match tonight. Tasting note to be posted.
Re: Does port and chocolate really make a good pairing?
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 11:06 am
by Eric Menchen
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.
Re: Does port and chocolate really make a good pairing?
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:38 am
by Daniel R.
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.
Re: Does port and chocolate really make a good pairing?
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:10 am
by Andy Velebil
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.
Re: Does port and chocolate really make a good pairing?
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:44 pm
by Jeff G.
Hersey's milk chocolate goes well with Niepoort Ruby
Re: Does port and chocolate really make a good pairing?
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 3:26 pm
by Derek T.
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?
Re: Does port and chocolate really make a good pairing?
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:11 pm
by Andy Velebil
Derek T. wrote:
Do I win a prize?
Yes, the right to buy some way under-priced Port from a supermarket
Re: Does port and chocolate really make a good pairing?
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:45 pm
by Roy Hersh
I had a great mix of Port and chocolate all-in-one, last night. It was called 2003 Harlan Cabernet Sauvignon.
Re: Does port and chocolate really make a good pairing?
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:44 pm
by Jeff G.
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.
Re: Does port and chocolate really make a good pairing?
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:05 pm
by Roy Hersh
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.
Re: Does port and chocolate really make a good pairing?
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:05 pm
by Jeff G.
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.
84 Ridge Montebello and the Dominus 92 for me
