Banfi Regale Rosa Regale 2005
Aromatic with a hint of rose petals and raspberries, "Rosa Regale" Brachetto d'Acqui is perhaps the only wine in the world that marries well with chocolate, especially dark or bittersweet. Delightful, vivacious and aromatic, it can also be enjoyed with strawberries, fruit salads and a wide range of desserts.
Allyson’s Pairing: Cranberry Bites covered in Dark Chocolate
Cline Zinfandel 2006 - California
This wine showcases a wide array of dark berry fruit including black cherry and raspberry. Additionally, spice notes and a lasting finish of vanilla from oak. Aging and firm, supple tannins, add complexity to this wine. This wine is ready to drink now and will continue to develop complexity over the next three to four years.
Allyson’s Pairing: Blanxart Dark Chocolate w/almonds
Abacella Umpqua Cuvée Syrah 2004 - Oregon
Black and blue fruit, truffle, and pepper spice aromatics; medium body structure, and a velvety, integrated finish. The generous palate is filled with blackberry jam, licorice, roasted nuts, and game hints. Pleasurable now, but should improve over the next 4-6 years.
Allyson’s Pairing: Creek House Patisserie Milk Chocolate
Rosenblum Cellars Desirée – California
Désirée is a bit of a bad girl, but in all the right ways: playful, enticing and fun. The Chocolate Dessert Wine is an exotic blend of Zinfandel, along with two of Portugal’s classic grape varieties and an infusion of rich, opulent chocolate. Meant to be sipped and savored as a luscious liquid dessert or paired alongside an after dinner treat. Produced in a robust, full-fruit style, using world-class fruit and handcrafted winemaking techniques.
Allyson’s Pairing: Dagoba Superfruit
Mas Amiel 2005 - France
This abundantly perfumed, profoundly layered fortified wine is birthed from the pure schist fields of Maury—unique terroir that has few equals in mineral concentration and sheer power. Crushed raspberries, black currants and the heady scent of a smoky Fourth of July characterize the nose; liquid notes of black cherries and baking spices flood the palate. Port-like in its complexity yet stunningly fresh and pure on the tongue—vinified entirely in stainless steel to preserve both aroma and freshness. Velvety tannins and endless length speak of a dazzling cellaring future for this remarkable vintage.
Allyson’s Pairing: Creek House Patisserie White Chocolate
Lustau Solera Sherry – East India (94 Points – Robert Parker)
Unforgettable flavors of raisins, candied peel and nuts it boasts a dark amber color as well as a huge nose of melted toffee, caramel, figs, and prunes. This over-the-top yet surprisingly vibrant (because of good acidity) effort is best drunk as dessert at the end of a meal.
Allyson’s Pairing: Creek House Patisserie Dark Chocolate
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