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State Store: Chocolate wine, why?
"Among the windmills and tulip fields of Holland, fine red wine and rich dark chocolate blend with the finest Dutch cream to create a blissful indulgence." Hmm.
State Store: Chocolate wine, why?
Note: Welcome to State Store, a column where we hit the Wine & Spirits shops of Philly and see what's new and noteworthy or just plain weird.
Chocolate wine is perhaps the most appalling of offenders at our local Wine & Spirits emporium. And while one variety of this godawful swill would seem to suffice, there a whopping three brands on the shelves of our local shop. Seriously, who drinks this stuff?
A quick trip over to Chocovine's site gave us a little insight into the background of this #1 selling chocolate wine in America. Check it out: "Among the windmills and tulip fields of Holland, fine red wine and rich dark chocolate blend with the finest Dutch cream to create a blissful indulgence." Hmm.
Next offender on the list is Chocolate Valley Wine, a nonvintage bottle that looks suspiciously similar to Yoo-Hoo. But Chocolate Valley would like to have you know that this is no kid stuff, "this sinful delight is sure to be a favorite."
Lastly we have Chocolate Shop, a Washington-based winemaker with a line of three chocolate infused wines including Creme de Cocoa, Chocolate Strawberry, and original. On the upside, Chocolate Shop's site did have one serving suggestion that doesn't sound too gag-worthy. Spoiler: It's not a cocktail, it's brownies.
Alright, Meal Ticketeers, anyone have any thoughts on Chocolate wine? Love it? Hate it? Does your aunt drink it? Let us know in the comments.
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