Chocolate Orange

Dessert · Full · Sweet

Bordeaux's legendary sweet white — Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc hit by noble rot, then patiently fermented. Honey, apricot, candied citrus, and a finish that lasts a small eternity. Pair with foie gras, blue cheese, or a fruit tart.

Works with Chocolate Orange · Chocolate And Orange · Chocolate-orange Cake +10 more Chocolate Orange · Chocolate And Orange · Chocolate-orange Cake · Chocolate Orange Mousse · Dark Chocolate And Orange · Orange Chocolate · Chocolate With Orange Brandy Sauce · White Chocolate Grapes And Orange Curd · Chocolate Bread Pudding Orange Brandy Sauce · Chocolate Chunk, Orange And Hazelnut Cookies · Bittersweet Chocolate Tart With Candied Oranges · Chocolate Soufflé Cake With Orange Caramel Sauce · Dark Chocolate With Citrus Orange And Fresh Cherries

Fortified · Full · Sweet

Port from a single declared year, aged in bottle for decades. Dense, structured, ageless; the pinnacle of fortified wine.

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Red · Full · Dry

The benchmark for full-bodied red — structured, age-worthy, unapologetic. Black currant, graphite, and tobacco lead into firm tannins that demand protein on the plate. Decant young bottles; cellar the serious ones.

Works with Chocolate Orange · Chocolate And Orange · Chocolate Orange Mousse +7 more Chocolate Orange · Chocolate And Orange · Chocolate Orange Mousse · Dark Chocolate And Orange · Orange Chocolate · Chocolate With Orange Brandy Sauce · White Chocolate Grapes And Orange Curd · Chocolate Bread Pudding Orange Brandy Sauce · Bittersweet Chocolate Tart With Candied Oranges · Dark Chocolate With Citrus Orange And Fresh Cherries

Sparkling · Light · Sweet

Asti's more refined sibling — gently frizzante, only 5-6% alcohol, all peach and orange blossom. The perfect summer dessert wine.

Works with Chocolate Orange · Chocolate And Orange · Chocolate Orange Mousse +7 more Chocolate Orange · Chocolate And Orange · Chocolate Orange Mousse · Dark Chocolate And Orange · Orange Chocolate · Chocolate With Orange Brandy Sauce · White Chocolate Grapes And Orange Curd · Chocolate Bread Pudding Orange Brandy Sauce · Bittersweet Chocolate Tart With Candied Oranges · Dark Chocolate With Citrus Orange And Fresh Cherries

Fortified · Full · Sweet

Fortified red from Portugal's Douro Valley — sweet, warming, and surprisingly versatile. Ruby and LBV are for everyday; Vintage and Tawny are for serious occasions. Pair with blue cheese, walnuts, or just a fire.

Works with Chocolate-orange Cake · Flourless Chocolate-orange Almond Cake · Chocolate Chunk, Orange And Hazelnut Cookies +2 more Chocolate-orange Cake · Flourless Chocolate-orange Almond Cake · Chocolate Chunk, Orange And Hazelnut Cookies · Chocolate Soufflé Cake With Orange Caramel Sauce · Devil's Food Cake With Chocolate-orange Buttercream

Red · Full · Dry

California's brawler — jammy blackberry, brambly spice, and 15% alcohol that hides behind the fruit. Built for ribs, brisket, and anything that came off a grill.

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Austria's late-harvested whites — Riesling or Grüner Veltliner, often with the laser acid that defines the country. Sweet, but never cloying.

Works with Chocolate-orange Sorbet · Flourless Chocolate-orange Almond Cake · Devil's Food Cake With Chocolate-orange Buttercream

Sparkling · Light · Dry

Asti, Moscato d'Asti, or Brachetto — Italy's sweet, low-alcohol sparkling tradition. Peach, orange blossom, gentle fizz. The summer-dessert wine.

Works with Chocolate-orange Cake · Chocolate Chunk, Orange And Hazelnut Cookies · Chocolate Soufflé Cake With Orange Caramel Sauce

Fortified · Full · Sweet

Spanish table wine, broadly — Tempranillo, Garnacha, or a regional blend. Sun-soaked, food-friendly, increasingly remarkable for the price.

Works with Chocolate-orange Sorbet · Flourless Chocolate-orange Almond Cake · Devil's Food Cake With Chocolate-orange Buttercream

Fortified · Full · Sweet

Fortified red from Portugal's Douro Valley — sweet, warming, and surprisingly versatile. Ruby and LBV are for everyday; Vintage and Tawny are for serious occasions. Pair with blue cheese, walnuts, or just a fire.

California or Pacific Northwest late-harvest white — usually Riesling or Gewürztraminer, picked overripe for concentrated sweetness. Honey, peach, ginger.

Red · Full · Dry

The classical red blend — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and friends — from southwest France. Black currant, cedar, tobacco; serious structure; rewards patience and decanting.