Two of the greatest things in existence. (If you're one of the people who doesn't like chocolate, you're the reason I have trust issues.) So what happens if you put the two together? (Oh, and probably a chocolate-stained wine glass.) We went ahead and did the dirty work for you, so you can get to eating and drinking and eating some more. You know what—you should probably go ahead and break out the cheese while you're at it. A nice chardonnay (or a sparkling wine, like a Crémant de Bourgogne) goes fantastic with white chocolate or a chocolate-covered fruit, like a chocolate orange or chocolate-covered cherries. The crisp, citrus flavors let white chocolate shine—and fruit with fruit is kind of a no-brainer.Recommended wine: JJ Vincent et Fils Brut Sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne Basically, anything chocolate with nuts pairs well with an awesome Pinot Noir—so think Snickers or a Mr. Goodbar. "The ripe, red fruit, lighter body, and silky tannins of a medium-bodied Pinot Noir works well with smooth milk or dark chocolate and nutty flavors," say the experts at Josh Cellars wine.

Hob Nob wine experts agree, and say that the saltiness of the nuts bring out rich flavors from the Pinot. The experts at Chelsea Wine Vault agree x 3, and recommend hazelnut truffle squares (like these from Li-Lac Chocolates) because, you know, you already ate your jar of Nutella.Recommended wines: Pacifica, Evans Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012; Josh Cellars Pinot Noir; Hob Nob Pinot Noir A dark chocolate treat (like this one) pairs well with a smoky Shiraz, according to the experts at Chelsea Wine Vault. "Dark fruits and an oak finish pair well with the cocoa and almond."Recommended wines: Kilikanoon, Shiraz "Killerman's Run" 2013 "Refreshingly sweet without being sickeningly so, brachetto pairs well with dessert, but especially milk chocolate," say the experts at Chelsea Wine Vault.Recommended wine: Icardi Brachetto "Suri Vigin" 2013 Big tannins in a Cabernet Sauvignon stand up to the semi-sweet bitterness of dark chocolate while the ripe, berry flavor of the Cab is brought out by the raspberry.

Recommended wine: Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon The medium-bodied wine makes the perfect companion to Hershey's kisses—melt-in-your-mouth goodness.Recommended wine: Josh Cellars Merlot Hob Nob recommends pairing their "Wicked Red Blend" with M&Ms. "Notes of hazelnut and mocha from the wine pair perfectly with these chocolate bite-sized favorites."Recommended wine: Hob Nob Wicked Red BlendFollow for the latest celeb news, pretty pics, funny stuff, and an insider POV. The Quick and Dirty Way to Make an Old Fashioned Cocktail 40 Summer Cocktail Recipes You Can Make at Home Drink History: What Is a Sour and How, Exactly, Is It Made? 20 Vodka Cocktail Recipes You Need in Your Arsenal 15 Valentine's Day Cocktails Built for Two 10 Women in Wine Give Their Budget-Friendly Vino Recs 3 Healthy Holiday Cocktails You'll Actually Want to Make 100 Christmas Cocktail and Drink Recipes to Get You in the Holiday Spirit The Drinking Woman's Guide to Winter Beers

We're Bringing Eggnog Back: 8 Recipes That Are Totally Worth Trying This WinterI saw this great article and thought it would be a perfect addition for those seeking help with pairing wines with chocolate.top 5 red wine brands in india Vic Poulos: Wine paired with chocolate must be sweetbest dc wine bars by Vic Poulos / Special to the Timeswhat's the best wine with turkey Posted: 09/29/2010 12:00:00 AM MDTbest wine to give as a gift 2013 Some might think it’s impossible to pair wine with chocolate. red wine age benefits

But to that I say, nothing is impossible when it comes to wine. In fact, wine and chocolate are a great combination. The first thing to remember when concocting your first wine-chocolate pairing is that the wine you pick should be just as sweet as — if not sweeter than — the chocolate itself. red table wine alcohol contentThis is probably the most important step in the process, and is actually a good rule in general for pairing wine with any dessert. There are many kinds of chocolate, but let’s just look at the three general categories: dark chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate. Believe it or not, there are indeed different wines that go well with each of these types of chocolate. Darker and more bittersweet chocolates should be paired with wines that have roasted and robust flavors. Generally, cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel have a long history of pairing well with dark chocolate.

pinot noir or a merlot also pair nicely with dark chocolate, but probably just for dark chocolates at around 55 percent cocoa. For fun, you can also always give a vintage port a try with dark chocolate as it offers a well-balanced pairing to dark chocolate. It’s difficult to go with anything other than a pinot noir here, but a lighter-bodied merlot can work just as well. These wines will work well with any variety of milk chocolate items, including a bar of milk chocolate, a chocolate mousse or a chocolate accented cheesecake. For fun, you can also consider a hearty sparkling wine or Champagne. Last, but certainly not least, a ruby port is a nice, safe bet when looking for a good wine to go with milk chocolate. Keep in mind that there are different kinds of ports, and not all go well with dessert. There is not a wine much better with dessert than a ruby port, with some dried fruit and walnuts. White chocolates are generally lighter and more buttery in their flavoring. This makes white chocolate an ideal match for a sherry or a moscato.

A moscato offers nice, subtle sweet bubbles. An orange muscat can also be fun to try with white chocolate. These wines will pick up the creaminess of the chocolates and the orange muscat in particular will pick up fruit tones. As I always say, however, wine pairing is all about experimentation and simply having whatever wine you like best with whichever foods you like best. Even other wines can work with chocolate and one should simply experiment. I am a Frizanti or spumante fan in the summer months and I recently tried a Rose Regali by Villa Banfi from the Greenery Market with a piece of German milk chocolate provided by a special friend. A nice moscato-based wine from Alsace, France or an Asti from Italy is also a great pairing after a nice meal due to the orange influence the moscato carries into the chocolate. Remember, as you experiment with your wine and food pairings, dessert and chocolate are not off limits. The above is simply a guide on your own journey of food and wine pairings.