For Valentine's Day tomorrow or any day you want to make special, try pairing wine with chocolate for a delicious (and romantic) snack.  But not any ol' chocolae/wine pairing will do.   Here are some tips to get you started:

Match lighter, elegant flavored chocolates with lighter flavored wines.  By the same token, if you want a stronger chocolate, the wine should also be fuller-bodied.

White chocolate pairs well with a Sherry or Champagne -- stick to something sweet.

Milk chocolate pairs nicely with Reisling or Sauvignon Blanc (for white wines) and Merlot and Pinot Noir (for red wines).

Dark chocolate is probably best with a red, such as a Cabernet or Zinfandel.

Whatever you choose, pairing your wine and chocolate is much like your wine and cheese.  Try a little bit of everything and see what you like and what you don't.  Like wine-tasting itself, you need to experiment.   And how much fun is it to experiment with wine and chocolate??

As always, don't forget the appropriate wine glasses for a truly memorable wine/chocolate tasting experience!

CHEERS!!