Port and Chocolate

[kesslari]

I just discovered this combination and it's pretty awesome.

 

[Killed_by_Death]

I prefer getting my fortified wine from the convenience store:

and serving it with gummy bears

 

[MJ5150]

I've tried a few ports, while wine tasting at various wineries in Eastern Washington.
No thanks.

Chocolate though? I'll take some Hershey's any day, or local favorite Theo.

-Mike

 

[Gorn]

Just reading the words gives me heartburn.

 

[Funky Ghost]

Out of curiosity Kess, were you a port drinker before? What port did you use? Dark chocolate? Color me intrigued

 

[electracoyote]

Love me a good bottle of port. Even a Tawny 10 Year keeps me pacified for a long time. That's how I'll be passing the day this Thursday, pretending I'm listening to in-laws, distant relatives, and similar strangers.

And speaking of chocolate, I think I still have a Colorado Special chocolate bar in the fridge.

 

[friskinator]

It is indeed a good combo, and I also enjoy pairing dark beers with chocolate (especially Belgians).

Funny story about port: a friend of mine's wife will only drink the super cheap stuff. Like the 5.99 a bottle kind you find in any market. And she'll drink regular size wine glass servings of it. Talk about a hangover...

 

[kesslari]

Out of curiosity Kess, were you a port drinker before? What port did you use? Dark chocolate? Color me intrigued

I've had port before and enjoyed it, but got more interested in it lately, not entirely sure why. Grabbed a very dark chocolate with hazelnuts from Trader Joe's and a decent ruby port. And it was a very happy combination.
I'm no connoisseur yet. More like a commonsewer.

 

[electracoyote]

Funny story about port: a friend of mine's wife will only drink the super cheap stuff. Like the 5.99 a bottle kind you find in any market. And she'll drink regular size wine glass servings of it. Talk about a hangover...

Hmmm...I thought the 10 Year stuff was the "cheap stuff" at $20.00 a bottle. $5.99 Port? Red flag hangover warning.

My Tawny 10's never give me a hangover, and I finish the bottle within a few hours of opening it.

 

[Chicory Blue]

Ruby style port is one of my favorite treats on the rare occasions it finds its way into my life. Enjoying it with chocolate is one for the bucket list.

--^@

 

[bluesblaster]

dark chocolate and a nice porter beer, yum

 

[Funky Ghost]

I've had port before and enjoyed it, but got more interested in it lately, not entirely sure why. Grabbed a very dark chocolate with hazelnuts from Trader Joe's and a decent ruby port. And it was a very happy combination.
I'm no connoisseur yet. More like a commonsewer.

I'd roll with chocolate covered strawberries Hrmm looks like a trip to the store is in my future. . .

 

[charlie monroe]

I just discovered this combination and it's pretty awesome.

A pleasant combination indeed.

 

[Rimshot]

Tawny or Ruby, I do enjoy a nice glass of port after dinner. Try it with a "Sea Salt" dark chocolate for an extra bit of awesomeness.

 

[fhm555]

I prefer getting my fortified wine from the convenience store:

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and serving it with gummy bears

Back in the good old days it was a big plastic cup full of crushed ice poured to about two thirds full with MD or Richards Wild Irish Rose, then top it off with Budweiser. Good times i tell ya.