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Vosges – Red Fire Bar

December 31, 2007 / 0 comments

Chocolate intended for Aztecs. Delicious. Dark chocolate with a slow-building ancho and chipotle chili undertone. Cinnamon nicely bridges the spice with the chocolate, and fills the gap on flavor between the burnt caramel chocolate and the crescendo of the chilies. 4 yr. old: “I don’t like it. It’s too spicy” (Note: she also feels candy…

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Vosges – Mo’s Bacon Bar

December 31, 2007 / 0 comments

One of my current all-time favorites. 4 yr. old: “I really like this one because I like bacon bacon bacon!” A balance of applewood smoked bacon and deep milk chocolate – this is a unique taste experience. Just a touch of salt that complements the dark chocolate, which is smooth, semi-sweet and does not overpower…

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Santander – Dark Chocolate, single origin Columbian

December 31, 2007 / 1 comment

Another in the trend of a single-region-focused chocolate, this particular one from Columbia has a higher cocoa content (70%) and is certified GMO-free. This definitely highlights the flavors particular to Columbian cocoa beans – darker, earthier, almost coffee like in flavor, and there’s a definite fruit highlight to it – cherry? Better mouthfeel overall. 4…

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Perugina – Premium Milk Chocolate Cappuccino

December 31, 2007 / 0 comments

This is a filling-type chocolate bar, and the cappuccino filling is definitely one of the more yummy ones. Not quite as liquid as the filling in a Lindt truffle, but for taste, it’s on par. Chocolate is smooth and sweet, no bitter aftertaste, creamy subtle coffee flavor. Found this in a local Giant supermarket. Overall:…

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E. Guittard – Sur Del Lago Bittersweet

December 31, 2007 / 0 comments

65% Cacao. Wrapper notes “subtle hints of red berry fruit.” Considering this is a chocolate focusing on a specific region of Venezuela, this reinforces my belief that a good chocolate blends a variety of beans to create a memorable chocolate. This tastes a little dry, or gritty on the finish. There is some ever-subtle note…

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Muscat: Domain de Durban 2005 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise

December 27, 2007 / 0 comments

Medium golden color, typical syrupy consistency. Smooth, buttery feel with nose of burnt sugar more than caramel, almost like peanut brittle. Almost a bit overwhelming. Perfect match with a good stinky blue cheese.

Muscat: Two Hands Brilliant Disguise 2006 Moscato

December 27, 2007 / 0 comments

“Kind of like Sprite,” but in the light, citrus-y refreshing style. Nose full of chocolate and pear. Wonderfully bubbly and surprisingly light in color.