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    November 28, 2015 by Jenn 8 Comments

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    Oh, BROOKSIDE Chocolate. You know that I've spoken about it before - that's because it's just so delicious! Today we're talking about BROOKSIDE Chocolate and their perfect accompaniment: Clos du Bois wines. Yep, I went there: wine and chocolate! Is there really anything better? Nope!

    Clos du Bois wines and brookside chocolates in a gift basket with a wine glass
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    Make Entertaining Easy With Clos du Bois Wines

    With the holidays quickly approaching, it is time to gather the girlfriends together and sit down, sip some wine! Of course, while we laugh about all of the crazy holiday madness that is taking over our lives!

    When the gals get together with a bottle of sauvignon blanc or cabernet sauvignon wine between us, we always want to snack on something, and BROOKSIDE Chocolate provides the perfect pairing opportunities!

    BROOKSIDE Chocolate is rich, dark chocolate with sweetened soft centers made with exotic fruit flavors - my favorites are the BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Flavor and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Crunchy Clusters Berry Medley Flavors.

    Pairing Clos Du Bois Wine with Chocolate

    So let's talk about pairing options with wine, shall we? Because nothing goes better with wine than chocolate...well, except for cheese - but we have covered that before! Now it is time to talk about the sweets - my favorite!

    Clos du Bois is a great wine brand that tastes pretty delicious with BROOKSIDE Chocolate, and is available in most wine stores or supermarkets if you are lucky.

    If you don't have access to Clos Du Bois at your local grocery store or wine store, you can check out where to buy at closdubois.com/wines.

    Easy Holiday Entertaining With Clos du Bois Wines and BROOKSIDE #TalkAboutDelicious

    About the Clos Du Bois Wine Brand

    Clos du Bois uses French wine-making techniques on their Sonoma county, California grapes to create a range of balanced, approachable wines with a range of aromas that will appeal to everyone. That is wine-expert speak for "these are wines that EVERYONE can enjoy, not just the fancy wine snob customer who only drinks vintage." 

    Try pairing Clos du Bois Pinot Noir and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Flavor. I always recommend a nice Pinot Noir to people who aren't very familiar with red wines, as it's smooth on the tongue and isn't usually too dry.

    I also like a Pinot Noir when I am just enjoying a glass of red wine in the evening with a book or my guilty pleasure...reality TV!

    If you are a fan of Pinot Grigio, I personally find that Pinot Noir is the red wine equivalent. It has a nice, smooth aroma and isn't overpowering or too dry. 

    Easy Holiday Entertaining With Clos du Bois Wines and BROOKSIDE #TalkAboutDelicious

    Merlot and Blueberry Are a Great Match!

    For those that prefer a more dry wine, the Clos du Bois Merlot pairs perfectly with the BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Acai & Blueberry Flavors. Merlot really needs a flavor pairing that can hold its own - I find merlot to taste best with dark chocolate, and while I hadn't tried a merlot with Acai flavor before, it was sensational!

    The BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Acai & Blueberry Flavors were perfect with the merlot! Now I get what all of the fuss over "Acai" is about...just don't try to make me pronounce it correctly, okay?

    Easy Holiday Entertaining With Clos du Bois Wines and BROOKSIDE #TalkAboutDelicious

    Treat yourself with a glass of wine and chocolate!

    While I've always enjoyed the delicious fruit-flavored centers of BROOKSIDE Chocolates for desserts, snacking while reading or traveling (they do come in that handy-dandy resealable package, after all!), I don't think I ever really appreciated how well they pair with wine!

    I think I'll set up a little emergency entertaining stash of a bottle of Clos du Bois Pinot Noir and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Flavor, along with some crackers and spread for when unexpected guests pop in this holiday season...or for those nights when I just want to treat myself!

    Easy Holiday Entertaining With Clos du Bois Wines and BROOKSIDE #TalkAboutDelicious

    Clos Du Bois has a wide variety of wines, including:

    California Base Collection

    Reflects the winery’s assessable and refine winemaking style – each vintage is well-balanced and true to varietal character. With everything from a Clos du Bois Chardonnay V20 750ML to a Clos du Bois Rose, there is something for every taste!

    Sonoma Reserves

    Cuvées that celebrate Sonoma’s diverse microclimates and top varietals, pay homage to Clos du Bois’ deep roots in Sonoma wine country. These include the Clos du Bois Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon V18 750ML and Clos du Bois Sonoma Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay V20 750ML.

    Proprietary Series

    These are the pinnacle of the Clos du Bois winemaking tradition. This selection of wines are crafted from individually selected barrels by the Clos Du Bois winemakers. Included in this series is the Clos du Bois Fume Blanc V15 750ml and the Clos du Bois Proprietary Series Chardonnay V17 750ml.

    You can also find some great recipes to help you with your holiday entertaining on their website at ClosDuBois.com!

    Recipes include things like Brie Mac n Cheese, Clos du Baked Brie everyone's favorite appetizer, Deviled Eggs, and even a Chocolate Souffle! Head on over to their site and check them out this holiday season!

    Disclaimer: Compensation was provided by BROOKSIDE Chocolate via MomTrends Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Brookside or Momtrends Media.

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    About Jenn

    Jenn, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a 40-something Gen Xer who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible. Whether it be through sharing new recipes, sharing her dating stories, or encouraging people to embrace adventure and travel, she aims to inspire people to live full, happy and authentic lives.

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    1. latanya

      November 28, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      the red wine with the pomegranate chocolate

    2. Ashley

      November 29, 2015 at 8:23 am

      I would like to try the Clos du Bois Pinot Noir and the Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Flavor

    3. Vunda V

      November 30, 2015 at 9:22 am

      the pinot noir with the pomegranate chocolates sounds amazing!

    4. Vera K

      November 30, 2015 at 10:00 pm

      I would like the Pinot Noir and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Flavor.

    5. D Schmidt

      December 01, 2015 at 9:45 am

      Probably the Clos du Bois Pinot Noir and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Flavor

    6. Judith

      December 04, 2015 at 10:14 am

      I'm all about merlot!

    7. Laura ari

      December 07, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      Clos du Bois Rouge with Brookside Dark Chocolate Crunchy Clusters sounds divine!

    8. Nicole Feliciano

      December 10, 2015 at 10:56 am

      Love Brookside choc paired with Merlot.

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