ABCs of Pairing Wine and Chocolate Matching up this odd couple doesn’t have to be challenging, and there are delicious rewards for getting it right You have several sweet options when pairing wine with chocolate, including fortified reds, bright whites and sparklers. (fcafotodigital/Getty Images) Feb 9, 2021 From dark truffles to sweet candy bars to homemade brownies, chocolate is a decadent indulgence many can’t resist. But wine lovers might see chocolate as a challenge—a difficult pairing that makes their favorite beverage seem bitter. It’s true that chocolate coats the mouth, making it hard to taste anything but that rich and distinctive cocoa flavor. But there are delicious and exciting rewards for getting that match just right.