Wine & Chocolate Amour

According to Mirriam-Webster, LOVE is defined as the object of attachment, devotion, and admiration.  That means, obviously, that WINE and CHOCOLATE are the very epitome of what LOVE stands for.

Here are some upcoming wine and chocolate festivals to seduce your sweet tooth and give you something to fall in love with.

Saturday Feb 4, 1-4pm
23rd Annual Wine & Chocolate Fantasy
Make your fantasies come true at this decadent tease of tastes.  The barrel room of Rodney Strong is transformed into a beautiful series of halls and rooms, featuring wine and chocolate, chocolate and wine.  Their three single vineyard Cabernets will be featured, and live music and savory appetizers are sure to please. This is a “bucket list” event not to be missed. 21+  $65 ($50 for members) Rodney Strong Vineyard, 11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg. 431-1533  rodneystrong.com

Saturday Feb 4, 12-4pm
Cab and Cacao
Cosentino Winery releases their Reserve Cabernet and its library Varietal, pairing it with a special assortment of chocolate and small bites. 21+  $20 per person, complimentary for Wine Club Members and up to 3 guests. RSVP to reserve your space by calling Caitlin Catelli at 291-2864 or email ccatelli@cosentinowinery.com. Cosentino Winery Napa Valley, 7415 Saint Helena Highway (Highway 29), Yountville  cosentinowinery.com

Feb 11-12, 10a-5p
Valentine’s Weekend
B.R. Cohn Winery is pleased to present a special Valentine’s Weekend. The winery will be having a wine and chocolate lover’s celebration for Valentine’s Day. Every woman that visits B.R. Cohn this weekend or mentions the phrase “my special Valentine” will receive a complimentary tasting. There will be a decadent chocolate fountain with dipping delights paired with a heavenly Cabernet Sauvignon. Available will be several other B.R. Cohn sweets to sample and purchase. 21+  B.R. Cohn Winery, 15140 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen (800)330-4064  brcohn.com

Feb 11-12, 10am-4:30pm
Cabernet & Chocolate
Kenwood Vineyards is offering a sweetheart of a deal on their Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon. Come taste their current vintages paired with dark chocolate. Kenwood Vineyards, 9592 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood.  282-4228  kenwoodvineyards.com

Saturday Feb 11, 1-4p
A Zin Affair to Remember
DeLoach Vineyards is hosting a Zin-extravaganza that will include Vertical Zin tastings, gourmet chocolate, local artisan cheeses, raffle prizes, case specials, and music from Beso Negro. Plus, the Street Eatz food truck will be on-site for any extra hunger needs. 21+ $10 wine club / $15 general public. DeLoach Vineyards, 1791 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa 526-9111 x.110  deloachvineyards.com