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New ‘chocolate wine’ flying off store shelves
The one product that is flying off of wine-shop shelves faster than any other this December looks more like a milkshake than a wine.
That’s because it is a milkshake of sorts — an adult version.
Europa ChocoVine ($9.99) from Holland blends “the taste of Dutch chocolate and fine red wine” (actually, “fine French cabernet,” according to the Chocovine web site. Denny Freyvogel of Arrow Wine & Spirits’ Centerville-area store and Traci Ryan from the Englewood Kroger store said the relatively new product is selling briskly.
Ryan said some of her customers refer to ChocoVine as “Bailey’s Light,” as in a less-alcoholic version of Bailey’s Irish Cream. It’s listed at 14 percent alcohol, and consists of “grape wine with artificial flavor, cream and artificial colors.”
The taste is quite sweet, with a bit of maraschino cherry peeking through the creamy chocolate.
The back label warns against mixing ChocoVine with acidic drinks. Ryan explained why: “It curdles.”
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By Your Nail Lady
December 30, 2009 10:55 PM | Link to this
Man! I was at Whole Foods in Columbus and passed this up for the dark,stout chocolate beer. I bought it mainly for my husband who enjoys the dark beers.I wish Id listened to my inner selifish girl! Im dying to try that wine now!
By Nancy
December 21, 2009 7:00 PM | Link to this
We bought a case of Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout… it doesn’t have any chocolate in it, but it’s a pretty interesting beer. Apparently originally commissioned by the Catherine the Great of Russia.
By mel
December 18, 2009 7:47 PM | Link to this
the egg nog is by old new england and is available at most wine stores in and some supermarkets in town. they also make a traditional egg nog both are from a primier new england dairy and fortified with rum burbon and brandy 15 % alchohol make a great milkshake when blended with ice cream
By Love It
December 17, 2009 3:07 PM | Link to this
A Taste of Wine in Miamisburg sells it—DELICIOUS.
By merlot
December 17, 2009 1:02 PM | Link to this
I was never a big wine fan but the new set of friends I run with now have turned me on to it and I love it..I bought a bottle of merlot at a wine tasting party abt. 2 yrs ago and just recently drank it..I am going looking for some more. I t was wonderful.. I like chocolate so I will probably taste this too. Where is taste of wine held..?
By JJ
December 17, 2009 12:36 PM | Link to this
Anyone know of a good wine event to attend on New Year’s Eve? Not necessarily a fancy event with full dinner (i.e. event at The Greene’s Wine Loft). Just a nice wine place offering great flights or something?
By ab
December 17, 2009 11:49 AM | Link to this
Another item like this I recently had was Koda which is made from Syrah grapes blended with natural chocolate. I believe it is made by a California winery called Tarrica, a little closer to home and it is really delicious, however a little higher in price.
By chiefwino
December 17, 2009 11:09 AM | Link to this
There is also a chocolate eggnog out now that has been a big hit at several tastings, but I don’t remember the name at the moment. (Mel - a little help)
By American Made
December 17, 2009 11:07 AM | Link to this
I LOVE “A Taste of Wine”. It’s one of my favorite places in the world to hang out. And yes - I’ve sampled this wine and it’s fantastic!
By spratt
December 17, 2009 10:45 AM | Link to this
It’s an adult Yoo Hoo…if you like Yoo Hoos, you’ll love the ChocoVino.
By Kim
December 17, 2009 10:19 AM | Link to this
We have been selling this at A Taste of Wine since June and it is our number one seller for the season. Yes… it is great and goes well in your coffee or over ice cream.