Enjoy a tasting of wine and chocolate! Join the launch of Vine to Bar, the world’s first dark chocolate made with Chardonnay Marc from the coastal vineyards of California paired perfectly with three selected wines: a Rosé, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. Wine.com host Gwendolyn Osborn leads a conversation with Master Sommelier Michael Jordan, Wine Educator Gilian Handelman, and Chocolatier Ralph Jerome as they discuss pairing wine and chocolate, along with Vine to Bar’s innovative process and environmental benefits. Taste four unique Vine to Bar chocolate bars with La Crema Rosé, Hartford Court Pinot Noir and Murphy-Goode Zinfandel.

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Guests include:

• Michael Jordan, Master Sommelier & Director of Global Key Accounts, Jackson Family Wines
• Gilian Handelman, Vice President of Wine Education, Jackson Family Wines
• Ralph Jerome, Vice President of Innovation, Vine to Bar Chocolate
• Hosted by: Gwendolyn Osborn, Wine Educator, Wine.com

Tasting Set Includes:

• La Crema Pinot Noir Rose
  Aromas of Mandarin, pink grapefruit, and guava. Flavors of watermelon, strawberry and blood orange are complemented by undertones of minerality. Delicate, crisp and vibrant.
• Hartford Court Russian River Pinot Noir
  Aromas of black cherry, blueberry, black currant, allspice and loam are followed by flavors of wild raspberries, dark berries and a crushed rock minerality. The dense entry is followed by a sweet and juicy mouth feel, supported by acidity, silky tannins and a subtle earthy finish.
• Murphy-Goode Liar's Dice Zinfandel
  A juicy expression of a Classic California Zinfandel. The soft tannins invite ripe yet fresh flavors of black raspberry, black cherry, and blackberry jam.
• Vine to Bar Chocolate Gift Box
  Includes 4 Vine to Bar chocolate bars in the following flavors: Dark Chocolate, Almonds with Pink Himalayan Salt, Chardonnay Smoked Salt & Cocoa Nibs, and Tart Cherry & Cocoa Nibs.

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