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Perfect Pairings with BROOKSIDE Chocolates and Clos du Bois
Perfect Pairings with BROOKSIDE Chocolates and Clos du Bois
I'm not even going to try to deny the fact that I have a sweet tooth. I'm constantly battling my craving for sweets and am the person you'll find rummaging through the cabinets, fridge and freezer at all hours of the night on the hunt for something to ease the cravings. From ice cream to candy to fruit and chocolates, if it's sweet I'm going indulge in at least a little bit of it. Or maybe a lot, it just depends on the force of my cravings. One of my favorite ways to indulge my sweet tooth is to treat myself to fancy chocolates. Really, any kind of chocolate will do in a pinch but I do have quite the soft spot for the types of chocolate that can't easily be found on the shelves of my local grocery.
About BROOKSIDE Chocolates
I did however make an exception when I was given the opportunity to partner with Brookside to review some of their chocolates. Founded in 1954 in British Columbia's Fraser Valley, BROOKSIDE has spent the years developing their patented technology used to create their soft, sweetened fruit flavored treats. Their 3 flavors include Acai, Pomegranate and Goji and don't disappoint in terms of deliciousness. Each of the 3 flavors they offer at BROOKSIDE contain only the best ingredients to get the best taste and quality possible.
BROOKSIDE creates extraordinary delicious dark chocolate-covered snacks as well as wonderful bars. BROOKSIDE also offers a wide assortment of sweet treats to choose from and has something to suit every taste. From their chocolate covered snacks to their Fruit & Nut Bars, they has made it their mission to craft only the best and most delicious snacks for their customers. My favorite products to date, if I had to pick one category that they specialize in, I would say it's definitely their chocolate-covered goodies.
Their Fruit Flavored Centers boast exotic fruit and berry flavors that blend with smooth dark chocolate to create a light and refreshing treat that is both rich and rewarding. The different flavors include:
- Acai & Blueberry
- Pomegranate
- Goji & Raspberry
Of course, the Dark Chocolate covered Crunchy Clusters are also worth sampling while you're at it. The crispy and crunchy morsels come together for a delicious combination of taste and texture that will leave you craving more. The Crunchy Clusters varieties include:
- Berry Medley
- Almonds & Berries
Chocolate and Wine Pairings
Clos du Bois began with a vision of blending fine French winemaking techniques with the best Sonoma grapes to craft a range of balanced, approachable wines. Year after year, their wines have been appreciated by both wine critics and wine lovers alike.
- Clos du Bois Pinot Noir and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Flavor (hero pairing)
- Clos du Bois Rouge and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Crunchy Clusters Berry Medley Flavors
- Clos du Bois Merlot and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Acai & Blueberry Flavors
- Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon and BROOKSIDE dark Chocolate Goji & Raspberry Flavors
Get Social with Brookside
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Visit BROOKSIDEChocolate.com to get more information and click on the Pairings & Recipe page for more fun wine/chocolate pairings.
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- BROOKSIDE Chocolates
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- Wine bottle caps
- Winged corkscrew
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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.
I’d love to try the Cabernet Sauvignon and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Goji & Raspberry Flavors pairing
Clos du Bois Merlot and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Acai & Blueberry Flavors sounds good
From the website, the BROOKSIDE Crunchy Clusters paired with Chardonnay sounds wonderful!
I think the Clos du Bois Pinot Noir and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Flavor pairing sounds great!
I like the Clos du Bois Merlot and Brookside Dark Chocolate Acai & Blueberry Flavors
Love this pairing!
The Cranberries sounds great!
Those sound so yummy! I need to get myself a bag of those immediately.
Uh, chocolate and wine? YAY-uh! Let me get in on that action!
Those chuncky clusters look SO good! Can I just do this for dinner? This would be the perfect dinner!
I like Chardonnay and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Flavor
Brookside is one of my absolute favorites! You can never eat too much chocolate, right?
Brookside makes delicious chocolate goodies. I don’t really drink but wine always go well with chocolate.
I love Brookside chocolates. So delicious. I have to be careful, though. I have been known to eat a full bag, myself. HA!
I love brookside chocolates so much! Not much of a drinker but I am excited to get myself some brookside for the holidays! This is great.
BROOKSIDE Chocolate looks so delicious. I will have to pick some up to try this weekend. I am excited to try the Dark Chocolate Cranberries.
These chocolates look like something i would love. I will have it try the BROOKSIDE Crunchy Clusters first.
These would be delicious to snack on while watching a movie. I want to try the BROOKSIDE Crunchy Clusters first.
I am snacking on these right now as I am making my way through my favorite blogs. So addicting and delicious !
Oh man, some of the crunchy clusters with a nice wine would be amazing. I’d love to try them paired with the Clos du Bois Rouge.
I would love the Clos du Bois Merlot with the crunchy clusters. That sounds like a great pairing.
Love the idea of pairing Brookside chocolate with wines!! What a great treat for the holiday season!
I would love it because i love chocolates, this one would e perfect for my midnight snacks.
These really sounds good. I want to try this soon. Thanks for sharing.
The Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon and BROOKSIDE dark Chocolate Goji & Raspberry Flavors pairing sounds the best to me!
I love pairing brookside with clos du bios. I was never really a wine drinker until I tasted theirs! It’s so crisp and light and with brookside… yum! My whole family loves Acai & Blueberry. I have to hide the bag from my 2yo! lol
Yum! I’d like the Clos du Bois Merlot and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Acai & Blueberry Flavors.
I keep hoping Brookside will add Milk Chooclate options. Dark chocolate gives me migraines so I have to avoid it.
I think the Clos du Bois Merlot and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Acai & Blueberry Flavors pairing sounds wonderful. Thanks.
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I would pair a Merlot with the Brookside chocolate cranberries.
Acai & Blueberry with a Pinot Noir! Delicious!
The Clos du Bois Merlot and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Acai & Blueberry Flavors pairing looks wonderful to me!
I don’t drink but I sure do love chocolate. I’ve never heard of this brand before, thank you for recommending it!
All of the pairings sound wonderful, but the Cabernet Sauvignon and BROOKSIDE dark Chocolate Goji & Raspberry Flavors pairing sounds the best to me!
I would pair the Brookside Crunchy Clusters With Chardoney
I enjoy Brookside Chocolates they are the perfect treat.Thank you for sharing this idea.
They all sounds good, I’d love to try the Merlot and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Acai & Blueberry Flavors pairing
I’m not much of a wine drinker but I think it would taste excellent with ice cream!
I’ d love to try the Cabernet Sauvignon and BROOKSIDE dark Chocolate Goji & Raspberry Flavors pairing
I like pairing of Chardonnay and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Flavor, even though i am don’t drink to much, but hey it’s holiday
I think the erlot and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Acai & Blueberry Flavors pairing sounds delicious!
The Clos du Bois Pinot Noir and BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate Pomegranate flavor sounds great! 🙂
I’m looking forward to trying the Cabernet Sauvignon and BROOKSIDE dark Chocolate Goji & Raspberry Flavors pairing
I think you can use brookside in trail mix
I would pair them with hot green tea!
i would pear merlot with the pomegranate brookside.