Even though people may not see the point in this, different wines will bring out the various flavor components when paired together properly. The general rule that is typically followed when pairing wine to chocolates is that the wine should be as sweet as, if not sweeter, then the chocolate that is going along with it.

By not making sure that you have a wine that is sweet enough you could end up with a taste that is bitter or even sour. For something that a person would expect to be sweet, this is not the outcome that you want to have happen. Although there are some general rules that people will follow, you can experiment all you want until you find the combination that you like the most.

If you are looking for a wine that typically goes well with dark chocolate then you will need to find a wine that gives its own robust flavor. A hint of chocolate flavor in the wine would not hurt. A great tasting combination is said to be between dark chocolate of a nice Cabs or Zinfandels.

If your dark chocolate is around the 55% cocoa mark then you will want to go a different route. A nice Pinot Noir or Merlot will go well with this type of dark chocolate. A Tawny or Vintage Port is also a nice match for a chocolate truffle. In the end it is all about what you personal like so give it a try and see what you think.

For the milk chocolate you may want to pair it with a light Merlot. Mild milk chocolates do well with Muscats, Rieslings, or other dessert wines. If you are going all out and have some strawberries that are dipped in milk chocolate then consider pairing that with Champagne or a sparkling wine. If none of that meets your expectations then try the classic Ruby Port, as that will be sure to satisfy.

Even though white chocolate is used less often for wine pairing, it can still be worked with and end with excellent tasting results. Since this flavor of chocolate is more on the mellow and buttery side of the flavor charts, it works well with a decent Sherry or an Orange Muscat. If you like contrast then you may want to get a little wild and pair the white chocolate with a Zinfandel.

Of course, when all else fails you can take the do it yourself route. Grab yourself a handful of different types of chocolate and set out to buy a variety of wines. Have yourself a little chocolate and wine tasting party and see what tickles your fancy the most. You may be surprised to find which pairs you like the most.