Customer Reviews

Wine Lover's Chocolate Collection: Three-Tin Set

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I purchased these at a Newport, RI winery recently and was so surprised at how wonderful a taste they have when paired with fruit or drink. Also, because of the pure cocoa ingredience, it's a wonderful treat to fill those times when you get a sweet tooth, but don't want the results of putting on weight. Pop 2 or three in your mouth (don't chew) and let them melt. Yummy!

The company sent me these as a replacement for another product and they are great. I am new pairing wines with foods, but these provide a very good beginning. The percent of cocoa used in the chocolates in each tin take into account the strength of the wines. My boyfriend does not like dark chocolate (my favorite) and he was very surprised by how sweet they are when accompanying the wine. We will be ordering the six tin package for ourselves soon and many three tin and six tin packs for gifts.

I discovered these chocolates in a wine tasting room, and fell in love, love, love. Not only are they perfect to be paired with red wines, they are wonderful for any "chocoholic attack". These little babies are to be savored, never chewed, as they melt decadently and finish beautifully. You can taste them long after they are gone, so it only takes a couple for the perfect chocolate fix. I highly recommend them for anyone who loves good chocolate.

I received this as a gift - when I opened the chocolate to enjoy it - I found all the pieces melted together and they were so old they turned white. I called the company to let them know and was told that the white is called "bloom" and basically with temperature changes it causes the fat to rise to the top. The girl was so busy telling me there was nothing she was going to do for me - she missed the point that I was trying to improve their quality control so, I could by a better product in the future. She told me she didn't care if I bought it again - that "chocolate is alive and this can happen". So, if you want a quality product - buy local. I think this company has a bigger problem with their business model as far as customer service is concerned. I did taste the chocolate - inedible is how I would describe it.

First I have to say I cannot comment on the actual product as I purchased it for a gift. The reason for the 5 stars you ask? The packing! I cannot beleive how extremely careful this chocolate product was packed!! It was treated like it was going to an extremely warm climate with the iced gel pack and the foil bubble wrap packet.

Additionally I have to comment on the high quaility of the items themselves. While the box is nice enough I have chosen to remove the tins and put them in a basket with some wine and other items. The tins are, as I mentioned, of very high quality.

I will most definately purchase from this vendor again - however this time for myself!