Gourmet Chocolate

A Gourmet Choice - Champagne or Wine?

A difficult choice? I'll say! Throw chocolate into this mix and you've entered the deliciously enticing world of Lloyd and Lindy Martin's company called Chocolate Visions.

Located in the Santa Cruz Mountain area, these Wine Chocolate Experts create pairings for over 65 wineries. *"These chocolates are uniquely created for each wine," says Martin. "We first select a wine that we think will blend well with chocolate ... . Then we will blend that wine with as many as five different chocolates until we find a blend that highlights the character of that specific wine." Each piece is then lovingly molded or dipped by hand, one at a time. Lloyd concentrates on his efforts on making his chocolates appealing to each of the 5 senses, and they most certainly do.

When tasting a Chocolate Visions Wine or a Champagne Chocolate the first thing you notice is the weight of the piece. Heavier than expected, you just know this will be a delight that is dense and packed with flavor. The first bite doesn't disappoint as the chocolate exterior gives way to a silky and rich ganache center, not a liquid one as you might expect. Then it seems the chocolates are gone all too soon, but this wonderful flavor of wine or champagne paired with fine Belgian chocolate is one you won't soon forget.

Wine or Champagne Chocolates can also be personalized for corporate gifts, wedding favors or anything you can imagine. Just visit Chocolate.com and choose these wonderful treats for yourself or for someone dear to you. You will be glad you did!

* Vine Times, February 2007, Wine Country Romance, Chocolate and Wine with a Logo on Top

Father's Day - June 21, 2009

Who's in charge of the discipline hammer, the financial umbrella, and the glue that makes the whole family stick together? It's good old Dad, and Father's Day is an awesome chance for you to show him you really care. Are you fresh out of ideas for a gift this year? Then here is your number one hint: he really does not want another tie nor another pair of socks.

Give the good man some cookies to enjoy while he is sitting in his chair. This Deluxe Crocodile Tower comes with two boxes of cookies and a few brownies tossed in on the side. You know Dad would enjoy the guilty pleasure of not worrying about carbs, fat or calories for the day.

And guess what? His t-shirt drawer is stuffed full and won't close now, so who needs another goofy shirt? Give the Big Papa a big helping of Rocky Road Bark. Just think about who the favorite would be after these or other delicacies come to the door, fresh and straight from Chocolate.com.

Tools? Things for the grill? Now you know the last thing Dad wants to think about is more work after work. He wants to hold court like the king that he is, and enjoy himself by seeing all of his family subjects having a good time all around him for the day. So give him this Large Two and One-Half Pound Box of Chocolates aka Largest Box of Chocolates Ever Made, (not really) created by the award-winning chocolatiers at L' Artisan du Chocolat. There has to be a million pieces in the box (it's actually 100), and he will love giving out chocolates, and giving out chocolates, and never running out.

Now you have no excuse for forgetting Father's Day on June 21st. And if you aren't feeling generous, just think of all he's gone through for you, like this Dad's experience with his son's driving. In "Four Days And Counting," the author says, " I can report that in the first 96 hours he has had his driver's license, he has managed to go through three tanks of gas, run his battery down after leaving his headlights on, and even managed to pop his front right tire hitting a curb. I should open a tow truck business. Thank the Lord for Triple A."

Enough said. Your gift will be a really big "hit." Chocolate.com for Father's Day.

Featured Company : Chocolaterie Wanders

Chocolaterie Wanders is based in Manassas, VA and has been a Chocolate.com vendor since May 3, 2007 . Chocolate.com offers 32 products from Chocolaterie Wanders.

A Delicious History: Since 1798 the Wanders Family has produced world-class chocolates, pastries and savories. We pride ourselves in the rich gastronomic traditions started by Wilhelm Wanders in Elten, Germany over 200 years ago. We are pleased to be able to share our history and passion for chocolate with you, and invite you to savor a piece of the Old World. - Our Philosophy: At Chocolaterie Wanders, we strive to redefine the quality of artisan chocolates. Every stage of production is done by hand, including the mixing, pouring, cutting, piping, and enrobing of ganaches, as well as the final decoration and adornment of each truffle...  More About Chocolaterie Wanders

Featured Chocolaterie Wanders Product: Grande Gift Box Assortment - Send special greetings with a box featuring 24 confections from our current collection. Handsomely packed in a matte brown box and tied with a satin ribbon. View all 32 products from Chocolaterie Wanders