Single Celebration? Try a Wine and Chocolate Party

What are some fun ways for singles to celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a holiday that only couples can enjoy. There are many ways singles, friends and even groups of couples can get together and celebrate.

One idea is to host a chocolate tasting party or a chocolate and wine pairing party. Of course, with such a wide variety of chocolates to choose from, it helps to have a sense of people’s preferences. According to a recent survey by the National Confectioner’s Association (NCA), men consider specialty chocolates such as truffles, pralines and caramels the sexiest Valentine’s Day treat. On the other hand, women gravitated towards milk chocolate as the sexiest sweet to share on Valentine’s Day.

If you choose to host a chocolate and wine pairing party, make sure not to overpower either the chocolate or the wine. Dark chocolate, a heart-healthy treat and men’s second choice for sexiest sweet according to NCA’s survey, is usually the best match for wine because it has many flavors that are similar to wine. The bolder, more full-bodied wines work best with dark chocolate, such as Syrah, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet.

Our friends at the Chocolate Manufacturers Association share this fun fact: