When it comes to pairing wine and chocolate, many of us immediately think of red wine as the natural choice. However, it turns out that this pairing may not be as perfect as we once thought. In fact, many experts argue that pairing wine with chocolate can detract from the flavor of the wine and the chocolate.

Instead of red wine, our good friend and Food & Wine Sommelier of the year, Ceri Smith, recommends pairing your chocolate with Chinato.