Grab your loved one, friends or family for this delicious Port wine and chocolate tasting in Hong Kong. During this 1.5-hour session, learn how to pair delectable chocolates with luscious Port wine. Discover how this elegant drink, while originally produce in Portugal, was popularized by the British, and see how it evolved in Hong Kong’s wine scene.
With the assistance of your expert tasting instructor, try four different types of Port of exceptional quality from the region of Douro in Portugal. As you sample tawny Port (made from red grapes), LBV Port (late-bottled vintage wine; Port bottled after four to six years in wood casks), white Port (made from white grapes) and 40-year-old Port, discover how to pair these sweet wines with various flavors of Belgian chocolate to bring out the best essence in both.
After trying your instructor’s recommendations, discuss your tasting notes with your peers. Then, try to create your own combinations with any of the wines and chocolates provided, and feel free to purchase any of the chocolates you like best (depending on availability). At the end of your session, you’ll take home a more intimate knowledge of Port wine that will surely impress your family and friends!