Dark chocolate continues to be in high demand not only because it is infinitely delicious and complex but also because of the reported health benefits. Chocolatiers are taking the dark chocolate experience to a new level with exotic flavors, bean-to-bar expressions, and even wellness offerings, but the truffle remains the mainstay for impressive holiday gifting. Consumers are beginning to treat chocolate like wine – recognizing there are different flavor notes found in each chocolate.” With that in mind use this fully-vetted list of 8 award-winning chocolatiers as your shopping guide for the holiday season (click HERE).