Both cheese and dark chocolate are known for pairing well with wine, and both are considered essential elements to include in a thoughtfully executed charcuterie board — although not necessarily together. But seriously, why not together? Indeed, thanks to the role of fermentation in their respective manufacturing, both feature complex flavor notes, including in the ranges of sweet, fruity, tangy, woody, nutty, and bitter. And these various nuances can play off one another in wonderful and sometimes surprising ways. And let’s not forget, of course, that individually, both cheese and dark chocolate are considered to be “feel-good” foods because both have been shown to light up the brain’s reward center. Accordingly, to enjoy them together would tend to present the prospect of even greater pleasure. For more specifics, click HERE.