Wine pairing for "Chocolate Lava Cake"
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Chocolate Lava Cake
Port (Ruby)
Warm dark chocolate cake with molten center
Why it pairs
Rich, sweet, and intensely fruity — Port's sweetness matches the dark chocolate's bitterness perfectly.
Tasting note
"Blackberry, dark chocolate, plum, and a warm, luscious finish."
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Bake individual chocolate cakes until the edges are set but the center is still molten.
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