About Us

Have you really tasted chocolate? Through a guided tasting, Roxanne, New York's Chocolate Sommelier, will combine the pleasure and fine nuances of chocolate in a fun, delicious and unique experience for corporate or private guests. Discover exceptional artisan chocolates from around the world, straight-up or paired with wine. Savor single-origin, fair trade, fusion, raw, organic chocolates; learn the health benefits and chocolates origins in a truly memorable event.

Some ideas to host an event:

• Corporate-the draw & close for your presentation
• Employee recognition
• Client appreciation
• Wineries & Wine Bars
• College Alumni or club event
• Team Building
• Spa & resort
• Private home tasting
• Wine & Chocolate Pairing
• Posh Soiree

Call 631-252-0658 or email exoticchocolatetasting@gmail.com for info/rates for your own event

GIFT CERTIFICATES
Available for all public events Sent by email or snail mail

What is Artisan Chocolate?

Artisan chocolate is like a fine bottle of wine; every step is a labor of love. Cooperatives of cacao farmers and “Bean to Bar” chocolate makers using old world, hand made techniques and fine rare cacao beans of single origin. The flavors of each bar are indigenous to where the cacao beans are grown, like the terroir of the grape in wine making. Exotic Chocolate Tasting offers you the experience of tasting these special chocolates from around the world at your pleasure. Note: ECT does not represent any chocolate company, but showcase a variety that meet ECT standards.

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Graduate of Wine School

April, 2011 - Graduated from The Windows of the World Wine School (formally at the World Trade Center) in NYC. It was a rough 6 weeks, swirling, sipping, tasting, and smelling wine! But I got through it and even delighted the class of 100 students with an Askinosie 70% from Mexico that paired well with a Vintage Porto. Cheers! http://www.kevinzraly.com

Happy Guests

"Everyone was raving about the wines and chocolates, but most of all how knowledgeable you were and how entertaining you made everything. We are still savoring the chocolates and wines from the party this week!

Thanks again - I'm so happy you do what you do, and that I was able to find you! :)"
- Private Party in NYC

"Roxanne, thanks for hosting our company's wine and chocolate pairing event. Everyone had a great time. It was certainly a fun and different way to experience two things we already love!! Your passion for chocolate really shows in your presentation and I think we all learned a lot about how chocolate is made and why your chocolates are different from what you find in the candy aisle!"
Rebecca - Large NYC Insurance Company

Thank you very much! It was a pleasure meeting you and participating in your wine & chocolate pairing. We had a terrific time last night. Fran - Large Financial Institution - client appreciation

"Everyone should try this"
- Kevin - recent event

"All the pairings were amazing, I wouldn't change anything" - Michelle - recent event

"You just won over the biggest West Side Snobs" - Guest at a private party in NYC

"Everyone really enjoyed it and you managed it perfectly. They are a spirited group...I am now even more excited about our partnership and know that it will be a big success." - General Manager of a International Hotel on Long Island

"You were awesome. Thanks for everything. I've been fielding calls from everyone with nothing but compliments about the tasting. The evening was a great success, in no small part by you and your incredible professionalism and (obvious) knowledge, love and passion for what you do.
I can't wait to have another event and have you "do your thing" - Private Party

"I had the opportunity to see Roxanne in action and I must
tell you that she is very terrific. Her expertise is apparent and she gets the crowd interested, involved and enthused. (And yes, the chocolate and wine are good too:) )"
I would recommend that you connect with her for
networking purposes and think of her for personal and corporate events." - A's Network Endorsement

Host an Exotic Chocolate Tasting

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Roxanne will guide you and your guests on a journey discovering chocolates from Madagascar, the Amazon rain forest and tropical Islands paired with wine or straight up. A passport around the world from your home, office, restaurant or wine bar.  An affordable luxury creating a smart and distinct event that is both entertaining and educational, providing value within budget. Have fun with friends, family, coworkers, or business associates in this palate pleasing adventure!

Tasting chocolate is different than eating chocolate
Single-origin chocolate makers rely on the flavor of the cacao bean to shine. Unique as a snowflake, each handcrafted bar will have a distinct flavor profile. Enjoy these award winning chocolates while discovering their journey from the bean to the bar, how they sustain the rainforests and its indigenous people and mindfully savor each bite for your well being.

Chocolate & wine…now that’s a perfect sensory experience! The concept of chocolate enhancing the flavors and nuances of wine is proven each time a guest has that second sip with the chocolate.  An “aha!” moment follows — Infusion of flavors using all the senses will reveal a fun new way to enjoy these beloved pleasures. Beer/spirits chocolate pairings are also available.  See the video below for a peek!

Chocolate & Wine Pairing Event

Chocolate & Wine Pairing Event

A Chocolate Pairing or Tasting includes:

Each event can be customized to meet your needs:
• The world of chocolate – an interactive presentation – History of chocolate, how it’s made, the health benefits, and what to look for and avoid on a chocolate bar label
• Guided tasting of flights of chocolate; from 3 to 6 organic Direct Trade dark, milk, white, fusion, raw from 60%-80% cacao from all over the world
• Chocolate tasting place mats for rating; describe the aromas, textures and flavors

Your venue or at wine bars, winery or restaurants.  Details & pricing to host an Exotic Chocolate Tasting, call or email Roxanne at 631-252-0658 ExoticChocolateTasting@gmail.com

See listing of public events on the right panel in the New York area

GIFT CERTIFICATES – Available for all public events. Sent by email or snail mail. References available upon request


3 comments to Host an Exotic Chocolate Tasting

  • Roxanne Browning

    Thank you Intex!! Don’t know your real name, bu I appreciate your comment and interest. I will be adding more content, video’s of yesterday’s wine & Chocolate pairing, and chocolate tours. If there is anything you would like to see, let me know.

  • Wendy

    Hello Roxanne…Snowed in today on Long Island and decided to make a delicious hot chocolate with grated Brix Milk Chocolate purchased at your Wine and Chocolate Pairing a few weeks ago.

    Please set aside a Sizzling Chocolate Bar for me and my family. We are intrigued after reading your website. Chocolate and Bacon in one yummy bite? Tell me more.

    Enjoyed every second of the Wine and Chocolate Tasting at Northport Tasting Room & Wine Cellar in Northport, New York. Wonderful wines paired with rich delicious chocolate…it doesn’t get much better then that.

  • Roxanne Browning

    Thank you Wendy, what a unique way to enjoy Brix chocolates! The Milk chocolate is perfect for a hot chocolate and on a snowy day like today.

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