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

What are the best ways to eat chocolates without gaining weight?

Pure dark chocolate is very filling and rich with antioxidants and the good fat-MUFA’s. By eating a square or two from a bar after lunch and dinner will keep you from reaching for the Tweekies and will aid in weight loss.

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