I admit that I fancy eating food. I'm not very fussy about what I consume most of the time either. However, there are two moments when I become particular about what I put in my mouth: wine and chocolate. In fact, the only thing I enjoy more than eating wine and chocolate is consuming wine, especially red wine, with chocolate.

I love wine for a few reasons. The first is that when I was little, my mom and dad would only consume wine on special occasions like Christmas. Mom and dad would invite over the relatives and lots of their acquintances and all would laugh, tell tales, and have a good time. Occasionally, they'd let me have a sip. I had my first complete glass when I was fifteen. So, today I still associate drinking wine with fine memories of my family and friends on distinguished occasions.

The second reason I love wine is due to the fun I can have with it. Not only do I enjoy socializing with friends while consuming wine, but there is a lot of delight around wine culture too. There's going to the wineries, reading about the particular types of wine, and going out and tasting them. I've spent many weekends traveling to wineries around my state. It's a good way to support the local communities and small businesses.

I also enjoy wine because of the many varieties of wine available. There's white and red, as well as fruit wines. Some wine is dry, while others are sweet. Some individuals fancy wine coolers too, although they're not technically wine. I know friends who've made surprising homemade wines such as rhubarb and dandelion varieties. I personally like dry, red wines such as Merlot, Shiraz, and Chianti.

Wine is also known for helping to slow down aging. This is probably due to an ingredient named resveratrol, which has been shown to increase lifespan in scientific studies.

As much as I love wine, I must admit that I love chocolate just as much. Chocolate contains caffeine and is amazing for an afternoon pick me up. Chocolate also has substances that trigger the brain's natural opiates. This can forge a calming effect on the brain. Thus, eating chocolate can physically give us energy while mentally relaxing us.

Chocolate is also known for its health benefits. It has antioxidants, which are known to be good for the heart. The antioxidants are found primarily in dark chocolate, although even milk chocolate is still healthy in this way. As with any high calorie food, it's important to consume chocolate in moderation.

Finally, chocolate has many different kinds. There's dark and milk chocolate. You can also acquire chocolate in many forms. It has been molded into crosses, bunnies, and bars. It's been put in boxes and served melted and over fruit. Yes, they've even combined chocolate with wine. In spite of my love of both ingredients, I still haven't gotten into chocolate wine. However, I do fancy them as a part of the same snack or as dessert following a pleasant lunch.

I feel confident you enjoyed my story on my love for wine and chocolate. Why not try a nice dessert of wine and chocolate for yourself?