Hand-harvested in California, CabernayZyns are made from antioxidant rich Cabernet Sauvignon wine grapes.

From the very first days Rieko Wada opened her Chocolatine’s shop in Schaumburg, Ill. in 2006, the chocolatier focused on mixing artistic expressions, her Japanese heritage, perfectionism and chocolate to create unique confections.

Beringer Vineyards, which is based in St. Helena, Calif., leases and operates Bancroft Ranch Vineyards.

Wanted: A new Miss ChocoVine. Requirements: A sweet voice, a “chocolaty smile,” and a sensuously sweet face.

Even for foodies, this trio poses trepidation, not to mention complexity. Luckily, there’s help.

While J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines and Lindt USA have collaborated before, the two have not done anything approaching the likes of this upcoming autumnal national promotion.

Wine and licorice together, a bit far-fetched you say? Not really, the folks at Oy Panda point out.

Dessert wine part of company’s 100-year celebration