Last night we decided to open a bottle of Chocolate Lab produced by Pleasant Valley Wine Company. Reading the label on the back, I discovered that this is a wine made with New York State Grape Wine and natural chocolate flavor. With a residual sugar of 14.8 percent and an alcohol level of 10 percent, this is not your typical dry, red wine. With chocolate flavor added, it is a most unusual wine.

Two of us who love dry wines did not care for the wine. However, I enjoyed each mouthful as I searched and found the chocolate nuances. I thought it was a good after dinner wine for chocolate lovers. The label suggests serving Chocolate Lab chilled or on the rocks.

If you have the opportunity to visit Pleasant Valley Wine Company in Hammondsport, NY, be sure to take the tour. You will be astounded by the size of the tanks as well as the large redwood tanks and barrels. A self-guided museum is adjacent to the tasting room.

Cheers, Kathy