Chef Prateek Bakhtiani and sommelier Gargi Kothari presented an exclusive celebration on World Chocolate Day at a Mumbai club recently. Guests explored the art of pairing chocolate and wine through a curated tasting experience.

Prateek showcased five exceptional chocolates crafted by The Ether Atelier, highlighting flavours from Madagascar, Peru, Venezuela and Japan.

Each chocolate was like a journey through distinct cacao origins and meticulous craftsmanship. Complementing these chocolates, Gargi selected wines from the cellars of Sonarys in Mumbai to enhance and elevate the tasting experience, ensuring a harmonious union of flavours.

“The chocolates took the tasters on a global promenade though cacao. Having gotten a sneak peek into the wine, I promise the wine will no longer hold back our guests either,” said Prateek.

Gargi, Founder of Sonarys (Magic Cellars) said: “When chocolates meet expertly curated wines, they reveal the magic that happens when two crafts come together.”

It was an evening of refined indulgence where chocolate and wine united in perfect harmony, where each sip and bite unveiled the artistry behind this timeless combination.