# Wine-Infused Caramels These Bissinger's Treats Combine Chocolate and Wine By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-and-wine References: [bissingers](http://www.bissingers.com/product/Bissingers-Chardonnay-Salt-Caramels/Bissingers-Wine-Enthusiast) Chocolate and wine are often served alongside one another at tasting events, but these [Bissinger's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-chocolate-gift-set) caramels make it easy to enjoy the tried-and-true pairing in a convenient bite-sized format. While the [Merlot Salt Caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanders-white-chocolate-sea-salt-caramels) boast the taste of dark chocolate, sea salt and red wine, the milk chocolate Chardonnay Salt Caramels made with a 300-year-old caramel recipe are described as being "topped with barrel smoked chardonnay fleur de sel." These decadent caramels are in line with a growing number of products that offer a new way to enjoy [upscale pairings from alcohol tasting experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-and-candy-pairings). To complement its wine-inspired chocolates, Bissinger's put together a chocolate and wine pairing guide so that its customers may experience the best flavors possible from its assorted chocolates and caramels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wine-infused Sweets:** Creating new confectioneries that combine wine and chocolate opens up opportunities for unique taste experiences. - **Convenient Gourmet Pairings:** Offering bite-sized caramels that encapsulate the flavors of upscale wine and chocolate pairings provides a convenient and luxurious snacking experience. - **Curated Pairing Guides:** Developing pairing guides that help customers pair specific chocolates and wines together enhances the overall enjoyment of these products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can explore the creation of more wine-infused sweets to cater to customers looking for unique and luxurious taste experiences. - **Premium Chocolate:** Premium chocolate brands can consider incorporating wine flavors into their products to tap into the growing demand for upscale food pairings. - **Wine and Spirits:** Wine and spirits companies can collaborate with confectionery brands to develop wine-infused sweets that complement their beverages, offering a unique cross-industry experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wine-Paired Chocolate Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-chocolate-gift-set.md) - [Romantic Wine-Infused Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-spice-x-compartes-truffles.md) - [Wine-Infused Chocolate Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vine-to-bar-chocolate.md) - [Cabernet Salted Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/napa-noir.md) - [Candy-Paired Wine Tastings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-and-wine.md) - [Chocolate-Paired Wine Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-and-wine-pairing.md) - [Seasonally Inspired Caramel Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bquet-confections-caramels.md) - [Cheese-Infused Luxury Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-fromage-chocolate-collection.md) - [Salted Caramel Confection Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bquet-caramel-cups.md)