# Winery-Inspired Chocolates Moonstruck Chocolate Company Collaborated with Four Top Wineries By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-08-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winery-inspired-chocolate References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/moonstruck-chocolate-co-partners-with-willamette-valley-wineries-to-create-chocolate-collection-300905356.html) & [moonstruckchocolate](http://www.moonstruckchocolate.com/product/Willamette-Valley-Winery-Collection/willamette-valley-winery-collection) Knowing that wine and chocolate make a perfect pair, the Moonstruck Chocolate Company teamed up with four top wineries from the Willamette Valley to create a winery-inspired chocolate collection. The 12-piece [Willamette Vallery Winery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oregons-willamette-valley) Collection of chocolate truffles is infused with varietals from the partnering wineries, including Stoller Family Estate's unoaked Vintage 2016 [Chardonnay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nkmip-cellars) and [Sokol Blosser Winery's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauces-and-dressings) 2018 Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir. For the project, Moonstruck Chocolate Company also worked with Erath Winery and Montinore Estate. The alcohol-infused chocolates contain 4% ABV—meaning that consumers must be 21 or older to indulge—and offer a unique way for wine lovers to experience popular varietals like Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Rosé and Pinot Noir. As a nod to wine, the wine-infused chocolate collection is packaged in elegant and giftable cork-themed packaging. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alcohol-infused Treats:** Creating chocolates infused with wine or other alcoholic beverages offers a unique and indulgent experience for consumers. - **Collaborative Branding:** Partnering with wineries or other alcohol producers to create specialty chocolates can lead to innovative collaborations and expanded customer bases. - **Gourmet Gifting:** Packaging alcohol-infused chocolate collections in elegant and giftable themed packaging provides a high-end gifting option for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wine and Spirits:** The wine and spirits industry can explore partnerships with chocolate companies to create unique products that combine the indulgence of both alcohol and chocolate. - **Specialty Chocolate:** Specialty chocolate companies can collaborate with wineries and other alcohol producers to expand their product offerings and attract new customers. - **Gourmet Gifting:** The gourmet gifting industry can capitalize on the trend of alcohol-infused chocolates by offering elegant packaging options for these luxurious treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wine-Infused Chocolate Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vine-to-bar-chocolate.md) - [Grape-Infused Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vine-to-bar.md) - [Chocolate-Paired Wine Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-and-wine-pairing.md) - [Wine-Paired Chocolate Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-chocolate-gift-set.md) - [Cabernet Salted Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/napa-noir.md) - [Liquor-Infused Chocolate Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquorinfused-chocolate.md) - [Bourbon-Inspired Chocolate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourboninspired-chocolate.md) - [Spirit-Infused Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodford-reserve-x-compartes.md) - [Decadent Seasonal Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-wine-spirits.md)