Ranger Chocolate Co. 'Oregon Wine Country' Pinot Noir Chocolate Bar, Oregon

Black cherry, cocoa nib, and subtle red berry aromatics emerge with layered richness and lifted spice. Ranger Chocolate Co. 'Oregon Wine Country' Pinot Noir Chocolate Bar integrates Adelsheim Vineyard’s annual Pinot Noir harvest directly into the chocolate-making process, creating a limited-release bar shaped by both Oregon wine and craft chocolate traditions. Its extended small-batch production approach reflects a collaborative philosophy grounded in regional identity and technical precision.

Product Details:

• Producer: Ranger Chocolate Co.
• Collaborator: Adelsheim Vineyard
• Chocolate Style: Dark chocolate infused with Pinot Noir harvest material
• Production: Limited-release small-batch production
• Production Time: Over 500 hours per batch

Sensory Description:

The bar opens with deep cocoa structure layered against notes of black cherry, raspberry, and dried strawberry drawn from the Pinot Noir integration. The palate carries fine bittersweet tension, with subtle earth, soft tannin, and faint spice adding dimension without overwhelming the chocolate core. Its texture remains polished and persistent, finishing with lingering dark fruit and cocoa-driven depth.

Producer’s Background:

Ranger Chocolate Co. focuses on small-batch chocolate production rooted in collaborative projects that highlight Oregon producers and regional ingredients. Their partnership with Adelsheim Vineyard reflects a broader commitment to integrating local wine culture into confection work through technically ambitious releases. Recent press coverage has highlighted Ranger’s role within Portland’s craft food community, particularly for projects that bridge wine, chocolate, and artisanal production methods.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at cool room temperature to allow the chocolate’s texture and Pinot Noir-derived aromatics to fully develop. Pair with Oregon Pinot Noir, particularly red-fruited and acid-driven styles that mirror the bar’s cherry and cocoa interplay without excessive oak influence. Sparkling rosé, blanc de noirs Champagne, or lightly oxidative tawny-style fortified wines also complement the bar’s layered bittersweet profile. For cocktails, the chocolate pairs especially well with Boulevardiers, Manhattan variations built on softer rye whiskey, Negroni riffs with restrained bitterness, or cherry-accented bourbon cocktails that echo the bar’s dark fruit character.