For those not familiar with the nature of most wild harvested cocoa, they are very small and pack a huge flavor punch. The Wild Bolivia is there on the left.
We have a VERY limited supply of the incredibly popular Heirloom Wild Bolivia Tranquilidad. Before I even had a chance to send this email out, half of our stock disappeared to folks that lovingly pestered me to let them know when it was arriving.
There is light raisin with its deep sweetness and pronounced tangy acidity. Once you start to savor the chocolate and roll it around in your mouth you will note a solid backbone of bitterness and perfectly balanced astringency. The finish is long and sweet, redolent of dark juicy fruits and a smooth, soft, lingering lighted roasted pine nut suppleness that goes on and on.
On the heels of that, there is an even more dynamic and deeply satisfying bean, again out of the wilds of Bolivia.
May I present Wild Bolivia Rio Beni, Direct Trade, 2022.
There is so much going on here. It is so very earthy, with a dank funk (meant in the BEST way) that for me isn't off putting but instead alluring. The acidity and astringency are there but very much in the background. As you start to savor the chocolate and roll it around in your mouth you may note a lingering bitterness of green walnuts and an incredible clean sweetness that perfectly balances and integrates the entire profile. Least you not get the point, the flavor is a complex combination of bold, sweet and earthy that I find deeply satisfying. Basically look at the round and full spider chart. That's how it tastes.
