Wine Choice: Use a dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot for the best flavor. Chocolate Quality: Opt for high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa to avoid overpowering sweetness.

Chef Dustin Valette, of Valette restaurant in Healdsburg, Calif., shares his recipe for seared lamb loin with a sauce of fresh currants and red wine, caramelized onions and lamb's lettuce. Wine ...