Barossa Valley Chocolate Company is proud to announce that five of their chocolate products entered into the Royal Adelaide Show have won gold medals in its first ever time being entered in the famous event.
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company has been a hit with South Australians since opening its doors in April this year and the judges were equally as impressed.
The gold medal winning chocolates entered were Honey and Macadamia, made with local Adelaide Hills Buzz Honey and caramelised Queensland Macadamias, Caramelised Coconut, made with luxurious milk chocolate, Cocoa Nib and Hazelnut made with in-house roasted hazelnuts, and a Cranberry and Pistachio block made with the very best of Australian pistachios.
The chocolate earning the highest overall score was their signature Apple Cider Praline, made with local Barossa Valley Apple Cider. All the chocolate blocks and praline entered averaged above a score of 95 points.
They also submitted a showpiece made entirely of chocolate that was inspired by their home, the iconic Barossa Valley, which won silver in the prestigious event.
The chocolates, which are available at Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, were judged on several criterion, including flavour and aroma, formulation, and craft/technique/innovation. The chocolates scored top results in each category, earning them the highest of accolades.
The chocolates will be on display in the Dairy Shed at the Royal Adelaide Show, from Friday 30 August to Sunday 8 September and are available to buy at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company.
Head Chocolatier Amy Sajinovic said, “We are extremely proud of the chocolates we presented at the Royal Adelaide Show, and the results they earned from the judges. It has been a team effort creating these chocolates in the Barossa Valley and now they are really a part of South Australian history.”
Royal Adelaide Show visitors will be able to sample not only chocolate at the show, but also Vineyard Road Wines that are available at the Cellar Door in the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company. They will be at the show from Wednesday 4 September to Sunday 8 September.
For further information on Barossa Valley Chocolate Company please visit their website, Facebook, or Instagram.
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company is open daily, 9am to 5pm and can be found at 64 Burings Road, Tanunda.
More info at www.barossavalleychocolates.com.au.
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