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Celebrate the season with a one-night, guided wine and chocolate pairing at Mānoa Chocolate & Wine Bar. Four wines, four chocolate pairings, and a Master Sommelier’s commentary make this a festive, compact evening ideal for holiday groups or a refined date night.
Celebrate the season with a one-night, guided wine and chocolate pairing at Mānoa Chocolate & Wine Bar. Four wines, four chocolate pairings, and a Master Sommelier’s commentary make this a festive, compact evening ideal for holiday groups or a refined date night.
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At Mānoa Chocolate & Wine Bar, located at 333 Uluniu St, Kailua, HI 96734, the holiday season gets a sophisticated, savory twist. One Night Only: Holiday Sip & Pair with Lotus Wines & Spirits is an intimate, curated tasting that brings four distinct wines together with Mānoa Chocolate’s handcrafted confections and a rotating set of charcuterie bites. Hosted in collaboration with Master Sommelier Roberto Viernes, this one-hour experience (Thursday, December 4th, 5:30–6:30pm) layers tasting notes, food pairing logic, and seasonal cheer into a compact evening that’s as social as it is educational.
The lineup moves from a clean, celebratory Champagne through an oak-kissed Chardonnay and an expressive Beaujolais to a dense Napa Valley red. Each two-ounce pour is matched to a Mānoa chocolate pairing and a curated savory bite designed to highlight contrasts - acid against fat, fruit against cocoa tannin, and salt against effervescence. The result is less about decadence and more about deliberate discovery: how a single square of bean-to-bar chocolate can coax hidden florals from a blanc or soften a tannic finish in a bold red.
This Sip & Pair stands out because it pairs a respected tasting format with local craft chocolate and a guest Master Sommelier who guides guests through tasting vocabulary, structural elements, and food-match strategies you can use long after the event ends. The setting at Mānoa Chocolate & Wine Bar is compact and convivial, with limited seating to keep the focus active and personal. The event is ticketed at $60 per person and tailored for a 21+ audience, making it an excellent option for holiday groups, date nights, or anyone sharpening their tasting skills.
If you’re visiting the islands over the holidays and want an evening that’s low-effort but high on flavor, this brief hour is efficient and memorable. Practical perks include a clearly structured four-pour sequence, small plates that prevent palate fatigue, and real-time commentary from an expert. Seats are limited; the organizer notes that reservations are recommended. The meeting point listed is Mānoa Chocolate & Wine Bar | 333 Uluniu St Kailua, HI 96734. The listing’s city is Hilo, Hawaii in the reservation system; confirm logistics when booking. Whether you come for the chocolates, the conversation, or the carefully chosen wines, this one-night tasting is a compact way to celebrate the season with taste and intention.
Arrive early to find street parking or walk from nearby shops; Kailua’s storefronts and evening light set a pleasant pre-tasting mood. Buy a bar to take home—Mānoa Chocolate’s bean-to-bar pieces make thoughtful gifts. Expect a conversational pace rather than ceremony: questions are welcome and the sommelier will demonstrate tasting techniques you can use at picnics, holiday tables, or relaxed nights out with friends nearby.
easy.
1 hour.
Low physical demand; suitable for most adults who can stand or sit for an hour.
Guests must be 21 or older to attend; bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
The Sip & Pair runs approximately one hour and includes four guided pours and pairings.
Street parking is available nearby; arriving early improves your chances of a close spot.
Notify the host when you book and they will advise whether substitutions for charcuterie bites are possible.
Refund and cancellation policies are managed through the booking platform; check your reservation terms at checkout.
Yes—Mānoa Chocolate typically offers bars for purchase and the host can advise on local bottle-buy options.
This special edition Sip & Pair is presented in collaboration with Master Sommelier Roberto Viernes and highlights Mānoa Chocolate as a local culinary venue in Kailua.
Support local producers by choosing in-house chocolate and minimizing single-use waste; dispose of tasting waste in provided receptacles to keep the storefront area clean.
Manoa Chocolate Hawaii is a tree-to-bar chocolate maker and tasting venue based in Kailua, Hawaiʻi. Founded to celebrate Hawaiian cacao, the company operates America’s largest tree-to-bar factory on Oʻahu and offers public tours, tastings, and educational experiences. Visitors can join guided factory tours to see the full bean-to-bar process, from roasting and fermenting to conching and packaging, and sample chocolates produced from Hawaiʻi-grown cacao and sourced beans from around the world. At the Mānoa Chocolate & Wine Bar, guests will find curated tasting flights, a cacao tea service, and a "Sip & Pair" wine and chocolate experience that pairs four wine pours with handcrafted chocolates and a charcuterie board. Specialized experiences include an in-depth chocolate education led by Chocolate Sommeliers and a Japanese-language tour and tasting that highlights local and international chocolates. Mānoa Chocolate emphasizes ethical cacao practices and transparency in sourcing, supporting Hawaiian cacao farming and craft chocolate production. The factory tour highlights local cacao farming methods and the company’s bean-to-bar production within Kailua. Experiences are suitable for couples, families, and small groups seeking a hands-on look at chocolate production and tasting. Bookings and schedule details are available through the company’s visitor information channels. Mānoa Chocolate provides a mix of sensory tasting, educational insight, and direct access to artisan chocolate products, making it a notable destination for chocolate enthusiasts visiting Hawaiʻi. Some experiences let guests taste fresh cacao fruit juice and explore the roasting room. The Mānoa Wine Bar team curates pairing menus for date nights and group outings.
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