Best Bet: Chocolate on the wine trail

The five wineries that make up the Mississippi River Hills Wine Trail will offer a range of chocolate treats as part of their Taste of Chocolate weekend. Each will offer a different dish paired with a particular wine from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Participants will receive a complimentary wine glass and will be eligible for prizes if they have a ticket stamped at all five wineries -- The Barrens Winery in Perryville, Mo.; Hemman Winery in Brazeau, Mo.; Tower Rock Vineyard & Winery in Altenburg, Mo.; Apple Creek Winery in Friedheim; and Hunter Valley Winery in Cape Girardeau. Tickets are available online at mississippiriverhillswinetrail.com and at the wineries. More information is available by calling 573-953-1688.