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Think of a fine wine – wine is aged to bring out the unique flavor qualities in the grape. The same is true of our cocoa beans before processing. Without the aging process, the deep rich flavor notes experienced when you bite into a Hawaiian Vintage Chocolate pistole would not be there, and we would be like everyone else!
