Goodnow Farms - Special Reserve 100%

Goodnow Farms - Special Reserve 100%Ranked in the Top 100 Chocolates in the World. Origin & CraftsmanshipThis bold, sugar free bar is crafted entirely from single origin cacao beans sourced directly from Ucayali River Cacao in Peru. Known for their expert fermentation and drying techniques deep in the Amazon, Ucayali River Cacao delivers beans with remarkable complexity. Goodnow Farms presses cocoa butter from the same beans, ensuring a full, unadulterated expression from bean to bar.

Ranked in the Top 100 Chocolates in the World.

Origin & Craftsmanship
This bold, sugar-free bar is crafted entirely from single-origin cacao beans sourced directly from Ucayali River Cacao in Peru. Known for their expert fermentation and drying techniques deep in the Amazon, Ucayali River Cacao delivers beans with remarkable complexity. Goodnow Farms presses cocoa butter from the same beans, ensuring a full, unadulterated expression from bean to bar.

Flavor Profile
Without any sugar to mask the flavors, the bar showcases pure cacao intensity with unexpectedly bright nuances. Tasting notes commonly include lemongrass, green grapes, and peach—a striking trio that brings freshness and fruit-forward intrigue to a tea‑straight 100% bar. 

Accolades & Awards
This bar has won prestigious honors, including a Gold from the Academy of Chocolate (2022) and Bronze medals in 2021 and 2024. It’s consistently rated among the top 10% of all chocolates globally. 

Tasting & Pairing Guide

Let the bar warm slightly in your mouth to soften its firm texture and unlock its delicate fruit complexity. Allow the lemongrass brightness, subtle grape sweetness, and soft peach undertones to emerge slowly. Pair it with a crisp, aromatic white wine like Sauvignon Blanc to echo its herbal and fruity notes. For a non-alcoholic option, a delicate green tea or chamomile tea highlights the lemongrass facet beautifully. To enhance contrast, sip alongside a sharp espresso, which deepens its cacao core. On the plate, enjoy it with lightly sweetened fruit preserves or small bites of dried green grapes to play up its fruity character.

Summary

The Special Reserve 100% Cacao bar is a daring masterpiece—raw, unfiltered, and deeply refined. It offers an intense yet nuanced cacao experience, defined by bright fruit notes rarely found in unsweetened chocolate. With its ethical sourcing, bean-to-bar craftsmanship, and international acclaim, it's a standout for purists and chocolate explorers alike.