As the premier chocolatier in the Reno area, Dorinda’s Chocolates offers some of the best handcrafted, artisan, and organic chocolates in all of Nevada—and even extending into California. Known to her beloved customers as the “Duchess of Chocolate”, owner Dorinda Vance began making chocolates at the early age of 12 and has since become an expert at all things sweet, from truffles to caramels and even chocolate-covered cherries.
After realizing her love for chocolate, Dorinda studied at E’cole Chocolat and Berry Callebaut, notable chocolate academies that teach not only the best chocolate-making techniques, but the science behind what makes the perfect piece of sweet goodness. Since beginning her career as a professional chocolatier, Dorinda