Forte Chocolates

Since 2006, Forte Chocolates has earned over 100 prestigious National and International Awards, including coveted World Gold awards. Chef Karen Neugebauer’s beautiful artistry and captivating flavors have led her to being ranked as one of the world’s best chocolatiers. A long time sponsor of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and captain of the Forte Farmstrong Heart of Skagit bicycle team for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation; Forte values purchasing local ingredients whenever possible. This includes utilizing fresh rosemary, strawberries, and raspberries at the local farmer’s markets and having a long relationship with Mount Vernon’s Farmstrong Brewery, whose flavors are featured in Forte’s Cider and Stout caramels. Local cream is used knowing that several local Skagit County dairies (including Golden Glen Creamery) have a partnership with Darigold in making the 40% Heavy Whipping Cream. Learn more about Forte Chocolates on our blog.