Author: Dirk Chan
A lot of you will be celebrating Valentine’s Day that’s coming up fast. So, here are some wines that we “love” to recommend in all categories to make the day extra special for your loved one. Shop early for best selection, and if you have more specific needs, drop in the store and we’ll be more than happy to help.
Sparkling – a must to start off with some sparkling pink or Rose Champagne:
NV Domaine Rosier Cuvee Ma Maison Rose Cremant de Limoux (Languedoc-Roussillon, France) – $22.99
2011 Agusti Torello Mata Rosat Brut Reserva Trepat (Penedès, Spain) – $35.99
NV Chartogne-Taillet Brut Rosé (Champagne, France) – $67.99
NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé (Champagne, France) – $129.99
NV Krug Rosé (Champagne, France) – $464.99
If you want a still pink…
2015 Les Vins Breban Mimi en Provence Grande Reserve Rose (Provence, France) – $24.99
2015 Pratello Chiaretto (Lombardy, Italy) – $32.99
Whites
2015 Domaine La Florane Fleur de Pampre (Rhone Valley, France) – $20.99
2013 Real Companhia Velha Quinta de Cidro Semillon (Douro, Portugal) – $29.99
2014 Emrich-Schonleber Fruhlingspatzchen Riesling Spatlese (Nahe, Germany) – $56.99
2014 William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Cote Bouguerots (Chablis, France) – $139.99
Reds
2014 Hijos de Juan Gil Honoro Vera Organic Monastrell (Jumilla, Spain) – $19.99
2015 Comm. G. B. Burlotto Verduno Pelaverga (Piedmont, Italy) – $27.99
2005 Château Sainte-Luce Bellevue (Bordeaux – Premieres Cotes de Blaye, France) – $39.99
2014 Bodegas Colome Autentico Malbec (Calchaqui, Argentina) – $55.99
2012 J.L. Chave Saint-Joseph (Rhone Valley, France) – $94.99
2013 Foreman Cabernet Sauvignon (California – Napa Valley, United States) – $134.99
2000 Château Lafon-Rochet (Bordeaux – St. Estephe, France) – $169.99
2003 Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella (Veneto, Italy) – $499.99
Dessert
NV Miguel Torres Floralis Moscatel Oro (Penedès, Spain) – $20.99
2014 Vietti Moscato d’Asti (Piedmont, Italy) – $31.99
2013 Mullineux Straw Wine (Swartland, South Africa) – $37.99
2005 Isole e Olena Vin Santo (Tuscany, Italy) – $69.99
2004 Château d’Yquem (Bordeaux – Sauternes, France) – $319.99
Port & Sherry (Post Dinner)
NV Quinta do Infantado Ruby Port (Douro, Portugal) – $28.99
2003 Quinta do Portal Vintage Port (Douro, Portugal) – $34.99
Gonzalez Byass Noé Pedro Ximénez 30 Year Old Sherry (Jerez, Spain) – $42.99
2008 Fonseca Quinta do Panascal Vintage Port (Portugal) – $71.99
1967 Dalva Colheita (Douro, Portugal) – $249.99
And finally for the beer enthusiast:
Gigantic Brewing Lustrous Saison (Oregon, United States) – $12.49
Evil Twin Liquid Double Fudge (New York, United States) – $18.49
Anchorage Lovebuzz Saison (Alaska, United States) – $18.49
Happy Valentines everyone!