Author: Dirk Chan
Valentines is coming up this weekend, so here are a few recommendations to treat your loved one for this special occasion. Included are some rec’s for bubbles, special whites, rosés, reds and dessert & chocolate pairings. Much more options are available, just drop in the store this week or send us an email for personal assistance.
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NV Ruinart Brut Rosé (Champagne, France) – $169.99
Below are other recommendations suitable for enjoying a bottle with your special someone:
Champagne/Sparkling Wine:
NV Undurraga Sparkling Rosé Royal (Leyda Valley, Chile) – $26.49
NV Bellenda Treviso Prosecco Levis Extra Dry (Veneto, Italy) – $28.49
NV Barone Pizzini Franciacorta Animante Extra Brut (Lombardy, Italy) – $64.99
NV Champagne Monmarthe Secret de Famille Brut (Champagne, France) – $67.99
NV Champagne Ployez-Jacquemart Extra Quality Brut (Champagne, France) – $87.99
NV Champagne Valentin Leflaive Sigma 20 4.0 Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut (Champagne, France) – $124.99
2015 Champagne Gardet 130th Anniversary Extra Brut Millesime (Champagne, France) – $129.99
NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Le Rosé (Champagne, France) – $156.99
2008 Champagne Gardet Prestige Charles Gardet Brut Millesime (Champagne, France) – $189.99
2019 Champagne Agrapart Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Mineral (Champagne, France) – $299.99
2015 Moet & Chandon Dom Pérignon Brut (Champagne, France) – $389.99
Special Whites & Rosé:
2024 Huteau-Boulanger la Muse Sauvignon (Loire Valley, France) – $21.99
2022 Selbach Blue Fish Riesling (Mosel, Germany) – $24.99
2024 Veiga da Princesa Albarino (Rias Baixas, Spain) – $29.99
2024 Springfield Estate Miss Lucy White Blend (Robertson, South Africa) – $38.99
2020 Domaine Bailly-Reverdy Sancerre Chene Marchand (Loire Valley, France) – $47.99
2022 Rockford Local Growers Semillon (Barossa Valley, Australia) – $52.99
2021 Pievalta San Paolo Verdicchio Classico Riserva (Marche, Italy) – $69.99
2023 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spatlese #10 (Mosel, Germany) – $96.99
2023 Sadie Family Palladius (Swartland, South Africa) – $199.99
2024 Bruno Lafon Lucy in the Sky Rosé (Languedoc-Roussillon, France) – $22.49
2024 Château La Nerthe Tavel Prieure de Montezargues (Rhone Valley, France) – $34.99
Special Reds:
2023 Bodegas Canopy Ganadero Garnacha (Toledo, Spain) – $24.99
2023 Shelter Winery Lovely Lilly Pinot Noir (Baden, Germany) – $31.99
2023 Malivoire Small Lot Gamay (Ontario – Niagara, Canada) – $36.99
2021 Herdade do Mouchao Ponte (Alentejo, Portugal) – $42.99
2021 Agricola Querciabella Chianti Classico DOCG (Tuscany – Chianti, Italy) – $54.99
2021 Clos du Soleil Signature (BC – Okanagan, Canada) – $65.99
2014 Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Reserva (Rioja, Spain) – $74.99
2020 Cotarella Montiano Merlot (Lazio, Italy) – $93.99
2019 Louis Jadot Clos des Couchereaux Premier Cru (Burgundy – Cote de Beaune, France) – $109.99
2020 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) – $139.99
2019 Domaine Tempier Bandol La Migoua (Provence, France) – $144.99
2011 Château Providence (Bordeaux – Pomerol, France) – $189.99
2016 Cordero di Montezemolo Enrico VI Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) – $229.99
2021 Château Calon-Segur (Bordeaux – St. Estephe, France) – $289.99
1998 Château Leoville Las-Cases (Bordeaux – St. Julien, France) – $609.99
Chocolates & Dessert:
2023 Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato d’Asti (Piedmont, Italy) – $30.99
Warre’s Otima 10 Year Old Tawny Port (Douro, Portugal) – 500mL – $32.99
2024 Stratus Riesling Icewine (Ontario – Niagara, Canada) – 200mL – $54.99
2018 Domaine des Fontaines Bonnezeaux Les Brunettes (Loire Valley, France) – $61.99
2021 Château Sigalas Rabaud Premier Cru Classé (Bordeaux – Sauternes, France) – 375mL – $69.99
2010 Hetszolo 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszu by Cos d’Estournel (Tokaj, Hungary) – 500mL – $74.99
2018 Domaine Huet Clos du Bourg Moelleux Première Trie (Vouvray, France) – $99.99
1979 Kopke Colheita (Douro, Portugal) – $239.99
2007 Dow’s Vintage Port (Douro, Portugal) – $359.99
1994 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port (Douro, Portugal) – $499.99
Do shop early for the best selection.
Happy Valentine’s everyone!