Love is in the Air

A Valentines Day dinner should be romantic, seductive and relaxing.... and a good wine is paramount to creating the perfect atmosphere. We have a few suggestions for your tipple of choice to make your night go smoothly and for you both to enjoy.

Bubbles are the obvious choice to start the evening, and pink Champagne is our top recommendation. The ultimate pink Champagne enjoyed all over the world is Laurent-Perrier Rose Brut, with it's enticing flavours of strawberries and raspberries with a creamy mousse texture. Pair these bubbles with smoked salmon blinis and oysters.

£51.25 per bottle

Or as a gift for your loved one, we also have this with a limited edition Laurent-Perrier Rose Ice Bucket and Gift Box for £59.99

For a classic wine to enjoy throughout your meal this very much depends on what you plan to serve. Below are some truly romantic dishes with a wine match option.

Lady and the Tramps' scene where they enjoy a hearty meal of Spaghetti Bolognese together could be your inspiration for your Valentines Day meal, and the perfect pair for this would be our Italian Valpolicella Ripasso Classico from Luigi Righetti. Delicious flavours of cherries, plums, touches of strawberry and a hint of smokey spice.

£10.99 per bottle

If having a seafood inspired main course, such as lobster, a fresh and zingy white wine such as our Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France by Domaine du Roc Blanc is another classic pairing. The crisp and zesty flavours of citrus lemon, flinty mineral notes and a touch of spice in the wine pair well with salty seafood.

 £8.99 a bottle

If serving up steak, a hearty and full bodied red is best to serve. Our top choices to drink would be the Las Moras 'Black Label' Malbec, Argentina or the Chateau Montaiguillon Bordeaux, France. Both these full bodied wines are great with steak. The ripe tannins in the Chateau Montaiguillon are softened by the fat in the steak allowing the fruity plum notes to develop on the palate. Whilst the smokey chocolate and coffee flavours of the Malbec create a taste explosion with peppered steak. 

£14.75 a bottle

£12.49 a bottle

To finish your delicious meal, an indulgent treat would be to enjoy the bottle of Laurent-Perrier Rose Brut with some chocolate dipped strawberries. However, if you managed to drink this all at the beginning of the night, a dessert wine can the perfect end to a delicious meal. We love the Campbells Rutherglen Muscat, Australia with it's luxurious flavours of honeyed figs, nutmeg, raisins and woody notes. A great wine to sip and enjoy in the company of your loved one.

£11.49 a bottle