This Valentine’s Day many of us will head out in search of the perfect bottle of wine to accompany our special celebrations. For some, selecting the right bottle can prove to be a challenging task. And it’s no surprise, with the endless varieties, styles and prices to choose from, even the most seasoned wine drinkers, at times can find themselves overwhelmed.
We want your Valentine’s Day to be a romantic success, so together with Marty Bruemmel, General Manager of Harney’s Liquors in South Dennis we have put together a list of this year’s best Valentine’s Day wines. Regardless of your taste or budget, you are sure to find a bottle on this list that will dazzle, impress and warm the sweet heart of your valentine.
Best Valentine’s Day wines picks….
Under $15
Borsao Garnacha $8.99
An intense color and full body with a very ripe nose of roasted black cherry, black raspberry and licorice
Montebuana Rioja $10.99
A spicy vanilla bouquet that is both smooth and fruity
Ondarre Rioja $14.99
Black cherry, light herbal and toasty vanilla flavors
Barton and Guestier Bordeaux $10.99
You can smell the intense spice flavor in this rich and full-bodied wine.
Château Des Leotins Bordeaux $14.99
An easy to drink wine, with a nice fruity and aromatic bouquet
Under $25
Trentadane Chocolate Amore $25.99,
A red dessert wine with natural chocolate flavor
EnTycement Red Blend $17.99,
Dark fruit with a touch of chocolate
First Crush Zinfandel $17.99,
A local wine from First Crush Winery, Harwich, MA, It is full bodied, balancing intense
fruit with a satisfying finish of vanilla and smooth tannins
Foie A Deux Zinfandel $14.99,
“Folie a Deux” is French for “madness shared by two.” This wine is rich with ripe berry flavors and has a nice easiness in the finish.
Roses, Champagnes and Sparkling Wines….
Villa Jolanda Saint “I Love You Prosecco” $ 10.99
Extra dry with light notes of white stone fruit. aromatic, rich of flowers and fruits scents. The taste is fresh, persistent, and fruity.
Whispering Angel Rose, $20.99
Crisp and refreshing with big hints of ripe red raspberry, strawberry, apricot and bits of mild citrus
Champy Brut, $24.99
A Sonoma County Sparkling Wine by Boston-based entrepreneur and two-time local Emmy Award winner, Jenny Johnson. Soft, lush and creamy with hints of citrus flower and notes of sweet red raspberry, strawberry, green apple and ripe stone fruit.
Perrier Joulet Brut $49.99
A light and elegant styled Champagne made primarily from Chardonnay
And for those of you interested in making this Valentine’s Day even sweeter, head down to Harney’s Liquors and Ring Bros this coming Friday for the 4th Annual Chocolate Fest. For additional information visit ringbrosmarketplace.com/event/4th-annual-chocolate-fest/
Cheers and Happy Valentine’s Day!
— By Kristen Levy
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