Prepare to celebrate the holiday in style with our selection of the 11 best wines for Valentine’s Day because what’s a better way to set the mood than with a bottle of exquisite wine? Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for two or a cozy evening in, selecting the perfect wine can enhance the atmosphere and elevate the experience. In today’s blog, we’ll explore some of the best wines to indulge in this Valentine’s Day, each promising to enchant your senses and deepen your connection.
Best Sparkling Wines for Valentine’s Day
No Valentine’s Day celebration is complete without a touch of bubbly. Introducing a ‘lil bubbly on the scene, with its effervescence and elegance, symbolizes celebration and romance. Opt for one of these great sparkling wines for Valentine’s Day, perfect for toasting to your love.
La Marca Prosecco Rosé
Bubbly and lively La Marca Prosecco Rosé was crafted in the heart of Italy. This playful pop of pink offers a new way to enjoy Prosecco: with the bright, crisp fruit and floral essence of our traditional Prosecco combined with the delicate elegance of Pinot Noir. La Marca Prosecco Rosé boasts classic notes of fresh-picked citrus, honeysuckle, peach and pear, blended beautifully with hints of ripe red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry. Zesty, refreshing, and effervescent, this wine is perfect for any soirée or spontaneous celebration.
Sweet Bitch Bubbly Moscato
Sweet Bitch Moscato Rose Bubbly is a delightfully refreshing wine infused with fruity flavors. With a light and bubbly texture, this pink Moscato tantalizes the taste buds with notes of ripe berries and a hint of sweetness.
Chandon Brut Bubbly Chardonnay
Crisp, fresh and effortlessly cool, Chandon Brut is your go-to choice bubbly for entertaining, sipping and gifting. A classic expression of California vineyards, signature green apple, pear and citrus notes precede a soft, dry finish.
Best Pinot Noir Wines for Valentine’s Day
Known as the “romantic” wine, Pinot Noir is celebrated for its silky texture, enticing aromas, and seductive flavors. Its versatility pairs well with a variety of dishes, making it one of the ideal wines for Valentine’s Day.
Josh Cellar Pinot Noir
Josh Cellars Pinot Noir is an elegantly balanced red wine that has lush cherry and strawberry flavors with a hint of lightly toasted oak. Josh Cellars works with California’s best growers to source and assemble wine of great character and complexity. Pair this flavorful red wine with roasted turkey, soft cheeses like Brie or Comté, or hearty vegetables like sautéed mushrooms. The nose shows intoxicating aromas of bright cherries, raspberries and toasty oak while initial flavors of dark cherry and vanilla bean give way to classic secondary notes of earth, warm spice, and well-integrated tannins. An intense Pinot Noir with a long finish.
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Years ago, Founder Jim Bernau began experimenting with Pinot Noir by gently dropping hand-picked whole clusters in a chilled stainless fermenter, pushing all the oxygen out with CO2 and sealing the vessel tight. What happened next was magical — the berries started to swell and turn pink. When they burst, they released the most aromatic, fermenting Pinot Noir. A bold wine for a V-day celebration.
Best Rosé Wines for Valentine’s Day
Embrace the spirit of the holiday with a glass of blush-colored rosé wines for Valentine’s Day. This light and refreshing wine exudes romance with its floral aromas and fruity flavors. From Provence to California, there are endless options to explore. Serve chilled and savor its crispness as you bask in each other’s company.
Bota Box Dry Rose
Bota Box Dry Rose is not sweet. That’s what you get with this Rosé – a refreshing, delicately pink wine that offers crisp, dry, perfectly ripe flavors of raspberries, wild strawberries and grapefruit zest. Serve it well chilled. This versatile Rosé complements everything from burgers to tacos, grilled chicken, and fruit & cheese plates. It’s the perfect barbeque wine, the perfect beach wine, and the perfect picnic wine, but it’s also one of the best at-home wines for Valentine’s Day.
Gerard Bertrand Cote Des Roses
An elegant choice for Valentine’s Day. This wine offers excellent depth with persistence of dried earth, savory spices and red fruits. It’s an ideal pairing for fish and subtle spices.
Best Cabernet Sauvignon Wines for Valentine’s Day
For those who prefer bold and robust wines for Valentine’s Day, Cabernet Sauvignon is the epitome of passion and intensity. With its deep red color and complex layers of flavors, it’s sure to make a statement on your romantic evening. Pair it with rich dishes like steak or dark chocolate for a truly indulgent experience.
Justin Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
With attractive aromas of black fruit and spice, this smooth, ready-to-drink Cabernet Sauvignon is made in Paso Robles with the same care as the highest quality, traditionally crafted Bordeaux style wines. The grapes are hand-picked and berry-sorted for consistent quality and flavor. JUSTIN Cabernet Sauvignon then spends more than a year in traditional small oak barrels to impart depth and complexity, highlighting the exceptional balance of flavors and textures that the unique climate and soils of Paso Robles add to the classic Cabernet character in this exceptional wine. A very special choice for any red wine lover.
Perimeter Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
Handcrafted to push the boundaries of wine-making, Perimeter wines reflect bold flavors and bright fruit. This California Cabernet Sauvignon is medium-bodied with rich and expressive plum flavors and a hint of spice on the finish.
Best Riesling Wines For Valentine’s Day
For a wine that balances sweetness with acidity, look no further than Riesling. Riesling is one of the more appealing wines for Valentine’s Day because it offers a wide range of styles to suit every palate. So if you don’t know what your beloved prefers, this is a wine you can take a chance on. Its vibrant fruit flavors and crisp finish make it an excellent choice for pairing with spicy cuisine or lighter fare.
Black Girl Magic Riesling
This rich and luxurious Riesling shines with sun-kissed apricot, jasmine, and sweet honey notes. The fragrant flowers and tangerine zest bring you in, but the lush guava and pineapple flavors keep you there – all the way through the tangy, fruity finish. Pair with scallops, your favorite cheese board, Szechuan seafood, or jerk chicken.
Nine Hats Riesling
Sourced from German clone plantings at Bacchus Vineyard and from a cool site at Gamache Vineyard, this wine offers classic and distinctive Riesling character. Notes of citrus, jasmine, pear and honeydew melon combine with an appealing level of minerality and acidity to provide a fresh and lengthy finish.
Enhance your celebration of love with one (or more) of these wines for Valentine’s Day. Whether you prefer the romance of bubbly or the allure of Pinot Noir, there’s a wine to suit every taste and occasion. So, uncork a bottle, raise your glass, and toast to a memorable evening filled with love, laughter, and plenty of wine-induced bliss. Cheers to love!
