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Valentine's Day Wine & Cheese Pairings - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Valentine’s Day Wine & Cheese Pairings

Spec’sology Blog, Holidays, Pairings
A lot of time is spent crafting the perfect wine pairing for Valentine’s Day dinner, and for good reason as the right wine can take an average meal to a whole new level. But what about before the meal? A wine and cheese appetizer is an excellent way to set the mood for a classy evening. As purveyors of fine wines and gourmet cheese, we might have some ideas to help get you started! Wine & Cheese Pairings Moscato D’Asti + Gorgonzola Funkier cheeses call for a sweeter wine, and the fresh, ... Read More
Value Wines for Valentine's Day - Spec's

5 Value Wines For Valentine’s Day

Spec’sology Blog, Holidays, Wine
Pop the cork on a romantic Valentine’s Day evening without blowing a hole in your wallet! Check out our top 5 picks for deliciously affordable Valentine’s Day wines that’ll have you oohing and aahing all night long.   Roederer Estate Brut Estate Bottled Champagne Blend $14.73 An elegant blend of approximately 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, this Roederer Estate Brut is crisp and elegant with complex pear, spice and hazelnut flavors. It is fresh and lightly fruity with great finesse an... Read More
Valentines' Day Gift Guide- Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Spec’sology Blog, Gifts, Holidays
Valentine’s Day is here, and Spec’s has you covered with gifts for all! Sure, when you think Spec’s, you think alcohol, and while that’s most certainly true, Spec’s also offers a ton of other items to woo your boo! Since you’re probably in a hurry to find a gift and not looking for the history of Valentine’s Day or other random factoids, we’ll get right to it!   Gifts for Her A Bouquet of Rosés Korbel Sweet Rosé House Wine Rosé Castellblanch Rosado Brut Carat Cava Budget Frie... Read More
Wine & Chocolate Pairings - Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Divine Chocolate & Wine: Sweet Valentine’s Day Pairings

Spec’sology Blog, Gifts, Holidays, Pairings
Your significant other isn’t the only thing that can sweep you off your feet this Valentine’s Day! Chocolate and wine have been having a discreet love affair for centuries and we think you should get in on the action. If paired correctly, chocolate and wine can be the ultimate power couple. Check out our pairing list and get ready to indulge! Chocolate & Sea Salt + Verdejo White wine goes wonderfully with salty foods and the combination of this Spanish Verdejo with a sea salt milk ... Read More
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Valentine’s Day 2019 Gift Guide

Spec’sology Blog, Gifts
Whether you’re a new couple full of swoon and lust or you’ve been together so long you finish each other’s sentences, Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love of every kind. So, if you’re looking to add some vino to your vigor, we’ve got the gift guide to help you turn your flights of fancy into flights of wine for a delicious evening of spirited displays of devotion and delight! Capriccio Sweet Sparkling Nestled at the foot of the Andes and surrounded by distinctive landsc... Read More
Valentine's Day gift ideas

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Spec’sology Blog, Gifts

Valentine’s Day is approaching! *thump thump* Hear that? That’s the sound of a beating heart! What? Is it yours? Could it mean that all this romantic excitement is getting to you?

Or maybe it’s anxiety—because you literally have no idea what to get that special somebody in your life. Yikes!

Whether you’ve got yourself a sweetie or you just enjoy spreading the love among close friends and family, there’s no denying that now is the time to start thinking about Valentine’s gift ... Read More