{"id":334,"date":"2017-02-02T16:10:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-02T21:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.wtso.com\/blog\/index.php\/2017\/02\/02\/2017-2-2-wines-to-love-on-valentines-day\/"},"modified":"2017-12-12T17:28:18","modified_gmt":"2017-12-12T22:28:18","slug":"wines-to-love-on-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wines-to-love-on-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Wines to Love on Valentine\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Are you looking to impress that special someone in your life? You\u2019ve probably already procured the flowers and chocolate, made a dinner reservation, or bought the ingredients to cook a romantic meal at home. When love is in the air, it\u2019s only natural to have wine on hand. Read on to learn about which wines will make your Valentine\u2019s Day (or night) a memorable one. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/57a88bbc579fb3dbed20db36\/57a88c7246c3c411bbdde559\/588e2449440243895c49f7af\/1485710430375\/valentines-day-wtso.jpgvalentines-day-wtso?format=original\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Chardonnay<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Planning on having fresh lobster or crab for your Valentine\u2019s dinner? Chardonnay is a tried-and-true pairing for the succulent meat and buttery-lemon flavors commonly associated with those shellfish. Old World examples from Burgundy, such as Puligny-Montrachet, Pouilly-Fuiss\u00e9, and Chablis are impeccable matches. New World Chardonnay from California AVAs like the Russian River Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands, and Carneros, as well as Australia\u2019s Adelaide Hills region also work wonderfully well with these dishes. <\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Cabernet Sauvignon<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">The pronounced, dark fruit flavors and firm tannins of full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon wines will complement the marbling and seasoning of tender red meat dishes, like filet mignon or rack of lamb. If you like a bold style, try a bottle from Napa Valley or Australia\u2019s Coonawarra region. For elegant, mineral-driven Cabernet, appellations in the M\u00e9doc and Graves regions of Bordeaux serve as the reference point.<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Sauvignon Blanc<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">For raw oysters, steamed mussels, caviar, or even sushi, clean, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc is perfect. The wines of Loire\u2019s Sancerre and Pouilly-Fum\u00e9 appellations are floral and energetic, with hints of citrus, soft stone fruits, and minerality, while Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand\u2019s Marlborough region often displays crisp, refreshing tropical fruits characteristics. Neither style will overpower the delicate flavors of the aforementioned seafood dishes. <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/57a88bbc579fb3dbed20db36\/57a88c7246c3c411bbdde559\/588e247a414fb55621db37bc\/1485710484317\/white-wine-rose-wtso.jpgwhite-wine-rose-wtso?format=original\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Sangiovese<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Does an Italian-inspired meal strike your fancy? Then Sangiovese is the wine for you. The best examples come from areas throughout Italy\u2019s Tuscany region, including Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and some Toscana IGT wines, better known as &#8220;Super Tuscans.&#8221; Their high levels of acidity and tannins, along with intense red berry fruit and earth flavors, are suitable with a variety of dishes, from roasted game to sauces featuring tomatoes or mushrooms. <\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Ros\u00e9 Sparkling Wines<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">If you want a classic, sophisticated Valentine\u2019s wine, pink-colored bubbly is the way to go. There are several options that fall into this category. For those with a sweet tooth, ros\u00e9 sparkling Italian wines such as Brachetto d\u2019Acqui and Moscato d\u2019Asti are fine, inexpensive choices that will pair beautifully with desserts like chocolate or strawberries. If you prefer something dry, ros\u00e9 versions of Spanish Cava, French Cr\u00e9mant, and of course, Champagne, are food-friendly and delicious alternatives to the white sparkling wines typically served throughout the rest of the year. <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Whether it\u2019s your first date or you\u2019re in a long-term relationship, sharing a bottle of wine is always fun. Just remember, the person you\u2019re sharing it with is what really counts. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking to impress that special someone in your life? You\u2019ve probably already procured the flowers and chocolate, made a dinner reservation, or bought the ingredients to cook a romantic meal at home. When love is in the air, it\u2019s only natural to have wine on hand. 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