{"id":364,"date":"2017-02-01T13:26:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T18:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.wtso.com\/blog\/index.php\/2017\/02\/01\/2017-2-01-valentines-day-wine-pairing-recipes\/"},"modified":"2017-12-12T17:28:23","modified_gmt":"2017-12-12T22:28:23","slug":"valentines-day-wine-pairing-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/valentines-day-wine-pairing-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentine&#8217;s Day Wine Pairing Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Valentine\u2019s Day is for spending time with loved ones. Having a nice dinner and drinking some wine is always a great way to make it special. Whether your love is blooming, you\u2019re polar opposites, or you\u2019ve been together for what seems like forever, we\u2019ve got romantic dinner and wine pairings just for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Skip to your preferred pairing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#2017-Young-Love\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">New<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\"><a href=\"#2017-Young-Love\">\u00a0Love<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2017-Opposites-Attract\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Opposites Attract<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2017-Old-Faithful\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Old Faithful<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/57a88bbc579fb3dbed20db36\/57a88c7246c3c411bbdde559\/5890dbac2e69cf43f9dec861\/1485888436389\/valentinesdaywineWTSO.jpgvalentinesdaywineWTSO?format=original\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"398\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"2017-Young-Love\">\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">NEW LOVE<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">What better way to celebrate the beginning of your relationship than with these young bottles? Don\u2019t let their age fool you, these will be a crowd favorite &#8211; especially with our recipes. This menu is the perfect way to match new love and fresh food.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Appetizer &#8211; New Love: <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Sea Scallops with a Brussel Sprout Hash paired with an Alsace Pinot Blanc Cave de Ribeauville 2015<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/57a88bbc579fb3dbed20db36\/57a88c7246c3c411bbdde559\/5890dbec59cc68806c91c7a9\/1485888505800\/NewLove-Appetizer.jpgNewLove-Appetizer?format=original\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"433\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Main Course &#8211; New Love:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Pan Roast Chicken Thighs paired with a Ten Falls Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2015.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/57a88bbc579fb3dbed20db36\/57a88c7246c3c411bbdde559\/5890dc4846c3c48b9973a09c\/1485888660452\/NewLoveMainCourseWTSO.jpgNewLoveMainCourseWTSO?format=original\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"439\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Dessert &#8211; New Love:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">No-Bake Fruit Tarts paired with a Denbies Whitedowns British Sparkling Brut N\/V. Learn more about the <a href=\"http:\/\/fromthevine.wtso.com\/home\/2016\/12\/9\/denbies-whitedowns-british-sparkling-brut-nv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Denbies Sparkling Brut here<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/57a88bbc579fb3dbed20db36\/57a88c7246c3c411bbdde559\/5890dcbe37c5811e7fd384c4\/1485888834650\/NewLoveDessertWTSO.jpgNewLoveDessertWTSO?format=original\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"433\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/57a88bbc579fb3dbed20db36\/57a88c7246c3c411bbdde559\/5890f6e5ebbd1a33c53c4e76\/1485895399135\/\/img.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"404\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">OPPOSITES ATTRACT<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">This time, you don\u2019t have to worry about agreeing on a restaurant. Although you two have a lot of differences, enjoying these pairings is something you\u2019ll definitely have in common. Mixing simple recipes with complex wines has never tasted so good.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Appetizer &#8211; Opposites Attract:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Raw Oysters paired with a Sancerre 2015 100% Sauvignon Blanc.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/57a88bbc579fb3dbed20db36\/57a88c7246c3c411bbdde559\/5890dd5244024360fd236a9e\/1485888861384\/OppositesAttractAppetizerWTSO.jpgOppositesAttractAppetizerWTSO?format=original\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Main Course &#8211; Opposites Attract:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\"><em>Beef Stew paired with a Stella Reserve Big Love Red Napa Valley 2012.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/57a88bbc579fb3dbed20db36\/57a88c7246c3c411bbdde559\/5890dd6df7e0ab3023e884ee\/1485888885564\/OppositesAttractMainRecipeWTSO.jpgOppositesAttractMainRecipeWTSO?format=original\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"435\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Dessert &#8211; Opposites Attract:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\"><em>Chocolate-Covered Strawberries paired with a Brut Ros<\/em><\/span><em><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">\u00e9 de Cuvaison NV Moutard Champagne.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/57a88bbc579fb3dbed20db36\/57a88c7246c3c411bbdde559\/5890dd8803596e99bbe77d80\/1485888913233\/OppositesAttractDessertWTSO.jpgOppositesAttractDessertWTSO?format=original\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"439\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/57a88bbc579fb3dbed20db36\/57a88c7246c3c411bbdde559\/5890f6f91b10e39a2abdc10e\/1485895418521\/OldFaithful_ExtraImage.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"597\" height=\"371\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">OLD FAITHFUL<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Running out of ideas for how to celebrate another Valentine\u2019s Day together? Try something new this year with your long-time sweetheart. These amazing courses and wines are sure to earn you \u201cbrownie\u201d points.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Appetizer &#8211; Old Faithful:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\"><em>Mushroom Risotto paired with a Bonny Doon Syrah Cuvee Splendide 2014.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/57a88bbc579fb3dbed20db36\/57a88c7246c3c411bbdde559\/5890dda537c5811e7fd396e5\/1485888944142\/OldFaithfulAppetizerWTSO.jpgOldFaithfulAppetizerWTSO?format=original\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"437\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Main Course &#8211; Old Faithful:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\"><em>Veal Parmesan paired with a 94 pt. Il Paradiso di Frassina Brunello di Montalcino 2010.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/57a88bbc579fb3dbed20db36\/57a88c7246c3c411bbdde559\/5890de0046c3c48b9973c3d2\/1485889032344\/OldFaithfulMainRecipeWTSO.jpgOldFaithfulMainRecipeWTSO?format=original\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"437\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\">Dessert &#8211; Old Faithful:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\"><em>Chocolate Walnut Brownies paired with a 96 pt. Vintage Port Wine and Soul &#8216;Pintas<\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\"><em>&#8216; 2011.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/57a88bbc579fb3dbed20db36\/57a88c7246c3c411bbdde559\/5890de2fe3df281428e1d04b\/1485889109713\/oldfaithfuldessertWTSO.jpgoldfaithfuldessertWTSO?format=original\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine\u2019s Day is for spending time with loved ones. Having a nice dinner and drinking some wine is always a great way to make it special. Whether your love is blooming, you\u2019re polar opposites, or you\u2019ve been together for what seems like forever, we\u2019ve got romantic dinner and wine pairings just for you. 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