Best Wines from Valentines

Filed in archive Best of on February 18, 2010

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Valentine's Day has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the romance has to go out of your wine cellar. Here are a few subtly romantic wines that you can test out on a sweetie any time of year.

Raspberry Chocolate Port from D'Vine Winery - If you like something dark and sweet at the end of the evening this sensual port might fit your needs. A little heavy on taste and alcohol, you can enjoy this port alone or with chocolate.

7 Deadly Zins - Need some spice in your love life? Try this sinfully delicious zinfandel with the quirky name. This wine is a mix of seven "Lodi" Zinfandels. The peppery flavors are strong in this drink, but balanced by dark fruit.

St. Michelle Eroica Reisling (2007 recommended) - This cool reisling will make you sit up and take notice. If you're interested in something a little different, with a bright crisp taste to sip with someone you care about, give Eroica a try. (Plus, you gotta love the name.)

Champagne Dom Pérignon (2000 recommended) - An old standby, maybe, but still this romantic champagne might adds an extra note of exquisite to any special night. A little pricy perhaps, but worth every cent. Complex layers of fruit stand out in this champagne, particularly golden apple. Except a sharp and bright sensation when you sip it.

What wines swept you off your feet this Valentine's Day? Share your romantic secrets in the comments!