FOR a stellar red that’s beautifully tailored to February 14, try this elegant Beaujolais, Saint Amour Domaine des Billards 2007 (£11.50, Nicolas) with lip-smacking raspberry fruit flavours, it’s full-bodied and a perfect partner with roast chicken or pork. Or serenade your loved one with some red-blooded passion from Argentina. Fabre Montmayou Barrel Selection Malbec 2007 (£10.49 www.laithwaites.co.uk) is packed full of delect- able black fruit with notes of spicy oak and a hint of vanilla. Velvety smooth with surprisingly soft tannins, it’s a marriage made in heaven with fillet steak and pommes-frites.
IF IT’S something truly irresistible to go with chocolates after a candlelit dinner, you require, try a glass of Harveys Pedro Ximenez (£19.99, 50cl, Waitrose). Served chilled, this moreish sweet wine tastes exquisite with truffles and pralines, or even sticky toffee pudding.
IF YOU’RE looking for the perfect present for the man in your life, a membership to Berrys’ Wine Club makes an original and long-lasting Valentine’s gift. Every two months, your partner will receive 12 bottles of delicious wines selected by Berrys’ Masters of Wine, along with recipe suggestions.
Wine lovers can also create romantic feasts to match their favourite tipple.
Snuggle up on the sofa together and plan your menu – after all, the way to a man’s heart is through the finer things in life! From £65 per month, Berrys’ has a choice of nine different cases to suit all tastes, palates and wallets, visit www.bbr.com