Valentine’s Day Wine Pairings
Love comes in many shades, and this diverse selection of wines is crafted to capture the essence of each romantic occasion. Whether you’re planning an intimate date night or a celebration with friends, our curated options are sure to elevate your experience.
NK’MIP – MERLOT 2020
Celebrating new love in life!
If you’re looking for the perfect red to celebrate new love, then go for the Nk’mip Merlot 2020. A solid red, this elegant red is loaded with south Okanagan black fruit character and soft tannins.
As always a solid red that is loaded with south Okanagan black fruit character and soft tannins. Will work with a wide array of menu; at the winery they recommend pork roast, bbq ribs or stuffed peppers.
$25.99 available at select BC Liquor Stores
SAINTLY – THE GOOD SPARKLING ROSE
A fun night-in with the squad
A celebration with the squad seems incomplete without a bottle of chilled rosé. Saintly The Good Sparkling Rosé makes every hangout a memorable one! It has fresh notes of strawberry, kiwi and orange blossom. Saintly is a versatile wine that pairs well with anything.
An elegant wine that doesn’t play it safe and celebrates those who also don’t follow the rules. The good sparkling rose has notes of strawberry, kiwi and orange blossom on the nose. The palate is clean and crisp with a rich texture, dry finish and lingering acidity.
$19.99 available at select BC Liquor Stores
JACKSON TRIGGS – RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2021
Trip down memory lane with your long-term boo
Share a toast to the years of love with your long-term partner over a candlelit dinner, accompanied by a bottle of Jackson-Triggs Reserve Chardonnay 2021. With notes of tropical fruits and vanilla, this Chardonnay is rich and has a creamy finish.
The Jackson-Triggs Grand Reserve Chardonnay is smooth and delectable from start to finish. Wonderful aromas of tropical fruits and vanilla follow through to the palate. This Chardonnay has a rich and creamy finish with subtle hints of toast. Try pairing with lobster risotto, baked brie and other soft, rich cheeses.
$16.99 available at select BC Liquor Stores
SEE YA LATER RANCH – SPARKLING BRUT
Brunch with the ride or die
Every brunch needs a good bubbly! And See Ya Later Ranch- Sparkling Brut is just what you need to take brunch to the next level. It’s a refreshing and rounded wine with notes of citrus and crisp orchard fruit, making it a great ingredient for mimosas.
This fine wine is reminiscent of freshly baked bread rounded out by crisp orchard fruit. A lively acidity is a welcoming refreshment to the palate while the finish is full of citrus flavours and a hint of cream. A celebration simply on its own or pairs well with smoked salmon or fresh seafood. For something different, enjoy this wine with prosciutto and a mixed fruit plate.
$25.49 available at select BC Liquor Stores.
Media release, including wine notes and bottle shots provided by Meghan Gauvin, Media Profile. Feature image: stock Pixabay, Photo credit lindaroisum Wine notes (in italics) courtesy of BC Liquor Stores.
