Patch Picks: Valentine's Day Wine List

Nothing says romance like a fine wine on Valentine's Day. 

So, in honor of the holiday, Patch spoke with several local restaurant managers and liquor store owners for their most romantic wine recommendations. The following selections are sure to add elegance and flair to whatever you and your sweetheart have planned for that special day.

Wine: Guigal Cotes du Rhone
Recommended By: Karla Custer, general manager,
Why Does This Make the Perfect Valentine's Day Wine? This rich, dry red wine contains notes of ripe cherry and plum with a dash of black pepper. It is typically served with red meat. “It’s a really deep flavor,” said Custer. 

Wine: Apothic Red
Recommended By: Rob Chapman, Owner,
Why Does This Make the Perfect Valentine's Day Wine? This wine exudes romance from the outside in, with its red label and bottle. The Apothic is a red blend with universal appeal. It is neither too dry nor too sweet and it’s also relatively inexpensive. “It’s a great bottle,” said Chapman.

Wine: Schramsberg Brut Rose
Recommended By: Michael Murnane, General Manager,
Why Does This Make the Perfect Valentine's Day Wine? This soft champagne isn’t overly dry and appeals to both men and women. With its peachy-pink hue, it both looks and tastes like the perfect Valentine's wine. “It’s got that great rose color,” said Murnane

Wine: Rosa Regale
Recommended By: Karen Soggia, Owner,
Why Does This Make the Perfect Valentine's Day Wine? This sparkling red Italian wine has a sweet raspberry flavor, with mild floral notes. “It kind of covers all the bases for Valentine’s Day,” said Soggia.