Top Wines for Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day upon us, many people will be analyzing every detail to ensure a perfect evening. From the flowers to the chocolate, menu to music, every element will be considered and reconsidered for maximum love impact.

If we were honest with ourselves, our wine choice would be easy, as it always is. Simply serve the wine you like the best! That's the ticket to a successful meal after all, isn't it? Pair it with what you like. Well, if it's not and you need some suggestions for a wine that screams "I love you," check out these options that can complete the Valentine's Day picture in a big way.

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What could be better than a wine named Valentine for Valentine's? Well, we'll get to that in a second, but these wines from Valentine Vineyards, a small winery in Southern Mendocino County, would certainly add some thoughtful pizzazz to a V-Day celebration.

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What could be better than a wine named Valentine for Valentine's? Well, we'll get to that in a second, but these wines from Valentine Vineyards, a small winery in Southern Mendocino County, would certainly add some thoughtful pizzazz to a V-Day celebration.

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[signgrrl]

09:18 PM on 02/14/2011

cracked open the menage a trois tonight - VERY smooth, very drinkable. i will be buying more !

[HRH]

09:22 PM on 02/13/2011

For me, Saint Amour is the crowning glory of the "Cru Beaujolais," the highest rating classification of the multitude of vineyards in the appelation. Takes the Gamay grape to luscious heights.

[MissCupcake]

11:21 PM on 02/12/2011

Trentadue Chocolate Amore!

[Ozark Homesteader]

11:03 PM on 02/12/2011

I recently had a great red by Irony, Russian Valley. Unfortunately, I had it at restaurant that was short lived, and I have not been able to find the wine in regional wet counties. :-(

[JFaye]

09:36 AM on 02/12/2011

Oh my, oh my ... I experienced the Ménage à Trois wine a few weeks ago, a red though. To my surprise, it was absolutely engaging... One of the best wines I've enjoyed in a while ... The wine club I normally order from does not carry this particular wine, unfortunately. May just pick up a case through a local store.

[oldgraymare]

11:48 AM on 02/12/2011

JFaye....Menage a Trois is one of our favorites too. And since its affordable, its usually on our table. We like the red a whole lot better than the white. Hint - Harris Teeter supermarkets carry it and offer 15% discounts at the end of every month on case buys.

[JFaye]

12:41 PM on 02/12/2011

Thank you "oldgraymare." Harris-Teeter is not in my market, but if they ship ... I will order. Again, thank you.

[MissCupcake]

11:18 PM on 02/12/2011

Its owned by Sutter Home and should be avalible anywhere, really. Check with your local supermarket, even if you have to special order it will be cheaper than through a wine club. There's a red, white and rose.

[JFaye]

02:39 PM on 02/14/2011

Thank you ... Purchased a few bottles at Whole Foods on Saturday... Probably paid too much at whole paycheck ... but, such is life.

[staceyann dolenti]

01:02 PM on 02/11/2011

Love some of the labels, can't wait to try the wine. Thanks for the suggestions :)

Staceyann A Dolenti

[mamacat]

08:46 PM on 02/10/2011

Nothing says "You are the only one for me!" like a something, anything, labeled Menage a Trois. My goodness, that's funny.

[calilife4me]

08:33 PM on 02/10/2011

The Ménage à Trois is good and so is O. Try to find a bottle of J vintage brut if you really wanna get some.

[sixchair]

08:40 PM on 02/10/2011

Agreed. I have dozens of 95+ rated wines in my cellar. But Menage (red blend) is the "house pour" for everyday. $9 and drinks like $20.

[signgrrl]

08:31 PM on 02/11/2011

got a bottle tonight - $11.95

[giono]

07:05 PM on 02/10/2011

For Valentine's Day --- Billecart-Salmon Rose. Beguiling any sexy just like whoever you are drinking it with.

[Rebecca Gerendasy]

06:20 PM on 02/10/2011

Love the wines at Folie a Deux (Menage a Trois) - great little spot to stop, sip, and have a picnic too if you're in the area. A family favorite!

[Nosybear]

04:03 PM on 02/10/2011

The Menage a trois is surprisingly good for an inexpensive table wine.

[homer winslow]

05:50 PM on 02/10/2011

I tasted sorta fishy to me.

[garystartswithg]

06:50 PM on 02/10/2011

lol -- that sounds attractive.

[Perry Clease]

07:46 AM on 02/11/2011

Your "going down" Homer!

[Scar]

03:25 PM on 02/10/2011

If you are looking for great Pinot Noir may I suggest Santa Barbara Country Santa Rita Hills Appellation. Here's a few: if you can find some Sea Smoke is at the top of the list, either the 10 or Southing; Cargasacchi; Sanford; Thorne Cellars; Zotovitch; Alma Rosa; The Hitching Post has several to choose from: These are just a few that I have tasted over 30 years of travel to the valley, and wine clubs I have joined.

[garystartswithg]

03:16 PM on 02/10/2011

Zinfandel is good stuff. You can get a really good zin for a small price too. I think it has a certain decadence to it, a little more fruit. It can work well with a whole meal -- appetizers to desert.

[Scar]

03:48 PM on 02/10/2011

Since you like Zins try Grey Wolf Cellars, Big Bad Wolf, great wine from Paso Robles, CA. If you like Cabs they make one called Alpha Dog that is awesome, that is if you can find it.

[garystartswithg]

06:49 PM on 02/10/2011

lol -- I can dream. I am stuck with supermarkets for the most part, a couple of wine shops that have budgets that make me question what their more expensive stuff is like. I think I have seen Alpha Dog though -- sounds familiar. I find zins to be more versatile than most -- I think because they were trendy before people shifted away from them to the Cabs and Merlots. I am waiting for the day I don't have to pretend I love a Chardonnay that tastes like oak chips soaked in butter. Americans -- what are you going to do with them? .

[CBella]

02:53 PM on 02/10/2011

Delicious wine! Subtle hits of cherry and chocolate, great Valentines Day choice.

[MacGuffin]

02:13 PM on 02/10/2011

I can vouch for Ménage à Trois. The wine! Ha.

Honestly my GF and I drank a bottle of Ménage à Trois Red 2009 last night. Pretty amazing. Especially considering that we bought it for $6.99. Probably the best sub $10 bottle of wine we've ever had. I'm going to buy a whole case.

[MacGuffin]

05:16 PM on 02/10/2011

P.S. Whole Foods has M.à.T. for $7.99 a bottle. Big sale from Feb 11-14. Buy any 6 bottles and get 30% off.