Valentine Wines You’ll Want To Get Romantic With

By Iheoma Okoroma | February 15, 2025 0 Comments

Here’s a quick selection for you this Valentine weekend. It is still very cold weather wise – chillingly so, so if you are cosying in with your loved one over the next few days, you may want to accompany your meal with one or more of the drinks in our selection. Bubbles or still, they are chosen for presentation, flavour and romance, and any one of them could help you set the mood. There is also a reduced alcohol offering that should appeal to most palates.

From Aldi

Limited Edition Specially Selected Sancerre Rosé Chassaux et Fils, 2023, France, 12.5% abv

A very pleasant dry wine tasting of red berries and citrus. Typical of French rosés, this deep pink tipple has a spicy finish that is reminiscent of a warm, romantic night in. Pair with fish and salad dishes or drink on its own. £13.99.

Letoile Mouvèdre Rosé Chassaux et Fils, 2023, France, 12.5% abv

Made from grapes found in southeast France, this rich, deep pink hue advertises the lush, exotic red fruits and grapefruit flavours featuring in this wine. Enjoyable on the palate, they follow the orange peel overtones of the nose. Currently reduced to £3.99.

Limited Edition Specially Selected Kooliburra Sparkling Shiraz, Southern Australia, 13.5% abv

Described as a medium bodied wine with a black fruit nose. This precedes notes of chocolate, black cherries and redcurrants tumbling onto the palate, leaving you with a lightly sparkling, heady feeling after one sip. Perfect with roasted red meats this may be a wine you could consider for this Valentine weekend. Also satisfying enjoyed on its own. Recommended to be drunk chilled. £7.49 while stocks last.

From Laithwaites

La Chica Bonita, 2023, Spain, 5.0% abv

A lively sparkling wine from Valencia, this is a sweetish wine overflowing with orange, white flower and honeysuckle blossoms to taste, topped off with white grapes. On the nose, we warm to mandarin and apricot. La Chica leaves a friendly, gentle mousse in the mouth. All from a low alcohol wine, achieved by removing yeast and stopping fermentation early. £5.00.

Spier Villa Blue Albariño Stellenbosch, 2023, Spain, 13.5% abv

From a Spanish grape that produces a full tasting, light gold wine with a nose of peach, melon and grapefruit all wrapped up in flint. Expect ripe stone fruit to follow on the sip, balanced by a mineral finish. Great with pasta dishes and light cheeses. RRP £12.99.

Please drink responsibly and in moderation. Happy Valentine’s Day Weekend.