Love, Romance, And Wine Recommendations For February 2011!

Love is in the air, and wine recommendations for February 2011 will surely make Valentine's day a special one. This month you'll find great wines that pair beautifully with a romantic dinner. Red wine, white wine, or sparkling wine; these suggestions make any celebration shine!

The Whites

Four Vines Chardonnay Santa Barbara County Naked 2009. Fresh and bright, with a good body. Notes of lemon and grapefruit. Score of 88, $14.00 USD. California.

Coopers Creek Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2009. Pear, apple, and a touch of citrus. Love this wine! Score of 90, $17.00 USD. New Zealand.

Tablelands Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough Single Vineyard 2010. Another beautiful sauvignon blanc, and a terrific value. Notes of apple and nectarine. Score of 90, $15.00 USD. New Zealand.

Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweller Riesling QbA Mosel 2009. this is a wow in every way. Intricate layers of minerals, lime, peach, rose. Just beautiful, at an unbelievable price. Score of 91, $11.00 USD. Germany.

Benton-Lane Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 2009. Notes of peach, almond, and apple. Score of 89, $16.00 USD. Oregon

The Reds

Bodegas Ramírez Rioja Ramírez de la Piscina Selección Crianza 2007. Smoky flavors mingle with notes of cherry and blackberry. Score of 88, $15.00 USD. Spain.

Bodegas Castillo Viejo Tannat-Cabernet Franc San José Catamayor Reserva 2008, An interesting wine with layers of cherry, tobacco, and plum. Score of 87, $14.00 USD. Uruguay.

Alcazar Malbec Tupungato Valley Marlena 2009. A yummy wine with juicy notes of currant and berries. Score of 87, $13.00 USD. Argentina.

Fireblock Shiraz Clare Valley Old Vine 2006. Spicy and rich. Dark, beautiful notes of cherry and blackberry. Score of 90, $15.00 USD. Australia.

Chateau de Macard Bordeaux Supérieur 2009. Rich and silky; a gorgeous wine with notes of plum, berries, and spice. Score of 90, $15.00 USD. France.

The Sparklers

Mumm Napa Brut Napa Valley Prestige NV Crisp bubbles with notes of apple, vanilla, and pear. Score of 90, $19.00 USD.

Scharffenberger Brute Mendocino County NV Light and lovely! Notes of citrus, mango, and pineapples. Score of 88, $18.00 USD.

Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noir Carneros NV Bubbles full of fruits and spices. So Nice! Score of 89, $19.00 USD.

J Cuvée 20 Russian River Valley NV Notes of anise, pears, apples, and spices. Score of 88, $18.00 USD.

V. Sattui Brut Napa Valley Prestige Cuvée This one is a sentimental favorite. Rich and bold. Notes of apples and spices. Score of 90, $20.00 USD.

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