Cheers Your Love This Valentine’s Day With Festive Cocktails, Spirits & Champagne
Toast to love with pretty pink drinks, chocolate-fueled liquid desserts, and more.
For The Couples That Are Drunk In Love — What better way to express your love with the perfect sound of two glasses clinking together?
Love is worth celebrating any day of the year, but February 14 is an especially good occasion to swap your usual Martini or Manhattan for something a little more special.
Whether you’re looking to break out the bubbly, shake up a pretty pink drink, or consume chocolates in liquid form, you’ll find the perfect drink on this list.
How about tasting new recipes or finding a new red wine to enjoy? Whether a drink under the fire or a nightcap with your lover, we are sure you’ll find something that you both can enjoy.
Romantic Cocktails To Enjoy With Your Valentine
“Cran in a Can” Galentine’s Day Cocktail Kit
Absolut has partnered with pop culture personalities Becca Tilley & Tanya Rad to release a limited-edition “Cran in a Can” Galentine’s Day cocktail kit that provides best friends with the essentials for a perfect night-in.
Available to order now through February 15, the kit comes complete with four (4) cans of Absolut & Ocean Spray® Vodka Cranberry Ready-to-Drink, reusable disco straws, two (2) limited edition Absolut x Ocean Spray Corkcicle Koozies, and a gift card to order takeout or snacks.
Diablo’s Kiss
Ingredients
2 oz Cincoro Reposado Tequila
6 oz Muddled blackberries
½ oz Agave Nectar
Top with 2 oz Ginger Beer and a splash of soda water
Method
Place the blackberries, lime juice and light agave nectar in a mixing glass. Muddle to extract their juices. Add ice and Tequila, shake and strain over fresh ice in a Collins glass and top with a splash of soda and ginger beer.
Rosita Crafted by Manny Hinojosa
Ingredients
1 ½ oz. Tequila Cazadores Blanco (Made with 100% Blue Weber Agave)
1 oz. Lychee Puree
½ oz. Rose Water
½ oz. Agave Syrup
2 oz. Sparkling Wine
Method
In a cocktail shaker with ice combine all the ingredients except sparkling wine, shake vigorously and serve in a chilled cocktail glass, top with sparkling wine.
Passion Play
Ingredients
1.5oz Tequila Don Julio Rosado
0.75 oz Lime
0.75 oz Passion Fruit
0.5 oz Honey
Method
Rim a rocks glass with chili salt and fill it with one large ice cube, combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, add ice, shake hard for 5 seconds, strain into a glass and garnish with a grapefruit peel.
STRAWBERRY SMASH
Ingredients
1.5 oz. Casamigos Blanco or Casamigos Reposado Tequila
.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
.75 Strawberry Purée (Suggest REAL)
4 Basil Leaves
Garnish 3 Heart-Shaped Strawberries through Skewer and Large Basil Leaf
Method
Combine all ingredients into a tin shaker. Muddle basil. Add ice, shake vigorously and fine strain into a small coupe glass. Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, create heart-shaped strawberries and garnish.
CASA BUBBLY
Ingredients
1 oz. Casamigos Cristalino Tequila
.25 oz. Vanilla Syrup (Suggest Torani®)
2 Dashes Angostura® Bitters
1⁄2 Thick Rim Salt/Sugar/Cinnamon
Top off with Chilled Prosecco or Champagne
Garnish Sage Leaf Attached with Mini Clothes Pin or Floating in Cocktail
Method
Wet 1⁄2 rim of glass with orange wheel or wedge then dip into salt mixture. Combine all ingredients, except prosecco/champagne into a tin shaker. Add ice, shake vigorously and strain into a rimmed champagne flute. Top off with chilled prosecco/champagne and garnish.
‘French Passion’
Ingredients
1.5 oz. CÎROC Passion
1 oz. Pineapple juice
.75 oz Hibiscus syrup
.75 oz Lemon juice
Top off with Champagne/sparkling wine
Method
Add all ingredients except the Champagne/sparkling wine into a shaker. Add ice and shake for about 8 to 10 seconds. Double strain into a coupe glass, top off with Champagne/sparkling and garnish.
The Pink One
Ingredients
1.5 oz Belvedere Vodka
0.75 oz Triple Sec
0.75 oz Lime Juice
⅓ oz Cranberry Juice
Method
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake hard over ice. Fine strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with an orange zest.
PATRÓN EL CIELO Martini
Ingredients
2 oz. (60ml) PATRÓN EL CIELO
.5 oz (15ml) MARTINI Ambrato Vermouth
.5 oz (15ml) Noilly Prat Extra Dry Vermouth
3 dashes orange bitters
Method
Add all to a mixing glass, and stir with ice. Pour neat into a chilled Nick & Nora glass, garnish with an orange twist.
NOLET’S Silver Rose Gimlet
Ingredients
1 oz. NOLET’S Silver Gin
1 oz. Fresh Lemonade (can be pink lemonade)
0.5 oz. Elderflower Liqueur
0.5 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
Rose Petals
Method
Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with rose petals.
French 75
Ingredients
2 oz Bombay Sapphire Gin
3 oz Martini & Rossi Prosecco
½ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ oz sugar syrup
Lemon twist to garnish
Method
Shake all of the ingredients (except Prosecco) briefly with cubed ice for around 10 seconds. Fine strain the mixture into a chilled, straight sided wine glass including 3 oz of Prosecco.
Garden of Legacy
Ingredients
40ml The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old
30ml Pink Grapefruit juice
10ml Sugar syrup
Pinch of sea salt
Top up with soda or tonic and garnish with a pink grapefruit wedge
Method
Combine all ingredients in a tall glass, and add ice.
Top up with soda or tonic.
Garnish with a pink grapefruit wedge.
Lovers’ Moon
Ingredients
1.5oz Astral Tequila Blanco
1.5oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
0.5oz Fresh Lime Juice
0.5oz Cinnamon-Agave Syrup
Method
Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker, add ice, shake and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass rimmed with salt. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Cupid Cuervo
Ingredients
1 ½ oz Cuervo Tradicional® Plata Tequila
1 oz Campari (Italian aperitif)
1 oz Blanc vermouth
1 Strawberry
1 Lime wedge
Method
Muddle the strawberry and lime wedge in a mixing glass.
Add the remaining ingredients and fill with ice.
Stir, and strain into a rocks glass filled with one large ice cube.
Garnish with an orange twist with a heart punched out as well as the punched-out heart.
Baileys Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Martini
Ingredients:
2 oz Baileys Chocolate Liqueur
1 oz Don Julio Blanco
0.5oz Simple Syrup
3 Fresh Strawberries Sliced
2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
Method
Add 3–5 strawberries to cocktail tin, add remaining ingredients to tin, shake and fine strain into coupe glass, Garnish with a strawberry.
For The Girls
Ingredients
1.5 oz Buchanan’s 18-Year-Old Special Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky
0.75 oz Fresh Orange Juice
0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Grenadine
Method
Combine Buchanan’s 18-Year-Old Special Reserve Whisky, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice and grenadine into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain contents into a Coupe glass. Garnish with fresh mint sprig.
Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal’s Lucky Hearts Club
Ingredients
1.5 oz Lobos 1707 Reposado Tequila
1.5 oz Rosé Prosecco
.5 oz Fresh Pineapple Juice
.5 oz Lime Juice
.5 oz Simple Syrup
5 Raspberries
Rose Water (optional)
Method
Combine raspberries and lime juice in a cocktail shaker and muddle into a pulp.
Add Lobos Reposado, pineapple juice, simple syrup and ice.
Shake vigorously to chill and froth up pineapple juice.
Pour cold Rosé prosecco into a chilled coupe glass.
Fine strain contents of cocktail shaker into glass.
Garnish with fresh raspberries on a pick.
Finish cocktail with a spritz or two of rose water from an atomizer.
Floral Fresh Johnnie & Elderflower
Ingredients
1.5 oz Johnnie Walker Black Label
1 oz Elderflower Cordial
3.5 oz Club Soda
Method
Add 1.5 oz of Johnnie Walker Black Label into an iced-filled highball glass. Add 1 oz of elderflower cordial and 3.5 oz of soda water, stir with a bar spoon. Add lemon peel and lemon thyme or a mint sprig and serve.
French 75 Kiss
Ingredients
1 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
1 oz Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Sugar Syrup
1.5 oz Champagne
Method
In a shaker build 1 oz. Tanqueray London Dry Gin, 1 oz lemon juice, and 0.5 oz sugar syrup. Fill the shaker with cubed ice and give a quick shake. Double strain into a champagne flute. Top with champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.
[The Bitter End]
Ingredients
1.5 ounces I.W. Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
1 oz Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
¼ oz Lemon juice
5 oz Honey Syrup
Method
Add I.W. Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve, grapefruit juice and honey syrup into a shaker with ice, shake until chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass. Express the oil from a grapefruit twist over the drink and drop the twist into the drink with a skewer or as desired.
Jalisco 75
Ingredients
1.5 oz 1800 Cristalino
.25 oz Lime Juice
.25 oz Lemon Juice
.75 oz Simple Syrup
1 oz Sparkling Wine
Method
Add all ingredients except wine into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a fluke. Top with sparkling wine.
Watermelon Grape Margarita
Ingredients
1 cup Gran Centenario® Plata Tequila
2 cups Frozen Watermelon
2 cups Frozen Red Seedless Grapes
¾ cup Fresh Lime Juice
1 cup Simple Syrup
1 cup Ice
2 slices Seeded Jalapeño or Serrano Chile (Optional)
Method
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Garnish with lime wedge and fresh red grapes.
Love Potion 42
Ingredients
2 oz Seedlip Grove 42
1 oz Organic Cranberry Juice
0.5 oz Lime Juice
0.5 oz *Simple Syrup
Method
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake & strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an orange peel.
*Simple syrup: Combine equal parts warm water & sugar. Stir to dissolve. Let cool.
Mi Amor 24
Ingredients
Tequila — 1 oz.
Pomegranate Juice — ¾
Grapefruit Soda — 2 oz.
Josh Cellars Rose Prosecco — To top
Method
Combine tequila, pomegranate juice and grapefruit soda in a glass. Top off with Josh Cellars Rose Prosecco.
Rhapsody In Gold
Ingredients
1.75 oz Johnnie Walker Blue Label
0.25 oz Zacapa №23 Rum
1 oz Lemon Juice
0.75 oz Golden Spice Syrup*
1.5 oz Sidral Soda
Method
Combine Blue Label, Rum, Lemon Juice and Golden Spice Syrup in a shaker with crushed ice. Shake lightly and strain over crushed ice into a highball. Top with Sidral Soda and garnish with a bouquet of fresh mint.
*Golden Spice Syrup: Blend 1oz Turmeric per 24oz simple syrup.
Rosita
Ingredients
1 part Campari
0.5 part 1757 Vermouth di Torino Rosso
0.5 part 1757 Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry
1.5 parts Espolón Reposado Tequila
1 dash aromatic bitters
Method
Stir ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon peel.
Chocolate & Cherries
Ingredients
1 oz. Argonaut Fat Thumb
1 oz. dry oloroso sherry
½ oz. cream
3 dash chocolate bitters
1 whole egg
½ oz. simple syrup
Method
Shake all ingredients very thoroughly without ice.
Add ice, shake vigorously again, and strain into a chilled glass.
Garnish with cocoa or dark chocolate shavings
Southbound Tequila’s Raspberry Kiss
Ingredients
2 ounces fresh raspberries
1/4 ounce light blue agave
1/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1/4 ounce Cointreau
2 ounces Southbound Tequila Blanco
Method
Measure out 2 ounces of fresh raspberries. Using a fine mesh strainer and muddle, separate the juice from the pulp.
Discard the pulp and add to the raspberry juice the remaining ingredients, add ice and shake until cold.
Pour into a cocktail glass, and add garnish with a lime peel and fresh raspberries on a skewer.
Eterna Unión
Ingredients
1.5 oz Mezcal Unión Uno
1 oz Grape juice (cold pressed)
0.5 oz Dry Vermouth
Soda
Grapes
Basil
Method
Add ice to glass. Combine all ingredients and top with soda. Garnish with a grape skewer and basil.
CÎROC Martini
Ingredients
1.5 oz CÎROC Vodka
.75 oz Blanc Vermouth
.75 oz Dry Vermouth
Method
Add CÎROC Vodka, Blanc Vermouth and Dry Vermouth into a shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into a coupe and garnish with lemon twist.
Tequila Avión Manhattan
Ingredients
1 ½ oz. Avión Reserva 44
1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
1or 2 Dashes Mole or Chocolate Bitter
Method
Start by filling a shaker with ice cubes.
Pour in 2 ounces of Avión Reserva 44 and 1 ounce of sweet vermouth.
Stir for about 30 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.
Next, strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnish your drink with chocolate dashes to give it that classic Manhattan appeal.
And there you have it — a perfectly balanced Distrito Federal or Tequila Manhattan ready for sipping!
Diplomático Reserva Romance
Ingredients
1 oz. Reserva Exclusiva
1.5 oz. Ruby Port
.5 oz. lemon juice
½ teaspoon Moscovado sugar
½ teaspoon Grenadine
Method
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
Valentine Cheers
Ingredients
1.5 parts Gray Whale Gin
1 part Pear juice
0.5 part Simple syrup
0.5 part Fresh lemon juice
3 parts Josh Prosecco
Garnish: Green grapes and rosemary sprig for garnish
Method
Set aside 2 green grapes for garnish.
Combine remaining ingredients except for Josh Prosecco in cocktail shaker.
Lightly muddle grapes, then shake vigorously.
Double strain into champagne flute and top with Josh.
Garnish with rosemary sprig skewered with grapes.
Love Poloma
Ingredients
1.5 parts Cantera Negra Silver Tequila
0.75 part Pomegranate Juice
0.75 part Allspice Dram
0.25 part Fresh lime juice
Top with soda
Method
Combine all ingredients (except soda) in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into Collins glass over fresh ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with a blood orange slice.
Bisquit & Dubouché Watermelon Sour
Ingredients
1.5 oz Bisquit & Dubouché V.S.O.P. Cognac
.5 oz Aperol
1 oz Watermelon Syrup (Granulated White Sugar and Watermelon Juice)
.75 oz Lemon Juice
Garnish: Watermelon Cube
Method
Combine equal parts watermelon juice and granulated white sugar in a blender and blend until sugar is fully incorporated. Can be stored in refrigerator 5–7 days.
Combine all ingredients into a shaker and strain thoroughly. Pour liquid into chilled coupe and serve.
Mayenda Elevated Margarita
Ingredients
1.5 oz Mayenda Blanco Tequila
0.75 oz Agave Syrup
0.75 oz Lime Juice
Hibiscus Powder Dusted Glass
Method
Fill a shaker with ice, add all ingredients together and shake.
Strain into a shallow coupe glass.
ROSITA
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz Volcan Reposado
1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
1/2 oz Campari
1 Dash Angostura Bitters
Method
Stir ingredients with cracked ice in a mixing tin until chilled. Strain into an old fashioned glass over cubed ice. Garnish with an orange (or lemon) twist.
Caramel Cold Brew Martini
Ingredients
2 parts Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey
.5 parts Salted Caramel Syrup
2 parts Stout
.5 parts Cold Brew
Method
Chill a large coupe glass with ice. Add all ingredients into the shaker and shake hard. Strain into a small shaker and dry shake hard. Toss ice in glass and double strain. Garnish with chocolate powder.
Cointreau’s Big Love
Ingredients
0.5 oz Beet Juice
1 oz Cointreau
0.25 oz Lemon Juice
1.25 oz Strawberry Shrub
1.25 oz Vodka
Method
Combine all ingredients in a shaker full of ice
Shake well until chilled
Strain it and serve it in a coupette
Mount Gay Down Thyme
Ingredients
1.5 oz Mount Gay Eclipse
0.5 oz Lemon
0.5 oz Raspberry Syrup
4 oz Soda
Raspberry Syrup
Muddle raspberries into your simple syrup, strain and serve.
Method
Add all ingredients except soda into the glass and stir.
Add ice, finish with soda and garnish with raspberry and/or thyme
Belle de Brillet Bella Rosé
Ingredients
1 oz Belle de Brillet
2.75 oz Rosé Wine
3.5 oz Sparkling Water of Lemonade
Method
Pour all ingredients into a glass full of ice and stir gently
Garnish with a Lime Wedge
PERFECTLY PINK PALOMA
Ingredients
2 oz Espolòn Blanco
.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
4 oz Pink Grapefruit Soda
Method
Blend in a tall glass with plenty of ice, adding grapefruit soda last and stirring to incorporate the ingredients. Garnish with lime wedge.
The Goji Martini
Ingredients
1¾ oz Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
2/3 oz sweet vermouth
1/3 oz goji berry liqueur or 1/6 oz Cointreau Noir
Lavender bitters
Method
Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass.
Strain into a chilled glass.
Garnish with an orange twist and a lavender sprig.
St-Rémy French Metropolitan
Ingredients
2 oz St-Rémy Signature
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
3 Dashes of Bitters
1 Maraschino Cherry
Method
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with cracked ice and stir
Strain into a chilled footed glass
Garnish with Maraschino cherry and serve
CRUSHING COSMO
Ingredients
1 ½ parts SKYY Infusions® Citrus
1 part Triple Sec
½ part lime juice
¼ part cranberry juice
Method
Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a lime wheel.
Grand Margarita
Ingredients
1 part Grand Marnier® Cordon Rouge
1 part Tequila
.5 part Fresh Lime Juice
Ice cubes
Lime Garnish
Method
Fill a wide, shallow dish with 2–3 mm of fine salt.
Cut a lime in half at the width and rub around half of the rim of a margarita glass.
Cut a thin, crosswise slice from one of the lime halves for garnish.
Holding glass upside down, dip wet half delicately into the salt.
Shake Grand Marnier, tequila and lime juice with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into glass and apply lime garnish to the rim.
Crown & Ginger Rosette
Ingredients
1.5 oz Crown Royal Fine De Luxe
4 oz Ginger Ale
Method
Add Crown Royal to an ice-filled glass.
Top with Ginger Ale
Garnish with an Apple Rosette.
The Smirnoff Cosmopolitan
Ingredients
1 oz Smirnoff №21
0.5 oz triple sec
1 oz cranberry juice
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
Orange twist for garnish
Method
Combine Smirnoff №21, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice into a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
Hot Buttered Dram
Ingredients
2 oz. Dewar’s 12 Year Old
.75 oz. Tempus Fugit Créme de Banane Liqueur
2 tbsp. Hot Buttered Rum Batter*
Top with Hot Water
Method
Add ingredients to glass and top with hot water. Stir to combine. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
*Batter: 1 lb. butter, softened to room temperature 1 lb. light or dark brown sugar (replace up to 1/2 lb. with confectioner’s sugar) 1 tbsp. cinnamon 1 tbsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
Hot Buttered Rum
Ingredients
1.5 fl oz Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
2 tsp Unsalted Butter
0.5 tsp Ground Cloves
0.5 fl oz Caramel Syrup
2 tbsp Honey
0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg
0.25 tsp Demerara Simple Syrup
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Hot Water
Method
Add syrup, honey, and spices into a mug and muddle.Add Captain Morgan and then fill to the top with hot water. Top with softened butter.
Spice it Up: Mix up 6 servings and place a hot kettle of water in the center of your table to create a cozy tea service to share with your loved ones.
Tennessee Rose
Ingredients
2 oz Dickel Bourbon
1 oz Lime Juice
0.75 oz Pomegranate Grenadine (2 parts pomegranate juice:1 part sugar)
Method
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake, and fine strain into a coupe glass; garnish with a lime twist and fresh pomegranate slice
Roe & Espresso Martini
Ingredients
1.5 fl oz Roe & Co
0.5 fl oz Coffee Liqueur
1 fl oz Espresso
5 tsp Sugar Syrup
Method
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake hard and double strain over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with some coffee beans or chocolate powder.
Feeling Fancy? Stir a teaspoon of salted caramel into your hot espresso before adding to your shaker.
Manhattan Skyscraper
Ingredients
1.5 parts Bib & Tucker 6-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon
1 part Sweet Vermouth
0.5 part Amaro Montenegro
2 dashes Chocolate Bitters
Garnish: Expressed Orange Peel & Chocolate Square
Method
Add all ingredients together in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously with no ice. Add ice and shake again. Fine Strain into a chilled Coupe glass. Express and garnish with orange peel and a chocolate square placed on the rim.
Rosé Martini
Ingredients
3oz Martini & Rossi Sparkling Rosé
· 2oz Martini & Rossi Riserva Speciale Bitter
Method
Pour both ingredients together and serve in a balloon glass topped with ice. Garnish with a strawberry or orange slice to keep the romance bubbling!
Pink French 75
Ingredients
· 3oz. Martini & Rossi Rosé
· 1oz. Bombay Sapphire Gin
· .5oz. Lemon Juice 1 teaspoon of sugar
Method
Mix all ingredients except for Rose in a shaker and serve in a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. The perfect Valentine's drink!
Love at First Sip
Ingredients
1 parts The Glenlivet 14 y/o
¾ parts Lemon Juice
¾ parts Strawberry Syrup
3 parts Mumm Sparkling Brut Rosé topper
Garnish- Chocolate Covered Strawberry
Method
Shake
Strain
Top with Rose’
Código 1530 Rosa Gimlet
Ingredients
2 oz Codigo Rosa
1 oz Lime Juice
0.75 oz Simple Syrup
3 Raspberries (muddled)
Raspberry Garnish
Method
To prepare, simply add all the ingredients to a shaker, shake vigorously, strain into a glass, and garnish with raspberries.
Vallières’ Secret
Ingredients
1.5 oz of Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut Edition 13
1 oz Blueberry Juice
0.75 oz Lemon Juice
0.25 oz Maple Syrup
1 tbsp Blueberry Jam
Garnish: Maple Caramelized Bacon Strip
Method
Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake. Fine strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with maple caramelized bacon strip.
CUPID’S ARROW
Ingredients
2 oz Redemption Straight Rye
½ oz Lemon Juice
1 oz Pomegranate Juice
½ oz Ginger Liqueur
3 oz Soda Water
Garnish: Rosemary Sprig
Method
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker
Shake with ice
Strain over ice in a highball glass
Top with rosemary sprig
The Bayou Cosmopolitan
Ingredients
2 ounces of Bayou White Rum
1 ounce cranberry juice
1/2 ounce quality orange liqueur
1/2 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
Method
In a cocktail shaker add all ingredients. Top with cubed ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add a lime wheel or lime wedge for a tart addition or an orange for a slightly sweeter take.
Malfy Rosa Sparkling Rosa Lemonade
Ingredients
2 parts Malfy Rosa
4 parts pink lemonade
Top with dry sparkling rosé
Rosemary sprig
Fresh grapefruit wedge
Method
Build in a glass over ice and stir gently to combine. Garnish delightfully with a rosemary sprig and grapefruit wedge. Serve.
Catch Steak’s Su Casa Marg
Ingredients
1oz Su Casa Mezcal
1oz Mango “Sangrita”
.5oz Lustau Fino Sherry
.5oz Agave
.75oz Lime
1–2 slices jalapenos (depending on spice level)
Method
Pour ingredients (1oz Su Casa Mezcal, 1 oz sangrita, .5 oz Sherry, .5 oz Agave, .75 oz lime, and 2 jalapeno slices) into shaker tins. Add ice and shake aggressively. Double strain into glass.
Stemmari Spritz
Ingredients
2 parts Stemmari Nero d’Avola
2 parts Cedrata Soda
1 part orange bitters
1 orange slice for garnish
Ice
Method
Fill a glass with ice, add the orange bitters and Nero d’Avola and stir. Add the cedrata soda then garnish with a slice of orange.
CELSIUS Shirley Temple Mocktail
Ingredients
1 cup CELSIUS® Sparkling Lemon Lime
2 tsp grenadine
Maraschino Cherry for garnish
Method
Fill one glass with ice, about halfway
Add CELSIUS® Sparkling Lemon Lime to the glass
Top off with grenadine, roughly 2 tsp
Stir to combine for balanced cherry flavor
Add maraschino cherry for garnish
Take a sip and enjoy the Shirley Temple nostalgia!
Cranberry Cosmo
Ingredients
4 oz Mingle Mocktails Cranberry Cosmo
.25 oz lime juice
.25 oz cranberry juice
Dehydrated Lime, Cranberries or Rosemary Sprig Garnish
Optional: 1 oz non-alcoholic gin
Method
Shake non-alcoholic gin, lime, and cranberry juice with ice. Pour into a martini glass and top with Mingle Mocktails Cranberry Cosmo.
Whipshots
Whipshots, the viral vodka-infused whipped cream from Starco Brands and global icon Cardi B, has launched a new limited-edition Strawberry flavor just in time for Valentine’s Day. The brand’s most highly requested flavor since launch, Strawberry Whipshots is now available online and in select retail locations nationwide.
This Valentine’s Day, consumers can make their celebrations even sweeter by adding a shot of Strawberry Whipshots to their favorite cocktails, desserts, or even to the bedroom. To kick off the campaign, Whipshots is also launching a partnership with Museum of Ice Cream — the global lifestyle brand inspiring imagination and play through the universal power of ice cream. Starting February 9th, Museum of Ice Cream will offer two new signature Whipshots cocktails, the “WhipShake Milkshake” and “The Diamond,” at all three of its US locations, and visitors can also add a dollop of the boozy whipped cream to their ice cream orders for an extra sweet treat.
Bartesian
This year, Bartesian, the customizable craft-cocktail maker with a 4.5 star review on Amazon, has introduced new LTO capsule packs so your Game Day guests and special Valentine can enjoy their favorite drink at the push of a button!
Bartesian’s newest LTO cocktails include
Cupid’s Arrow: Impress your sweetheart with this cocktail confection. The sweet, fruity combination of guava with notes of strawberry and lime will make your heart skip a beat! Enjoy this well-balanced cocktail shaken on ice and served in our premium Coupe glassware. Base spirit: Gin. Now available for Bartesian subscribers.
Spicy Bloody Mary: We’ve kicked the classic Bloody Mary up a notch with a spicy twist. Enjoy the savory blend of tomato and vegetable juices rounded out with spicy flavors of habanero, cayenne, and horseradish. Serve over ice in a lowball rimmed with spicy salt and garnished with lemon, olive, pepper, and celery. Base spirit: Vodka. Available for Bartesian subscribers beginning February 6 — just in time for Game Day!
Regular Bloody Mary: The Bloody Mary is a savory blend of tomato and vegetable juices, balanced with the flavors of worcestershire sauce, and a mild cayenne and horseradish flavor kick. Serve over ice in a lowball rimmed with salt and garnished with lemon, olive, and celery. Base spirit: Vodka. Available for Bartesian subscribers beginning February 6.
If you’re looking for some low cal ways to enjoy a good drink, Bartesian just launched Low-Cal Old Fashioned and Low-Cal Variety Pack! Check out the full lineup of Bartesian’s cocktail capsules here.
Festive Sparkling, Red and White Wine To Pop Open This Valentine’s Day
Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial
Moët & Chandon’s Rosé Imperial is a spontaneous and romantic expression of the brand’s style, distinguished by bright fruitiness, floral nuances of rose and a slight hint of pepper.
Josh Cellars Prosecco Pack
Grab your S.O. and raise a glass (or two) of bubbles from the Josh Cellars Prosecco Pack (SRP: $34.99).Created to celebrate founder Joseph Carr’s love of Italy and Italian Wines, the sparkling wine duo incudes Josh Cellars Prosecco and Prosecco Rosé.
DOM PÉRIGNON ROSÉ 2009
This Vintage is quintessential of a Dom Pérignon Rosé, which totes ultimate power and harmony from the meticulous years of aging to achieve its radical expression. The result for the Rosé 2009 is raw power: the red of the pinot noir is radiant and vibrant with aromas of raspberry, fig, strawberry, and cherry, harmonized with the delicate mineral elegance of the chardonnay. A true incarnation of the fruit of the harvest, that takes a thematic journey “from matter to light,” says Chef de Cave Vincent Chaperon.
Le Bel Objet
Bring the vibrant energy, optimism and joy of Veuve Clicquot champagne to your home this holiday with the ultimate gathering piece. Le Bel Objet (which translates to ‘beautiful object’ in English) is a delicate, hand-crafted home décor item designed as a statement of Veuve Clicquot’s love of design. Le Bel Objet is the newest chapter from Italian ceramist, Paola Paronetto as part of her collaboration with Maison Veuve Clicquot for La Grande Dame 2015.
Veuve Clicquot Non-Vintage Rosé
The coppery champagne, the burst of red fruit aromas…to achieve it, the blend is an essential element, a creative act. The Cellar Master and his team of experts select excellent quality red wines and still wines from some of the most sought-after vineyards in Champagne to find the flavors and characteristics that perfectly express the Veuve Clicquot Rosé style.
Ruinart Rosé in Second Skin
The world’s first champagne house has been a symbol of French art de vivre since it was founded in 1729. For nearly 300 years, Maison Ruinart has passed down time-honored savoir-faire through generations, supporting local craftsmanship and showcasing artistic talent while remaining firmly committed to continuous innovation.
Engaged with the major challenges of its time, Ruinart is deeply committed to protecting the environment. Ruinart Rosé is a blend of the freshness of Chardonnay, which is the signature taste of Ruinart, and the fruitiness of Pinot Noir. The Ruinart Rosé is lush & delicate, with notes of pink grapefruit & red berries, & silk tannins.
KRUG ROSÉ 27ÈME ÉDITION
For this Édition of Krug Rosé, Cellar Master Julie Cavil blended 38 wines, or musicians, from 9 different years, the oldest from 2005 and the youngest from 2015. Discover the Champagne’s vivacity, amplitude and boldness, with a liberated element of the unexpected, as interpreted by the collective of musicians in the composition, Joseph’s Theme: Freedom Variation.
CHANDON By The Bay
Bottling quality, exceptional taste in a brand-new bottle, By The Bay is the elevated pairing for any dish or a token of appreciation that your significant other will be sure to enjoy.
Riondo Prosecco
Riondo Prosecco is an authentic Italian sparkling wine that celebrates the easy-living spirit of Italy. This Spumante boasts fresh aromas of Golden Delicious apple, pear, and acacia blossom. It’s the perfect prosecco pairing for any celebration.
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Brut 2014
This champagne is the original Belle Epoque vintage cuvée, first appearing in 1964. Instantly recognizable throughout the world, its bottle is adorned with the graceful spray of Japanese white anemones, as the Anemone of Biodiversity, created for Maison Perrier-Jouët by Art Nouveau master Emile Gallé in 1902.
Champagne Lanson Le Rosé
As one of the first rosé Champagnes created, Le Rosé benefits from more than 60 years of rosé-making experience of Lanson. Made of 53% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, and 15% Pinot Meunier, from 50% Grand and Premier Crus
Fine scents of raspberry, pomegranate and blood orange enhance a delicate note of rose. On the palate, a beautiful mineral crispness is accompanied by subtle floral and fruity notes of strawberry, redcurrant and pomelo.
Martini & Rossi Sparkling Rosé
Martini & Rossi Sparkling Rosé (SRP $14.99) is a finely balanced sparkling wine produced from a secret blend of Italian grapes, with aromas of wild rose petals and citrus fruit. This perfectly pink bubbly is a great addition to any Galentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day dinner date — plus, it won’t break the bank!
Toso Brut Rosé
Salmon-pink color, this sparkling rosé from Mendoza, Argentina bursts with fine, persistent, and delicate bubbles. Aromas evoke green apple, peach with a well- balanced, creamy and complex palate. There is a bright acidity and a pronounced crispness.
Luca Bosio Prosecco D.O.C. Rosé Extra-Dry NV
This bright pink wine from Piedmont, Italy has a lively and persistent perlage with intense aromas with floral hints of white and red flowers accompanied by fruity notes such as apple, pear and hints of red fruit, such as strawberry and raspberry. The taste is fresh and pleasant and harmonious on the palate.
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé 2021
With a delightful light salmon color, this vibrant wine from Stellenbosch, South Africa has captivating aromas of raspberries and cranberries, elevated by subtle floral notes. Crisp acidity contributes freshness and flair to this delicate Cap Classique Rosé.
Gustave Lorentz Cremant D’Alsace Brut Rosé
This wine from Alsace, France is made from 100% Pinot Noir, which is full of charm and elegance. It makes a refined aperitif and an ideal cocktail or reception drink. Fresh and discreetly fruity, it inspires a host of gastronomic matches.
McBride Sisters Collection Sparkling Brut Rosé
Gift the McBride Sisters Collection Sparkling Brut Rosé. Rosé has always been popular pick among casual wine-lovers and this sip, filled with the aroma of rose petals, crushed red berries, and strawberries with cream, checks every box. If you are looking for an elevated, go-to bubbly, look no further than this creamy rosé, layered with fresh red fruits and complete with a long, spicy finish.
Legras & Haas Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Chouilly NV
A superb grower of Champagne, Legras & Haas sought the finest batches of Chardonnay from its Chouilly parcels and blended them together to reflect the incredible softness of the wines from this village. The aromas intensify in the glass to reveal notes of honeysuckle, citrus, and pear, underpinned by an aromatic profile always in motion.
Beau Joie Champagne
Beau Joie Brut Nature and Beau Joie Rosé arrive in a rose-gold copper-clad bottle, kind of like its own suit of armor.Beau Joie literally means “Beautiful Joy,” and is clearly reflected through the bottle’s multifunctional exterior — a beautiful, copper cage that’s hand-crafted to not only look good, but to keep the bottle cold for up to two hours after chilling (no ice bucket required!).
G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Rosé
This premium rosé champagne is an elevated seasonal choice for champagne and rosé drinkers this season. It is both an exceptional gift and ideal food pairing, as the brand’s signature Pinot Noir grape makes for a rich and bold taste that pairs beautifully with a variety of creative and modern dishes.
McBride Sisters Collection Reserve 2021 Golden Spiral Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Brut
The season of love is just around the corner! This Valentine’s Day, surprise your date with a newly launched sparkling wine — the McBride Sisters Collection Reserve Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Brut 2021. Dubbed “Golden Spiral,” this wine marks the brand’s first single-vineyard, single-vintage sparkling wine in the McBride Sisters Collection Reserve portfolio, making it a very special selection to gift and serve. Offering citrus, stone fruit and pineapple notes, this wine is perfect to share with your favorite person this Valentine’s Day.
Pine Ridge Vineyards Sparkling Chenin Blanc + Viognier
Make a toast to love with this sparkling wine, a beautiful alternative to champagne when celebrating life’s intimate moments. Sparkling CB+V is a bright, vivacious, aromatic wine boasting a bouquet of pear, green apple and honeydew melon, complemented by lime, nectarine, lemongrass and apricot. The wine’s flavors of green apples, lemon, lime and lychee and balanced acidity are elevated by fine bubbles, making for a delicious, crisp sip that’s easy to pour time and time again
Mumm Napa Brut Rosé
Mumm Napa’s sparkling rosé is an elevated and delicious alternative to champagne at an accessible price! This signature rosé is a fun bubbly for any occasion, perfect on its own and in a variety of amazing cocktails.
Freixenet Cordon Negro Cava
Freixenet’s most popular cava, Cordon Negro Brut is often referred to as the “Black Bottle Bubbly.” As the #1 imported sparkling wine in the world, crisp and creamy Cordon Negro Brut’s delicate bubbles make this the ideal wine for any occasion. Get ready to sparkle!
Rotari Brut NV
A pure expression of Chardonnay, Rotari Brut is intense and fruity, while still managing to be full, fragrant, and well-balanced. If you’re looking for a classic, but easy-going sparkler for your New Year’s Eve festivities, look no further than this luminous Brut.
Corvée Trento DOC Rosé
This sparkling rosé from the mountains reflects the exceptional terroir of Trentodoc, the first denomination of Classic Method sparkling wines in Italy well known for its high-elevation wines. Corvée Rosé is produced with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, ripened in the suitable vineyards of the Val di Cembra that are located over 500 meters above sea level.
Salmon-pink in color the wine has a delicate aroma reminiscent of the fragrances of red currant and wild strawberry. The aromas of almond, pastry and coconut accompany a rich and persistent taste which the fresh and harmonic acidity enhances and amplifies in a long and pleasant finish.
Calvet, Crémant de Bordeaux, NV
The grapes manually harvested in small boxes, pressed and settled. The vinification follows the traditionnal method : first the juice is fermented ar low temperatue to preserve the freshness of the sparkling. Then when the wine is bottle, the second fermentation begins and lasts 9 months. This step transforms wine in sparkling wine.
J Vineyards Sparkling Brut Rosé
J Vineyards Sparkling Brut Rosé (SRP $50) provides for a more elevated sparkling option this VDay, and with just one sip, you will know why J is one of California’s leading sparkling wine producers. This refined and delicate Brut Rosé has mouthwatering citrus notes that all the gals (and guys!) will want. The ripe raspberries and almond aromatic characteristics pair wonderfully with chocolate covered strawberries.
J Vineyards NV Cuvée 20
This delicate sparkler is the perfect sip, with aromas of toasted almond and displays notes of apple, dried cranberry and ginger snap. Flavors of lemon meringue pie nicely complement the wine’s softness and lively, creamy finish.
Campo Viejo Brut Cava
Campo Viejo’s Brut Cava is an elegant and well-balanced sparkling wine that is versatile and food-friendly, making it the perfect companion for any gathering. Toast to each sacred tradition with this delicious sparkling wine that is crafted using the traditional method, the most reserved method for quality sparkling wine.
Mionetto Prosecco Rosé DOC
Strikes a beautiful balance of 90% Glera and 10% Pinot Nero. The Pinot Nero body offers structure and flavors of cherries and strawberry.
A to Z Oregon Bubbles
The A to Z Bubbles is a blend of Pinot Noir with some white wine included for texture and brightness. The fruit is left in contact with the skins to get the perfect color, a traditional, natural technique preferable to blending back red wine into white.
Lallier Champagne Rosé
Lallier Rosé is a reflection on the Pinot Noir grape variety, vinified separately into white and red wines. This method brings consistent color and density year on year, resulting in an intense, delicate bubble, combined with a fresh, invigorating length and a resulting gorgeous pink color.
Alfred Gratien Classic Brut Rosé Champagne
Alfred Gratien Rosé is easily be paired with an entire meal and especially well during the dessert course. It’s rose color offers an extremely long-lasting mousse with expressive flavors of red-berries throughout.
Valdo Marca Oro Brut Prosecco DOC
Perfect for classic pairings, Marca Oro Brut embodies the true spirit of Prosecco DOC. Made with 100% Glera grapes, aged for three months via the Charmat method and left for one month in the bottle, this bubbly is characterized by a crisp palate and fine perlage.
This sip greets the nose with hints of floral aromas and welcomes the palate with fresh citrus and honeysuckle. Best served with delicately flavored dishes such as seafood this pairs perfectly with grilled shrimp or salmon for your spread.
This bright yet structured Prosecco is the perfect greeting for the season.
Kim Crawford Prosecco
Kim Crawford Prosecco sparkles with vibrant and crisp notes of pear, citrus and tropical fruit. Refreshing and easy to drink, Kim Crawford Prosecco is a wine that lets your amazing self shine. Complex fruit with tropical, citrus and stone fruit flavors followed by a clean finish. Perceptible bubble sensation on the palate, with pleasing lively carbonation.
Valdo Prosecco DOC Rosé 2020
A mix of Glera and Pinot Noir, this Prosecco Rosé has a lovely pink hue and persistent perlage. This is a young and bright sparkling wine, with its clean-cut personality and enticing color, combined with dry, and persistent fruity notes. Valdo Prosecco DOC Rose 2020 is an ideal glass for a sultry romantic sip to enjoy as a pre-dinner drink with light bites as a preview of the romantic evening to come.
Dylan’s Candy Bar & Wander + Ivy
Roses are red and violets are blue, your sweet tooth deserves some love this Valentine’s Day too! This season of love, ditch the romance and indulge in all things sweet with the most decadent wine & candy pairings courtesy of Dylan’s Candy Bar and single-serve wine brand, Wander + Ivy. Whether indulging in a single-serve bottle of rosé with a raspberry bites bar or sipping on a premium red blend accompanied by a hazelnut chocolate bar, these perfect pairings are sure to make everyone fall in love with you this holiday.
Josh Cellars Reserve North Coast Collection
Enhance your S.O.’s love of wine by gifting the best of Northern California with Josh Cellars Reserve North Coast Collection (SRP: $40.99). Sourced from outstanding vineyards, the collection features Josh Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
Avaline — The Intro Set
This is the perfect choice for those who are new to Avaline and looking to explore all the brand has to offer. Featuring 2 bottles each of Red, Rosé, and White, and 1 bottle each of Pinot Noir (which just launched in October!), Cabernet Sauvignon and Sparkling.
Force & Grace Revelist Cabernet Sauvignon
A pinnacle of craftsmanship sourced mainly from renowned Oakville and Rutherford appellations; a cellar-worthy beauty with the depth of flavor, complexity of character, and distinctly polished.
2019 Ratti Marcenasco
The 2019 Ratti Marcenasco is a full, elegant wine with notes of licorice and tobacco. This Barolo is the perfect gift for a wine lover in your life that prefers a noble, long finish. Strong and well-integrated, this Barolo pairs well with fattier meats, like a roast beef, and ripe cheeses.
2020 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre
2020 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre (SRP $25) is a famous ruby red blend that contains beautiful notes of vanilla, black pepper, and cloves. Grown in the Valpolicella region, this red wine has an underlying freshness that exudes a poised and elegant finish. On the palate, the velvety flavors make this an easy to drink wine that would pair nicely with steak sirloin and garlic mashed potatoes.
2021 Argiano ‘NC’
2021 Argiano ‘NC’ (SRP $25) gives a mouthful of savory flavors and notes of black currant and black cherry that compliments the medium tannins. From the producer that made Wine Spectator’s 2023 #1 Wine of the Year, this baby Tuscan is rich in aromas and made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese grapes. A fresh and versatile option to pair wonderfully with a pasta carbonara.
2021 Brancaia Il Tre
2021 Brancaia Il Tre (SRP $25) makes for the perfect entry-level wine offering drinking pleasures to those who want to open right away or who prefer to let it age a little longer. This blend has creamy, mellow tannins with aromas of mulberries that would taste great with grilled fish.
Archery Summit 2021 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir
This Pinot Noir is an award-winning wine, for an award-winning partner! The Archery Summit Dundee Hills Pinot Noir was named among one of the best wines in the world at the Decanter World Wine Awards in 2023, offering notes of brambleberry, ripe rainier cherry, blackberry blossoms, cocoa powder, and spice on the nose. The palate is just as lively, with fresh, juicy red fruit backed by graceful tannins and acid. Pairing perfectly with special occasion delicacies such as filet mignon, this is the perfect date night wine.
Force & Grace Paso Robles Cabernet
A dense and textured wine with concentrated ripe berries and velvety tannins. Pairs beautifully with robust, tomato-based sauces and risottos.
Force & Grace Napa Valley Cabernet
A bright and silky wine that evolves as it lingers on the palate. Pairs beautifully with veal, strong cheeses, dark chocolate tarts, and stuffed olives.
Seghesio Family Vineyards 2022 Sonoma Zinfandel
Since 1895, Seghesio has etched its love story into the heart of Sonoma’s winemaking legacy — now one of the oldest winemaking names in Sonoma pioneering the highest quality Zinfandel.
Crafted from an average selection of more than 150 individual lots that are harvested from vineyards across Sonoma County, fermented separately and masterfully blended, the 2022 Sonoma Zinfandel boasts a rich bouquet of blackberry, black currant, plum, cherry and baking spice aromas.
Perfectly balanced, it complements indulgent dishes like short ribs, pork belly, or gnocchi gorgonzola, enhancing this Valentine’s Day with a symphony of flavors.
2019 Poggio al Tesoro Sondraia
This flagship 2019 Poggio al Tesoro Sondraia is an amazing addition to any luxury wine collection. This is a new kind of Super Tuscan, expressing the richness of an extraordinary territory, combining tension, complexity and great finesse. Aromas of black fruit balanced with cocoa provide a complexity of flavors for your palate.
Castiglioni Chianti DOCG
A classic Italian red like Chianti, with its moderate acidity, cherry flavors, and hints of spices pairs nicely with the savory and wine-infused qualities of this cheese.
Double Diamond 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon stands to outshine the award-winning 2019 vintage with even deeper concentration and complexity. On the nose, the wine leaps from the glass with ripe blackberry, cassis, black cherry, and red plum, with a lovely herbaceous undertone. The palate expresses juicy red and black fruits with hints of black tea, damp earth, vanilla bean, lavender, and just a touch of flint. With fine-grained tannins and mouthwatering acidity that lingers through the long finish, this wine is ready to drink upon release but will cellar well for years to come.
Gabbiano — 2020 Chianti Classico
Beautiful ruby red in color, this indulgent pour offers aromas of violet and red berries. Highlighting bold flavors of bright red cherry, accompanied by notes of white pepper and nutmeg, this bottle is the perfect winter pour
Pair this desirable red with a truffled pecorino cheese, provolone or parmesan and we promise your winter blues will be none other than a distant memory.
Gabbiano — 2018 Bellezza
Opening with exciting aromas of red berries and citrus fruits, this pour is quickly contrasted with notes of spicy vanilla. This bottle is crafted with exceptional grapes from a single estate vineyard, allowing hints of flint to come through it’s lengthy finish
Pairs perfectly with a T-bone steak or dishes with prominent notes of white truffle.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve California Pinot Noir
The perfect bottle of wine to pair or gift with a box of chocolates. Complimenting a bite of semi-sweet dark chocolate, this Pinot Noir delivers red fruit flavors coupled with oak aging for hints of vanilla on the palate and a soft, smoky finish. Earthy and salty notes shine through from the Santa Barbara County ocean, making for a well-rounded and complex sip.
Double Diamond 2021 Proprietary Red Wine
The inaugural release of the 2021 Proprietary Red Wine, made up of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, upholds the level of excellence expected from winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. It expresses a fragrant perfume of ripe red cherry, blueberry, and pomegranate, mingled with bell pepper, iron, and vanilla bean. On the palate, generous red and blue fruits are complemented by blackberry compote, dark chocolate, and espresso. The wine has silky tannins, food-friendly acidity, and a lingering finish. It is ready to drink upon release but will cellar well for years to come.
Pine Ridge Vineyards Black Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon
A nod to Pine Ridge’s founder and Olympic downhill skier Gary Andrus, this cabernet is suited for the cooler season. This wine is best enjoyed by a warm fire after a day on the slopes, beginning with exhilarating flavors of dark chocolate and acai compote bolstered by hints of cassis and lavender candy. This wine pairs well with full-flavored foods like prime rib or complex cheese dishes like fondue.
Belle Glos Glasir Holt Pinot Noir
Known for its iconic red wax top, Belle Glos has released the first pinot noir from their Glasir Holt vineyard. The wine lover in your life will love the alluring dark fruit aromas and hints of raspberry tart, toasted oak, and cherry cola that create a harmonious and satisfying wine experience.
Elouan Pinot Noir
This wine opens up with aromas of bright cherry, plum pie, cocoa nibs, and hints of baking spice. You’ll taste rich and well-balanced notes of raspberry jam, candied cranberry, wild bramble, and a lingering pepper finish on the palate. With incredible depth and concentration, this smooth, medium-finish pinot noir pairs perfectly with your favorite fall comfort foods — french onion soup, warm baguette slices, fresh pizza, or a well-curated charcuterie board.
The McBride Sisters Collection 2022 Central Coast Pinot Noir
The McBride Sisters Collection 2022 Central Coast Pinot Noir is a bright, luscious, elegant wine made to accompany any and every meal. This vibrant vino offers fresh cherry and raspberry aromas that open into plush plum notes with subtle spice, and brilliant red fruit flavors that linger for days. This wine is here for them. Or maybe they’re in the mood for a fireside sip and a cozy night in? Same answer, this versatile, light-bodied beauty is the right choice.
Earl Stevens Selections’ Sweet Red
This sweet red wine is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Zinfandel and Syrah. It has aromas of ripe blackberry, cherry and strawberry. The flavors are jammy, juicy and sweet with a balanced finish.
Napa Valley Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
As you pour this elegant wine into your glass, you will notice its beautiful dark ruby-red color. The tasting notes include baking spice aromas of cinnamon and clove that are intertwined with dark stone fruits, blackberry pie, vanilla, white pepper, and notes of oak and rose. A full-bodied palate presents layers of dark black cherry, coffee, blackberry, dark currant, and notes of milky chocolate. Classy and sophisticated, this refined wine is a sensational expression of what a Napa Valley Cabernet represents and is the perfect wine to enjoy on a romantic dinner date with for two this Valentine’s Day.
The Federalist Pinot Noir
The Federalist, America’s Craft Wine, recently released their latest red wine varietal — Pinot Noir! Made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes carefully sourced from a single vineyard nestled within the Central Coast region of California, the wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks for approximately 12 days and pressed at dryness before spending around eight months in oak barrels.
Beaulieu Vineyard’s 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Beaulieu Vineyard’s 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a dark red berry fruit bouquet, supported by briary cherry and tea leaf herbaceous notes. The tannins within this wine are smooth and round, offering a plush texture and mouthfeel, with a definitive balance and structure. This wine is ideal for pairing with hearty, flavorful, diverse meals, including but not limited to: Slow cooker chili, beef stew, eggplant parmesan, mushroom risotto or steak with balsamic glaze.
Etude 2020 Carneros Heirloom Pinot Noir
Etude 2020 Carneros Heirloom Pinot Noir (SRP $95) is the prime example of how Etude has perfected the art of the Pinot Noir. This Pinot Noir is fresh and expressive, with nuanced layers of sweet baking spice, cinnamon, and clove. It’s also appealing to veggie lovers, pairing well with herb-roasted harvest vegetables like squash and mushrooms.
Boen Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
This Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is rich in ripe red fruit flavors and balanced by bright acidity and judicious hints of toasty oak. The wine boasts ripe cherry, raspberry, and strawberry aromas, which are beautifully complemented by hints of vanilla and baking spice.
Belle Glos Pinot Noir
Belle Glos is Copper Cane’s signature Pinot Noir, perfect for a classy and romantic Valentine’s Day produced from California’s most noteworthy coastal wine-growing regions. The red wax-drip top offers a bold, yet sophisticated look that you’ll want to open and splurge on with your romantic date. It has tasting notes of dry cherry, crushed lavender, and chocolate-covered blueberries, and pairs well with a nice steak, pork tenderloin, or a Wild Boar Ragu.
2019 Charles Krug Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is always excellent choice. Sourced from five family estates in Yountville, it offers enticing aromas of red cherry, baked strawberry, and vanilla, complemented by subtle hints of fig and coffee bean.
With a medium-to-full body, this wine delivers a luscious blend of berry, chocolate, and buttery caramel flavors, harmoniously intertwined with toasted oak notes. The experience culminates in a seamless, long finish characterized by currant, blueberry, and warm oak, making it a delightful addition to festive occasions.
JUSTIN 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
The JUSTIN 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent wine due to its inviting aromas of black fruit and spice, smooth and ready-to-drink nature, meticulous craftsmanship reminiscent of Bordeaux-style wines, and the use of hand-picked grapes. Its oak aging imparts depth and complexity, making it a perfect companion for romantic meals. The wine’s rich flavor profile, complex finish, and versatility make it an ideal choice for festive gatherings and celebrations.
2019 River Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Inviting aromas of ripe blackberries and dark cherries mingle with subtle undertones of vanilla and oak, creating a sensory journey. On the palate, the wine unfolds with bold flavors of blackcurrant and hints of mocha, culminating in a smooth and lingering finish.
2021 Emmolo Merlot
This wine is sourced from vineyards in Napa Valley, including land that has been in the family of Jenny Wagner’s maternal relatives (the Emmolos) for generations. We seek out areas with light gravelly soil and ideal growing conditions that enable longer “hang time” for the grapes to achieve full ripeness. We also utilize techniques like crop thinning to produce an elegant, distinctive Merlot. This wine has expansive, dark berry flavors, a fresh earthiness and smooth, leathery tannins.
2017 Super Texan
This iconic red blend is a complex bouquet of black currants, succulent raspberries, and exotic Sichuan pepper. The Super Texans is a balanced medium body that offers black cherry and fresh plum flavors with a hint of vanilla for an effortless finish. Created for everyday indulgence, this wine is the perfect Valentine’s Day wine to gift for a loved one to enjoy while relaxing after a long day or celebrating life’s little moments.
Bonanza Lot 6 Cabernet Sauvignon
Bonanza is a California Cabernet Sauvignon that speaks to the simple pleasures of day-to-day life. Created by Chuck Wagner of Caymus Vineyards, this wine is delicious, accessible and enjoyable over a meal. It’s made from the “bonanza” of our great state — vineyard sites that hold potential to produce good Cabernet but are often overlooked. Features flavors of luscious fruit, dark chocolate and silky tannins.
19 Crimes Uprising Red Blend
Rich in color and rebellious in nature, 19 Crimes’ Uprising Red Blend is the perfect bottle to uncork with your situationship this Valentine’s Day. Aged for 30 days in rum barrels, this wine carries many untraditional characteristics…just like you must be if you’re hanging out with your situationship on v-day.
19 Crimes Pinot Noir
If you’re looking for a fruit-forward red to sip on with your red-wine-loving ex this Valentine’s Day, look no further than 19 Crimes’ Pinot Noir! Unlike your ex, this wine is sure to never disappoint you.
Landmark’s 2021 Overlook Pinot Noir
Medium purple/ruby color with attractive aromas of strawberry compote, red cherry and plum with toasted oak, vanilla and cinnamon spice, leather, red licorice, a little camphor with subtle purple floral notes.
On the palate the wine is moderate to not quite full-bodied with ripe fruit of red berry, cherry and plum with vanilla, cinnamon and toasted oak leading into a mid-palate that features leather, a touch of dried herbs, camphor with underlying earthy notes. The finish is moderately long and fresh with lingering fruit, barrel spice and perfectly balanced tannins.
2020 Brancaia Il Blu
2020 Brancaia Il Blu: This Italian red blend has creamy, mellow tannins with aromas of violet and cocoa. It reveals itself with some breath, so it’s a great wine to decant on the table. Roasted, herbed harvest vegetables will nicely accentuate this wine.
Cooper & Thief
Cooper & Thief explores the intricate synergy between traditional winemaking techniques and unconventional methods, by aging its wine in spirits barrels. The brand’s portfolio includes its iconic Red Wine Blend aged three months in bourbon barrels, and its Pinot Noir aged 75 days in brandy barrels
2018 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino
2018 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino: Winemaker Bernardino Sani is bringing back the classical elegance of Argiano with this Brunello. Fine and well-balanced, you will see why it’s the soul of the Argiano portfolio. Silky and smooth, this wine will pair well with the roast turkey — the centerpiece for any table!
2021 SALDO SHIRAZ
Our new Shiraz has the same look and feel one would expect from the SALDO portfolio. We scoured the world for the most intriguing grapes and sourced them from some of South Australia’s finest regions. The Mediterranean climate and alluvial soils yielded one of our most complexly layered wines while maintaining the approachability and balanced acidity that makes SALDO stand out.
Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Estate-grown, the Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon and other varietal wines reflect the winery’s dedication to quality and the expression of the Lapostolle terroir. The wine is intense, deep red with purple edges. Expressive and intense on the nose with cassis and black currant aromas, the wine has an elegant palate with round and persistent tannins and fresh cherry and light toast flavors.
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro
Riserva Ducale Oro is an iconic Italian red wine. Riserva Ducale Oro is made from grapes mostly from Ruffino’s Gretole estate in the Chianti Classico appellation. This wine expresses a distinctive Tuscan bouquet of violet, cherry, and plum, with aromas of chocolate and spice. Today, Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Gran Selezione represents the effortlessly elevated Italian lifestyle, vividly expressed through bold Italian design for an instant connection.
Ruffino Romitorio di Santedame
Romitorio di Santedame has distinctive sweet tobacco and balsamic notes. It is a balanced wine with elegant tannins supported by nice acidity. There are aromas of black cherry and plum that stand out on the nose. The Romitorio Vineyard combines the best exposition and the highest altitudes within Santedame Estate, therefore both in the oral tradition of the area and in the Ruffino experience has always offered unique, concentrated, complex wines.
Ruffino — Modus
Modus is Ruffino’s contemporary way of expressing Tuscany with a blend of three noble grape varieties — Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Full-bodied with a modern style, this red berry wine is rich with silky tannins and flavors of ripe blackberry fruit that lead to a long finish. This wine pairs well with bold dishes such as duck with olives and pancetta, beef-stuffed manicotti with Bolognese sauce, and aged cheeses including taleggio, pecorino and gouda.
Unánime Gran Vino Tinto
The Unánime Gran Vino Tinto is a rich, dense red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc that is certain to elevate your table. Deep cherry-red in color, this blend stands out for the intensity of its fruit flavors and its aromatic complexity. It offers aromas of tobacco and chocolate, along with a touch of black pepper and some fleshy notes.
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
A bottle that’s sure to impress, Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is any host’s go-to for a bright, versatile, and delicious wine. Pair it with everything from a charcuterie board, to a romantic dinner, to ham and more.
BONDLE
Bondle, a wine brand offering seasonally curated French wines. With its impressive magnums (1.5L) alongside the standard format offering, BONDLE is the perfect wine option when hosting dinner parties, not to mention its chic label design!
A magnum bottle is equivalent to two standard wine bottles, which contains about six glasses, meaning a single magnum is equivalent to about twelve glasses of wine. From this, it’s safe to say that 10 guests can enjoy a generous glass of wine from one magnum bottle!
Beyond the convivial aspect, magnum bottles of wines taste and age better than the standard format. It is known that winemakers’ parties are magnums-only.
Robert Mondavi Winery 2020 The Estates Fumé Blanc Oakville
The 2020 Estates Fume Blanc consists of deeply concentrated fruit selected from two blocks of To Kalon Vineyard. A small amount of Sémillon complements the Sauvignon Blanc’s vibrant fruit and acidity by adding roundness with a creamy texture.
Rombauer 2022 Carneros Chardonnay
This bright wine displays the Rombauer hallmarks of intense fruit and balanced acidity. It displays ripe yellow peach, melon, and chamomile aromas, all framed by freshly baked pie crust. The nectarine flavors follow with a hint of spice and lovely finish, so it’s no wonder this wine is a crowd-pleaser!
For a simple, quick dish, we recommend the Fettucine Alfredo — which accentuates the wine’s acidity — from Irma Rombauer’s iconic The Joy of Cooking. Or, if you are looking to flex your cooking muscles, we love Rombauer Chardonnay with something a bit more involved like a butter chicken.
2021 Jermann Dreams
2021 Jermann Dreams — This Italian Chardonnay will bring refinement to any table. Charming and complex on the nose, this wine shows aromas of ripened fruit, melted butter, and vanilla. The smooth taste and gentle flavors will have you dreaming about this wine, even after the meal! In particular, this wine will accentuate a buttery roasted potato side.
2021 Tornatore Pietrarizzo Bianco
2021 Tornatore Pietrarizzo Bianco: Cultivated in volcanic soils, this Italian white bursts with unique flavors. The straw yellow colored wine with a light green shadow reflects the aromas of green apple and minerals. Not only will this wine look great on the table, but it will taste amazing too! Plus, it won’t break the bank!
Mount Veeder Chardonnay 2021
Mount Veeder Winery released their first-ever Chardonnay. The wine is sourced from the Los Carneros region of Napa, located at the base of Mount Veeder where growing conditions are ideal for Chardonnay. The resulting wine is pale gold with aromas of ripe, golden orchard fruits, fresh banana, and pineapple, with a touch of caramel and vanilla.
Chloe Pinot Grigio
Hailing from the cool Northern Italian Valdadige D.O.C., Chloe Pinot Grigio is a classic expression of this timeless varietal. Alluring aromatics lead into an intense expression of the Pinot Grigio grape with a generously structured mouthfeel. On the palate, fruit-forward flavors of juicy white peach, soft melon, crisp apple and floral honeysuckle lead to a crisp, refreshing finish with a subtle undertone of Meyer lemon.
Yalumba Y Series Viognier
This Barossa Valley medium-bodied white is boasting with aromas of orange blossom, fresh ginger, and hints of honeysuckle and white flowers. The wild fermentation on the grapes and the lees aging brings about an additional layer of complexity on the palate, transcending the experience of all those who imbibe it. The Yalumba Y Series is a collection of wines that are “made wild in Australia” in harmony with the natural ecosystem and fauna. This 100% vegan wine is made using the philosophy of minimal intervention through wild fermentation.
Mezzacorona Ventessa Pinot Grigio
Ventessa Pinot Grigio has an aromatic profile of flowers and fruit ranging from lily of the valley and broom flowers to melon and white peach. This Pinot Grigio pairs well with delicate finger foods, shellfish, medium mature cheeses, baked & fried fish dishes.
19 Crimes Martha’s Chard
The first ever California Chardonnay from 19 Crimes, Martha worked side by side with the 19 Crimes team to craft a wine that breaks preconceived notions of California Chardonnay — approachable and simultaneously as bold as her personality.
Martha’s Chard joins two previous California launches from 19 Crimes partner Snoop Dogg, 19 Crimes Snoop Cali Red and Rosé, Number 1 Wine innovations in both 2020 and 2021, in addition to a portfolio of Australian wines including the signature Red Blend that started it all.
Unánime Chardonnay
Unánime Chardonnay is the bottle for you if you like hints of cooked apple, citrus, and tropical fruits in your Chardonnay. Straddles the line between fresh and rich with notes of ripe pineapple, apple, lemon, marzipan and toasted marshmallow. Very well-balanced and intense wine with a long finish.
Scout Wild™ Sauvignon Blanc
This crisp, refreshing wine has bright notes of lemon, white peach, and tangerine. Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, this California wine pairs perfectly with seafood dishes like shrimp salad, scallops, or the latest catch of the day. It is sure to please the white wine lovers in your circle.
McBride Sisters Collection Sauvignon Blanc
This Sauvignon Blanc exudes generous notes of tropical fruits, ripe peach and mango, that intertwine with passion fruit and fuji apple, creating a beautiful aroma. This playful choice of wine pairs exquisitely with fresh oysters or a spicy stir-fry topped with fresh mint, cilantro, and basil on a warm day.
Ecco Domani
For the past nine years, Ecco Domani’s commitment to style and self-expression has come to life as unique label art on their Pinot Grigio bottle by iconic designers such as Zac Posen, Christian Siriano, Brandon Maxwell and more. This year’s limited-edition label design is by Edvin Thompson — the Jamaican-American designer of Theophilio — one of fashion’s most coveted young brands. Edvin was inspired by the brand’s ethos to “celebrate the everyday’’ which aligns with his mission to be his most authentic everyday self. This year’s label design proudly displays his heritage and the Jamaican national colors of green, yellow and black.
Just like Ecco Domani embodies the stylish side of Northern Italy through our Pinot Grigio, Edvin Thompson embodies his Jamaican roots through his fashion brand, Theophilio. Collectively, we celebrate our roots boldly and unapologetically. This year’s limited-edition label proudly displays the Jamaican national colors at the heart of Theophilio, and together we toast to a collaborative partnership that unites our styles and our unwavering commitment to a more inclusive tomorrow.
Dough Wine — 2020 North Coast Sauvignon Blanc
Fruit for this wine comes from two North Coast counties. One vineyard tends to be a bit warmer, giving the wine tropical aromas and flavors. While the cooler site adds bright gooseberry and crisp acid structure. Together they create a lively and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with great balance that offers something for everyone.
Château Haut Selve, Graves Blanc, 2019
Château Haut Selve is the only creation of vineyard in Bordeaux in the 20th Century. The vineyard was planted in the historical Graves Appellation area over a pine forest where vines used to grow 120 years ago.
Each step of Chateau Haut Selve’s creation was thought and carried out as if it was a piece of art. The history of art and wine is the particularity of this property that is known to be one of the top five in Graves.
2021 Mer Soleil Chardonnay Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands
For an exotic and dynamic twist, the 2021 Mer Soleil Chardonnay Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands has you covered. This 100% Chardonnay, taking its name from the sea and sun, this wine is as dramatic as the place where it is sourced. The Santa Lucia Highlands has an extended growing season, leading to excellent aromas of custard and toasted almonds, rich fruit flavors, and enlivening lemon and lime.
2021 Conundrum White Blend
Let the adventure begin with the 2021 Conundrum White Blend the grapes from this blend come from sought-after California AVA’s from the Napa Valley to Santa Barbara and include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Viognier. Conundrum White is amazingly versatile with refreshing stone fruit, juicy pear, a hint of citrus and a dry finish.
2022 LangeTwins Merrill Vineyard Chenin Blanc
With captivating aromas of fresh apple, apricot, nectarine, and a touch of spice blending seamlessly, this exquisite wine offers a harmonious burst of flavors. The velvety texture, bright acidity, and long, satisfying finish create a refreshing and memorable experience. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a relaxing evening, this vibrant Chenin Blanc is the perfect choice to elevate your upcoming gatherings.
SIMI Chardonnay
The hue of this food-friendly wine is pale gold — a color that dramatically sets the stage for what is to come. This wine features flavors of apple, pear, and stone fruits with hints of citrus and tropical notes. Toasted sweet oak, vanilla cream, and baking spice complement a rich, round mouthfeel with balanced acidity and a touch of minerality on the finish.
Kenwood Vineyards Six Ridges Chardonnay
For an elevated and delicious choice, the crisp and fruitful qualities of Kenwoods Vineyards Six Ridges Chardonnay make it the ideal wine to add to an elevated dinner or gathering with friends. The enticing stone fruit and spiced aromas combined with notes of crisp apple and crunchy peach allow for a rich and lush finish which pairs perfectly with pan-seared Halibut with herb butter.
2020 BODYGUARD CHARDONNAY BY DAOU
Bodyguard Chardonnay by DAOU is a tribute to brothers and co-proprietors Georges and Daniel Daou’s mother, Marie Daou. When they were children, Georges & Daniel’s home was hit by one of the first bombs in the Lebanese Civil War. Their mother, Marie Daou, led the family to safety in France, where they would build a new life. This impactful time, defined in their history by love and hope, inspires Bodyguard. The Bodyguard Chardonnay embodies the quintessential style of a California chardonnay — ripe fruit, vanilla-laced oak notes, and an all-around rich and buttery mouthfeel.
Crossbarn’s Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
The 2021 vintage bursts from the glass with bright aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and white florals, with an undercurrent of flinty minerality that belies its cool climate origins along the Sonoma Coast. A beautiful tension midpalate elevates the notes of Asian pear and lime which mingle with vibrant acidity, leading to a clean and refreshing finish.
Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc is a flavorful low ABV, less calorie option perfect for a day at the beach or picnic in the park. Combined with sweet hints of grapefruit, honeydew melon, and passionfruit, this tasty beverage perfectly pairs with seafood, grilled chicken, earthy garnishes, and fresh greens to accentuate the senses and palate.
Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2018
The Chardonnay is full of apricot, lemon, gala apple and subtle oak spice aromas that are best suited for dishes for grilling and chicken.
Cantine Ermes ‘Quattro Quarti’ Grillo Sicilia DOC 2019
‘Quattro Quarti’ is the expression of four different territories with different climatic characteristics, resulting in a Grillo of great complexity. It expresses a typically elegant Mediterranean bouquet with nuances of citrus fruits, peach and white flowers. In the mouth the wine is fresh, intense and with good persistence.
Etude 2019 Pinot Gris
This classic Pinot Gris will transport you to a tropical getaway with just one sip (even if they’re in the comfort of their own home!) It’ a delicate, aromatic wine with tropical notes like guava and kiwi, combined with light apricot, Meyer lemon citrus, and a chalky minerality. Rich and round, pair this Pinot Gris with a grilled chicken or a charcuterie board of soft cheeses and a dinner party.
Ten Acre 2018 Ritchie Vineyard Horseshoe Block Chardonnay
This vivid and alluring wine begins with dazzling aromas of white peach, lemon, sweet hay, white flowers and tropical fruit that leap from the glass. On the palate, flavors of nectarine, citrus pineapple and shortbread are underscored by bright acid and an enlivening wet stone minerality that draws the wine to a long, juicy finish.
Eleven Eleven Winery — 2022 Beckstoffer Sauvignon Blanc
2022 Beckstoffer Sauvignon Blanc from Andy Beckstoffer’s Melrose Vineyard is a true delight for the senses. With bright and zesty citrus notes, this wine is the perfect refreshment. The minerality in this wine adds a layer of complexity, while the razor-sharp acidity perfectly balances the light-bodied texture. On the palate, expect a burst of white grapefruit and lemon zest flavors, with a subtle hint of green apple and pear. Minimal new French oak exposure softens and elongates the alluring finish. This Sauvignon Blanc is a must-try for anyone who appreciates a bright and refreshing white wine with plenty of personality.
Beringer Vineyards 2021 Private Reserve Chardonnay
Beringer Vineyards 2021 Private Reserve Chardonnay is a rich and creamy, classically Californian Chardonnay, with notes of citrus blossom and jasmine. This incredible vino’s well-integrated oak shows aromas of brioche, vanilla, and ginger spice, so it stands up well with heartier flavors. This Chardonnay pairs well with a green bean casserole or, everyone’s favorite side, a creamy mashed potato.
2020 Mayacamas Chardonnay
The 2020 Chardonnay was harvested by hand in mid-August, cluster sorted, whole cluster pressed and fermented and aged in neutral oak barrel, puncheon, and foudre before bottling. The wine opens with lifted aromatics of white flowers and fresh tarragon supported by a lovely fruit set of Anjou pear, tart pineapple, and cantaloupe.
On the palate the wine expands, broadening the frame, bringing layers of texture and energy with secondary flavors of lemon oil, mineral, and almond. The finish is long with lingering saline notes, subtle tropics, orchard fruit, and flint rock.
