Valentine Wine Pairings

February 10, 2020

Valentine Wine Pairings

At The Wine and Spirits Cellar, we have all the selection you need for the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner. Come shop today!

Sauvignon Blanc – Lively and welcoming, this is a great all-purpose wine. Fresh honeydew melon, grapefruit, and passion fruit aromas with a bit of spice.

  • Food pairings: Shellfish, herb-roasted chicken, Caesar salad, mild cheeses, and vegetarian fare.
  • Flavor profile: Dry.

Pinot Grigio – Cool and refreshing. Fragrant floral aromas, flavors of white peach, melon, citrus, and tropical fruits.

  • Food pairings: Seafood, cheeses, and spicy Latin and Asian fare.
  • Flavor profile: Medium dry.

Chardonnay ­– Elegant and smooth. Our creamy Chardonnay has flavors of lemon, pear, apple, and peach.

  • Food pairings: Seafood, poultry, veal, pork chops, cream sauce pasta, and cheeses.
  • Flavor profile: Medium dry.

Riesling – A free-spirited and delightful wine. Also, with flavors of rich, ripe melons and peaches.

  • Food pairings: Scallops, poultry, pasta, and cheeses.
  • Flavor profile: Medium sweet.
  • You may also like Pinot Grigio.

Moscato ­– Very approachable and sweet. Tastes of rose, lychee fruit, and peach. Beautifully balanced with good acidity. The creamy peach and honeydew melon will linger on your tongue.

  • Food pairings: Light cheeses, desserts, and fruits.
  • Flavor profile: Sweet.
  • If you’re a fan, you may also like: White Zinfandel, White Merlot, and Red Moscato.

Pink Moscato – Like a fun-loving friend, our Pink Moscato wine has caramel aromas that lead to passion fruit and melon finale.

  • Food pairings: Cake, berry tart, and vanilla bean gelato.
  • Flavor profile: Sweet.
  • If you’re a fan, you may also like Moscato and White Merlot.

White Zinfandel ­– Recharge and refresh with our White Zinfandel. A light and lively wine with hints of strawberry and melon.

  • Food pairings: Spicy Asian or Latin cuisine.
  • Flavor profile: Medium sweet.
  • If you’re a fan, you may also like Moscato and White Merlot.

White Merlot – When you’re on the fence between red and white, our White Merlot is the answer. This lighter, friskier Merlot has cherry and berry aromas.

  • Food pairings: Barbecue, seafood, and food with a little extra kick.
  • Flavor profile: Medium sweet.
  • If you’re a fan, you may also like White Zinfandel, Moscato, and Red Moscato.

Sweet Red – The perfect blend of our trusted favorites. This wine combines bright, creamy, and lush flavors of fresh cherries and juicy peaches.

  • Food pairings: Grilled meats, delicately spiced Asian cuisine, and light cheeses.
  • Flavor profile: Medium sweet.
  • If you’re a fan, you may also like White Zinfandel, Moscato, and Merlot.

Red Moscato – Creamy and bold. This blended Red Moscato shares the same sweetness of our regular Moscato. It’s divinely balanced with berry and rich cherry flavors.

  • Food pairings: Fresh fruit tart and berry pie.
  • Flavor profile: Sweet.
  • If you’re a fan, you may also like: White Zinfandel and Moscato.

Sangria – A distinctive California-style sangria, inspired by the Spanish classic. Bursting with juicy berry and citrus flavors, and just a hint of spice.

  • Food pairings: Avocado crostini, ahi tuna tacos, sweet-and-spicy chicken wings. Also, mango-chili pork tenderloin.
  • Flavor profile: Medium dry.
  • If you’re a fan, you may also like Sweet Red and Red Blend.

Pinot Noir – Front and center in our lineup of tried-and-true reds with violet, black cherry, and raspberry aromas. That sets the stage for cherry cola and berry jam flavors with hints of spice.

  • Food pairings: Lamb, salmon, mushroom risotto, and roasted vegetables.
  • Flavor profile: Dry.
  • If you’re a fan, you may also like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Red Blend – Rich and smooth. This blend of Zinfandel, Merlot, and Cabernet carries notes of vanilla and spicy oak.

  • Food pairings: Red-sauce pasta dishes, grilled meats, burgers, and maple-bacon Brussels sprouts.
  • Flavor profile: Medium dry.
  • If you’re a fan, you may also like: Sweet Red and Red Moscato mini bottles.

Merlot – Get cozy and get to pouring our Merlot, with black cherry flavors and hints of smoke and herbal spice.

  • Food pairings: Tomato-based pastas, chicken, beef, lamb, and pizza.
  • Flavor profile: Dry.
  • If you’re a fan, you may also like: Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon mini bottles.

Cabernet Sauvignon – This medium-bodied wine invites you to partake in its rich cherry flavors and toasty vanilla touches of goodness.

  • Food pairings: Chicken dishes, red meats, game and mildly seasoned pastas.
  • Flavor profile: Dry.
  • If you’re a fan, you may also like Merlot.