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When you picture a romantic dinner, often wine or champagne appears in your head, complementing the food. Whether red or white, the fruity notes of the beverage sync with the salty, sour, and spicy notes of the dishes to elevate the dining experience. But who says that this picture can only become a reality at a restaurant?
If you are planning a special date night this Valentine’s Day, consider going the extra mile to pick the right wine and gift it to your partner. You can pop the cork, set the table, and have a private date on your terrace or balcony. Wine connoisseurs can also consider a dinner invitation an opportunity to flaunt their taste in the beverage by gifting one to their partner. Consider the suggestions shared below.
Super Maka
With 15% ABV, Super Maka offers an extra-terrestrial drinking experience that is both strong and incredibly smooth. This drink boasts a balance of flavours, making it a sought-after preference for beer and wine lovers. The key ingredients of this drink include grape juice, craft water, malt extract, cane sugar, and wine yeast. The taste is a mellowed-down version of wine, with just a hint of dryness.
Price: Rs 110
Grover Essence De Cabernet Sauvignon
Grover Essence De Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the artistry of Grover Zampa Vineyards. It is an unfiltered, single-vineyard wine which is a result of meticulous craftsmanship. Prepared using hand-picked grapes, fermented and matured in oak barrels for over 36 months, and hand-bottled to preserve its original flavour, the wine unveils a bold aroma of cocoa, luscious dark fruits, and fragrant violet flowers upon opening.
It flaunts a velvety texture, coupled with polished tannins, revealing a harmonious balance that is bold yet supple, leading to an elegant long finish. It pairs with a variety of foods, such as pork belly, lamb shanks, tandoori tikkas, pepper-crusted meats, and delicious dark chocolate gateau with cherry compote.
Price: Rs 5,000
Jacob’s Creek
Jacob’s Creek Crisp Rosé is among the top choices in Australia. It was the first to be introduced by the House of Pernod Ricard India. It boasts the aroma of strawberry and red currant with a subtle nose of rose. It is best served chilled with charcuterie platter, spinach tartlets, fetta, and grilled meat or vegetables. This can be your perfect pick for a romantic dinner at home, not to mention the elegant touch it will add to the spread.
Price: Rs 1,200
Chandon Rosé
Whether it’s a moonlit dinner, a rooftop rendezvous, or a stylish soirée, Chandon Rosé fits right into the picture. With its lush cherry and grapefruit notes, soft floral whispers of guava and rose petals, and a velvety finish, it will cast a subtle intoxicating spell, making your partner fall for you all over again. Its pink hue makes it irresistible for the eyes.
Price: Rs 2,200
The St Hugo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
This wine is generous and structural at its core, with fine, chalky tannins complimented by an expressive red fruit spectrum enhanced with subtle, refined oak. You cannot pick a better gift for your partner, especially if they are bibulous. The colour is a medium-dark crimson with garnet hues, with an aroma of floral violets lift, perfumed blueberries and raspberry fruit. The hints of cocoa with overtones of dark red fruits and cooling dried herbs make it an ideal companion to spicy starters and creamy desserts.
Price: Rs 6,250
Campo Viejo Tempranillo
Campo Viejo Tempranillo is soft and fresh on the palate, with a long finish that leaves a taste of red fruit, vanilla, and cocoa. The nose is rich in aromas, and it contains wood nuances with gently sweet notes of vanilla to finish with other sweet spices. This Spanish wine pairs best with pasta, poultry, grilled chicken and vegetables, fresh light cheeses, and small bites.
Price: NA
