Strawberries, cherries and an angel’s kiss in spring…. Valentine’s Day makes you dream of beautiful things. Over the top romantic gestures to heartfelt love notes make the last days of winter melt into warm fuzzy feelings. Whether you are celebrating an engagement, long time love, new love, galentine’s/palentine’s, or somewhere in between here are some of our favorite drinks to raise a toast to the one’s that we love.
PERRIER-JOUËT
This art nouveau painted bottle needs no introduction. The iconic Perrier-Jouët Champagne, beautiful in every way, is an extraordinary elixir to toast wedding engagements and anniversaries. Begging to be paired with chocolates and lush desserts bursting with billions of bubbles elevates the experience.
Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs is not only the rarest Perrier-Jouët cuvée, but also the most emblematic – the culmination of the House’s 200-year expertise in revealing the intricate floral facets of its signature Chardonnay grape. Sourced from just two legendary parcels of vines, Bouron Leroi and Bouron du Midi in the village of Cramant, it is the expression of a single grape variety, a single terroir and a single year – a sublime champagne shimmering with golden light, whose freshness and purity are the exhilarating prelude to an explosion of lush floral notes.
LIVIO FELLUGA
Looking for something mature and refined to serve with a romantic dinner? The Abbazia di Rosazzo from the family owned Livio Felluga winery in Rosazzo, Italy brings a full bodied, well balanced and highly drinkable white wine to the dinner table. Admire the rich golden color as you allow your glass to breathe. The nose is elegant and refined, with gently intertwined fruity notes of flowering plants, quince, with aromatic herbs and spices such as mint, rosemary, anise, pink peppercorn, coriander, nutmeg and flower hints of oleander and almond. The palate is lively, pleasantly savory; lime, bergamot; gentle finish of crème caramel and chopped hazelnuts. Excellently pairs with shellfish, oysters, caviar, mussels, seaweeds and other salty, umami flavors.
Mozart Chocolate Strawberry Liquor
Sweet, creamy, dreamy Mozart Chocolate Strawberry Liquor adds delicate strawberry notes to mixed drinks. Mix with Grey Goose Essence Strawberry & Lemongrass for a simple chocolate covered strawberry martini or try your hand at a mixologist blend with the recipe below.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce Mozart Chocolate Strawberry Liqueur
- ½ ounce coconut syrup
- 3 dashes orange bitters
Method:
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake to chill and combine ingredients.
- Strain into a small tasting glass.
- Garnish & Enjoy!
POGGIO ALLE GAZZE DELL’ORNELLAIA
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A Mediterranean treat, Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia is crisp white that is a handpicked blend of 69% Sauvignon Blanc, 22% Vermentino, 5% Viognier, 4% Verdicchio creating developed and refined glass that is reminiscent of the sea breezes that washed across the vineyard yet can stand solidly on its own.
Aromatic intensity and elegance for Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia 2020.
-Olga Fusari, Winemaker
Boxwood and white flowers accompany white peach, sage and herb notes. The wine displays the right balance between density and freshness on the palate. Lively finish, enduring and lovely savouriness.
VILLA MARIA
Turn up Galentine’s Day with this New Zealand Pinot Noir. Strong enough to pair with roast chicken, duck confit, smoked salmon or simply with mature cheddar cheese.
The ruby colour in the glass suggests juicy summer red fruits on the palate, intermingled with flavours of freshly roasted coffee beans and dark cocoa. Silky soft tannins and a hint of dried herbs linger on the finish.
Photo Credits: Perier-Jouet, Mozart Liquor, Livio Felluga, Poggio alle Gazze, Villa Maria, @beautifulbooze