10 Wines Perfect for Valentine’s Day

Thanks to our sponsors, Happy Harry's, for sharing their wine expertise with us!

We all love a good date night out, but with Valentine’s Day on a weekday this year, a good date night in is a great option to celebrate! Cook a good dinner, share a yummy dessert, and pair with a glass of one of our favorite wines.

Whether you are looking for red, white, or something in between, below are 10 tasty options you can find at Happy Harry’s. And bonus: some of these wines are even on sale!

10 Wines for Valentine’s Day Dinner

1. Clay Shannon Chardonnay ($16.99)

This drier white wine has aromas of white peach and pears, which balance well with flavors of citrus, vanilla, and even crème brûlée.

Food Pairing Ideas: Scallops, Lobster, or other Seafood

2. Dow’s 10 Year Tawny ($36.99)

This is a deep red wine, with a nutty flavor and just right in the middle of sweet and dry. Great if you like a bold flavor of a dark red wine.

Food Pairing Ideas: Great dessert wine and goes well with cheesecake, crème brûlée, or pecan pie.

3. Bertrand Cote Roses Pinot Noir ($17.99)

This wine features fruity flavors like cherry and wild raspberry. It’s velvety and smooth, and has a well-balanced finish.

Food Pairing Ideas: Try it with Asian-inspired dishes!

4. Quady Red Electra Moscato ($13.99)

Yes, Moscatos aren’t just for white wine lovers! This one has a slight sparkle you would expect, with some tastes of cherry, berry, and pomegranate. Yum!

Food Pairing Ideas: Delicious with dark chocolate (would make a great duo gift!).

5. Farm Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (Retail, $49.99, Sale Price, $39.97)

For the Cab lovers, this rich wine has hints of dark cherry, fig, and blackberry. A perfect wine for sharing a special dinner with someone.

Food Pairing Ideas: A good, juicy steak!

6. Toad Hallow Risqué ($16.99)

This crisp and fruity sparkling wine has the flavors of green apple and pear. Not too sweet; there’s just enough to enjoy with a treat and celebrate!

Food Pairing Ideas: The romantic staple, chocolate covered strawberries, would be great with this one!

7. Chateau Villefranche Sauternes (Retail, $39.99, Sale Price, $28.95)

This white wine has tastes of tropical fruit and vanilla. It has a crisp finish, perfect for those looking for something not too sweet.

Food Pairing Ideas: Try it with a fruity dessert or blue cheese on a charcuterie tray or salad.

8. Rosa Regale Rosé (Retail, $19.99, Sale Price, $15.97)

Everyone loves a good Rosé as a celebration wine, and this one doesn’t disappoint! With tastes of grapefruit and orange, this sparking pink wine is perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Food Pairing Ideas: Try it with chocolate fondue or your favorite chocolate dessert.

9. La Marca Prosecco Rosé ($16.99)

Also a Rosé, this one has more flavors of peach, cherry, and berries. There’s something about Prosecco and Rosé that makes us think romance!

Food Pairing Ideas: Order some great sushi for takeout to enjoy with this one.

10. Willamette Valley Whole Cluster Rosé (Retail, $18.99, Sale Price $15.97)

Out last Rosé on the list of wines for Valentine’s Day features flavors of red grapefruit, guava, and strawberries. It will make you think Spring, and is a light option great for appetizers or meats/cheeses.

Food Pairing Ideas:  Make your favorite Charcuterie board to enjoy with this tasty wine.

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Leah Tennefos
Leah is a true Midwesterner: born in Minnesota, educated at the University of North Dakota, and living in Fargo since 2009. She has a degree in English and spent years working as a paralegal. Leah is now a stay-at-home mom to two boys, Andrew and Sammy. She spends her free time reading, traveling, and getting a good workout in. She loves learning, music, art, coffee, the oxford comma, and is continually pursuing the elusive goal of having an organized home.

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