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2 Wine Pros Choose Their Favourite Bottles For Valentine's Day
Frederic Grappe is the founder of Dynamic Vines, the UK’s leading importer of premium biodynamic and organic wines – which recently opened a great wine bar and shop in East Dulwich. Hannah Crosbie is the Guardian's new wine critic and a Sunday Brunch regular. Here, they pick some of their favourite bottles for Valentine’s Day.https://slman.com/life/food-drink/valentines-day-drinks
Cru Mari ‘Vermell’
£49
Sicus 2013
This sparkling rosé is from a single vineyard called La Masia that produces at high altitude in Catalonia, Spain with strong maritime influences. Sexy, bright and with delicate bubbles, it’s a light rosé from hand-harvested grapes with ten years on the lees before disgorgement. Perfect to enjoy on its own to start the evening and with fish or shellfish.
£49
Sicus 2013
This sparkling rosé is from a single vineyard called La Masia that produces at high altitude in Catalonia, Spain with strong maritime influences. Sexy, bright and with delicate bubbles, it’s a light rosé from hand-harvested grapes with ten years on the lees before disgorgement. Perfect to enjoy on its own to start the evening and with fish or shellfish.
VDF ‘Coeur Vaillant’
£43
Caroline Bain 2020
Translating as 'Brave Heart', this is for all those who are feeling a little courageous this Valentine’s Day. Rich, pure, complex and with mineral notes from limestone soils, this textured wine from producer Caroline Bain in the Loire Valley offers a little slice of heaven. Best paired with a rich cheese tart or poached fish with classic sauce.
£43
Caroline Bain 2020
Translating as 'Brave Heart', this is for all those who are feeling a little courageous this Valentine’s Day. Rich, pure, complex and with mineral notes from limestone soils, this textured wine from producer Caroline Bain in the Loire Valley offers a little slice of heaven. Best paired with a rich cheese tart or poached fish with classic sauce.
IGP ‘Terres Burgondes’ Pinot Noir
£40
Emmanuel Giboulot 2022
Producer Emmanuel Giboulot goes for a ‘less is more’ approach with his pure, precise and elegant Burgundian wines. Anyone searching for the perfect red, a bottle of his 2022 works in harmony with grilled meat or something hearty like a beef bourguignon.
£40
Emmanuel Giboulot 2022
Producer Emmanuel Giboulot goes for a ‘less is more’ approach with his pure, precise and elegant Burgundian wines. Anyone searching for the perfect red, a bottle of his 2022 works in harmony with grilled meat or something hearty like a beef bourguignon.
VDF ‘L'Orange’
£25
Domaine de Courbissac
Bring a clean, elegant freshness to your Valentine’s Day celebration with L’Orange. It’s a very classy affair with this bottle. Grown in high temperatures, winemaker Brunnhilde Claux’s orange wines have a fresh and floral aroma which balances perfectly against the more savoury elements of orange wine. Pairs well with olives, light salads or a selection of cheeses.
£25
Domaine de Courbissac
Bring a clean, elegant freshness to your Valentine’s Day celebration with L’Orange. It’s a very classy affair with this bottle. Grown in high temperatures, winemaker Brunnhilde Claux’s orange wines have a fresh and floral aroma which balances perfectly against the more savoury elements of orange wine. Pairs well with olives, light salads or a selection of cheeses.
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