Cocktails and wine pairings for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day should be cozy, not complicated. We’ve put together a few great wines and easy cocktail ideas, along with simple pairings to cook or order in, so you can focus on the important stuff: each other.

Wine & food pairings: Cook or order in

Villa Sandi Il Fresco Prosecco

When it comes to a romantic celebration, you can’t go wrong with a Prosecco. Bright, fruity, and floral on the palate, with inviting and persistent bubbles. Delicious on its own or mixed into a cocktail like a Spritz or a Bellini.

$18.85

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Fondue with Quebec cheeses and white wine

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Pork or chicken dumplings

Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses

Designed as a true piece of art, this rose-shaped bottle is perfect for any special moment. Its blend charms with delicate notes of white fruit and flowers, carried by bright acidity and a beautifully refined finish.

$19.90

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Fresh fig, mozzarella, prosciutto and basil salad

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Pad Thai or basil shrimp

Mara Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore

Crafted using the ripasso method—where the wine is passed over Amarone pomace—this medium-bodied red offers a generous, mouth-filling profile. Nicknamed Amarone’s little brother, it blends the versatility of classic Valpolicella to a velvety richness and layered notes of chocolate, cinnamon, and fig.

$22.25

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Penne puttanesca

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Pizza!

Simple and seductive cocktails

Fireball

Spark things up with this cinnamon-flavoured whisky liqueur, bringing a little heat and a bold kick to your winter cocktails. It pairs beautifully with ginger ale, adds a playful twist to cream-based drinks, and complements citrus flavours wonderfully. It’s like infusing your drink with those beloved little cinnamon hearts.

$26.00

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