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tasting: romantic wine W R ITT E N BY S O P H I E C O L L I N S
Romantic Wine: Three of the world’s romance languages are French, Italian and Spanish; what better way to celebrate the day of love than opening up a bottle of one of these countries’ best varietals? One of our favourite ways to celebrate a holiday is staying in to cook with a glass of wine, or two! So, treat your significant other to a candle-lit meal cooked with love and served with a side of romantic wine… C’est l’amour!
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SEGURA VIUDAS BRUT RESERVA $15.99
Cava—the Spanish sparkling wine—is always a good, refreshing choice to start off a meal. Often a lot more affordable than its French Champagne counterpart, this sparkling white is a great option to start your meal. Light on the palate with some tropical fruit flavours, it will pair wonderfully with any appetizer you choose to serve!
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RUFFINO DUCALE CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA $29.99
Italian reds are a classic pairing with… you guessed it, Italian food! We love cooking Italian dishes because they’re simple, delicious, and totally romantic. Share a bowl of pasta with your loved one, top it with some homemade tomato sauce, and serve it with this tannic Italian red that will blow you away!
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GABRIEL MEFFRE SAINTE CATHERINE GIGONDAS $32.99
Gigondas is one of our favourite French varietals. Full on the palate, this wine would pair wonderfully with one of the most famous French dishes—boeuf bourguignon. Why not start the meal off with some Spanish tapas and cava, serve pasta primi with the Chianti, and finish the meal off with some delicious boeuf bourguignon? It’s a European trip you won’t soon forget…
You don’t need a significant other to enjoy this holiday. Single gal? Have all of your best girlfriends over and remind them how much you love them by hosting the best dinner party of the year! framework
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