Top 10 Romantic Wines for Valentine's Day

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Contact: Michael DiCarlo
Date: January 4, 2006
847.566.4600
mike@dicarlofinewine.com

TOP 10 ROMANTIC WINES FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

(MUNDELEIN, IL) - Just when the Holiday season has finished, it’s almost time for Valentine’s Day. While most of us are watching our weight after a month of eating cookies, pies and other holiday goodies, the last thing someone might want for Valentine’s Day is a box of chocolate. According to a Valentine’s Day Online Survey conducted by The Wine Market Council, 59% of participants said they would be happier to receive wine from their sweetheart on Valentine’s Day compared with 41% who would prefer a box of chocolate.

Keeping this is mind, DiCarlo Fine Wines and Spirits of Mundelein has put together their Top 10 Romantic Wines for Valentine’s Day:

1. 2002 Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir (17.99) ~ Nice, supple, fruit forward wine. Great as a cocktail wine or paired with a romantic dinner.
2. 2002 Opolo Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (32.99) ~ Great full-bodied Cabernet from Paso Robles.
3. 2003 Bogle Merlot (8.99) ~ A favorite of Mike DiCarlo, a very afforable way to treat your Valentine. Very smooth and well rounded with a nice lingering fruit finish.
4. 2004 Red Knot Shiraz (9.99) ~ Australian wine ~ a Shiraz with spicy characteristics that goes great with surf & turf.
5. 2000 Stefano Farina Barolo (22.99) ~ Italian wine ~ all the wonderful characteristics you’d expect from Italian wine. Very elegant with a beautiful purple color and there’s a rose on the label ~ you can really give your special someone a rose with their wine!
6. Non-vintage Voga Pinot Grigio (9.99) ~ A new wine on the market ~ clean and crisp and under $10.
7. 2004 Umberto Fiore Moscato d’ Asti (10.99) ~ Italian wine ~ sweeter style wine with peach fruit and a slight sparkle ~ a favorite with women.
8. 2004 Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc (11.99) ~ Citrus fruits with a lingering finish.
9. 2004 Fox Glove Chardonnay (13.99) ~ A delicious wine that has a wonderful creaminess with vanilla and oak ~ a good wine to serve with dinner ~ goes well with most any meal.
10. 2004 Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Wine (21.99) ~ Italian sparkling wine ~ great for those who like the sparkle and sweetness of champagne.


These wines are available at DiCarlo Fine Wines and Spirits of Mundelein. DiCarlo’s is Lake County’s largest beverage retailer since 1979. For more information, please go to www.dicarlofinewine.com or call 847.566.4600.