best Valentine's Day wines

Just like romance, wine can be light and sweet, bold and unique or refreshing and new. This Valentine's Day, show your appreciation for what makes your sweetheart different by picking a wine that captures her personality. You'll find great bottles at every price and for every preference, so you can make your day of love as picture perfect as your first date.

The Sweetheart

Carefree and bubbly, this person enjoys the sweeter things in life. Choose a wine that reflects their lighthearted sprit. Enjoy these wines alone or pair with fruits, berries or desserts—we suggest hand-dipped strawberries!

Great Buy: Heart and Soul Moscato - Light and bubbly. This wine has hints of apricot, apple and peach.

Nice Notes: Sweet Bliss Red - Full of character. A red with flavors of ripe fruits and cherries capped with a chocolate finish.

Toast-worthy: Petalo Moscato Spumante - Called the "Wine of Love," it's a sweet, bubbly Moscato with a subtle scent of roses.

The Busy Bee

Is your valentine always on-the-go and in need of a little pampering? Treat your busy bee to one of these relaxing wines. Sip them slowly and savor the delightfully complex flavors they have to offer. From blends to intriguing varietals, these are great sniff, swirl and sip bottles.

Great Buy: Mia Ragazza Chianti - A red fruity wine with a light aroma of vanilla and flavors of cherries, plum and spice.

Nice Notes: Amberhill Secret Blend Red Wine - Perfect for sharing! This well-balanced wine has flavors of candied fruit, plum and black licorice.

Toast-worthy: Unwined Chardonnay - The aroma of honey and pineapple and the fruity flavors blend well with the soft oak finish.

The Beloved Adventurer

Here are off-the-wall wines for a spunky and spontaneous love that's not afraid to take a chance. They'll surprise you with their exceptional taste. Each sip captures the appeal of adventure.

Great Buy: Finca El Origen Torrontes - Not a Pinot Grigio, but sneakily similar. Peaches, flowers and orange make this a crisp enjoyable wine.

Nice Notes: Chocovine - Made from chocolate and red wine, it's a popular newcomer. This wine can be enjoyed on the rocks and even over ice cream.

Toast-worthy: Riondo Pink Spago Argento - Light and easy to sip, it has flavors of cherries and strawberries.

The Red Romantic

Classy. Bold. Timeless. If these words describe your companion, then uncork a bottle of bold red wine. Sophisticated and approachable, a great red wine can be enjoyed at meal time or alone. A little red wine is also good for the heart, making it the ultimate Valentine's Day beverage.

Great Buy: Rare Find Cabernet - A red with the aroma of plums, caramel and vanilla. It has the taste of red berries with a light finish.

Nice Notes: Inkberry Shiraz/ Cabernet - Doesn't get darker than this! It's a blend with hints of dark chocolate, spice and oak.

Toast-worthy: Conn Creek Herrick Red - Full-bodied wine with layers of caramel, mocha, berries and plums.