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The best food and wine pairings for Valentine's Day

Posted by Fiona Beckett (Google+) on February 12 2023 at 07:02

If you're planning a special meal for Valentine's Day you may be wondering which wine to pair with your menu. I've picked some favourite Valentine's Day foods and suggested some matches that should work well with them.

Asparagus

If served on its own with melted butter or a hollandaise sauce a subtle, creamy white burgundy or chardonnay would be the most seductive choice. If dressed with a vinaigrette or in a salad with seafood I’d go for a crisper white like a Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé or other top quality sauvignon blanc.

Camembert

Camembert baked in its box makes a sexy instant fondue but isn’t the easiest of dishes to pair with wine (even trickier than when it’s served cold). Funnily enough a glass of champagne - or similar style sparkling wine - works surprisingly well or go for a dry white like a Chablis.

What to pair with Camembert

Caviar (or, more likely, a caviar imitation)

Dry champagne. (Vodka is arguably better but not as romantic.)

Chocolate (dark)

There are possibilities with wine (sweet reds like Maury or Quady’s seductive Elysium being good choices - see

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Comments: 4 (Add)

Marie on January 14 2022 at 12:07

I’m so happy to have found you . I own bake cheesecake bakeshop and often have conversations with clients who are searching for beverages to compliment there menus and dessert selections and this will be a great resource.

Dawn Buisson on February 13 2019 at 19:48

Hello, being married to a Savoyard for 30 years, we only make French Alpine Fondue with Apremont when in France. It is absolutely the best for fondue made with Gruyere and Emmental, but very hard to find in CT!! thanks

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James on February 12 2018 at 09:08

Thanks for sharing, I am looking for this type of tips. You tip makes my valentines memorable
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