5 delightful drinks for Valentine's Day

It’s Valentine’s Day on Sunday. For some, a stark reminder that you will be forever alone with your cat, or that your most serious relationship is with your house plant.

But for you lucky ones, it’s a time to celebrate your treasured time with the love of your life – and what better way to do so than with a beveragino or two. Recommendations courtesy of Cambridge Wine Merchants!

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ROSE WINE

Cette Nuit Grenache Rose (2019) – IGP Pays d’Oc, France (£7.99)

A fruity Grenache Rosé from sunny Southern French vineyards, this wine reveals notes of red fruits combined with spicy hints. Ideal to drink on it’s own or with salads of Asian food, and with someone you love…

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A LITTLE SWEETIE

Domaine Treloar Muscat de Rivesaltes (2018) –  Roussillon AOP, France, 50cl (£11.99)

100% Muscat, naturally fermented then mutage employed with spirit. Late-harvested, fortified sweet aperitif and / or dessert wine. It has a beautiful floral aroma and a rich honeyed palate with dried fruits and nuts. Treloar Muscat de Rivesaltes always aims to be less sugary and have more richness than others.

Jonathan and Rachel Treloar own and run this small, highly-regarded vineyard and winery in the Roussillon, France's most exciting wine region. Here’s what they had to say on their delicious craft:

“On our 10 hectare estate we do all the work in the vineyards and winery ourselves. For us it is a labour of love to make the best wine possible at an accessible price, even if the quantities are very limited. Here in the Roussillon we bring together a passion for good wine, New World techniques and the wonderful local terroir. Our aim is to make the best wines possible from every vintage.”

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PINK FIZZ (i)

Antech Emotion Cremant de Limoux Vintage Rosé (2018) – France (£15.99)

Composed of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Mauzac, and Pinot Noir grapes, this vibrant Cremant is matured on the lees for a total of 18 months to add complexity and richness to the finished wine.

Rated 16/20 on Jancisrobinson.com. “Dusty apples on the nose. Redcurrant jam and guavas, plump fruit and a gentle sizzle of fizz, then finishing with the sweetness of poached strawberries. You could almost imagine this with a dollop of crème anglaise. But on a hot day, I think the perfect pairing would be a giant slice of drippingly ripe watermelon – the kind you have to lick off your chin.”

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PINK FIZZ (ii)

Nyetimber Rosé MV – Sussex, England (£39.99)

Nyetimber’s Rosé Multi-Vintage is an elegant sparkling wine filled with vibrant notes of cherry and crisp red berries, softened with notes of spice. Sunset-pink in the glass, Nyetimber Rosé is sure to add a touch of splendour to any celebration. Aromas include a charming mix of fresh red fruits and intriguing spice notes. The palate has a creamy, round texture balanced with refreshing redcurrant, raspberry and cherry flavours.

Situated in the rural heart of the South of England, Nyetimber use only the finest estate-grown fruit to craft our award-winning world-renowned wines. Created using the traditional method of sparkling wine production, our meticulously crafted wines combine science and artistry – all in the pursuit of perfection.

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BEER

Mad Squirrel Bust Le Nut (8%), 440 ml can (£5.30)

Bust Le Nut, a hazelnut milk stout. Smooth and creamy from added lactose sugar. Expect sweet chocolate, caramel flavours, finished off with an immensely nutty edge. Crack open a Bust Le Nut this Valentines.

Mad Squirrel; a forward thinking, contemporary brewery based just outside of London at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. “From humble beginnings in 2010 we have continually grown and evolved, often in unexpected ways, but always with a boundless enthusiasm for quality, an inquisitive approach to flavour and a restless desire to better ourselves.”

To order directly from Cambridge Wine Merchants, give them a call on:

Kings Parade Branch:
01223 309309 / kings@cambridgewine.com
OR
Bridge Street Branch
01223 568989 / bridge@cambridgewine.com
OR
Cherry Hinton Branch
01223 214548 / cherry@cambridgewine.com

Enjoy Valentine’s Day, and we’ll be raising a glass of these tasty tipples to all the lovers out there! 🥂♥️

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