The 15 Best Valentine’s Day Wines in 2025

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1. Inman Family Wines OGV Estate Brut Rosé 2023 | Sonoma County, California

Origin: Russian River, Sonoma County, California
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Price: $80.00
ABV: 12%

A Napa Valley native, Kathleen Inman started Inman Family Wines in 2000. She does it all, and is the owner, winemaker, and general manager. Inman farms without synthetic chemicals, using regenerative farming practices and only certified organic fertilizers and pesticides. The property has been certified sustainable by Sonoma County since 2016.

This méthode champenoise wine is made with 100% Pinot Noir from the Olivet Grange Vineyard, a 10.45-acre estate in the heart of the Russian River Valley. The 2023 vintage is made from one pick and one press and “tinted’ with 2% barrel-aged estate Pinot Noir from the previous vintage. No sugar is added at the time the wine is disgorged, therefore being a Brut Nature.

This brut rosé shows a salmon pink color and large bubbles. The nose has hints of fresh roses, raspberries, anise, and almond biscotti. On the palate, you will discover flavors of Gala apples, raspberries, quince, and star anise. It is best to serve in a large glass and wait a few minutes before drinking it.

> For more information, visit Inman Family Wines official website.

2. Champagne Deutz, 2011 Amour de Deutz | Champagne, France

Origin: Aÿ, Champagne, France
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Price: $219.00 BUY NOW!
ABV: 12%

Champagne Deutz was founded in 1838 in Aÿ, France, by two Germans – William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert Geldermann. Both founders believed that the quality of the vineyards was key to making great Champagne and so they acquired top quality plots in the region early on. The combination of their technical prowess, their marketing skills and will to succeed allowed them to expand rapidly and to establish their wine internationally. Today, Champagne Deutz continues to flourish, making an excellent line-up of wines.

One of their most prestigious wines is “Amour de Deutz,” named after the bronze cherub statue (un Amour in French) seated graciously in a stone shell, greeting visitors as they enter the gates to Champagne Deutz.

This Champagne shows very fine and steady effervescence. It is a rich, vivacious Champagne, unfolding aromas of white flowers, peach and ripe citrus zest. On the palate, delicate flavors of nectarine, apricot, nougat, juicy acids and a mineral texture are evolving in a lingering finish.

> For more information, visit Champagne Deutz official website.

3. Champagne Boizel Rosé

Origin: Épernay, France
Varietal: 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay
Price: $75.00 BUY NOW!
ABV: 12%

In 1834 the Boizel House was established in Épernay, the heart of Champagne, by a family passionate about the wines of the region. Intimate knowledge of the Champagne region, passed on through the generations and access to grapes from the finest cru sites, are the essential elements behind the Boizels’ elegant portfolio.

This wine shows a bright pink color. It opens up with a fine bouquet of raspberries and strawberries. The palate reveals more ripe red berries, lemon zest, spices and an elegant minerality.

> For more information, visit the Champagne Boizel official website.

4. Sparkling Pointe, Séduction 2014 | Long Island, New York

Origin: Long Island, New York
Varietals: 49% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay, 6% Pinot Meunier
Price: $70.00
ABV: 12.5%

Sparkling Pointe Winery is a unique and celebrated winery located in Long Island, New York, specifically in the North Fork wine region. It is one of the few wineries in the United States dedicated exclusively to the production of sparkling wines using the traditional méthode champenoise, the same method used to produce Champagne in France.

This light-yellow sparkler shows fine, persistent bubbles. The expressive bouquet, developed after 8 years on the lees, reveals aromas of citrus, apple, brioche and baking spices. Roasted almonds, apple and mineral develop on the palate and evolve in a lingering finish.

> For more information, visit Sparkling Pointe Winery official website.

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• RED WINES •

5. Aleksander 2019 | Paso Robles, California

Origin: Paso Robles, California
Varietals: 51% Merlot, 15% Malbec, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot, 7% Cabernet Franc
Price: $93.00
ABV: 13%

Aleksander Winery is a boutique, family-owned winery located in Paso Robles, California. It was established by the Aleksander family, which includes Sasha Vujačić, a former NBA player. The winery is known for its high-quality, handcrafted Bordeaux-style red wines. It is is particularly celebrated for its dedication to producing small-lot wines with exceptional care and attention to detail.

This deep-ruby wine opens with an abundance of ripe dark berries, plum, violets and a hint of sweet oak spice. The balanced palate is loaded with dark fruit, soft but present tannins and culminates in a lingering finish.

> For more information, visit Aleksander official website.

6. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Artemis 2021 | Napa Valley, California

Origin: Napa Valley, California
Varietals: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec and Merlot
Price: $85.00 BUY NOW!
ABV: 14.8%

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars was established in 1970 with the purchase of the S.L.V. vineyard. The winery quickly gained international fame when its 1973 S.L.V. Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded the highest honor at the Judgment of Paris blind tasting, besting First Growth Bordeaux Châteaux. This achievement solidified Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Napa Valley as places that craft world-class wines.

Artemis 2021 shows a deep ruby color. The nose is marked by loads of ripe berries, plum, sweet spices and cigar box. The generous palate serves us plush dark fruit, polished tannins and velvety acidity.

> For more information, visit Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars official website.

7. Umathum, Blaufränkisch, Kirschgarten 2017 | Austria

Origin: Burgenland, Austria
Varietal: 100% Blaufränkisch
Price: $52.00
ABV: 13.5%

Joseph Umathum applies organic and biodynamic principles in farming his 150 acres of vines, which are situated on the north and east sides of Lake Neusiedl, Austria. His winery is mostly known for its authentic red wines like Zweigelt, St.-Laurent and Blaufränkisch which are available as elegant classic wines as well as characterful single vineyard selections. His Blaufränkisch is grown in the Kirschgarten vineyard first mentioned in documents from 1214.

This ruby red wine delivers aromas of cherry, blackberry and violet. The refined palate reveals integrated tannins, a basket of red fruit and a vivid touch of acidity.

> For more information, visit Weingut Umathum official website.

8. Ruffino, Modus 2019 | Italy

Origin: Tuscany, Italy
Varietals: 39% Sangiovese, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot
Price: $28.00
ABV: 15%

Established in 1877 by cousins Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino in Pontassieve, Tuscany, the winery quickly gained a reputation for producing exceptional Chianti. It was among the first to adopt the Chianti bottle’s iconic “fiasco” (straw-wrapped flask). Today, Ruffino produces a wide range of Italian wines, including Chianti, Prosecco and other high-quality wines.

The wine has a dark ruby color. It boasts aromas of plum, blueberries and fresh coriander. The palate is elegant, with gentle tannins, red berries and cherries, well-measured acidity and finishing with lots of refinement.

> For more information, visit Ruffino official website.

9. Schrader Cellars, Double Diamond, 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley, California

Origin: Oakville, Napa Valley, California
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Price: $125.00
ABV: 15.5%

Sourced from the same famed vineyards as its beloved inspiration Schrader Cellars, Double Diamond comes exclusively from a complement of prime vineyard estates in Napa Valley’s world-renowned Oakville AVA, including their To Kalon Vineyard.

The 2018 Double Diamond is a new label, made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 50% new French oak, for 16 months. Around 80% of the grapes were sourced from the To Kalon Vineyard.

The wine displays a ruby color with purple hues. The bouquet opens with complex aromas of ripe red berries, spices and a touch of oak. The palate shows dark, jam-like fruit, cacao, herbs and fine tannins. This dynamic wine finishes with a long and complex ending.

> For more information, visit Double Diamond official website.

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10. Bouchaine, Carneros 2021 Pinot Noir | Napa Valley, California

Origin: Carneros, Napa Valley
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Price: $50.00
ABV: 14.3%

The Carneros AVA was founded in 1983 and has since been defined not just by geology, but by its unique climatic characteristics—foggy mornings and breezy, sun-soaked afternoons, influenced by the nearby San Pablo Bay. Bouchaine stands as the oldest continuously family-run estate in this exceptional region, crafting exquisite Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from 20 distinct microclimates found on the 100-acre estate vineyard.

The 2021 vintage, according to Bouchaine’s president and winemaker Chris Kajani, was marked by favorable conditions—neither too cold nor too hot, but with the challenge of a multi-year drought. This led to small, concentrated berries at harvest. Moderate summer weather ensured a gradual, even ripening process.

This ruby colored Pinot Noir delivers aromas of wild strawberries and cherries. The palate is dominated by black fruit with fine tannins and juicy acidity culminating in a long, fruity finish.

> For more information, visit Bouchaine official website.

11. Château Lassègue, 2020 Saint-Émilion | Bordeaux, France

Origin: Bordeaux, France
Varietals: 58% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Price: $79.99 BUY NOW!
ABV: 14%

Located on the famous Côte de Saint-Émilion, Château Lassègue presents wines crafted by sixth and seventh generation winemakers Pierre and Nicolas Seillan. Lassègue is created using Pierre Seillan’s “Micro-Cru” philosophy, which allows them to respond to specific soil characteristics across the many parcels (crus) identified on the 18^th century estate. Using this method, the Seillans tend to the vineyards, harvest and vinify block by block ensuring all aspects are customized to each cru’s specific needs.

Château Lassègue’s exceptional focus on detail and care extends to its aging regimen, too. The Seillan family selects oak trees from a number of forests in France, including Vosges, Fontainebleau and Ardennes, among many others. Just as a vine’s location changes the characteristics of the grapes, so does the location of trees in a specific area in France. The grain of the wood, porosity, perfume and flavor influence the wine inside the oak barrel. Once the barrels are made at the cooperage and arrive at the Château, each vinified cru is paired with a barrel from a specific forest. The goal is never to overwhelm the wine with oak, but to ensure it is able to age in an environment most suited to highlighting its unique characteristics from the terroir in which it was born.

The 2020 Château Lassègue has a deep and shiny color. It expresses the complexity and power of the estate’s clay and limestone soils with great elegance. The aromas express freshness and a concentration with spicy notes. Then they evolve towards expressions of menthol, licorice, rose petals and violet. On the palate, this vintage shows a nice concentration and abundance of red fruits, a beautiful tension in the
mid-palate and a persistent finish carried by the minerality of its terroir.

• ROSÉ •

12. Souleil Vin de Bonté Le Rosé, Vin de France 2023

Origin: Provence, France
Varietals: 95% Grenache, 5% Cinsault
Price: $16.99
ABV: 12,5%

Souleil, a woman-owned brand, introduces a new line of French organic wines. It embodies the French “bon-vivant” lifestyle and the founder’s love for the Mediterranean Sea. Souleil is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations dedicated to ocean preservation.

The winemaking process includes a gentle maceration to impart the wines signature salmon color. On the nose, the wine delivers notes of strawberry, orange rind, and rain-kissed stones. The palate features white cherry, watermelon, pithy citrus, and rose petals.

Apéritif pairing: salty almonds, charcuterie, or olives, Serve chilled.

> For more information, visit Souleil official website.

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13. Vermut Flores, Rosé Vermouth, Uruguay

Origin: Canelones, Uruguay
Varietal: 100% Tannat
Price: $21.99
ABV: 16%

Vermut Flores is crafted and infused in small batches; the vermouth is made from Tannat grapes grown in the Canelones province of Uruguay. The vermouth is then infused with a unique selection of 27 botanicals and four flowers: elderberry, chamomile, rose, and hops.

The result is a vermouth with a light rosé color, complex aromas of spices and floral notes. The taste is lightly sweet and well-balanced. This wine can be served over ice, with tonic water, or as a spritz with sparkling wine and a slice of orange. A perfect aperitif for Valentine’s.

> For more information, visit Vermut Flores official website.

• WHITE WINES •

14. Chamisal, 2022 Chardonnay | California

Origin: San Luis Obispo, California
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Price: $18.00 BUY NOW!
ABV: 13%

Chamisal Vineyards is a distinguished winery located in California’s Edna Valley, near San Luis Obispo, a region renowned for its cool-climate viticulture due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Established in 1973, it holds the distinction of being the first vineyard planted in the Edna Valley. Chamisal specializes in producing expressive wines that highlight the unique characteristics of the region, particularly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

This straw-yellow colored Chardonnay presents a lively burst of citrus, aromas of grated coconut, flower blossom and vanilla bean. On the palate, it delivers citrus and stone fruit, bright acidity and a long finish.

> For more information, visit Chamisal official website.

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15. Seven Hills Winery, 2023 Sauvignon Blanc | Washington

Origin: Columbia Valley, Washington
Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Price: $20.00
ABV: 13.5%

Seven Hills Winery is a well-known winery located in Walla Walla, Washington. Established in 1988 by Casey McClellan, it is one of the pioneering wineries in the Walla Walla Valley, a region renowned for its high-quality wines. Seven Hills specializes in producing wines that reflect the terroir of the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on Bordeaux-style reds, especially Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, as well as Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and other varietals.

This light-yellow wine delivers a rich nose of stone and exotic fruit, a hint of grapefruit and mineral. The flavorful palate repeats the stone and exotic fruit, wrapped in juicy acidity.

> For more information, visit Seven Hills Winery official website.

16. Edio Vineyards, 2023 Robyn’s Blend | El Dorado County, California

Origin: El Dorado, California
Varietals: 60% Viognier, 35% Roussanne, 5% Picpoul
Price: $34.00
ABV: 12.4%

The siblings behind El Dorado County’s Edio Vineyards came together in 2017 to uplift the reputation of their native wine region and revitalize their family’s farm. All graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with enology and agriculture degrees, the trio of 4th generation farmers, who are also members of the Pechanga tribe, pooled their resources and purchased Delfino Farms, shifting the focus to crafting serious Alpine wines that honor their land and grandfather Edio’s legacy.

This Rhône varietals blend shows a straw-yellow color. The nose draws you in with aromas of apple, fennel, lemons and floral scents. The palate is clean and bright, with flavors of pear, white peaches and aniseed.

> For more information, visit Edio Vineyards official website.

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