Seductive Valentines Weekend Sipping For Him and Her

Here’s our loved-up Valentines selection for both him and her, with prices to suit all pockets. For simplicity we’ve grouped these tipples by supermarket so your choices are easy to target.

Laithwaite’s Wine. See http://www.laithwaites.co.uk/. We couldn’t resist this Domaine de Paris 2012, 13% abv (middle rose bottle). Blush wine, sweet raspberry palate. From the Cotes de Provence region, we found it slipped down easily! £9.99

Il Papavero from Italy, 12.5% abv is a full bodied flavoursome red with a palate of spicy plums and black cherry. Pair with a red meat dish such as lamb or roast beef. £6.49

Aldi. This supermarket’s wines go from strength to affordable strength. See Glenn Orrin’s Blended Malt Scotch Whiskey, 40% abv, 70cl. This is a mellow malt whiskey blend, brewed for 5 years, with a fragrant nose of almonds and marzipan. Smooth, rich and fruity on the palate. £12.99

Champagne Veuve Monsigny by Philizot & Fils, 12%abv. Pinor Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier in equal amounts make up this sparkler. It is oaked for five years more than the legal minimum so you get a robust dry palate. £12.99

Gift sets (images not shown) from Virgin Wines for the more ‘extravagant’ among you.

Virgin Wines. See http://www.virginwines.co.uk. For him – Glenmorangie Single Malt 10 Year Old Original Halo Tumbler Pack. This limited edition release from Whiskey stalwarts Glenmorangie includes two branded tumblers to enhance your sipping enjoyment. A classic Highland Whiskey it is packed with citrus and peach aromas and intense mandarin on the palate. Great neat or on the rocks. £46.99

For him and her – Moet & Chandon Brut Rose – The famous house gift set guaranteed to precede a seductive evening. This Champagne is a lovely way to show someone special how much you care while having a flute or two of a top-notch fizz. The light strawberry and cream scented rose effervesces alongside the classic brioche palate. £47.98

We wish you all a happy and seductive Valentines weekend. Please drink responsibly. See www.drinkaware.co.uk for guidelines.