Tasting Notes: The Pinot Noir grapes for Crimson are produced from 5-20 year old Martinborough vines in Lismore, Waiora and Walnut Ridge blocks. The 2017 vintage was cooler than average, delivering wines of complexity and vibrant acid structure. This old world, earthy Pinot Noir has an enticing nose of mulberry and bramble fruits complemented by spicy notes of tamarind paste and crushed sumac berry. The palate is long and textural with a thread of fine tannins. Delicate fruit flavours are more expressive the longer this wine is left to breath, at least an hour. Paired very well with duck confit.

Price: $47.49

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Tasting Notes: Rombauer Vineyards was founded in 1982 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer. If the name sounds familiar it should: Great Aunt Irma wrote The Joy Of Cooking. This Zinfandel is sourced mainly from their El Dorado parcel, along with others. Eye: semi-opaque scarlet, with magenta pink rim. Nose: black currant jelly, blueberries, black cherry, vanilla, hint of tarragon. Palate: full, with ripe plums, dates, cherry cordial, dark chocolate. Tannins soft and integrated Discreetly powerful, it's as close to Port as you can get without it being Port. Pairs with ribs, teriyaki steaks, hard cheeses, and is an excellent match with dark chocolate ( the good stuff: 60-85% cacao). If you want a treat this Valentine's Day, grill the steaks and enjoy the wine but save the last glass for the dark chocolate. Perfect!

Price: $57.99 750 ml.

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Tasting Notes: A delicious blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Carmenere, 25% Syrah from the Elqui Valley in Chile. 100% Hand harvested from vines growing at 1070 ft above sea level 18 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Beautifully balanced, rich and intense. Deep ruby color, clear nose of red berries, vanilla and chocolate. Full bodied on the palate, good red fruit character, a blend of pepper, white chocolate and vanilla. Enjoy with a juicy steak or mature cheeses. Perfect for Valentine's Day!

Price: $32.99

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Tasting Notes: As I'm considered The Queen in our household, I love all things Royal! This is the first distillery to be allowed to use the 'Royal' title, and in 2015 saw it get its own range of single malts. Part of the Last Great Malts series, the 16 Year Old is finished in first-fill oloroso sherry casks and is sweet and spicy, with a hint of smoke in the mix, too. It was a real hit at our Robbie Burns Whisky Tasting last week! Full fruity notes of dry sherry without being overly sweet. Quite dry. Malty cereal grains and dried fruits. Bit of prune and baked fig. Coats the inside of the mouth like a fine amaretto. Dryness carries over into the finish. Cocoa nibs arriving late. Burn of medium to light intensity, but lasts a fairly decent amount of time. 40% ABV. Great after a day walking in the snow!

Price: $139.99

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Tasting Notes: Wondering what to get your honey for Valentine's Day? I'm thinking this sweet honey liqueur is the perfect sweet for your sweet and lasts much longer than flowers. JD Honey sits at 35% abv and is great over ice and even better in a delicious hot toddy. Boil 3/4 cups water, add 2oz of JD, 2 tsp lemon. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. If a sweet little Tennessee hug doesn't win over your Valentine...add more whiskey. Cheers!

Price: $41.99

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