Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things in the world that has been developed to perfection. It offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than possibly any other purely sensory thing – it is indeed the choice for romance and seduction and as Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, here are some wines for a romantic evening. As Euripides once said, “Where there’s no wine, there is no love”.

“Wine gives courage and makes men more apt for passion.” – Ould

For a special romantic evening, may I suggest that you choose foods that are delicious but healthy and not overly heavy. After all, you want to have some energy left for romance!  Romance should be all about feeding all five senses – sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch. Imagine a living-room with a romantic setting: candlelight (sight), scented candles (smell), soft music (hearing), chocolate strawberries (taste) and a sweet wine (feeling). Jot down a list of items that your partner loves such as foods, sweets, music, wines, etc. Look at this list, open your mind to the possibilities, and create your own special day. Don’t aim for ‘perfection’, aim for ‘thoughtful’.

If your sweetie gives you wine and chocolate, you have two reasons to thank him or her.  Not only did you give a lovely, romantic gift, but you have given a gift that may actually be good for you.

There’s nothing wrong with chocolate unless you are eating it all day. A little dark chocolate and red wine every day is quite healthy and beneficial. Chocolate tastes great, has a sumptuous texture, and contains theobromines and caffeine, which are mood elevators. A little wine red can calm and ease the pressures at the end of a long day.

So enjoy your romantic evening and don’t feel guilty about the occasional dark chocolate or red wine indulgence.

So have a nice Valentine’s Day and remember the immortal words of Martin Luther (1777)

“He who loves not wine, women and song remains a fool his whole life long”.