When in Rome Pinot Grigio
Italy, £2.95 for 187ml, Waitrose
The name on the can gives the game away. Wrap two boarding passes for a flight to Rome around the can and Valentine’s Day will be very special.
Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 2023
Chile, £6.75, Tesco
A fragrant stye of viognier with spring blossom on the nose and peaches on the palate. Perfect with chicken, mild curries and scallops.
Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé 2022
France, £9 for half-bottle until Valentine’s Day (then £11), Sainsbury’s
Delicate peach, strawberry and citrus is balanced with freshness.
Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2022
France, £9.99 until 27 February (then £13.49), Waitrose
Fuller in flavour than most rosés, with enough strawberry and cherry fruit to stand up to cheese and pâté.
Lateral Pinot Noir NV
Chile, £4.39, Tesco
An astonishing bargain, this fresh, juicy pinot has strawberry and plum fruit and just a hint of herbs. Team with grilled meat, especially duck.
Pierre Jaurant Chardonnay 2022
France, £4.85, Aldi
A smooth, silky chardonnay with melon and lemon fruit and a long, balanced finish. Team with prawns, grilled fish and chicken.
Classics Albariño 2022
Rías Baixas, Spain, £12, M&S
With toasty apricot and citrus notes and just a hint of sea-salt freshness, this goes well with prawns, grilled fish and mussels.
Mirabeau Forever Summer Rosé 2022
France, £9 until Valentine’s Day (then £11), Morrisons
A bottle full of summer sunshine. It has cherry and peach flavours with a light, delicate style.
Myrtia Moschofilero Assyrtiko Dry Rosé 2022
Greece, £10, M&S
Made of Greek grapes, this delicate wine has aromatic cherry and lychee fruit with a fresh crunchy finish.
Fairtrade Shiraz 2022
South Africa, £6.25, Co-op in-store
A deep-flavoured wine full of spice-edged damson fruit from the Bosman estate in South Africa, where everyone shares in the profits.
Buenas Vides Malbec 2022
Argentina, £6.29, Aldi
If steak or sausages are the food of love, this is the wine to pour alongside. Chunky mulberry and plum fruit with soft tannins.
La Gioiosa Sparkling Alcohol Free
Italy, £4 until Valentine’s Day (then £4.99), Morrisons
Light and fresh with ripe pear, apple and stone fruit flavours. A terrific alternative to alcohol.
Codorníu Vintage Organic Cava
Spain, £10.50, Morrisons
Seriously good cava made mainly from a mix of local grapes and aged in bottle to develop complex toasty apple and pear flavours.
Fleurs d’Eau Sparkling Brut Rosé
France, £7.49, Aldi
A stylish wine that looks and tastes well above its price point. A pale pink fizz with gentle strawberry fruit and a smooth finish.
Freixenet Rosé Sparkling Wine
Italy, £9 until 25 March (then £12) Clubcard holders only, Tesco
A stunning cut glass-style bottle. Strawberry, redcurrant fruit and crunchy apples go with shellfish.
The Best Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Australia, £7.50 until Valentine’s Day (then £10), Morrisons
Lush black cherry and blueberry flavours, with pepper and chocolate notes. Perfect with steak.
Crémant de Bordeaux Blanc
France, £10, M&S
Honeysuckle aromas, creamy baked apple and brioche flavours and a crisp elegant style make this sparkling wine’s quality stand out.
Nicolas de Montbart Champagne NV
France, £11.99 until Valentine’s Day (then £13.99), Aldi
Remarkable value in this creamy champagne that goes with smoked salmon or even fish and chips.
Kylie Minogue Prosecco Rosé
Italy £7.99 until 19 March (then £10.99), Waitrose
The bottle is embossed with hundreds of hearts. Strawberry and raspberry fruit with a crisp finish.
Eight Acres Sparkling Rosé
England, £18, Co-op in-store
Sourced from Kent’s excellent Hush Heath Estate, this bottle-fermented sparkling wine is pale and delicate with gentle fruit and a fresh style.
