SIX REASONS TO SAY ‘I LOVE YOU’
1 Champagne Piaff Brut Rosé NV (£57, 12%)
Delicious aromas of strawberry and blackcurrant precede a soft, fruity flavour and just the right amount of smooth, creamy bubbles. Just perfect. You can even personalise the bottle to your Valentine! Available from Champagne Piaff.
2 Roger Goulart Coral 2018 (£16, 12%)
Great value for money, this stunning Spanish rosé cava is crisp and fruity (strawberries, raspberries and cherries at the fore) with a silky finish of fine bubbles. Available from HIC Wine Merchants, Islington Wine and Leamington Wine Shop.
3 Freixenet Cordon Rosado (£10, 12%)
Made using the same techniques as champagne, this is another good-value cava with a gentle hue, subtle fruity flavours and a fabulously soft, bubbly finish. No need to pay through the nose for a great glass, Available from Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons.
4 i heart Prosecco Rosé (£9, 11%)
Another super-value rosé that won’t break the bank but will fill your nostrils with delicate fresh flavours of strawberries and floral hints, it’s perfect for toasting your Valentine. Available from Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Budgens, Slurp.co.uk, Londis, Nisa and Costcutter.
5 Vilarnau 0% Sparkling Rosé (£8, 0%)
For a no-alcohol Valentine’s toast, this sparkling pale pink rosé hits the spot. Plenty of fresh, crisp fruitiness, with some tropical notes and plenty of bubbles. Available from Amazon and Harvey Nichols.
6 Studio By Miraval (£12, 13%)
A classy rosé from the team behind ex-Hollywood power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s vineyard. The perfect pink drink. Available from The Co-op.