Valentine’s Day is easily one of my favorite occasions of the year. Not only do I have the opportunity to stoke the fires of romance, but it’s the best excuse this side of New Year’s Eve to open a bottle of rare (and hopefully wonderful) Champagne.
I’ll drink to that, and I know you will, too. I will add one caveat, however. Don’t imbibe in the bubbly while chomping on a decadent chocolate truffle. It was either a practical joker or a fool that first put forward the notion that Champagne and chocolate are a great match. That’s a myth.
If you must have a bubbly with your confection of affection, try a nice Brachetto d’Acqui, such as Rosa Regale. It’s sweet and frothy, but refreshing and clean on the finish. And the vibrant aromas of raspberry and strawberry do in fact complement good chocolate.
Valentine’s libations are the topic of my Creator’s Syndicate column this week. Click here to read the whole thing.
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