Sexy Yeast: Eight Wines to Git ‘Er Done This Valentine’s Day
Lads, whether you’re looking to woo Ms. Right or Ms. Right Now, The Burping Sherpa has compiled a list of wines to get ‘er did on Valentine’s Day.
SPARKLERS
NV Bitch Bubbly
Don’t let the novelty factor of this wine fool you. Though not at all complex, this is a perfectly quaffable sparkler from South Australia made from a blend of Chardonnay, Shiraz and Grenache with overwhelming strawberries, candy and citrus on the palate. Because sometimes you want the thrill of the impish gimmick (at least that’s one explanation for the last three, two-week relationships some of you have had).Pair it with: fruit tarts and one-night stands, $9
Gruet Brut Rose, another inexpensive but effective sparkler.
NV Gruet Brut Rosé
Another sparkler, this bubbly comes from closer to home in New Mexico. It’s not a surprise that the wine’s deep garnet color releases strawberry, raspberry and cherry on the nose and palate.
Pair it with: a morning omelet or other egg dish and a hopeful first date, $16
Rosés
One wine blogger declared this wine a "date-saver."
2008 Elio Perrone Bigaro
Wine blogger James Laurenti declared this wine the “panty remover” for its sublime flavors and hint of bubbles. Present this delicately rosey wine with elegantly plated orange, garnet quince paste and a creamy cheese to make this as erotic for the eyes as it is for your taste buds. Slightly off sweet and just a tad frizzante with apricot and rosehip on the nose.
Pair it with: creamy cheeses, quince paste, sorbets and handfeeding your best sweety any combination of the aforementioned, $22
2008 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rosé
Just think of Msrs. Guigal as rock stars of the Rhône Valley who make high-class, erotic French wines that even you can afford. This Rosé has raspberries and red currant on the nose.
Pair it with: grilled fish, poultry and a sure thing that your lady will be impressed with your wine knowledge, $15
Whites
A feast for the nose.
A feast for the nose.
2007 Tortoise Creek Viognier
If your idea of sexy is intense aromas of a French cathouse, then this Viognier won’t disappoint. An extremely aromatic varietal, this selection from Tortoise Creek is sure to titillate a lot more than your sense of smell. Melon, orange peel and white peach tropical fruit flavors on the palate.
Pair it with: chicken alfredo, baked fish or shrimp-based pasta dishes and a blindfold for afterdinner games, $12
Reds and Everything After
2008 Gougenheim Malbec
This red is sure to get your latin blood boiling (in a good way). It’s big, bold and overwhelming like that girl at that “crazy” party you met last week. Hints of violets, chocolate and cocao.
Pairs with: manly red meat, tomato-based dishes and messy lovemaking, $11
You can thank us later for recommending this pairing.
2006 Domaine du Mas Blanc Banyuls
Consider this wine at the end of a meal liquid foreplay when paired with dark chocolate. Though this fortified wine has a baby face, it goes down all woman.Pair it with: dark chocolate (the higher the quality, the more intense your ahem…well you know) and Isaac Hayes or Barry White on the sound system, $40
