Rosé-tinted romance

From Beaujolais’ Saint Amour to the romantic Roederer’s Cristal Champagne, there is no shortage of suitable wines and champagnes for St Valentine’s Day.

From Beaujolais’ Saint Amour to the romantic Roederer’s Cristal Champagne, there is no shortage of suitable wines and champagnes for St Valentine’s Day.

Alongside the pert pink froths of rose champagnes are the soulful yearnings of aged Burgundy, dazzling declarations of New World sparklers and the hand-gripping directness of a big blushing zinfandel.

So which is the ultimate St Valentine’s tipple?

Like many festivals associated with the early Christian Church, today’s St Valentine’s ...