The Days of Wine and Roses Backing Track

Some like flowers, others like chocolate, and some prefer booze for their Valentine's Day treat. And what better way to say 'I love you' than with a bottle of something special?

Bubbly seems like the obvious choice for romantic celebrations. After all, popping corks, frothing mousse and clinking glasses are firmly embedded in the Valentine's Day rituals.

Good Housekeeping's Wine & Spirits specialist, Alexandra Hale, has recommended a few options, that deliver that 'wow' factor, at great value for money...

Best luxury sparkling wine for Valentine's Day

If you're after a good value bubbly that doesn't have the Champagne price tag, look out for styles such as Crémant from France (French sparkling wine), Cava (from Spain) or Franciacorta (Italy's answer to Champagne), all made by the same method as Champagne.

Beyond these, there are a whole host of fabulous old and new world sparkling wines that will please a champagne drinker for half the price.

Here are three superb sparkling wines under £16, to get you started...

BUY NOW Bouvet Ladubay Saumur NV, Majestic, £12.99 (£10.99 mix six)

A great value, easy drinker with delicate citrus fruit and a refreshing finish. A perfect aperitif.

BUY NOW Laborie Méthode Cap Classique Blanc de Blancs Brut 2011, Amazon.co.uk £14.99

Yeasty, rich and full bodied with ripe red apple and lemon fruit, and velvety smooth bubbles. A great wine to accompany foo. Try it with fish and chips!

BUY NOW Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cruvee Brut NV, Ocado, £15.99

A sophisticated and superb value wine from well known Cava producers, Freixenet. This premium cuvée sparkler is floral and honeyed with ripe stone fruit and citrus, and a refreshing acidity.

Best sparkling rosé for Valentine's Day

Rosé sparkling wine makes an excellent match for shellfish, lightly spiced Asian-style dishes and light red meats.

Here are three of the best pink bubblies to look out for....

BUY NOW Casa Luis Cava Rosé Extra Dry, Asda, £5.75

If you're on a tight budget but after easy-drinking rosé fizz, look no further. This simple wine has ripe, red cherry aromas, sweet red strawberry and cherry fruit, and lively fizz.

BUY NOW Co-op irresistible Rosato Spumante, Co-op Stores, £8.00

This elegant rosé has small, lively bubbles and a refreshing acidity accompanying its delicate strawberry, red cherry and zesty pink grapefruit flavours.

BUY NOW Chapel down Brut NV Rosé, Waitrose, £24.99

One of our many champion English wines, this sparkling rosé from Kent is a real class act. Full bodied with fine, smooth mousse, it has beautiful red and black berry fruit flavours.

Best Champagne for Valentine's Day

Last but not least, Valentine's Day is all about treating our loved ones, so if you're after luxury, you can't beat a bottle of Champagne. Whilst there are wonderful premium bottles out there, you really don't have to splash out.

Here are two of the best Champagnes to try...

BUY NOW Sainsbury's Taste the difference Blanc de Noirs Champagne NV, Sainsbury's, £21

Consistently good quality and very fairly priced, this blanc de noirs Champagne is packed with rich, biscuity flavours, ripe citrus fruit and a refreshing acidity.

BUY NOW Waitrose Vintage Champagne 2008, Waitrose £25.99

Always great value for a Vintage Champagne, this Waitrose own-label Champagne is packed with fresh citrus and baked apple fruit alongside a rich, biscuity indulgence. Elegant yet full bodied. A treat for Valentine's day.

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The Days of Wine and Roses Backing Track

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