Valentine’s gifts don’t have to be complex, $$ or complicated. Some of the best gifts might seem mundane but serve some great purposes!!
Champagne and sparkling wine can some fun, sizzle as well as a feeling of “special ” for Valentine’s Day — or for sipping on any day! The Savory Grape, New England’s premier Wine Shop, showcased six different bottles of sparkling wines that will make great additions to any Valentine’s Day celebration. The video, part of The Savory Grape and, sister company, The Savory Affair’s Wine and Design Video Series, presents a range of bubbly options from Champagne to Prosecco.
Jessica Granatiero, proprietor of Savory Grape!
“Whether celebrating with your significant other, with a group of friends, or snuggled on your couch with a good book, this selection will satisfy any situation, palate and budget,” stated Jessica Granatiero, proprietor of The Savory Grape and video host.
Granatiero introduced the following bottles as great options for popping the cork on Valentine’s Day:
Love the idea of all these great “sparklers” and if you want to check out one of these from your local wine merchant or supermarket, I have the list for you:
Anella Brut, Spain – Pear, apple flavors, under $11
Pehu Simmonet Rose Champagne, France – Bing cherry flavors, dry, $70
Mionetto Brut Prosecco, Italy — Small bottle, just over a glass, under $7
Theirry Triolet Champagne Brut, France – Traditional Champagne, a fine grower selection, under $40
Carpene Malvolti Prosecco, Italy — Extra dry, fruity, under $20
Borgoluce Prosecco, Italy – Brut, dry, ultra fine bubbles, under $25
For those oenophiles out there (wine fans for those of you not into fancy terms), here’s a new gadget that allows you to sip a wine without breaking open the bottle. Don’t believe it right? Check out this cool video from The Savery Grape wine shop! This is called the CORAVIN
Coravin wine device!
The Savory Grape’s Patrick Barberet with New Wine Gadget Coravin
For questions, purchases and more check out the www.thesavorygrape.com
This Valentine’s Day go beyond the heart-shaped box of chocolates and treat your sweetheart to a Red Velvet flavored vodka that makes AMAZING chocolate flavored cocktails beyond the standard chocolate martini. ZING Red Velvet Vodka effortlessly transfers the popular dessert from the plate to the martini glass giving an adult twist to your customary sweet Valentine’s Day treat.
A couple popular and easy recipes are the “Chocolate Frozen Red Velvet” and the “Red Velvet Icing” – just a few ingredients and you instantly have a delicious chocolate flavored cocktail. Not only does the flavor stand out amongst other vodkas, but ZING Vodka is the only liquor brand that includes a unique LED component that lights up the bottle red (… and also turning on the mood lighting to your night)!
Retail locations can be found on www.ZINGVodka.com and bottle price retails for $24.99.
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. ZING Red Velvet
.75 oz. White Crème de Cacao
.75 oz. Chocolate Syrup ( try Robert Lambert’s gourmand chocolate sauces. Worth the bucks and time for the best-tasting, hand-crafted chocolate sauces. The array of flavors will make it hard to choose!)
Method:
Shake and strain. Served up
Garnish: Brandied Cherry
Glass: Martini or Coupe
Loving the sparklers and the cocktails. The chocolate is amazing and YOU shouldn’t do anything without it either!
Look for MORE on food, cocktails and stuff!
Stevie Wilson,
LA-Story.com
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