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Zillions of elfish bubbles, precision, zing, gorgeous intensity
Tesco Cava Brut (Spain). £4.99 TescoLight, lemony, fun fizz that's simple, radiant
Champagne Veuve Monsigny, Philizot & Fils (France). £9.99 AldiZesty bubbly that's bright and crisp with a fabulous freshness
Sainsbury's NV Rose Champagne (France). £19.99 Sainsbury'sPale and delicate with a zesty character that cleanses the palate
Tesco Finest Vina Mara Rioja Reserva 2007 (Spain). £9.99 TescoExcellent earthy richness, boldly warming with intensity spice and joy
Breezy and plush, made entirely from the high-quality garnacha
Brancott Estate Pinot Noir South Island 2011 NZ (13.5% Majestic, £7.99)boppy, bright, berry-scented, robust, bolstered with a little oak
Yabby Lake Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2010 Australia (13% swig, £29.95)Luminous, with a hint of flint and cashew nuts, and ringingly clear lines
fruity aromas; smooth, refreshing finish make this is one to savour
Badoz Cremant de Jura. £14.85, thesampler.co.uklight, elegant and citrussy
Krug Rosé Champagne. £270, selfridges.comthis rich, extraordinary wine is hard to find
Tsarine Rosé Champagne. £31.95, champagnedirect.co.ukdesign inspired by Russian imperialist architecture
Moët Rosé Champagne. £32.99, waitrosedirect.comintense fruit flavours, a rich, dreamy colour
Nyetimber Sparkling Rosé English wine. £45, bbr.comsome of the best sparkling wines around. This is delicious
Jenkyn Place Sparkling Rosé English wine. £24.95, bbr.comcrisp, tasty fizz; beautiful coral colour
Beringer Sparkling Wine. £8.98, morrisonscellar.comits price means Valentine's Day needn't break the bank
Bright, effortless, fluent and full of life
Freixenet Elyssia Cava Pinot Noir Brut Rosé NV (£14.99, Ocado; Tesco; Waitrose)refined, delicately strawberry-scented; made in the same way as Champagne
Bricco Rosso Suagnà Langhe Rosso, Italy 2008 (6.25, The Wine Society)hazy soft edge to the tannins and the damson and cherry fruit
unusually well-priced pinot from Monterey in California
Dolcetto d'Alba Bric del Salto Sottimano 2011 (£13.25, Lea & Sand; 13% abv)appealingly brambly
Domaine Zind Humbrecht Gewürztraminer 2011 (£11.99 at Majestic; 14% abv)exotically scented
green apple flavours, clean and fresh acidity
2009 Beaujolais Villages Georges Duboeuf. 13%. £5.99 on offer, Waitroseracy acidity, black cherry and raspberry fruit
aromatic, juicy; balanced by citrus and flavours of dried herbs
2011 Jurançon ‘Cuvée Tradition’ Domaine Bellegarde £12.25, YappDelicate floral aromas lead you to a refined, refreshing palate
2008 Pacherenc du Vic Bilh Brumaire Ch Bouscassé £20.56, Excel WinesThis nectar oozes tropical fruit, honey and toffee apples