Good Housekeeping: Romantic Reds: Red Wine Recommendations for Valentine's Day

Charles Krug Merlot 2004, California ($22)

From Napa Valley’s first winery (bottling since 1861), this organically grown, berry-scented Merlot strikes a nice balance among fruit, tannins, and acidity.

Mondavi Woodbridge Cabernet-Merlot 2006, California ($14)

A bit spicy at first taste, this Cabernet-Merlot blend starts to soften up — revealing blackberry and vanilla flavors — as you sip.

Diseño Malbec 2006, Argentina ($13)

Malbec is Argentina’s premier grape varietal, and thanks to the country’s hot, sunny Mendoza region, it makes for full-bodied, jammy wines like this one.

Artesa Elements 2003, California ($22)

Black cherry and chocolate — a perfect V-day pairing — come to mind with each mouthful of this six-grape blend (mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot).

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2005, Australia ($12)

Breathe in this big ripe Shiraz from South Australia, and you’ll detect hints of plum and warm spices. It’s highly drinkable — and simply delicious.

source; Goodhousekeeping.com