Romance and wine tend to go hand in hand, whether it's a fancy Valentine's Day dinner or trying some of Cupid's chocolate paired up with wine. You may also find yourself presenting a unique wine as a gift itself - there are plenty of reasons to have a good bottle of wine on hand for February 14th. So, let's take a look at some of the best options for Valentine's Day wines. The traditional Valentine colors just happen to come in the same shades of wine: red, white and pink, and we'll try all three here. Image Courtesy of Getty Images / Stockbyte Valentine's Day Wines originally appeared on About.com Wine on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 17:28:36.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Italians have a long legacy of love, from Verona's Romeo and Juliet to Venice's famed Casanova, there's no doubt that they've got it going on when it comes to amore! To satisfy the search for an Italian red wine this Valentine's Day, look no further than Ruffino's Chianti Superiore - full of Sangiovese's fresh cherry flavor and good bit of warm spice, this medium-bodied wine has a fairly smooth mouth feel with a focus on both balance and elegance. At a mere $12 a pop and enjoying wide distribution, this particular wine from Tuscany is a winner with aged cheese (think Parmesan), tomato-based sauces and a variety of sausages. Disclosure: A sample was provided for review. For more information, please see our Ethics Policy. Wine of the Week: Ruffino Chianti Superiore (Italy) $12 originally appeared on About.com Wine on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 23:21:09.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Hosting a Superbowl party? Make sure you have lots of tasty food on hand! Here are some delicious ideas to get you started. Check out all the Superbowl Party Recipes. Superbowl Party Recipes originally appeared on About.com Gourmet Food on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 00:41:30.Permalink | Comment | Email this

A few decades ago wild game was a huge part of the average American's diet. As people moved away from the country and into the cities, however, we lost this connection to the land. Consumers relied more and more on factory farms and our meat choices were reduced to beef, pork, chicken, and lamb. Today several purveyors specialize in game meats and have made these once rare products readily available to consumers. Check out my list of Top 10 Places To Buy Wild Game. Top 10 Places To Buy Wild Game originally appeared on About.com Gourmet Food on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 01:19:59.Permalink | Comment | Email this