"Life's short. Drink the wine. Order the dessert." - Unknown

Valentine's Day is almost here! This is the perfect time to share some of my favorite wine and dessert pairings! The selections are ideal to enjoy with the special person in your life or with your girlfriends on Galentine's Day. 

Below I'm sharing some of my favorite wines and the desserts that go together perfectly.

Zinfandel

The Biltmore Estate Limited Release Zinfandel is so delicious! It pairs well with many things, but one of my favorites are truffles.

The Perfect Pair: Dark Chocolate Truffles

Chardonnay

I really enjoy a clean and crisp chardonnay. My personal favorite is the Upper Shirley Chardonnay. This wine goes perfectly with anything vanilla!

The Perfect Pair: Vanilla Cupcakes

Cabernet Sauvignon

One of my favorite red wines is cabernet. The Caymus Cabernet is to die for, and I absolutely love it ... especially with chocolate!

The Perfect Pair: Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prosecco

The Tesoro della Regina Prosecco is crisp and has a hint of apple notes. What better dessert to pair with than apple pie?

The Perfect Pair: Apple Pie

Champagne

Piper-Heidsieck Brut is a new favorite for me. This will pair well with chocolate covered strawberries. If you aren't fan of chocolate, you can use whipped cream as a substitute. 

The Perfect Pair: Strawberries

Merlot

The Rosemont of Virginia Merlot is like velvet and is absolutely great! I love drinking this wine at dinner with an amazing chicken dish, but I definitely save a glass for dessert. This merlot is perfect with a double chocolate brownie!

The Perfect Pair: Brownies