On the most romantic night of the year, many couples will be popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly.
Champagne, cava and sparkling rose are all popular choices for a cosy night in or a special night out.
Chef Vinni from the Poplars restaurant recommends the following wines to accompany the pan-fried venison.
Lagunilla Reserva is a 2001 Spanish wine made of 20 per cent Garnacha and 80 per cent Tempranillo grapes. The soft, semi-dry wine has a surprising acidity.
Another option is a plummy Argentinian wine. Trapiche Malbec is a 2004 oak cask reserve using the Malbec grape from Mendoza.
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