If you’re planning to impress this Valentine’s Day with a romantic evening at home, you know that the night depends on the details. Mood lighting, table setting, and an impressive recipe are all essential for any Pinterest enthusiast worth their salt, but equally important are your Valentine’s Day movie and wine pairings. Instead of merely choosing a Tuscan Sangiovese to enjoy with a rack of lamb, take the time to pair it with a movie as well! Below are some of the best Valentine’s Day date movies (listed in random order), which we’ve paired with a selection of wines to elevate your date to the next level:
Princess Bride
Wuv, true wuv, deserves not just your basic, average, everyday, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, ho-hum wine. That’s why we’re pairing it with a bright Rosé, like this, which promises a fresh adventure in every glass.
Harold and Maude
Any wine that’s been properly aged.
Chocolat
You can go two ways with this dreamy date movie. Either pick something unmistakably French, like Bordeaux or go for a dessert wine that you can pair with chocolate. Just remember that the sweeter the chocolate is, the sweeter the wine will need to be for a perfect pairing. And to get it just right, read this article before making your decision.
Moonrise Kingdom
Sparkling Cider, non-alcoholic. Naturally.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
A classic movie deserves a classic drink. For this one, we recommend dry champagne. And we’re fairly certain Holly would agree.
Say Anything
Sweet, bright, and irresistible, a balanced Riesling is a perfect thing to sip as you watch the romance of Lloyd Dobler and Diane Court unfold.
Raising Arizona
Something from the bottom shelf – we won’t name names – or a 30 rack of Keystone Light.
Dirty Dancing
Sit back with some white wine spritzers. Don’t know how to make one? Check out this extremely uncomfortable wikiHow post that walks you through the process step by step.
The Way, Way Back
Moscato d'Asti is a delightfully bubbly wine that’s only slightly alcoholic, allowing it to maintain some innocence, just like this gem of a film that’s not at all romantic. However, it reminds us to love ourselves first and foremost, and it’s a fantastic date movie. Seriously. We hope you enjoyed these suggestions for Valentine’s Day movie and wine pairings.