Mozart said, ‘Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to the making of genius. Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius'. Maugham countered ‘Only one kind of love lasts - unrequited.'
If you're in the Mozart camp, express it this Valentine's weekend with some classics from Cases Wine Warehouse! Here are our top 5:
• Lauca Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - ‘Gorgeous cassis on the nose with soft tannins. Worth trading up for a few euro more to see what quality Chile is all about' according to Lar Veale in the Sunday Tribune last October. At €17.95, it's a real treat if you're staying in this Valentine's with a steak!
• Bruno Paillard Champagne - absolute luxury. Stocked in 80% of the world's Michelin star restaurants. This is what really good champagne tastes like. €59.95.
• Gran Palas Cava - ‘a superb example (of Cava). It is clean and slightly generous on the palate, with a hint of smooth creaminess followed by a tart finish.' Highly recommended by Tomás Clancy in the Sunday Business Post last August. Only €13.95 per bottle.
• Prosecco & Fudge Gift Basket - Borgo Magredo Prosecco, Roly's Handmade Fudge in a presentation basket for only €19.95.
• Danucci chocolates - beautifully packaged and they taste great - sample the chocolate at Cases before you buy them. Our favourites are the 16-chocolate boxes for only €10.95. Available in dark or milk chocolate.
If you're in the Maugham camp, then don't forget our February Sale is at full tilt right now. Additional deals this week include a trio from the (very romantic) Italian countryside:
Alpha Zeta Ripasso reduced from €14.95 per sampler bottle to €11.95!
Il Faggio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo reduced from €11.95 to €8.95
Alpha Zeta Pinot Grigio reduced from €11.45 to €8.45
Plus a gem from Australia that has really taken off in the last 6 months since the 2007 vintage arrived, with the powerful Shiraz smoothed off by a touch of the Viognier grape:
Willunga Shiraz Viognier reduced from €13.95 to €10.95
Whichever camp you're in, have a great weekend!
Kind regards,
Peter