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BiteFeb2011:Layout 1 27/1/11 18:41 Page 23Wine: Valentine’s Day Bubblesite grasped the opportunity thatValentine’s Day presents to visitBHenderson Wines this month andexplore their range of bubbles. Here are ourfive top picks which will infuse some sparkleinto your special day.Simonsig Brut Rosé 2007 – Its salmon1pink colour and nose of rose petals and freshberries makes this a classic pink bubbly. Pair itwith baked salmon, suggests David Henderson.Stellenbosch, South Africa, £12.50Bortolomiol Filanda Rosé NV – An2Italian prosecco made from the Pinot Noirvarietal. Classic prosecco with delicate butdistinctive notes and very pretty packaging.Bite would pair it with an antipasti platter.Valdobbiadene in the province of Treviso,Veneto, Italy, £12.50Fresita – A Chilean sparkling wine3infused with cherries hand-picked inPatagonia. It combines Chardonnay, Sauvignonand Moscatel grapes. Perfect withwhite chocolate-dipped cherriesor indeed any indulgent dessert.Chile, £6.95Bird the Hand4Sparkling Pinot Noir– A sophisticated sparkling winewith characteristic strawberrynotes and the assertive flavourone associates with Aussie wines.Try it with strawberries. AdelaideHills, Australia, £14.501Michell Ste Domains Blanc de5Noirs – Another Pinot Noir withplentiful bubbles and strawberry impressionscoming through in the nose, and on thepalate. The initial impression is dry, with asoft and fruity aftertaste. We would pair itwith seafood or paella. Columbia Valley,Washington State, USA, £12.Thanks to Henderson Wines– 109 Comiston Road – 0131 447 8580– 23 Roseburn Terrace – 0131 337 444.– info@hendersonswines.co.uk– www.hendersonwines.co.uk234523