Sparkles mean love! Love means gifts! Gifts mean Valentine’s Day! You see where this is going, right?

She wants him to think she’s prettier. He wants her to think he’s manlier. Or maybe he wants him to think he’s prettier, or she wants her to think she’s manlier. Love is love as far as we’re concerned. They all want the other to laugh a little more at their jokes. Any other day of the year, a boxed malt liquor would be a perfectly acceptable way to enhance this mutual appreciation. But we’re talking about Valentine’s Day. On Valentine’s Day, it’s got to be classy.

Which brings us to the Mumm Napa Sparkling Trio. As we all know, the French have this rule that you can’t use the Champ-word for just any bubbly beverage. But, deep down, don’t we all know what “sparkling wine” really means? So when we say “you’ll be getting three sparkling wines from the Napa Valley”, you understand what we’re talking about. Right? Wink wink?

First up, you’ll be getting a Brut Rose. Harvested at night, and by hand, this fruit comes twenty different vineyards, delivered in small yellow boxes to protect it from bruising or harsh words. To achieve the signature pink coral color, a small amount of pinot noir fruit is allowed to ripen on the vine, and then fermented in the Burgundian style. When added to the Chardonnay, the result is a wine lot with power, color, and character. It’s even won Best In Class at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition!

The second bottle is a real treasure, the Mumm Napa Cuvee M Red. A true red sparkling wine is relatively rare, so some people may never have even seen one. What a thrill when you open it and show off the perfect balance between depth and richness! Not to mention, the glorious deep red as it fills the glass. Don’t be afraid of them mistaking it for strawberry soda or punch, however. This Cuvee M Red has a clear, wonderful nose of cassis, red plums and elderberries with hints of tobacco and cardamom. Think red berries and creme. This versatile sparkling wine will play nicely with well-placed hors d’oeuvres and sloppy BBQ alike. It’s a perfectly colorful surprise.

The honor of being the final bottle goes to the Mumm Sparkling Pinot Noir. Another majestic sparkling red, this Pinot first appeared in 1997, winning great acclaim at the Napa Valley Vinter’s Association Trade Barrel Auction. With a purple hue and a great nose, this sparkling offers aromas of ripe plum, clove and cinnamon, plus a strong bouquet of spicy cherry, chocolate, and just a light splash of cranberry. A sip will have you considering the lamb, the duck, or maybe the prime rib.

And why not? After all, Valentine’s Day is only once a year. No matter who you’re with, be it a limo of pretty people or the Internet and a pizza, the Mumm Napa Sparkling Trio will add a little class to your evening.

Just remember: order by the end of the day on Monday to be sure you’ll get them on time!

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