Wine News: What We're Reading (2/9/25)

Feb 13, 2025

Each week, we round up the most interesting stories and articles about food, wine, and dining in San Diego and beyond. Here's our special Valentine's Day edition featuring romantic dining spots, wine pairings, and ways to celebrate the holiday.

  1. Where to Get Valentine's Day Dinner in San Diego, 2025 These 30 restaurants are serving up prix fixe menus, sommelier-selected wine pairings and cozy, romantic atmospheres this February 14
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  2. The Origins of Valentine's Day: Was it a Roman Party or to Celebrate an Execution? Regardless of its origin, it's a big deal now. An expert on the evolution of human sexuality says you have to "get out there" to make the holiday work for you.
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  3. I Asked 15 People How They Spend Valentine's Day Solo, and I'm Stealing Their Brilliant Ideas At some point in my 20s, I learned that there are several different words in Greek to describe love. There's philautia, which translates to compassionate self-love and agape, a type of selfless, universal love…
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  4. Where to Drink Wine Right Now in San Diego [on Valentine's Day] In this beer-loving town, wine bars are coming into their own. Pouring new-school natural wines and old-world classics in spaces that are casual, cozy, and friendly, San Diego wine bars are often attached to bottle shops and some even serve full food menus…
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  5. Beaujolais for Your New Beau? 4 Sommeliers Pair Wines for Every Possible Valentine's Day Scenario When you're thinking of the perfect wine for Valentine's Day, your mind may immediately turn to date night classics like bold, celebratory bubbles or deep reds—despite the fact the world of wine has never been more innovative and dynamic…
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EXTRA - Mark Your Calendars! San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew slated for May 3. Not valentine's day related, but coming soon! We are so excited about sipping Syrah next to the flamingos…
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