Love is in the air, and whether you’re in the honeymoon phase or celebrating decades of togetherness, finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift is essential. For those starting out, a bottle of wine paired with decadent chocolates sets the mood just right. As the relationship blossoms, consider cozy candles to ignite the romance or a stylish pair of shoes to step into the future together. VRAI jewelry gifts can make the moment even more special. For the nesters, home decor accents add a touch of warmth to shared spaces, while indulgent beauty products pamper and rejuvenate. And for the adventurous souls, why not add a dash of risqué fun with something a little spicy? No matter where you are in your relationship journey, this Valentine’s Day gift guide has something to elevate the love and laughter you share.
Moraga Wine
Produced since 1989, Moraga Red has been the winery’s defining product. The Estate Red is produced entirely from grapes cultivated on the steep hillsides and benchland blocks on the property. The blend changes every vintage but includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and usually small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
Winemaker Scott Rich strives to craft a wine that reflects the estate’s unique terroir. The result is a red blend that consistently shows both red and dark fruits such as cherries, cassis, plums and berries with notes of tobacco and lingering minerality. A hint of what is described as the scent of the Santa Monica bay Breeze (which waffles through the vineyard on an almost daily basis) can be found in many of the vintages. With all of Moraga vintages though, there is a signature profile: lovely fruit, notes of earthiness, striking minerality and velvety tannins.
Perhaps among the most notable features of the Estate Red is its propensity to evolve and improve with age. The Estate Red shows an evolution from fleshy berry intensity to more dried fruits flavor. The emergence of cedar, tobacco, leather and a hint of spice come as the wine moves from its youth to full maturity.
The Estate Red, like all terroir driven wines, is dependent upon the nature of the growing season in defining its character from year to year. However, the steep, well-drained hillside vineyards of Moraga Bel Air produce fruit that is consistently transformed into a wine of complexity, sophistication, and elegance.
2017 Moraga Red
Winemaker’s Tasting Notes
Our Moraga Canyon estate vineyard has ancient marine soils and a distinct microclimate that clearly differentiates the property from other California appellations. The steep vineyard, planted at elevations of 900 feet, is recognized as an exceptional site for creating wines with a sense of place. The character of the vineyard is strongly reflected in the wines; in the Moraga red, the calcareous soils connect each vintage with a common thread. There is a unique and identifiable Moraga signature of soft tannins, supple texture, pure black Cabernet fruit, currant and tobacco. This vintage shows black cherry, roasted coffee and a hint of caramel on the ripe nose. Polished tannins and fresh acidity deliver flavors of blackberry jam, truffle, vanilla, and caramel. Grapes from the vineyard’s many different exposures allow us to build complexity and optimize each blend with regard to structure, ageability and elegance. The Moraga wines are more akin to those of Bordeaux than to their Californian cousins. We produce the best possible fruit in a sustainable manner. Our Moraga vineyard is a total eco-system with areas of native vegetation and extensive gardens that serve as insectaries for beneficial insects. A permanent cover crop of native grasses and wildflowers is maintained in order to prevent erosion and improve overall soil health. Our tight knit crew of eight people do everything by hand from the first spring bud break to the final label on the last bottle.
Celestial Silk
Made with 25 Momme mulberry silk, the Celestial Silk Hot Pink Silk Pillowcase and Silk Sleep Eye Mask Gift Set Bundle makes a great gift for any sleeping beauty. Pampering silk feels so luxurious at the end of the day. The soft, smooth silk looks great on any bed, and it feels sublime (and helps achieve healthier skin and hair). Filled with high-grade mulberry silk floss, a pure silk eye mask creates the perfect sleep atmosphere. With an elastic strap, the sleep mask is a one-size-fits-all for comfort. Not just for looks – silk helps with a sound sleep. Silk is temperature-regulating (keeping you cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter) and is hypoallergenic- perfect for allergy sufferers.
Hilliards Chocolates
Valentine’s Truffle Collection ($49.95) – including spirit-flavored
For your Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day gift guides, please consider these unique selections from New England-based artisan chocolatier Hilliards Chocolates celebrating their 100th anniversary this year.
Hilliards Chocolates are a creative departure from the typical boxed chocolates including – a Bouquet of Chocolate Roses for those who can’t decide between chocolates and flowers – and a variety of spirit-flavored dessert-sized Truffles (i.e. Kahlua & Strawberry Champagne) for those who want to add a little kick to their celebration of Love.
Valentine’s Day specialties can be purchased online or at Hilliards North Easton, Norwell or Mansfield, Massachusetts stores with select items available at their new pop-up shop at Time Out Market Boston starting January 18th.
Two gifts in one, this decadent assortment of 12 handcrafted dessert-sized truffles are beautifully featured in a wooden keepsake box perfect for jewelry or knick-knacks of your choosing.
Assorted Truffle flavors include: (2) Strawberry Champagne, (2) Kahlua, (2) Grand Marnier, (2) Irish Cream, (2) Raspberry, and (2) Chocolate.
Wick and Glow
20% off is LOVE20
Wick & Glow Candle Company is a female-led, black owned company based out of Bloomfield, NJ, that creates hand-poured, 100% soy wax candles in reusable vessels (with phthalate-free fragrances), room sprays and reed diffusers and names them after 90’s and 00’s R&B songs. The candles have a burn time from 30-40 hours each. We currently have about 30 candle products with 6 scents in 3 wicks. Did I mention the candles come with playlists?
We have custom blended scents like White Gardenia and Jasmine, Tonka, Oud and Bergamot, and Sandalwood with Moroccan Cashmere, but we also have beautiful floral and fruity blends like Mango and Coconutmilk, White Sage Lavender and Chamomile, and White Tea and Ginger and several more.
We have gift sets for men and women for Valentine’s Day. We also just launched our “The Vibes” wax melts set which is perfect for Galentine’s Day Gifts.
For more scents to choose from, please feel free to click around on our site. We are also available on Faire, Michael’s new handmade site and Etsy.
2020 Chateau Montfollet Le Valentin Blaye Cotes De Bordeaux from Big Hammer Wines
There’s nothing more romantic than sharing an incredible bottle of wine! Big Hammer Wines delivers wines to your doorstep with the best prices online. With personal relationships with family-owned growers in Italy and France whom owner Greg Martellotto visits twice a year, Big Hammer has access to wines you won’t find in grocery stores. With everything from unique single bottles, curated, six packs, hand-picked wines with 90 points and above, and wine club options, there truly is something for every wine drinker on your list, at every price point.
For Valentine’s Day this year, we can’t recommend the 2020 Chateau Montfollet Le Valentin Blaye Cotes De Bordeaux enough. This is the wine you want to drink any day of the week or share with your friends on a special occasion. It is amazing quality at an even more amazing price. A Big Hammer Wines-exclusive import, it’s a Bordeaux little gem that you won’t find anywhere else. The 2020 vintage blends Merlot with a subtle touch of Malbec, resulting in a fresh, perfectly balanced wine with elegant tannins.
Dominique Raimond, also known as the “man who makes Malbec sing”, is the proud owner and winemaker of Château Montfollet. This outstanding family-owned artisanal winery is located in the heart of Blaye and Cotes de Bourg appellations. Two of the greatest value Bordeaux wine regions. The vineyards are placed in an outstanding terroir on the slopes of red clay and limestone, overlooking the Gironde estuary, just in front of the prestigious Grands Crus de Margaux. The 148-acre vineyards are managed under sustainable practices and were recently certified with HEV Level 3.
Aging: 12 months in French oak, new and 1st used barrels.
Tasting Notes: 70% Merlot, 30% Malbec. A deep garnet-red wine with purple tint, aromas of jammy black fruits, and subtle touches of vanilla and spices. A rich mouth, full and delicate: a blend of fruits, toast, and licorice. Pop this wine any given weekday or on special occasions.
KURU Footwear
KURU Footwear is a shoe company with one mission: resolving foot pain. Every shoe we build contains our patented KURUSOLE which is engineered to eliminate foot pain for our customers.
KINECTIC 2.0
KINETIC answers the call of hard workers everywhere. Tested to meet ASTM F2913-11 anti-slip standards, KINETIC features high-grade, slip-resistant rubber outsoles and a broad footprint for stability in every step. KINETIC comes in neutral colors to match your work uniform and the slip resistance to keep you going with confidence and security.
QUEST was built for spending quality time outdoors, with high-quality leather, high-top ankle support, and grippy rubber outsoles.
World Market
We search the world for unique artisan goods and handicrafts, international food favorites and design inspiration for our furniture and home décor. And we continue to focus on value and affordability so that our products are accessible to anyone who wants to make your home and your special occasions uniquely you.
A&G Holographic Cracker Shower Steamers Set of 2
Ready to gift in holographic cracker-shaped boxes tied with fluffy poms, our shower fizzers are perfect for stuffing in stockings. This set of two assorted scents includes Sparkling Cranberry and Lemon Verbena, to uplift your senses at shower time with refreshing and fruity fragrance. Give them as a pair or split them into individual gifts and spread some spa love and self-care vibes over the holidays.
Mini Red And Ivory Stripe Heart Throw Pillow
Spread the love with our exclusive little red and ivory-striped heart throw pillow, complete with a ruffled lace trim perfect for giving your home a little homespun-retro vibe. This sweet woven pillow makes a statement displayed on your bed or favorite chair, or given as a gift to your special someone.
Cavicchioli 1928 Heart Prosecco
Adorned with a bright red heart, this limited-edition bottle of Prosecco features sweet notes of white peach, sliced almond and candied lemon zest. A refreshing, sparkly choice for large gatherings and tête-à-têtes alike, this food-friendly wine wonderfully delicious with a wide array of dishes from Thai curries to roast chicken. Simply pop the cork and enjoy however you like!
A&G Stone Gua Sha Facial Massage Tool
Breathe life into your complexion with this genuine gua sha face-massaging tool. With its origins in Chinese medicine, the smooth-edged gua sha is used to lightly scrape the face and neck to stimulate blood circulation and lymphatic drainage and is thought to help lift and tone the skin. Use with your favorite skincare for a soothing spa treatment in the comfort of home.
Lorraine and Alife
SCENTED: https://lorraineandalfie.com/en-fr/products/love-you-mean-it-scented-candles-9oz
UNSCENTED: https://lorraineandalfie.com/en-fr/products/love-you-mean-it-candle
Lorraine and Alfie, where style & nostalgia meet!
They design home decor, gifts and apparel for those who love to live life with whimsy, joie de vivre, pizazz, class & sass. The “I LOVE YOU, MEAN IT” candle is hand poured and made of soy wax. It is available in both unscented (for those with allergies) and scented fragrances like Comfort Spice & Vanila Bean that are warm, cozy, delicious and sweet. This candle makes for the loveliest gift perfect for your Valentine or Galentine!
Club Kokomo
To really spread the “love” this Valentine’s Day, consider Club Kokomo Spirits, founded by Mike Love himself (yes, of The Beach Boys)! Started alongside his son, Brian Love (a founding partner to the brand) and produced in San Diego, California, Club Kokomo Spirits focuses on distilling everything the Beach Boys represent into a bartender-quality cocktail in a can. They are naturally gluten free and feature only real ingredients. Flavors include:
Kokomojito— This is where it all started and features name famously coined by Mike Love himself. The Kokomojito is Club Kokomo’s version of the classic Mojito and delivers a smooth blend of lime and mint with a subtle hint of lemongrass. Those steel drums you hear are an added bonus.
Afternoon Delight— Yes you read that right. One of Club Kokomo’s most unique creations, this combination of citrus, maple, ginger and allspice will have you dancing on the ceiling. Feeling really adventurous? Try this cocktail hot for those chilly cuddling moments.
Excitation— We might be big fans of the song ‘Kokomo’ but we lean into some “gin and juice” on this track (shout out to you know who). This fresh and crisp gin cocktail will surprise you with notes of black cherry, passionfruit and citrus and a healthy dose of ‘Good Vibrations.’
Mystique— You won’t believe your taste buds with this bright and shiny rum cocktail. Your daily serving of fruit in a can features the tropical flavors of guava and lychee finishing delicately alongside our jasmine tea infused rum. It won’t be a mystery any longer.
Naughty Nudes
For the adults that have a great sense of humor
Combining a mix of favorite old time classics, A Tale of Two T*tties is a 20-page coloring book for adults that provides hours of pleasure. Designed by a team of artists, each page will be sure to make your artistic + dirty skills come out to play. Meow!
With titles including Lord of the Thighs, David C*ckerfield, Wakenstein, and Snatch-22, among others, this cliterature compilation will get all the right juices flowing – wink, wink.
