Staying in really is the new going out when it comes to Valentine's Day. The idea of sitting in a candlelit restaurant, staring lovingly into each other's eyes is so romantic, rarely realistic though. The chap on the table next to you will probably be talking loudly, someone else will be complaining and shudder to think if an ex shows up with their new beau! It's safer to stay in, with the added bonus of no 'dedicated driver' argument at the beginning of the evening, or the relentless taxi queue at the end of the night. Matters Of The Heart With Our Graham To help you celebrate Valentine's Day Graham from our Heswall shop has chosen five wines and spirits for you to give as a gift or share on the day. Vilarnau Cava Rose This would be a great gift with one of our chocolate box selections. It's also a superb rose Cava in its own right and the bottle is visually stunning with a Gaudi inspired wrap label. If sharing on the day, remember to chill. Billecart-Salmon Rose Nothing says 'I love you' more than an expensive bunch of roses and a bottle of champagne. And if you want to splash out on something wonderful then Billecart-Salmon Rose is the Champagne of choice. Elegant and refined, it tastes like strawberries and cream. Who could ask for more? Amarone, Torre del Falasco Now this is the ultimate wine to have with a cosy, romantic meal for two at home. Pop to a good butcher and buy a couple of pieces of fillet/sirloin/rump steak. Cook to your liking, serve with chunky chips and crack open this storming bottle of Amarone. With this combination, it's not just the steak that'll be sizzling ... Pink Dog Gin From the team who bring you Wirral Gin, this rose petal and lavender inspired gin is made with love and it's difficult not to fall for those heady, floral aromas and delicately balanced flavours. Fast becoming one of our most popular gins, grab a bottle today for your loved one and see you yourself. Morelli Crema di Cioccolato I couldn't finish without something chocolate themed, and this Italian chocolate liqueur is sure to get the heart fluttering with amore. Rich, velvety and extremely chocolate, this will be the perfect end to a perfect romantic meal. From all of us at Whitmore & White, we hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day. Mandi