12 Varieties of Wine and Pairings  Whether you're cooking for
your sweetheart on Valentine's Day or dining out, we've compiled
a list of some of the West's best wines and perfect pairings
that will be sure to impress the apple of your eye on the year's
most romantic day.  Sauvignon BlancSauvignon Blanc Sauvignon
Blanc: crisp and refreshing Taste: Tart lemon, grapefruit,
melon, and tropicals like passionfruit over a pleasant
grassiness and herbal quality. Pair with: Cheeses, green
vegetables, oysters, delicate fish, fresh herbs, mild
vinaigrettes, dishes with tangy dairy, pesto. Try it with:
Roasted Artichoke Salad with Lemon and Mint  Cabernet
SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon: the king of reds
Pair with: Well-marbled beef, hearty fowl, spice rubs and
sauces, marinades with soy sauce, long-braised stews, pot roast,
grilled red meat.  Chardonnay: rich and complex white Pair with:
Sweet shellfish, white-fleshed fish, chicken and turkey, pork,
veal, legumes, winter squash, corn, nuts, risotto and pa