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Let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day at your “home cinema” this year! We have picked 10 all-time favourite romantic films, including comedy, musical, animation, paired with delicious wines to indulge in the romantic mood.
1.Pretty Woman x Champagne
The all-time classic romantic comedy “Pretty Woman”, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, offers a perky modern Cinderella story for us.There was an unforgettable scene when Julia Roberts was drinking Moët & Chandon Champagne, Richard Gere taught her to try with a strawberry, which could bring out the flavour of the Champagne. Maybe a good idea to enjoy film again with Champagne and strawberries!
2.The Before Trilogy (Before Sunrise/Before Sunset/Before Midnight) x Wine Trio
The Before Trilogy has become one of the most influential movie trilogies of all time. The Trilogy has crafted what a love relationship is, over a span of eighteen years. The three films set in the world’s most beautiful and romantic locations, which should be enjoyed with a “trio” of wine. “Before Sunset” filmed in Austria, its famous white wine like Grüner Veltliner and Riesling would be perfect; “Before Sunrise” took place in Paris, suggest pairing with famous Bordeaux red wine from France; “Before Midnight” was set in Greece, you may try with popular Greek red wine from Kir Yianni.
3. Call Me by Your Name x Italian Wine
Won the Best Adapted Screenplay at the Oscars, “Call me by your name” is a love story between two young men in summer. The story set in Northern Italy, is full of day-after-day sunshine and languid bliss. Barolo would be a good choice to feel the rapturous first love of the main characters vicariously.
4. How to Be Single x Sparkling
Being single on Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to dampen your spirit! The film “How to be single” told you that one could enjoy a wonderful life as long as you know how to love yourself. When you are enjoying this cheerful comedy, you can treat yourself to a sparkling wine to celebrate that you are living in the moment!
5. One day x Elegant Red Wine
Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess star in the romantic film “One day”, presenting a 20 year love story between two friends, Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley. Falling in love with your best friend is probably the most beautiful love story. Enjoy the film with an elegant red wine like Burgundy, which gains complexity with time, just like their love that grows in their hearts.
6. Howl’s Moving Castle x Orin Swift
Miyazaki Hayao always uses colour to tell his whimsical stories. The animated film “Howl’s Moving Castle” shows us a magical and colourful kingdom. It is a story of redemption through love and compassion between a young lady Sophie and the wizard Howl. Try to match this imaginative animation with Orin Swift, which combines excellent wines with creative wine labels.
7. La La Land x Off-dry Sparking Wine
Winner of 6 Oscars, “La La Land” stars Ryan Gosling as a jazz pianist and Emma Stone as an aspiring actress, who meet and fall in love while pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles. It is a happy bouncy musical with amazing dance choreography. Let’s pair with an off-dry sparkling wine such as Moscato d’Asti to feel the upbeat performance.
8. My Sassy Girl x Riesling
https://www.watsonswine.com/en/wine?q=%3Adiscount%3Aingredients%3ARiesling&text=&resultsForPage=48&sort=&CSRFToken=9113005e-f4c7-4635-b7c1-319725ba818e#As the blockbuster in Asia, Korean romantic comedy “My sassy girl” starring Jun Ji-Hyun as the sassy girlfriend with goddess-like charm. Behind the arguing or bullying, there is the unspoken love of her boyfriend, just like the German Riesling－with a touch of sweetness and good acidity.
9. About Time x Wine from Outstanding Vintage
“About Time” is about a young man who uses time-travelling powers to win his true love’s heart. Meanwhile, he learns how to enjoy every ordinary day with beloved ones. You may enjoy the good times with wines from outstanding Vintages, such as 09’ or 10’ from Bordeaux or 02’ and 08’ from Champagne, just like the protagonist in the movie.
10. Begin Again x “The Musician” Cabernet Shiraz
“Begin Again”, starring Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo and Adam Levine, is a musical comedy film full of great music. Its theme song “Lost Stars”, performed by Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, has even become a popular love song. Pairing with easy and relaxing wines such as Rose, Pinot Noir, or Majella “The Musician” Cabernet Shiraz to match with this musical movie.
Photos Credit to：Movies “Pretty Woman”, “Before Sunrise”, “Call Me By Your Name”, “How to Be Single”, “One Day”, “Howl’s Moving Castle”, “La La Land”, “My Sassy Girl”, “About Time”, “Begin Again”