What goes with a good romance novel better than a glass of wine? Well, maybe chocolate–but nothing says you can’t have both. To help you out, we’ve paired appropriate wines with four of this year’s hottest romance novels–along with the sub-genres they represent.
50 Shades of Grey / 7 Deadly Zins (Erotica)
Now’s your chance to brush up on the book by E.L. James that made erotica mainstream before it hits the big screen – or just to see what the fuss is all about. Enjoy it with a glass of 7 Deadly Zins, a full-bodied blend of seven different Old Vine Zinfandels that’s deep, dark and sinfully delicious.
Glorious Montana Sky / Purple Cowboy Tenacious Red (Western)
The latest entry in Debra Holland’s Montana Sky series, this novel about a missionary recently returned from Africa to the Montana frontier and a Creole woman who heads out west to flee her mother’s unsavory plans for her life pairs well with Purple Cowboy Tenacious Red, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with notes of crushed berries and cocoa.
That Touch of Magic / Black Magic Red (Fantasy)
The second novel in Lucy March’s Nodaway Falls series follows librarian Stacy Easter, who’s taken to earning cash on the side by selling magical potions to the town’s residents. What could possibly go wrong? Read about Stacy’s romantic entanglement with the One Who Got Away and her magic entanglements with spells gone awry while sipping a glass of Black Magic Red, a rich dark red with hints of dark current, red berries and mocha.
Ticker / The Seekers Red Blend (Steampunk/Adventure)
The latest release from Lisa Mantchev follows the adventures of a girl with a clockwork heart. Penny Farthing, her brother and a motley crew of hired help set out to rescue her abducted parents and guard the research that gave Penny her shiny new ticker. Read it with a glass of The Seekers Red Blend, and adventurous wine with notes of plum, blackberry and spice, with a touch of vanilla.
