Valentines Day-It doesn't have to be shit.

Valentine's Day. Shocking day of commercialism where rough blokes and serial cheaters buy their better halves giant cards and even bigger teddy bears. 

So what do you do if you a) like your partner too much to spend it with a hundred other couples or b) are currently without a better half?

Well I have a little suggestion that may sound a little more tempting. Invite people you like/love over to your home for dinner. Before they arrive go shopping and buy some really tasty ingredients to cook a spectacular meal but before you get home stop at the local wine merchants or cellar door if you're lucky enough to have one of those around that makes the bubbly stuff.

Maybe something like this for a cheeky welcome drink...

Domaine Chandon Etoile Tete de Cuvee

And then something from these guys, perhaps...

Camel Valley. Obviously.

or maybe this guy...

Dom Perignon

By now you should be laughing, chatting and very possibly finding an old 80's/90's CD and singing (badly!) along to the Eurythmics. I have never done this, me? Nooo! Far too sensible and restrained to sing badly in a friends lounge in between laughing like a drain. Classy and sophisticated me!

When you are all just about but not quite ready for tea and bed, a sneaky, slightly sweeter glass of Taittinger Nocturne is a lovely way to round off the evening.

From the Taittinger caves

So coupled up or not, falling into bed after a joyous evening with those you love and some delicious champagne can make Valentine's Day a day to look forward to can't it? Not shit in the slightest.