GUERNEVILLE (RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY), Calif., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- With Valentine's Day -- February 14th -- just around the corner, the annual decision of how best to show one's love for that special someone is upon us. In affairs of the heart, the best gifts are classic gifts, and the classic Valentine's Day gifts are red roses and Korbel California Brut Rose Champagne.

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The red rose as an expression of love goes back to the ancient Greeks, when it was associated with Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Over time, the red rose came to represent romance and passion. The giving of red roses -- either a single bloom or a bouquet -- to express love for one's partner began in the 19th century and quickly became a Valentine's Day tradition.

Korbel Brut Rose Champagne is a more recent Valentine's Day tradition. Introduced in the 1980s, this delicious sparkler -- produced using the time-honored methode champenoise (in which the bubbles are created by secondary fermentation in the bottle) -- achieved instant popularity for its rose hue, generous fruit and fine, persistent bubbles. More than a gift to give, Korbel Brut Rose is a gift to share on Valentine's Day; the romantic color, fresh berry flavors and complex, off-dry finish invite toasts to love and happiness, and also pair exquisitely with strawberries and chocolate. Korbel Brut Rose Champagne is a consistent award-winner and may be hard to find as Valentine's Day approaches, but like true love, it is worth the search.

Established in 1882 in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley, Korbel Champagne Cellars produces the United States' most popular methode champenoise champagne. Owned and managed by the Heck family since 1954, Korbel currently makes a range of California champagnes and a limited amount of still wine. In a separate facility, Korbel also produces one of the country's most respected brandies.

                            Celebrate responsibly.

Source: Korbel