Romance is a year round affair. Amid the hectic schedules and chaos of everyday life, romantics across the country are looking for ways to spice up that intimate evening with someone special. Since crowded restaurants and cold temperatures are a sure-fire way to kill the mood, a celebration at home can be much more appealing. Incorporate these modern twists on a romantic night in to take your next date night to the next level.
Uncork the night
Set the mood for a romantic evening at home with a bottle of decadent red wine. Apothic Crush is a red blend that combines red fruit flavors with notes of caramel. Its velvety smooth mouthfeel is sure to please every palate.
Read aloud to each other
There is something so sexy about the human voice; it is an aphrodisiac in its own right. Choose a book that both of you like and read it aloud to each other, taking turns so that you can enjoy each other voices without the commotion of everyday life.
And since this is an epicurean night, “Late Harvest Havoc
Usually, the stories happen in France’s wine country. But for “Late Harvest Havoc,” the setting is Alsace in Germany during the winter time where the master winemaker Benjamin Cooker and his sidekick Virgile Lanssien are tasting celebrated wines.
While the the famous winemaker from Bordeaux, Benjamin Cooker and his assistant Virgile settle into their hotel in the old city of Colmar, distinguished vineyards are attacked. The plot thickens when estates with no apparent connection to one another suffer the same sabotage just days prior to the late harvest.
As it is in every book in the series, the story is experienced through the senses, the author describing the flavor and smell not only of the wine and the food but also the setting. You and your partner might find the description so detailed that you will want to plan a trip to France after reading the book.
Late Harvest Havoc
Modern day gourmet
Meal subscription services make it easy for even novice cooks to create culinary masterpieces. Tantalize your taste buds with exciting seasonal recipes using exotic ingredients delivered right to your door. The joint activity adds an element of adventure, livening up a night at home.
Travel down memory lane
Memories of relationship milestones and special moments generate warm feelings of nostalgia. Create a digital scrapbook of images from your most memorable experiences together and spend some time reminiscing about the magic that started it all.
Personalize your playlist
Surprise your significant other with a throwback radio dedication via Spotify. Your personalized message shared with a special song is sure to impress while evoking the carefree days of mixtapes and long conversations over landlines. To make your dedication, visit Apothic.com/CrushMusic.
A gift that keeps on giving
It’s important to take time out of our busy lives for date night. Keep the magic of the night alive with a “2016 Save the Date Night” booklet where you can schedule future date night outings or activities all year long. Remember, everyone loves a little mystery and subtle creativity trumps extravagance every time.
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