When a French Princess gave a party in honour of St Valentines in the 1600s, flowers were given by the male guests to their female partners & this established the tradition of flowers for St Valentines Day.

The gift of Wine for St. Valentine's Day will play a starring role in a romantic seductive evening . Ladies have been wooed by wine throughout history so wine for Valentines seems the biz.

It is not surprising therefore that the combination of Flowers and Wine is just about the perfect gift for St.Valentine's Day as Flowers speak the "language of love" and Wine is synonymous with seduction - the perfect St. Valentine's Day gift.

• Red wine is the passionate wine so combined with Red Roses or Red Carnations it makes for a powerful St. Valentine's Day gift with a clear message.

• White wines are more delicate so combined with white Lilies or white carnations the effect is a more ethereal, sensitive Valentines gift. It would suit an 'Audrey Hepburn' valentine perfectly.

• A Sparkling Wine with a few orchids would suit a more 'bubbly' personality as her Valentines Day gift.

If your St. Valentine's Day gift has no budgetary constraints (what joy)! check out sending Flowers with Wine such as Chateau D'Yquem, classified as premier grand superieur in the 1855 French classification at $500 per half bottle or Red Roses with Australia's Grange Hermitage - conceived as an Australian take on the style of "classed-growth " Bordeaux. The recipient of this St. Valentine's Day gift would be bowled over! The Aussies were always strong at bowling ! £250 should cover a bottle of Grange for your Valentine.

Don't torture yourself with the question of whether you should buy Flowers OR Wine for your special someone this St. Valentine's Day. Buy both ! Flowers and Wine a great St. Valentine's Day gift.