Women’s day is just around the corner and is the perfect time to celebrate womanhood, femininity and all things bright and beautiful. Everyone loves flowers and they make the perfect setting to spruce up a table or even an entire room. So why not celebrate this women’s day with a fancy sit-down meal or perhaps a binge-watching session of Firefly lane and a glass of non-alcoholic wine? Below is a great list of beautiful flowers and the best wines to complement their aroma and appearance to celebrate the joy of being a woman or knowing women.
ROSES AND ROSÉ
This might sound like a pun gone wrong, but rest assured, this is one combination that’s sure to be a hit. Nothing says love like a bouquet of red roses. The intense, heady aroma fills the air and adds a touch of exuberance to any room. While red roses might be the typical choice, pink, white, yellow or even green (yes, green), are all great choices. Fill up a few glasses of non-alcoholic rosé and dwell on the crisp, tart flavour against the sweet aroma of the roses! What a divine pairing they make! This creates the perfect ambience to relax and enjoy some pampering (self or otherwise). Now, who could say no to that?
LILIES AND CHAMPAGNE
Lilies are exquisite flowers with an appearance that captures any eye and an fragrance that can stop anyone in their tracks. Buy some lilies for the women in your life and expect a loving reaction. Or, buy some for yourself and embrace the amazing joy of being a woman. While lilies become the centerpiece of the table, flutes of non-alcoholic champagne are a necessity. The bubbly, sweet champagne and pristine lilies all call for a toast to the occasion. Women, of course, are amazing every day. Women’s day with champagne and lilies is just a small nod in acknowledgement of the same.
TULIPS AND MERLOT
Tulips come in a variety of colours, each of which brings with them a pop of vibrancy. A bouquet of tulips is beautiful, and adds an aroma in the air with a hint of honey and citrus. The sweet scents brought forth by these flowers make non-alcoholic Merlot the perfect wine to accompany them. Deep red, serious and intense, the Merlot challenges the sweetness of tulips and elevates it. Similar to femininity and the strength that comes with it, this combination is for every woman, who is inherently a powerhouse. A classic example of the dual nature of women, and a delicious pairing for the palate and nose as well.
SUNFLOWERS AND CHARDONNAY
Sunflowers are a breath of fresh air, bringing colour, light and happiness. The bright flowers with their lovely heads are perfect for the quirky, fun-loving woman. Paired with non-alcoholic Chardonnay, this is a great way to unwind. Just looking at a vase of sunflowers is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face, and on women’s day, it’s the best solution to some instant cheer. Chardonnay is a dry and easy no-nonsense white wine which does not draw the focus away from the star of the show, the sunflower bouquet and of course, the women who they’re for.