Up for a romantic wine date in Sonoma County?

Prepping for Valentine's Day requires romantic vigilance; countless decisions need to be made. A sexy pinot or a sassy zin? Caviar or truffles? And by all means – Rumi.

The 13th century Persian poet makes wine taste even more extraordinary with this sentiment: “In the silence of love you will find the spark of life.”

With an eye to Valentine's Day, we've researched the most food and wine savvy spots and here are a trio of exceptional choices for true romantics.

Benovia Winery

People who visit Benovia's cozy Ranch House for a tasting Feb. 14 to 17 will be given a poem and roses. They'll be introduced to Benovia's newest releases paired with chocolate truffles. Uber-romantics naturally will angle for the best seat in the house –– by the fireplace. For details about the tasting, visit benoviawinery.com and for reservations visit cellarpass.com or call 707-921-1040. Benovia Winery, 3339 Hartman Road, Santa Rosa.

Silver-Trident Winery

This Yountville winery has an upscale tasting that marries its wines with local artisan cheeses.

For example, Silver Trident's 2017 Symphony No. 9 Sauvignon Blanc is paired with Nicolau Capra Stanislaus, a goat cheese, along with a skewer of vegetables in verjus.

Meanwhile its Silver Trident's 2016 Benevolent Dictator Pinot Noir is served with McKinley Cheddar, along with a slice of a locally made duck sausage.

For details about the tasting visit silvertridentwinery.com and for reservations call 707-945-0311. Silver Trident Winery, 6495 Washington St., Yountville.

Domaine Carneros

From the tasting room of this French inspired chateau you can see the rolling hills of the Carneros.

The regal setting plays well to the highbrow tastings that pair the Domaine Carneros sparklers with caviar or artisan cheeses.

If you want to impress your date, be sure to order the top of the line Le Reve.

For details about the tastings visit domainecarneros.com and for reservations call 707-257-0101. Domaine Carneros, 1240 Duhig Road, Napa.

With these clever tastings just a reservation away, there's hope for the hopeless romantics.

You can reach Wine Writer Peg Melnik at peg.melnik@pressdemocrat.com or 707-521-5310.