Sacramento, CA — Sparkling wine remains a staple of many Valentine´s Day celebrations, and wine makers say they´re noticing other trends in holiday demand.

Supermarket consultants say it appears that more women buy wine as a Valentine´s gift for men than vice versa.

People often buy the appropriate red or white wine to accompany a romantic dinner.

Other marketers say they see sales of dessert wines grow, as people seek wines to compliment strawberries or chocolate.

Written by Sabrina Sabbagh