Once or twice a year, I like returning to the basics of wine. I enjoy hearing stories about its history or how its made, and how to differentiate varietals; it helps me better educate customers at The Night Thing, along with reinforcing my own wine knowledge.

With Valentine's Day today, I thought it would be fun to query some Chicago wine experts, the following question: "What's the most romantic bottle of wine you have ever drank?"

Kyle McHugh of Drinks Over Dearborn:

Your teacher, Jessica Bell, and her husband, among the vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.