If your inner Cupid is running a little late this year, have no fear. You can still impress your sweetheart with a creative, romantic gift. Wine expert Leslie Sbrocco's wine picks range from bargains to luxury options that can be paired with thoughtful gift items.

Come meet Leslie this weekend at The Boston Wine Expo, February 10 and 11. This is the 16th Annual event and the largest consumer tasting in the country. Visit Wine-expos.com for more information.

Themed Wines

In my latest book, The Simple & Savvy Wine Guide, which serves up recommendations for more than 1,000 wines organized by mood, food and season, I outline top Valentine's Day picks in my holiday wines chapter. The following bottles all showcase top quality wine with eye-catching packaging.

Luxury Picks — More Than $20

• Terra Valentine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California ($35; www.terravalentine.com)
  A rich, luscious Napa Cab named for the owner's grandfather.
• Seduction, Red Blend, Napa Valley, California ($35; www.seductionwine.com)
  A smooth blend of red varieties from Napa's O'Brien Cellars.
• Angels Share, Shiraz, Australia ($34; www.paternowines.com)
  Supple Shiraz from Down Under. Perfect with lamb.
• Angle's Peak, California ($50; www.paternowines.com)
  A blend of mostly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley.

Bargain — Less Than $20

• Montes "Cherub" Syrah Rose, Chile ($17; www.monteswines.com)
  A syrah-based dry pink wine from a Chilean superstar, Montes.
• Oops, Carmenere, Chile ($10; www.oopswine.com)
  A cheeky little red made from Chile's signature variety, Carmenere.
• Little Black Dress Merlot, California ($9.99; www.lbdwines.com)
  An affordable fruity and soft Merlot.
• Two Angles Sauvignon Blanc, California $14.99; www.quintessentialwines.com)
  Crisp, fresh and sassy, this is a white for seafood.