Gift giving opportunites abound year round, but none are as concentrated as
in the month of December! From Christmas gifts to Hanukkah, and hostess
favors to birthdays - drumming up ideas for the wine lover on your gift list
can be a daunting task on an annual basis! Fear not, this year's Top 10
Gifts for Wine Lovers Guide has you more than covered with a variety of
fresh new ideas as well as tried and true keepers that won't let you down!
1. Chocolate Covered Wine - Literally the wine bottles are uniquely
hand-dipped in dark, milk or white gourmet Guittard chocolate, perfectly
paired with each wine selection - what could be better than wine and
chocolate?! As for the wines themselves, you won't be disappointed! Sweet
Traders offers a wide range of familiar favorites from reds to whites and
they even include a lovely selection of sparkling wines. |
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The presentation is elegant, the idea is novel and the
combination of wine and chocolate is unsurpassed as far as
wine gift-giving goes! Price range: $28-70
2. St. Supery's Élu and Virtú Napa Valley Gift Pack - Talk
about classy, sophisticated and well-received! This is one
gift that I wouldn't mind opening several times over on
Christmas morning! A beautifully presented bottle of St.
Supery's limited production wines: the 2006 Virtu
(Semillon/Sauvignon blanc blend) and the 2003 Elu (Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) both
based on classic Bordeaux blends, these Meritage wines are
sure to please even the pickiest of
palates! Definitely the type of gift that you'll want to
stick around to see if they pop the top and share the very
merry flavors of Virtu |
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("good" or "virtuous") and Elu ("elected")! Price: $93
3. Wine Clubs - Wine Clubs are a unique way to explore a variety of
exceptional wines with the convenience of door-to-door shipping. There are
wine clubs geared for a variety of wine enthusiasts: Red Wine Clubs, White
Wine Clubs, International Wine Clubs, Dessert Wines of the month and the
list goes on. Price range: $30-180
4. Wine Reading - One of my favorite wine books is still What to Drink
with What You Eat by Dornenburg and Page. This is a comprehensive
reference guide for finding your food's "true love." With a winsome spirit
and a well stacked "advisory board" composed of the nation's top chefs and
sommeliers, this book offers the best consolidated food and drink pairing
guide on the market! Price $25
Wine Magazines- From Wine Spectator to Wine Enthusiast - there is always
plenty to read between the vines! Price: $30-50
5. Napa Style - Chef Michael Chiarello brings a unique site with wine
country themed decor, cookware, gifts, and accessories for hosting an
elegant wine tasting or an informal barbecue. Price range: $8-200+
6. Gift Certificates- Who doesn't love a good gift certificate? Consider
Wine.com; K&L Wines and the like. Price: your call
7. Favorite Bottle of Wine - OK, so this may seem like the most obvious
gift idea for the Wine Lover on your list, but it gets better - often if
your wine enthusiast has a favorite wine and you know the name, varietal,
vintage and producer you can
A) Just get them that bottle of wine or
B) Contact the producer to see what they would recommend in either their
"special release" selections or get advice on what you could upgrade to in
the same or similar palate spectrum as their favored wine.
8. Wine Country Gift Baskets- I just love flipping through the Wine
Country Gift Baskets catalog. They certainly know how to put together a
premium gift pack with stellar wines, delicious goodies and they all come
in truly charming baskets. Price range: $30-200
9. Personalized Wines- Winelabel.com offers an innovative way to
personalize wine gifts for friends, family, employees or colleagues. You
choose the wine, the message and whether you would like labels for a wine
you already have or whether you would like to coordinate the label or
etching with one of Winelabel.com's premium wines.
10. Wine Accessories - The Wine Enthusiast Online has everything from
cellars to decanters, and personalized coasters to holiday-themed
wine-wear, this site offers a multitude of options for gift-giving and
gift-getting! There is even a "gift services and solutions" section to
assist your holiday shopping experience! If you just can't figure out
where to start, this site is your best bet. |
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