Rejoice. Your personal holiday wine coach is here. This is the year you will be able to joyfully move forward with your holiday gifting without your beneficiaries grimacing on the inside when they remove the wraps and bows. You will also not have to fall back on the completely impersonal gift-card strategy — at least for your wine-loving friends and family.
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Yes, take a moment to thank me and hold me in reverence, but with the holidays coming, you need to get cracking.
I can personally attest that the wine-lovers’ heart will skip a beat when they see that tall, slender, bottle-sized package.
In case you are in last-minute mode, let’s start with the instant gift. I can personally attest that the wine-lovers’ heart will skip a beat when they see that tall, slender, bottle-sized package because not only will they be enjoying the contents soon, but also know that you acknowledge their wine passion. Add to the equation that yummy and personalized choices can be had at almost price point and bought close by in minutes — it all adds up to a true holiday miracle.
I know what you’re thinking: Where do we go from perfect? Fear not, because we have great gift ideas up our sleeves.
A point of pride for any wine aficionado is his or her bottle-opening device. While there are many types on the market, there are none more stylish and useful than a quality screw and lever wine key, aka waiter’s corkscrew. While a utilitarian version can be had for a few bucks, if you can afford it, think about something upscale that delivers pizzazz and longevity. Legnoart makes some absolute works of art.
Another sure winner is a wine carrier. This is a real opportunity to personalize. Is your giftee a classicist who would proudly carry a fancy leather bag or a hipster more likely to be seen with a backpack or messenger bag? Worry not, there are many cool options. Check your local wine shop or jump on the Internet.
And now for the ultimate gift for wine-lovers, one that brings joy to both parties and that is guaranteed to bring you fondly to their mind and heart several times a year. It’s dual wine magazine subscriptions. The big two publications do a wonderful job of entertaining and educating with each issue. The more classically oriented Wine Spectator is about $60 per year and tends toward longer features with greater depth. The flashier Wine Enthusiast Magazine is about $30 per year and leans more to the bullet-point delivery method.
Hope this makes your season merrier and whatever you give include some love in the box.
