Last Minute Holiday Gifts
Stop freaking out. It's not too late to get some really cool wine gifts. I have a few suggestions. Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of enjoying these items. I think you would like them too.
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The Perfect Stocking Stuff
VINE ME UP Activity Book – Sarita Cheaves, a wine blogger and podcast host, created this fun and entertaining activity book during COVID. It is also educational. You are learning while having fun. Wow! There are crosswords, word finds, trivia, and more. Adult activity books are well known to be a great way to relax and reduce stress, but now you have a definitive reason to do so with a glass of your favorite wine. I used the activities for ice-breakers during wine tastings. And, I definitely used it to unwind after a long day. $25.00
Pour Pairings Subscription Box
Your Favorite Foodie
Pour Pairings – Shayna Wells, the founder, curates a monthly subscription box for the wine curious, lovers, and enthusiasts. Every month, she creates a new box based on a particular wine filled with delicious snacks, unique wine gadgets, and informative "fun facts" about the wine of the month. December's box theme is Champagne. You can also make a single box purchase without subscribing. $67.99
Luxe Gift
Jancis Robinson Collection – Jancis Robinson, OBE, MW, is the oracle of the wine world. I don't like to say there is a single wine authority. But if there was one, she would be it. I enjoyed attending a wine conference in the Finger Lakes over the summer. Jancis Robinson was a guest speaker. I tried not to fangirl, but it was tough. She introduced her wine glass collection. Jancis partnered with designer Richard Brendon. Richard is known for distinctive yet functional bone China and crystal collections using handcrafted techniques. Pairing wine expertise and refined design, the Jancis Collection is the result of a genuinely collaborative cross-disciplinary partnership. The wine glasses are artful and delicate. The unique thing about this collection is that you ONLY need one wine glass for ALL wines. No more red, white, or sparkling wine glasses. I personally tried them, and they are all that! These glasses are for the serious wine drinker who enjoys the finer things in life. $112.00 for a set of two
Shades of Vino Wine Collection
Wine Subscription
Shades of Vino Wine Collection - Shades of Vino Wine Collection is a quarterly wine subscription club. It is a part of The Wine Concierge online store based in Washington, DC. Shades of Vino uniquely features wines by women and minority wine professionals. Each quarter has a new theme. The Winter Collection is Burgundy and Bordeaux wines. Customers can select a 3, 6, or 12 bottle subscription. You can customize your subscription to select only white, reds, or mixed wines. Members also get perks like discounts on non-club wines, advance notice of sales and discounts, and complimentary wine tastings. Subscriptions start at $74.99
Wishing you a happy holiday. Many blessings and tons of joy.