Exploring Wine

There are several sites teeming with great deals on gifts for the wine enthusiast on your list. Here are some great ideas when buying on a budget.

Just a Taste – Wines Worth Sampling

• Tour de France Gift Set from Wine.com – $39.00
  This set allows you to explore 3 wines, each representing a specific region of France. Experience the bold, dark berry flavor of Château Les Graves de Barrau from the city of Bordeaux, the well balanced fruit and slight rustic wood flavor of Bouchard Bourgogne Pinot Noir from Burgundy, and the spicy fruit essence of Louis Bernard Côtes-du-Rhône from the river region of Rhône.
• Tuscan Wine Tasting Party from WineCountryGiftBaskets.com – $79.95
  Enjoy the flavors of Old World Italy with a bottle of Tomaresca Neprica, a Campogrande Orvieto white wine, and a Tuscan Sangiovese. These wines are accompanied by a plethora of items including biscotti, tiramisu pralines, bread- dipping herbs, rosemary olive oil snacks, and much more.
• The International Wine of the Month Club Membership from WineMonthClub.com – $29.95-65.95
  Give a gift that can continue giving all year round. Select from the Premium Series, the Master Series, or the Collector Series. Each series includes 2 bottles per month (typically being a red and a white wine) and a newsletter describing the wine, vineyard, a food pairing suggestion for each wine, and what tastes you should find as you try them.

Simply Useful – Wine-related Gifts

• Wine and Cheese Combo Cheeseboard from WineExpress.com – $29.95
  This California inspired gift set includes a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon, crackers, merlot cheddar cheese, and California Crunchies almonds. These items are arranged beautifully on a classy cheeseboard.
• Personalized 3 initial Crystal Bottle Stopper from GiftoftheGrape.com – $24.95
  This elegant keepsake has an crystal handle that can be engraved with up to 3 letters and its chrome base is fitted with a rubber gasket to seal in the flavor of the opened wine.
• Engraved Wine Tool Set from GiftTree.com – $34.95
  A dashing black case houses a beautiful wine tool set that includes a ratchet- action opener, a stainless steel drip ring, and a contemporary bottle stopper. A two-lined message may be engraved on the handle of the wine opener.
• Vinturi Wine Aerator from Vinturi.com – $39.95
  The Vinturi is an excellent gift for any wine connoisseur and is designed to increase the velocity and decrease the pressure of the wine as it is being poured. This will enhance the aroma, bring out the intended taste, and soften the tannins which will result in an all around wonderful wine tasting experience.

Any of these gifts would be a delight to find under the Christmas tree.

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