| Wine makes a fantastic gift, one that can be | | | | for ourselves. A vintage bottle of wine can make |
| enjoyed by both giver and recipient or saved for | | | | a fantastic gift for the wine lover. If you're not |
| a special moment. You don't have to worry about | | | | sure, ask your wine store clerk. They are full of |
| wine being the right size or spending an eternity | | | | information and are almost always happy to help. |
| at the back of a closet. If you're considering giving | | | | Include a few accessories. If you're gifting wine |
| the gift of wine, here are a few tips for making | | | | and want to add a little something extra, try |
| your choice and a quick breakdown of the | | | | topping off your present with a crafted wine |
| different types of wine available. Before you | | | | stopper or a gift certificate for dinner at a nearby |
| start, pick your price. When in doubt, go with a | | | | winery. Think about the type of wine you want |
| mid-range bottle. If you're having trouble making a | | | | to buy. Some of the most common and popular |
| choice and don't want to go over the top, pick a | | | | wine types are; Merlot, a great choice for new |
| basic Cabernet Sauvignon at a middle price point. | | | | red-wine drinkers; Cabernet Sauvignon, a |
| If you want something for a more special | | | | full-bodied red wine; Pinot Noir, a much more |
| occasion, go with a Champagne or vintage, but | | | | delicate and fruity red; Chardonnay, a dry and |
| don't skimp. Try something older. It's not very | | | | citrusy white wine; Sauvignon Blanc, a light wine; |
| often that the casual wine drinker gets to enjoy a | | | | and the Reisling, a very dry but still fresh white. |
| vintage bottle. It may be something we think of | | | | Almost any of these choices are sure to be a hit. |
| fleetingly at a restaurant, but never stop to get | | | | |