Holiday Gift Guide for Wine Lovers
Foodie Fight
Think of it as Trivial Pursuit for folks who love food and wine. Players compete by answering questions such as "Which native Italian wine is likely to be poured for a pizza party?" (Sangiovese) and "What story about an English barber and meat pies has endured since the mid-19th century as a play, musical, movie, and TV production?" (Sweeny Todd). $18.95
BottleWise wine totes
Know someone who loves to travel? These soft-sided TSA-friendly bags let you store wine safely in your packed luggage-no more worrying about broken bottles! $48.95 for the BottleWise Duo
Top Lights
A pair of smartly designed candle holders turn memorable bottles of wine into decorative keepsakes. $39
The Wine Lover's Page-A-Day Calendar 2008
Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible, penned this entertaining desk calendar, loaded with great information for every day of the year. Pages offer anything from famous quotes to must-try wines to recipes perfect for the season. $11.99
Le Nez du Vin Aroma Kit
Got a serious oenophile on your list? Developed by French wine expert Jean Lenoir, this deluxe kit includes a dozen vials containing liquid wine aromas, as well as reference cards and an instructional booklet, to help fine-tune wine-tasting skills the way no reference book can. Separate kits available for white and red wines. $130
Custom Wine Labels
Giving bottles as gifts? Have them beautifully etched with a personal message by winelabel.com and the wine won't be the only thing they remember. Prices vary.
- J.L.
