The Wine Lover's Glamorous Holiday Gift Guide!

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There's only one thing more fun then receiving gifts during the Holiday Season. And that's giving the perfect gift to that special someone and watching their eyes light up with glee! If you're shopping for a wine lover who has a penchant for the finer things, our Wine Lover's Glamorous Holiday Gift Guide is chock full of ideas that are sure to delight!1.) For the Red Wine Lover...Round Pond Estate Cab Lovers Gift Set ($180): Hailing from one of our favorite properties in the NapaValley, this gorgeous set of acclaimed wines features 2 styles of Round Pond'sCabernet Sauvignon, the Reserve and Rutherford, to show just how deliciously diverse one grape variety from the same vineyard can be. Specifically for the lover of big, bold Napa Valley Cabs, this gift set is sure to be a favorite as it brings together Round Pond's2013 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (94 points Antonio Galloni) and the 2014 Rutherford CabernetSauvignon in a beautiful, artisan gift box.2.) For the Art Lover...Cuvaison Andy Warhol Series One Collection ($250 - 2 bottle set): In the early 1980s, Alexander Schmidheiny, owner of Cuvaison Winery and friend of Andy Warhol, commissioned the iconic artist to create screenprints for his Cuvaison wine labels. Done in his signature Pop Art style, the prints have rarely been seen until now! Cuvaison and TheAndy Warhol Foundation celebrate this historic collaboration with this limited edition Andy Warhol by Cuvaison Collection. This first release in a series of three includes exclusive wines from Cuvaison's two Napa Valley estates: a Chardonnay from Carneros and a red Bordeaux blend from Brandlin Vineyard on Mount Veeder. Both the beautifully-crafted wines and collector's box feature original artwork created by Andy Warhol.3.) For the Book Lover...Mark Oldman's How to Drink Like a Billionaire: Mastering Wine with Joie de Vivre ($23): Want to know the mysteries of how the 1% drink? Mark Oldman, one of America’s most popular wine experts, demystifies the secrets of the wine world. Oldman distills his vast knowledge of wines into this easy-to-read, humorous guide, complete with in-depth how-tos on everything from tasting, swirling, and buying wine the same way billionaires do—without the price tag! From detailing little-known ways to hone in on the best value bottles to the secret maneuvers you can do to master wine in restaurants, shops, and at home, How to Drink Like a Billionaire will have you approaching wine with the shrewdness, style, and unapologetic joy of the 1%.4.) For the Holiday Host & Hostess...Magnum of of Taittinger Brut La Francaise Champagne ($140): This delightful Champagne from Taittinger is definitely one of our favorites with it's lively, festive bubbles and brisk acidity. This special bubbly is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier aged on the lees for almost 4 years more than the legal minimum of 15 months! This extra time in the cellars allows the wine to reach the peak of aromatic maturity, and the result is a delicately balanced Champagne, known for its consistently excellent quality. There's nothing more festive then bubbly around the holidays and you're guaranteed to be invited back year after year if you present your gracious Host and/or Hostess with a magnum of fabulous Champagne - the equivalent of two regular 750mL bottles.5.) For the Collector & Gadget Lover...Coravin Model Two System ($299): This revolutionary gadget needs to be in every wine lover's home since it completely changes the way you drink wine! Coravin's Model Two is the company's most intuitive wine system that gives wine lovers the freedom to pour and enjoy a glass of wine from any bottle, at any time, without pulling the cork! Using Coravin’s proprietary technology, the new Model Two is the best-in-class tool that lets you taste, share, compare and explore wine like never before. Want to sample a glass of your 1982Bordeaux without committing to an entire bottle? Get out your Coravin! It’s the revolution that’s opening up an enriching world of possibilities.Cheers,