Gift-Giving Guide for the Wine Lover in Your Life

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by Elyse Lovenworth, Beverage Director. Firepoint Grill, Newtown Sqaure, PA (www.FirepointGrill.com), a Paxos Restaurant. (www.paxosrestaurants.com)

Gift-Giving Guide for the Wine Lover in Your Life

The holiday season is almost upon us, and soon we’ll all be searching for the perfect gifts – for a party host, a best friend, or family member. For the wine lover in your life, break the cycle of re-gifting with a memorable and personal gift that will certainly get used!

For the party host, consider gifting a membership to a wine club. Wine of the Month Club ® offers a variety of affordable packages based on location, vintage, or varietal. If your host loves a specific winery, contact them directly to inquire about membership options. You can keep your host’s wine fridge stocked with all of their favorites!

For a friend who is new to the wine world, a wine book serves as an excellent coffee table book and can offer a great education into pairings, flavor profiles, and more. “Wine Folly” by Madeline Puckette and Justin Hammack is an essential for any wine-lover, with novel explorations of wines by grape, region, and more. For a more advanced reader, the “Word Atlas of Wine” by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson is in its 7 th edition and is an authoritative reference for any passionate wine enthusiast.

For a classy touch, gift a set of wine glasses. So much of experiencing a wine’s flavor is in the nose, which makes sipping out of the proper glassware essential. Visit The Perfect Glass online to find essential glasses for reds, whites, champagne and more.

For the educated wine lover who is already stocked in the basics, there are countless wine accessories that any wine drinker would love. Washable wine markers or cute glass tags add a touch of whimsy to any get-together, or you can add ease to party service with an electronic wine opener. For the wine-motivated traveler, a “Wine Check” suitcase will make them all the more excited for their next trip to wine country. For the wine newbie, a decorative cork-collector will help them save memories of their favorite bottles.

Finally, if your wine-loving friend has all of the above, a gift card to your local Wine & Spirits store will allow them to select the bottles of their choosing. If they are fans of a wine not available in state stores, consider a gift card to a local restaurant that carries some of their favorites by the glass or bottle.

Some of the most memorable gifts are the ones that provide experiences – and for a wine lover, a glass of their favorite Pinot Noir enjoyed in good company is a gift in itself. Enjoy experiencing your favorite wines with friends and family this holiday season.

Firepoint Grill, Newtown Sq., PA (www.FirepointGrill.com)

A Paxos Restaurant (www.paxosrestaurants.com)

739 West Chester Pk. Newtown Square, PA Reservations:484-428-3093 www.FirepointGrill.com