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