Wine and Holiday Gift Giving

It’s hard to believe but another holiday season is almost upon us; in a little over two months, Christmas will be here and, chances are, we’ve all got at least one person on our holiday shopping list that is impossible to buy for; it’s that guy or gal who claims they really don’t need a thing and can, therefore, offer absolutely no assistance for our gift giving dilemma.  How about a bottle of wine for those wine lovers who have everything?  As an Independent Wine Consultant for WineShop At Home, let me offer some guidelines before purchasing that gift of wine:

• If at all possible, determine the recipient’s preference beforehand:  Is your sister-in-law a white wine drinker or is her preference for a nice Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot?
• Skip the boxed wine; this should go without saying but if you’re going to give a gift of wine, make sure it comes in a bottle
• The best wine isn’t necessarily the most expensive; there are many superb wines in the $15-$20/bottle range, such as our limited production, artisan wines at WineShop At Home

Here are some suggestions if you’re stumped but would like to surprise that special someone on your list with a gift to remember:

 A wonderful and unique gift is a wine club membership. With WineShop At Home, you can give either 2 or 4 bottles of wine shipped directly to the recipient’s home for a very reasonable cost. The gift giver can choose to give all red wines, all whites or a combination of both, depending on the recipient’s preference. Gift memberships are available in 3 month, 6 month or 12 month durations. A wine club membership is the gift that continues to be enjoyed throughout the year.

For those looking for a very personal gift, our personalized wines are the perfect way to commemorate any occasion. Our wines can be personalized with any image and text of your choosing and will surely represent a one-of-a-kind gift that will not be duplicated. Our personalized wines are ideal for corporate gift giving, too; personalized with your company’s name and logo, this will be a unique and memorable way to keep your company at the forefront of your customer’s minds.

I look forward to assisting you in choosing a gift that will be enjoyed long after the holidays are over.

Cheers!!

Diane Aksten

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