Gift Ideas

wines

2008 Vintage Champagne Stars Vintage Champagne is where it’s at! 2008 was an A+, brilliant vintage for Champagne, and this gift set combines two high-scoring gems from top Champagne houses. Bollinger Grand Annee is a timeless Champagne; “another brilliant 2008 that delivers the goods.” (Jeb Dunnuck). 2008 Piper Heidsieck “stands tall next to Cristal, Dom Perignon and Krug.” If you’re looking for a gift with a ‘wow’ factor, this gift set is spot on! Includes: 2008 Bollinger Grande Annee - 1 bottle - 99 JD 2008 Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Rare - 1 bottle - 97 WS

2018 Napa Valley Gift Set Any gift recipient will be amazed with this gift set! 2018 was an incredible vintage for Napa Valley, and this two bottle gift set showcases the brilliance of this vintage so well. Wine critic Jeb Dunnuck said that 2018 Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Vaso is “in the running for the greatest Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon under $100.” Wow! It also comes from one of the top winemakers in Napa Valley. 2018 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon is another star that captures the magic of the vintage. Includes: 2018 Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Vaso - 1 bottle - 95 JS 2018 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon - 1 bottle - 94 AG

Give the gift of something unexpected and out of the ordinary – white Bordeaux! While Bordeaux is famous for many of its top pedigree red wines, several of its white wines also deserve attention. The category of white Bordeaux is way under-priced, and this gift set is one of our most affordable sets, offering so much bang for the buck. It includes three terrific bottles that make fun house wines. "I love drinking white Bordeaux. It’s just so fresh and clean. Every time I pop a bottle of Bordeaux Blanc for friends, it creates a new fan. The wines are so rich, pure and racy all at the same time – amazing." - Dave Sokolin Includes: 2019 Domaine de Chevalier Clos Des Lunes Lune d'Argent - 1 bottle - 93 JD 2018 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc - 1 bottle - 94 JS 2020 Chateau Ferran - 1 bottle - 91 DEC

"This is a hard mailing list to crack, yet winemaker Christophe Baron continues to deliver the goods, releasing singular, exotic, incredible wines from his bevy of single vineyards in the Rocks region of the Walla Walla Valley." - Jeb Dunnuck "Enough can’t be said about the quality coming from this estate, and Christophe Baron, who’s assisted by Elizabeth Bourcier, produces, in this reviewer’s opinion, some of the most distinctive and exciting wines on the planet. As I said last year, there’s no secret here, and Christophe simply has fantastic terroir, works his ass off in the vineyard (everything is farmed biodynamically), and then gets out of the way in the cellar." - Robert Parker Wine Advocate Includes: 2020 Cayuse Bionic Frog Syrah - 1 bottle - 99 IWR 2019 Hors Categorie Syrah - 1 bottle - 100 RPWA 2019 Horsepower High Contrast Syrah - 1 bottle - 98 JD

Tiny Bubbles Gift Set The best time of year calls for incredible Champagnes to ring in the New Year! This set includes bubbles from two well-known Champagne houses that we know you’ll love from the first sip to the last drop. These Champagnes are stylish, drinking well now and will take any celebration to the next level. If you’re searching for sublime Champagnes, this gift set is the answer. Wherever these gorgeous Champagnes are served, they’ll surely be noticed and adored. Includes: NV Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne - 1 bottle - 91 DEC NV Veuve Clicquot Brut - 1 bottle - 94 DEC

Tuscany is one of the most popular winemaking regions, and this two bottle gift set is a perfect choice for the Tuscan wine lover! 2018 La Massa IGT Giorgio Primo has the same score as the iconic Tignanello, Ornellaia and Sassicaia, but it’s a fraction of the price. 2019 Tenuta di Biserno Il Pino di Biserno comes from one of the most famous winemaking families and is a joint venture between Antinori brothers, Lodovico and Piero. These wines are winners, a real joy to taste and are guaranteed to make a big impression! Includes: 2018 La Massa IGT Giorgio Primo - 1 bottle - 97 VM 2019 Tenuta di Biserno Il Pino di Biserno - 1 bottle - 94 JS

Are you shopping on a budget for a Bordeaux wine lover? Look no further. You can still afford to gift great Bordeaux! We offer one of the largest Bordeaux portfolios in the country from the most sought-after bottles to value wines. Our inventory of Bordeaux values has never been better, and this gift set is the perfect representation of the value that still exists in this region. Including wines from two very good vintages, this low-priced gift set combines affordability with excellent taste. You’ll be hard pressed to find higher quality wines at this price point! Includes: 2019 Demoiselle de Sociando Mallet - 1 bottle - 94 DEC 2016 La Prade - 1 bottle - 92+ RP 2019 Chateau Les Grands Chenes - 1 bottle - 93 VM

West Coast Pinot Noir Gift Set We have on the largest inventories of fine wine in the United States, and that includes the best Pinot Noirs. This two bottle gift set is the perfect gift for the Pinot Noir lover. It combines two high-scoring wines, one from California and one from Oregon, and both dazzle from start to finish. Includes: 2021 Walter Hansel Pinot Noir The South Slope - 1 bottle - 96 VM 2021 Brooks Pinot Noir Cahiers - 1 bottle - 97 JS

White Rhone Gift Set If you haven’t yet experienced white Rhones, they are truly something special! The Rhone region is very well-known for its Chateauneuf du Papes and Hermitages, but its whites are most often overlooked and under-rated. White Rhones offer a unique experience that combines the richness associated with the best white Burgundies along with a density and sumptuousness not found in any other white wine. This three bottle gift set combines high-scoring wines from top producers that are great to pair with bold and heavy winter dishes. If you’re looking to give something unique and out of the ordinary this holiday, this gift set is the spot on! Includes: 2019 Remi Niero Condrieu Chery - 1 bottle - 96 JD 2018 Francois Villard Saint Peray Version - 1 bottle - 93 VM 2019 E. Guigal Saint Joseph Blanc - 1 bottle - 92 JD