Wine Writer Information Blog

8:54 AM

09/17/08 - Glass Bottles

A Glass Bottles Artilce for Your Viewing

Giving the Gift of Wine


The holidays have a way of bringing change: people become cheerier, houses become more illuminated, and turkeys start carrying around Rosary beads, fervently hoping that no one notices them. From the family get-togethers to the meetings with old friends, the holidays are a time for love, joy, and kinship. Yet, before "Peace on Earth and Goodwill towards men" can really begin to solidify, one thing needs to be finished: holiday shopping.

Holiday shopping can bring stress upon just about anyone. If the packed department stores don't unnerve you, a rabid shopping cart to the back of your heel surely will: there's nothing that increases blood pressure quite like a Wal-Mart in December.

However, there are certain gifts that allow for avoidance of long lines, screaming children, and the "Sold Out" signs sure to plague the Tickle Me Elmo section of local department stores. One of these is the gift of wine, a gift that represents friendship, celebration, and so much health that it runs a close second to giving a kidney. Because there are a variety of ways wine can be given, it is simply one of the easiest gifts to give and an even easier one to receive. When giving wine, there's no need to keep the receipt.

Wine Clubs

Enrolling a friend, a spouse, or a relative in a Wine Club is one of the most unique gifts you can give the wine lover. For the wine novice, a Wine Club provides education on and exposure to the different types of wine, all the while teaching the drinker that wine does not necessarily come in a box. For the connoisseur, a Wine Club allows the drinker to keep their cellar full as bottles show up on their front porch with the regularity of a full moon. A Wine Club also indulges members with inside information, special deals, wine secrets and exposure to rare vintages.

What's more, Wine Clubs are an extremely easy gift to give. The Internet is swimming with a variety of Wine Clubs, clubs that provide quick and easy enrollment. However, when giving the gift of a Wine Club, keep in mind that some are only allowed to ship to certain states. Thus, be sure that you find one able to deliver to the state where the gift recipient resides.

Personalized Wine Labels

Personalized wine labels are one of those rare gifts that combine emotion and practicability: the bottle's label allows for the conveyance of a personal touch while the bottle's contents allow for enjoyment of a different sense. A personalized wine label is something that can be held onto: long after the bottle is emptied, it can be kept the way cards, letters, and photographs are stored, all retained with the purpose of sentiment. From giving newlyweds a wine bottle that reads, "First Christmas" to giving your parents one that reads, "Thirtieth Christmas," a personalized wine label invites a plethora of possibilities.

A personalized wine label is particularly great when coupled with wine that evokes even more sentiment. Giving someone wine from a year that is of particular importance or from a region that they hold as special can make a personalized wine label, and the wine inside, that much more cherished.

Wine Openers and Accessories

Wine is a product that has several accessories: it is the teenage girl of the alcohol industry. Because of this, many wine lovers can always use wine devices to supplement their collection. From something as small as a wine opener to something as large as a wine rack, anything to do with wine makes a great gift for both the accomplished wine connoisseur and the aspiring wine connoisseur.

For those who already have everything from a wine charm to a set of Riedel wine glasses, from a wine journal to a wine partridge in a wine pear tree, bottles of a favorite wine make great gifts. Because people who love wine - people who replaced their ice box with a wine refrigerator, people who wash their wine glasses with silk cloths, people who named their first born son "Corky" - can never have too much, just giving a nice vintage is always suitable.

Miscellaneous Tips

Giving wine as a gift does possess some risks. Not only do you run the risk of purchasing a bottle and "accidentally" drinking it before you can give it to the recipient, but there is also a slight chance that you will get someone a bottle of wine they don't find particularly appealing. In order to minimize this risk, be sure to buy the recipient the type of wine they like, not the type you like. If you are buying for someone who loves white wine, try to stay away from purchasing red, no matter how cute the Merlot looks sitting on its shelf.

For instances where you are unsure of what wine a person may like, try giving them a wine basket with a variety of wines or a gift certificate to a wine store.

Port, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir are increasingly becoming the gold, frankincense and myrrh of the modern day, establishing themselves as gifts of the wise. Because the holidays bring about so much stress - preparing for the arrival of in-laws, cooking a turkey dinner, watching for poop as reindeer fly over head - wine can help the giver give something easy and the receiver drink something soothing. As a gift, it's a win-win situation: when it comes to wine, one size fits all.

Jennifer Jordan is the senior editor at http://www.savoreachglass.com. With a vast knowledge of wine etiquette, she writes articles on everything from how to hold a glass of wine to how to hold your hair back after too many glasses. Ultimately, she writes her articles with the intention that readers will remember wine is fun and each glass of anything fun should always be savored.



Another short Glass Bottles review

Giving the Gift of Wine


The holidays have a way of bringing change: people become cheerier, houses become more illuminated, and turkeys start carrying around Rosary beads, fe...


Click Here to Read More About Wine ...

Recommended Glass Bottles Items

The FTD Floral Burst Arrangement - Deluxe


This multicolored bouquet delivers a wide assortment of garden blooms. Orange gerbera daisies, pink spray roses, orange carnations, purple asters and more are sweetly arranged in a handled basket. A terrific way to brighten someone's day. C21-3463D


Price: 69.99 USD



Headlines on Glass Bottles

Ode to The Broom

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:09:38 PDT
We had occasion to visit some of the girl’s friends’ new digs a week or so ago. This new home (though it was rather old…actually REALLY old) seemed to have “other occupants”. Unwanted by the new occupants. When this dilemma was shared, my first response was “Tell me you didn’t bring an old broom in here!”. A throwback to my childhood, which was a little more than interesting in the superstition department. Indeed they had. OH NO!! Take it out NOW! So “new occupant” quickly ran outside w

On Ice Double Wall Wine Bottle Chiller

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:57:44 PDT
A new and improved way to keep your wine chilled. This double wall wine chiller is made from durable crystal clear acrylic and features a vented ice compartment to keep your favorite wine or champagne extra cold without getting the bottle wet. It can be used with or without ice but utilizing the ice compartment keeps your wine colder longer making it great for wine parties, unexpected housewarming gifts, or those romantic evenings with your loved one. Measures 11" x 4" and holds a standard 750ml

The fresh mouth watering lobsters of Maine - it is yummy

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:39:45 PDT
by WineBasketGirl When I imagine breaking the claws of a boiled lobster and swishing the tasty meat through melted lemon butter I imagine Maine. The large clawed lobsters pulled from the cold Atlantic Ocean represents the best that Maine offers. Who could visit this state with its rugged, rocky coast and not sit down to a meal of fresh boiled lobster with melted butter? All the better if it is served with a crisp, cool Chardonnay (a nice item for any gift basket). I have my own rules about ea

Don’t Search for Maine Lobster Any more.

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:37:16 PDT
by WineBasketGirl A large clawed lobster, fresh from the chilly waters of the Atlantic Ocean has always represented the best that the state of Maine has to offer. Wine gift baskets with a refreshing Chardonnay; perfectly compliment the richness of the lobster. A visit to this rugged, rocky coastal state is not complete without a meal of fresh boiled lobster and drawn butter. There is something immensely satisfying about breaking the claws of a boiled lobster and dredging the delicious, meaty in


Hanna Wine
Rose Wine

Labels:

BlinkBitsBlinkList Add To BlogmarksCiteULike
diigo furl Google  LinkaGoGo
HOLM ma.gnolianetvouzrawsugar
reddit Mojo this page at Rojo Scuttle Smarking
spurl Squidoo StumbleUpon Tailrank
TechnoratiAddThis Social Bookmark Button
&type=page">Add to any serviceSocial Bookmark
onlywire Socializersocialize it