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 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 overhead — 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.
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