The Best Red Wine Gifts & Gift Ideas

2013 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Private Cellar Gift Set Gift Review

$399.95 at GiftTree.com

Giving a fine wine to a serious wine connoisseur is a lovely gesture but tricky business. Typically it's hard to buy for serious wine drinkers because they know more than you do about wine and about what they like. An exception to this rule is when you buy wine from the Fine Wine Collection at Gift Tree, where simply put, you can't go wrong. That said, these gifts are pricey and reflect the stature of the wines as well as the elegant and refined presentation you can expect in every Gift Tree gift.

Bonus: If Caymus Cab doesn't make you go weak in the knees, you can pick from a huge number of other ultra-premium well-known wines to feature in the wood gift box alongside the Riedel Vinum XL glasses and other goodies.

Gift Details

This superior wine gift presentation is guaranteed to impress. A bottle of Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 is delivered in a striking Napa "wine box" presentation with a pair of Riedel Vinum XL glasses. This custom made wooden gift box is a joy in itself with its dual sliding lids and accompanying gift items. A grand impression is made from the moment the recipient opens the first lid to discover your personal gift card affixed with a wax seal.

Any discerning wine drinker will also recognize the quality of two Vinum XL Riedel glasses and appreciate the unique dachshund-shaped pewter cork toy. Delectable Chocolates from Sanders Fine Chocolatiers and a classic, handmade wine opener round out this superlative gift, leaving a lasting memory of your thoughtfulness.

About the 2012 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

• The super fine 2012 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, from a superior year in the North Coast of California, shows incredible synergy of the elements: fruit, earth and wood. Everything here works so well, the wines high tannin levels are wrapped nicely with the wine's nicely extracted fruit. Make no mistake this wine represents Napa Valley royalty at its best.
• A rich, dense ruby color, hints at the dark fruit nose of blackberry and currant that carries through to the palate, interwoven with complex aromas of black licorice, anise and cr?me de cassis. On the palate, the wine opens up to reveal an earthiness, with brown spice, cigar box and ripe dark fruits that linger throughout the extracted and long finish. The texture is opulent and rich, yet has a velvety quality with supple density. Rich, fine-grained tannins are balanced with ripe fruit, acidity and oak.
• Cellaring: Enjoy now through 2026.

GiftTree.com Ships Wine to:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming

Aged Cabernet Series Gift Review

$231.00 at The California Wine Club

On sale! Buy more and save more! Save up to $132 on Signature Series wine gifts. No coupon needed.

Wine clubs are our strong suit, having reviewed hundreds of them over 7+ years, and The Aged Cabernet Series is one of a kind. It features perfectly cellard premium California Cabernet Sauvignon, usually from Napa Valley, from small wineries, usually family-owned, that produce stellar and highly-rated gems. The gift subscription is two bottles, and you can choose any number of shipments to give, as well as how often the wine is delivered. A membership at The California Wine Club also includes a personal wine consultant, discounts on reorders of wines you loved, a welcome $25 credit for their wine store, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. This is a phenomenal wine gift to give to your favorite wine enthusiast or connoisseur who loves California wine.

The Aged Cabernet Series Wine Club is a rare and extraordinary wine gift that will impress the collectors and connoisseurs on your gift list!

It?s an excellent choice for friends, family, clients and colleagues. This unique wine gift features Napa Valley's most prestigious Cabernets aged 8-12 years in stringent, temperature-controlled conditions.

Every Aged Cabernet Series Wine Club Gift Includes:

• Two finely aged Napa Valley Cabernets. Two prestigious wineries are featured every month, making this a rare and exquisite wine gift.
• Uncorked®, our guide to the winery, with winemaking details and tasting notes on the featured wines of the month. It also includes special wine tips and insights into California's wine scene.
• Access to The California Wine Club's Personal Wine Consultants who can answer wine storing and serving questions, and suggest wines and wine pairings based on tasting preferences.
• Love It Guarantee - They guarantee the utmost satisfaction of you and your gift recipients.
• In addition, wine gifts include: An Ah-So wine opener in the first shipment. An elegant bottle stopper. $25 Wine Credit. A personalized gift card from you.

Read our Aged Cabernet Series Review.

The California Wine Club Ships Wine to:
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Three-Month Wine Tasting Subscription Gift Review

$81.00 at VineBox

Most of the wine gifts in this part of our site are one-time gifts, by design. But this wine subscription slips in because it's so unique and affordable. You can give a 3-month wine gift for just $81... and the wines are great.

You can choose red, white, or mixed — and they can change that later if they want to. This gift is perfect for people who would like a little wine during the week but rarely have more than a glass and don't want to open a bottle, lest they waste the remainder. Single-serve wine gifts... we love it!

Gift Details

• Three "glasses" 10 cl each (3.3 oz)
• Nicely-designed gift box
• Personalized gift card

Since the VineBox is a wine club gift, we thought we’d share the pricing options if you want to spend more. If you're buying for a couple, we suggest "doubling it" which saves you 5%.

• 3-month tasting for 1: $82; for 2: $153.90
• 6-month tasting for 1: $156; for 2: $296.40
• 12-month tasting for 1: $300; for 2: $570

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Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Art of Caramel and Dime 100 Gift Review

$50.00 at WINC

When giving a gift of wine to a red wine drinker, it's really important to give good quality wine. Every gift on this website has been handpicked to delight a true wine lover, but sometimes it's challenging to find such wine gifts under $75. One of the reasons we love Winc wine gifts is that they understand how to build great wine gifts for reasonable gift budgets. The Dime 100 is a wonderful Napa Bordeaux-style red wine sure to please anyone who loves Cabernet or other big reds. The Art of Caramel popcorn is sooooo delicious, and the gift presentation is exceptional, too.

Gift Details

Remember the first time you had Ben & Jerry’s Cookie Dough ice cream or a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte? Get ready to gift a similar a-ha moment of flavor explorations and delight. Using fresh spices and premium liquors, The Art of Caramel elevates caramel corn to an artistic adventure that balances sweet against salty on a canvas of all-natural air popped popcorn. Each of the featured flavors - Kentucky Bourbon Black Pepper, Vanilla Bean Cocoa Nib, Bananas Foster with Dark Rum and Mayan Chile Chocolate - bring out a different side of the 2013 DIME 100 Meritage blend, which itself is a Bordeaux-style masterpiece.

About the Wine

The 2013 Dime 100 is a blend of grapes from two Napa vineyards, handcrafted to demonstrate the ideal characteristics of each varietal. Aged in the barrel before bottling, it smoothly balances dark earth on the nose with red fruit on the palate and is deeply complex from start to finish. Perfumed aromas of vanilla extract, black cherry, and green peppercorn lead into flavors of juicy cherry and clove with a chalky, dry finish. Give this bold red the honor it's due — bring 'em out on an important occasion with a fancy meal. We suggest steak or a black truffle flatbread.

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California Wine Duo in a Gift Box Gift Review

$44.99 at Gold Medal Wine Club

Finding a high-quality wine gift that won’t break the bank can be a challenge. So many times we see inexpensive wine gifts where the cost of the gift is astronomical in comparison to the cost of the wine included. It’s worth it when you’re buying expensive wine gifts, but not when you’re on a budget.

This duo of California wine is actually just a one-time shipment from an outstanding monthly wine club, the Gold Series of Gold Medal Wine Club. We’ve received many shipments of wine from this company over the years and we are confident that for the money you can’t give a better one-time wine gift than this duo with the upgraded gift box.

Gift Details

• Two bottles of boutique, award-winning California wine, wrapped in color-coordinated organza
• Artist-designed gift box
• Personalized gift card

Since the Gold Series is a wine club gift, too, we thought we’d share the pricing options if you want to spend more:

• 3-month subscription: $117 - Get our exclusive gift package which includes the gift box and a bonus bottle of wine
• 6-month subscription: $234
• 12-month subscription: $421.20 - Save 10% and get the gift box free

Gold Medal Wine Club Ships Wine to:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Iconic Winemakers’ Passion Projects Gift Review

$209.00 at Wine Access

On sale! Save $45 on this exclusive wine gift

Our own experience with winemakers' side projects tells us this is a really fun half-case of wine to receive. One ofthe truly awesome aspects of these "side projects" is that premium fruit and premium winemaking are still in play, but not at premium prices — and these types of wineries are often touted by sommeliers for this very reason.

This exclusive wine gift set includes some exciting selections:

• Winemaker: Charles Thomas
  Wine: 2014 Cornerstone Cellars Benchlands Cabernet Sauvignon
  "Opus One. Robert Mondavi. Cardinale, Lokoya, Verité, and Quintessa. The producers on winemaker Charles Thomas’s C.V. are the marquee names of California Cabernet. Robert Parker calls Thomas “brilliant” and a “star winemaker,” and Wine Spectator simply calls him “one of California’s best winemakers.” The 2014 Cornerstone Cellars Benchlands Cabernet is the handiwork of Thomas and his winemaking partner at Cornerstone, Kari Auringer, whose own resume includes a Scarecrow 100-pointer. Their combined expertise makes them one of the most formidable winemaking duos in Napa, and the 2014 “dream vintage” delivered perfect fruit for this ripe and luxurious Cabernet. You’ll find it at Napa’s Morimoto restaurant for a whopping $29 per glass."
• Winemaker: Benoit Touquette
  Wine: 2014 Teeter Totter Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
  "Eight-time 100-point winemaker Benoit Touquette honed his viticultural skills under Andy Erickson at Ovid, Arietta and Screaming Eagle, and he sharpened his palate through the expertise of his mentor, Michel Rolland — the famed “Flying Winemaker” who has cranked out 100-pointers for the likes of Harlan, Bond, and Araujo. Touquette leveraged his network of exceptional vineyard sources from Yountville, St. Helena, Pritchard Hill, and Calistoga to create this Cabernet that could stand shoulder to shoulder with high-priced, high-profile Napa counterparts — for under $100.
• Winemaker: Helen Keplinger
  Wine: 2015 Vermillion Red Wine
  "A winemaker cannot live by Cabernet alone, though one winemaker — Helen Keplinger — absolutely could, if that was her desire. Just look at this Napa Valley superstar’s stewardship of Grace Family Vineyards (California’s original cult Cabernet winery) along with past success at Arrow & Branch, Bryant Family, Fort Ross and Kenzo Estate. In 2012, Keplinger was honored as Food & Wine Magazine’s “Winemaker of the Year” and just two years later, she landed on the cover of Wine Spectator. But the great press wasn’t just for her mastery of Bordeaux varieties; instead, the critical spotlight shined equally on Grenache and the other Rhône-centric wines. At $35 per bottle, Keplinger’s 2015 Vermillion Red is a stunning example of what happens when a Cabernet-expert goes rogue-Rhône."
• Winemaker: Mia Klein
  Wine: 2014 Selene Wines Frediani Vineyard
  "Food & Wine Magazine called Mia Klein “one of the most sought-after winemaking consultants in America,” and crowned her “Winemaker of the Year.” Spottswoode, Araujo, Viader, and Dalla Valle have all sought her guidance, knowing her touch leads to bottled excellence and high scores, including a perfect 100 from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. Equipped with a palate that Viader owner Delia Viader called “deadly accurate,” Klein’s mastery has allowed her to fill the shoes of legends like Tony Soter and Heidi Peterson Barrett and one taste of the 2014 Selene Merlot Frediani Vineyard will tell you why. Marked by deep, pure fruit and vibrant acidity, this selection is a stunning alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon and a bottled “eureka” for Merlot cynics."
• Winemakers: Dan Petroski, Stéphane Vivier, Jason Heller
  Wine: 2015 Band of Vintners Consortium Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley "The charge is led by 100-point Parker winemaker and San Francisco Chronicle’s 2017 Winemaker of the Year Dan Petroski of Massican and Larkmead, Aubert de Villaine-trained winemaker Stéphane Vivier of Hyde de Villaine, and Master Sommelier and Harlan alumnus Jason Heller. In addition to off-the-charts skill and palates, the Band of Vintners has deep and sturdy Napa ties, which they used to score fruit from a historic vineyard whose wines regularly fetch $125 per bottle in an average vintage."
• Winemakers: Bruno Prats, Paul Pontallier, Felipe de Solminihac
  Wine: 2014 Vina Aquitania Lazuli Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley
  "Lazuli Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine lover’s dream come true. Bordeaux superstars Bruno Prats of Cos d’Estournel and the late Paul Pontallier of Château Margaux teamed up with Chile’s preeminent winemaker, Felipe de Solminihac, to bring French magnificence to the Maipo Valley’s incredible terroir. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate awarded the 2014 Lazuli 94 points, calling it “especially elegant,” with “very good freshness” and “super refined tannins.” As Parker’s Advocate concluded, “This certainly over delivers for the price.”"

Gift Details

Signature Series Gift Review

$134.00 at The California Wine Club

On sale! Buy more and save more! Save up to $216 on Signature Series wine gifts. No coupon needed.

Wine clubs are our strong suit, having reviewed hundreds of them over 7+ years, and The Signature Series is one of our personal Top 5 wine clubs of all of them. It features ultra premium California red wine from small wineries, usually family-owned, that produce stellar and highly-rated gems. The gift subscription is two bottles, and you can choose any number of shipments to give, as well as how often the wine is delivered. A membership at The California Wine Club also includes a personal wine consultant, discounts on reorders of wines you loved, a welcome $25 credit for their wine store, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. This is a phenomenal wine gift to give to your favorite wine enthusiast or connoisseur who loves California wine.

Give an exquisite wine gift with the Signature Series Wine Club, sure to impress the collectors and connoisseurs on your list!

For their upper-wine club level they seek only the highest-rated and most coveted of California's wines. Your gift recipients will open the door to wines that are covered in medals, 90+ point ratings and so limited they won't be found anywhere else!

Every Signature Series Wine Club Gift Includes:

• Two highly rated, handcrafted and hand-selected wines. Two prestigious artisan wineries are featured every month, making this an impressive gift!
• Uncorked®, our guide to the winery, with winemaking details and tasting notes on the featured wines of the month. It also includes special wine tips and insights into California's wine scene.
• Access to The California Wine Club's Personal Wine Consultants who can answer wine storing and serving questions, and suggest wines and wine pairings based on tasting preferences.
• Love It Guarantee - They guarantee the utmost satisfaction of you and your gift recipients.
• In addition, wine gifts include: An elegant bottle stopper. $25 Wine Credit. A personalized gift card from you.

Read our Signature Series Review.

The California Wine Club Ships Wine to:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Themed Six-Bottle Wine Box Gift Gift Review

$89.00 at

Aside from having a playful brand, Wine Awesomness is a self-described "monthly wine journey curated for adventurous souls." Between droolworthy photography and well-written wine ed. in their monthly magazine called "The Back Label," they really do take you on a trip to a new wine region each month — if only voyeuristically, as the membership fees don't include airfare and lodging.

Generally we don't have high expectations for wine quality at this price point, especially where free shipping is involved, but we were actually quite impressed with the quality of the wines in our shipment. It would be hard to find wines this good at this price at a local store, or even from another wine club. We've only received one shipment so far, so it's possible we got lucky... we'll keep this review up to date if we find the quality slips somewhere along the way.

Gift Details

• Three bottles of affordable, good-quality wine picked to match a monthly theme
• The Back Label wine magazine which explains the theme and includes both recipe and music pairings!
• Nicely-designed gift box
• Choose a day to email a gift notice, but buy it any day (if you're buying recipient-managed) or gift message if you're handling all of the details yourself — this will become clear when you are on their website.
• The price is $64.90 if you buy a recipient-managed gift because they want to make sure you've covered their sales tax. If you're only a buying a one-time gift we recommend handling all of the details yourself.

Since WineAwesomeness is a wine club gift, too, we thought we’d share the pricing options if you want to spend more:

• 3-month subscription: $135
• 6-month subscription: $270
• 12-month subscription: $540

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Send Wine Gifts Overseas Gift Review

$69.95 at Gift Baskets Overseas

It's impossible to recommend a particlar wine gift if you want to send it somewhere overseas because no U.S. retailer is allowed to ship booze out of the country. To solve this problem, Gift Baskets Overseas has created relationships with vendors in countries around the world, often eliminating the need to pay duties or tarriffs for the giver or recipient. Each country has its own selection of gifts.

It's probably not worth listing every country Gift Baskets Overseas can ship wine to, but here are a few places they commonly send gifts to: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, South Africa, UAE, UK, USA. They can also send gifts to military APO/FPO, but sadly, alcohol cannot be shipped via military postal service.

Gift Baskets Overseas 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Because when you're happy, they're happy. At Gift Baskets Overseas, we know the joy of gift-giving and receiving - we love the moment the gift arrives just as much as you do. Many customers never take the plunge and send packages internationally because they are afraid that gifts might be delayed or held by customs, food might spoil, or contents might break. Now you don't have to worry! With Gift Baskets Overseas 100% Satisfaction Guarantee if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase from Gift Baskets Overseas, simply contact them by phone or email and they'll do everything we can to make sure your experience is a good one. If bottles or fragile items break, they'll replace them; if your package isn't delivered, they'll either send it again or refund your money; if they get your order wrong, they will send the correct items; and if delivery takes place later than guaranteed, they will refund the shipping and handling fee.

Want to send to the USA anyway because of that amazing guarantee? Check out their assortment of Wine gifts to the USA.

Gift Baskets Overseas Ships Wine to:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Themed Three-Bottle Wine Box Gift Gift Review

$59.00 at

Aside from having a playful brand, Wine Awesomness is a self-described "monthly wine journey curated for adventurous souls." Between droolworthy photography and well-written wine ed. in their monthly magazine called "The Back Label," they really do take you on a trip to a new wine region each month — if only voyeuristically, as the membership fees don't include airfare and lodging.

Generally we don't have high expectations for wine quality at this price point, especially where free shipping is involved, but we were actually quite impressed with the quality of the wines in our shipment. It would be hard to find wines this good at this price at a local store, or even from another wine club. We've only received one shipment so far, so it's possible we got lucky... we'll keep this review up to date if we find the quality slips somewhere along the way.

Gift Details

• Three bottles of affordable, good-quality wine picked to match a monthly theme
• The Back Label wine magazine which explains the theme and includes both recipe and music pairings!
• Nicely-designed gift box
• Choose a day to email a gift notice, but buy it any day (if you're buying recipient-managed) or gift message if you're handling all of the details yourself — this will become clear when you are on their website.
• The price is $64.90 if you buy a recipient-managed gift because they want to make sure you've covered their sales tax. If you're only a buying a one-time gift we recommend handling all of the details yourself.

Since WineAwesomeness is a wine club gift, too, we thought we’d share the pricing options if you want to spend more:

• 3-month subscription: $135
• 6-month subscription: $270
• 12-month subscription: $540

Ships Wine to: