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Red Wine Gifts
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Two Bottles of Pinot Noir

$79.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

A single shipment of tiny-production pinot noir from the Pinot Noir Club

The Gold Medal Wine Club is one of our favorite wine subscription companies. These high-end pinot noirs are made in small lots by small wineries in California. These hidden gems are rarely seen outside of wine country. Get more details about this wine club gift in our Pinot Noir Series review.

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Two Bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon & Chocolate Truffles

$82.99 $112.99 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Two small-production Napa Valley Cabs paired with award-winning chocolate truffles

Gold Medal Wine Club sources and sells small-production wines from small, California wineries. After 20+ years in the business, their relationships with wineries, new and old, are far-reaching. This helps them acquire interesting wines at prices far below winery retail. In this case, they've paired the wine with a gift box of handmade chocolate truffles.

About the Wine

Lotierzo Family Vineyards 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
A blend of fruit from Paso Robles' westside Adelaida District and the eastside El Pomar District, the Lotierzo 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a bright, pure expression of the best of both worlds. This wine shows the ripe eastside fruit set in tension against the cool, acidity-driven fruit of the westside, giving the final blend some nice complexity, age-worthy structure, and superb balance from start to finish. Enjoy the Lotierzo 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve with your best beef preparations. Aged 23 months in French oak. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy!

Kiara Bella 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
A crowd pleaser for any occasion! The Kiara Bella 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of sweet and spicy berries and hints of vanilla and leather. On the palate, seamless yet diverse flavors of chocolate cherries, white pepper and olives beautifully complement each other to create a truly distinctive and lush Cabernet Sauvignon. The lengthy and soft tannins will help this wine age gracefully for several years to come.

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AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Two Bottles of Pinot Noir & Chocolate Truffles

$100.99 $124.99 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Two small-production California Pinot Noirs paired with award-winning chocolate truffles

Gold Medal Wine Club sources and sells small-production wines from small, California wineries. After 20+ years in the business, their relationships with wineries, new and old, are far-reaching. This helps them acquire interesting wines at prices far below winery retail. In this case, they've paired the wine with a gift box of handmade chocolate truffles.

About the Wine

Crux 2015 Grenache
A blend of 90% Grenache, 5% Syrah, and 5% Mourvedre, the Crux 2015 Grenache comes from a selection of premium vineyards in Sonoma's Russian Rivery Valley. The Grenache for this vintage is robust and full bodied, while the small amounts of Syrah and Mourvedre add just the right amount of complexity and spice to round it out. This wine is bold and wellbalanced with its flavors of strawberry, violet and white pepper, and hints of baking spice and vanilla coming through on the finish. Aged in oak. Enjoy!

Kalaris 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
The Kalaris 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, named after proprietor Gus Kalaris, comes from the winery's pedigree Axios vineyards in Napa Valley. Staying true to the vision of the brand, this wine is handcrafted in limited quantities and the grapes are of the highest quality. The Kalaris 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is a true reflection of Gus Kalaris' vision to produce first class wines in a classic Old World style, while allowing the Napa Valley origin to shine through. This wine is a powerful effort displaying loads of red and black currants, blackberry, plum, spice box, and a meaty, chocolate character. It's supported by silky, well-integrated tannins that provide a perfect balance. This Cabernet Sauvignon is fruit-forward and opulent with a rich, velvety mouthfeel and a finish that lingers long after the final sip. Enjoy!

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Gold Medal Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Premier / 3-Month Wine Club Gift

$118.00 $117.99 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Affordable California wine of the month club gift featuring small family wineries

The California Wine Club is one of our favorite wine subscription companies. We recommend a mix of red and white wine to help them discover the joys of California wine from small family wineries. Announce your gift with the elegant Gift+ option for an additional $18.

For 10 years we've been reviewing wine of the month clubs. If you'd like to learn more about this wine club gift, please read our full Premier Series review.

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The California Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Two Bottles of Luxury California Wine

$188.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

A single shipment of luxury California wine from the Diamond Series Wine Club

The Gold Medal Wine Club is one of our favorite wine subscription companies. These luxury California wines rated 93 points or higher from small family wineries represent everything fantastic in the Golden State wine industry. Get more details about this wine club gift in our Diamond Series review.

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Gold Medal Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Garagiste / 3-Month Wine Club Gift

$207.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Tiny-production California wine of the month club gift shipped monthly, every other month, or quarterly

The Gold Medal Wine Club is one of our favorite wine subscription companies. These high-end wines are made by the tiniest wineries in California, by American Garagistes. Too small for distribution, you'll never find these hidden gems in a wine store outside of wine country. Two- or four-bottle gifts delivered every other month or quarterly.

For 10 years we've been reviewing wine of the month clubs. If you'd like to learn more about this wine club gift, please read our full Garagiste Series review.

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Gold Medal Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Pinot Noir / 3-Month Wine Club Gift

$237.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Tiny-production California pinot noir of the month club gift shipped monthly, every other month, or quarterly

The Gold Medal Wine Club is one of our favorite wine subscription companies. These high-end pinot noirs are made in small lots by small wineries in California. These hidden gems are rarely seen outside of wine country. Choose from two- or four-bottle gifts delivered monthly, every other month, or quarterly.

For 10 years we've been reviewing wine of the month clubs. If you'd like to learn more about this wine club gift, please read our full Pinot Noir Series review.

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Gold Medal Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Six Bottles of Artisanal Pinot Noir from California

$237.00 $291.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

A selection of small-production California Pinot Noir curated by Gold Medal Wine Club

If we didn't trust Gold Medal Wine Club, we wouldn't suggest sending this six-pack of craft California Pinot Noir, mostly because we can't guarantee which specific wines will be in the box. But we DO trust Gold Medal Wine Club to pack a lot of value into their wine sets, so you can confidently give this gift of Pinot Noir. Expect an array of styles and grapes.

About the Wine

Kalaris 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
The Kalaris 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, named after proprietor Gus Kalaris, comes from the winery's pedigree Axios vineyards in Napa Valley. Staying true to the vision of the brand, this wine is handcrafted in limited quantities and the grapes are of the highest quality. The Kalaris 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is a true reflection of Gus Kalaris' vision to produce first class wines in a classic Old World style, while allowing the Napa Valley origin to shine through. This wine is a powerful effort displaying loads of red and black currants, blackberry, plum, spice box, and a meaty, chocolate character. It's supported by silky, well-integrated tannins that provide a perfect balance. This Cabernet Sauvignon is fruit-forward and opulent with a rich, velvety mouthfeel and a finish that lingers long after the final sip. Enjoy!

Kalaris 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
The Kalaris 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, named after proprietor Gus Kalaris, comes from the winery's pedigree Axios vineyards in Napa Valley. Staying true to the vision of the brand, this wine is handcrafted in limited quantities and the grapes are of the highest quality. The Kalaris 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is a true reflection of Gus Kalaris' vision to produce first class wines in a classic Old World style, while allowing the Napa Valley origin to shine through. This wine is a powerful effort displaying loads of red and black currants, blackberry, plum, spice box, and a meaty, chocolate character. It's supported by silky, well-integrated tannins that provide a perfect balance. This Cabernet Sauvignon is fruit-forward and opulent with a rich, velvety mouthfeel and a finish that lingers long after the final sip. Enjoy!

Crux 2015 Grenache
A blend of 90% Grenache, 5% Syrah, and 5% Mourvedre, the Crux 2015 Grenache comes from a selection of premium vineyards in Sonoma's Russian Rivery Valley. The Grenache for this vintage is robust and full bodied, while the small amounts of Syrah and Mourvedre add just the right amount of complexity and spice to round it out. This wine is bold and wellbalanced with its flavors of strawberry, violet and white pepper, and hints of baking spice and vanilla coming through on the finish. Aged in oak. Enjoy!

Kalaris 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
The Kalaris 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, named after proprietor Gus Kalaris, comes from the winery's pedigree Axios vineyards in Napa Valley. Staying true to the vision of the brand, this wine is handcrafted in limited quantities and the grapes are of the highest quality. The Kalaris 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is a true reflection of Gus Kalaris' vision to produce first class wines in a classic Old World style, while allowing the Napa Valley origin to shine through. This wine is a powerful effort displaying loads of red and black currants, blackberry, plum, spice box, and a meaty, chocolate character. It's supported by silky, well-integrated tannins that provide a perfect balance. This Cabernet Sauvignon is fruit-forward and opulent with a rich, velvety mouthfeel and a finish that lingers long after the final sip. Enjoy!

Crux 2015 Grenache
A blend of 90% Grenache, 5% Syrah, and 5% Mourvedre, the Crux 2015 Grenache comes from a selection of premium vineyards in Sonoma's Russian Rivery Valley. The Grenache for this vintage is robust and full bodied, while the small amounts of Syrah and Mourvedre add just the right amount of complexity and spice to round it out. This wine is bold and wellbalanced with its flavors of strawberry, violet and white pepper, and hints of baking spice and vanilla coming through on the finish. Aged in oak. Enjoy!

Crux 2015 Grenache
A blend of 90% Grenache, 5% Syrah, and 5% Mourvedre, the Crux 2015 Grenache comes from a selection of premium vineyards in Sonoma's Russian Rivery Valley. The Grenache for this vintage is robust and full bodied, while the small amounts of Syrah and Mourvedre add just the right amount of complexity and spice to round it out. This wine is bold and wellbalanced with its flavors of strawberry, violet and white pepper, and hints of baking spice and vanilla coming through on the finish. Aged in oak. Enjoy!

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AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Six Bottles of Artisanal Wine from Sonoma County

$240.00 $274.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

A selection of small-production Sonoma County wine curated by Gold Medal Wine Club

If we didn't trust Gold Medal Wine Club, we wouldn't suggest sending this six-pack of tiny-production craft wine form California, mostly because we can't guarantee which specific wines will be in the box. But we DO trust Gold Medal Wine Club to pack a lot of value into their wine sets, so you can confidently give this gift of boutique California wine. Expect an array of styles and grapes.

About the Wine

Mathew Bruno 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
The Mathew Bruno 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon hails from Rutherford, directly in the heart of Napa Valley's most coveted land for fine Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard was originally planted by Mrs. Thomas Rutherford in 1895 and in the years following, Georges de Latour purchased the vineyard and named it Beaulieu Vineyard Number 3. Many acclaimed wines originated from this vineyard, including wines made by Andre Tchelistcheff whose wines became the definition of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1960's and 1970's. A complex, structured and luscious Cabernet, this wine shows layers of black cherry, currant, sweet spice and mocha with a supple mouthfeel and toasty oak flavors that are effortlessly balanced by firm tannins and bright acidity - the essence of what a Cabernet Sauvignon should be. Enjoy!

Heintz 2014 Pinot Noir Swan Selection
The Charles Heintz 2014 'Swan Selections' Pinot Noir features the Swan Pinot Noir clone, a Sonoma County treasure that has adapted to the Heintz family's local terroir. The source for the celebrated clone is Joseph Swan's Russian River Valley estate, which was originally planted in 1969. The wines made from this clone tend to provide bright fruit and elegance. All manners of cherry are front and center in this beautiful 2014 'Swan Selections' Pinot Noir - red cherry, dark cherry, fresh cherry and dried cherry. On the nose, subtle notes of black raspberry, Santa Rosa plum, allspice, and violets are accented by a subtle woodsy character. The palate is deep, dense, and layered with grippy, fine-grained tannins and crisp, refreshing acidity. A nice touch of minerality comes through in the long, lingering finish.

Sosie 2017 Roussanne
Sosie's 2017 Roussanne comes from the Vivio Vineyard in Bennett Valley, a hidden gem for winemakers, especially those who love Rhone varietals. Even though Bennett Valley is situated inland, it benefits from a strong marine influence that contributes to a long, slow growing season, which in turn, gives the grapes a concentrated flavor profile. Deep golden in color, this 2017 Roussanne opens with aromas of ripe apricot and orange blossom that are accented by chamomile and honey. The ripe apricot notes continue on the palate, followed by rich flavors of tart lemon and orange peel. The finish is slightly nutty with an even slighter note of bergamot. It is as close to the true Rhone-style Roussanne as they come. Enjoy!

Sosie 2017 Roussanne
Sosie's 2017 Roussanne comes from the Vivio Vineyard in Bennett Valley, a hidden gem for winemakers, especially those who love Rhone varietals. Even though Bennett Valley is situated inland, it benefits from a strong marine influence that contributes to a long, slow growing season, which in turn, gives the grapes a concentrated flavor profile. Deep golden in color, this 2017 Roussanne opens with aromas of ripe apricot and orange blossom that are accented by chamomile and honey. The ripe apricot notes continue on the palate, followed by rich flavors of tart lemon and orange peel. The finish is slightly nutty with an even slighter note of bergamot. It is as close to the true Rhone-style Roussanne as they come. Enjoy!

Heintz 2014 Pinot Noir Swan Selection
The Charles Heintz 2014 'Swan Selections' Pinot Noir features the Swan Pinot Noir clone, a Sonoma County treasure that has adapted to the Heintz family's local terroir. The source for the celebrated clone is Joseph Swan's Russian River Valley estate, which was originally planted in 1969. The wines made from this clone tend to provide bright fruit and elegance. All manners of cherry are front and center in this beautiful 2014 'Swan Selections' Pinot Noir - red cherry, dark cherry, fresh cherry and dried cherry. On the nose, subtle notes of black raspberry, Santa Rosa plum, allspice, and violets are accented by a subtle woodsy character. The palate is deep, dense, and layered with grippy, fine-grained tannins and crisp, refreshing acidity. A nice touch of minerality comes through in the long, lingering finish.

Mathew Bruno 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
The Mathew Bruno 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon hails from Rutherford, directly in the heart of Napa Valley's most coveted land for fine Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard was originally planted by Mrs. Thomas Rutherford in 1895 and in the years following, Georges de Latour purchased the vineyard and named it Beaulieu Vineyard Number 3. Many acclaimed wines originated from this vineyard, including wines made by Andre Tchelistcheff whose wines became the definition of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1960's and 1970's. A complex, structured and luscious Cabernet, this wine shows layers of black cherry, currant, sweet spice and mocha with a supple mouthfeel and toasty oak flavors that are effortlessly balanced by firm tannins and bright acidity - the essence of what a Cabernet Sauvignon should be. Enjoy!

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Gold Medal Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Platinum / 3-Month Wine Club Gift

$288.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Premium California wine of the month club gift shipped monthly, every other month, or quarterly

The Gold Medal Wine Club is one of our favorite wine subscription companies. These premium California wines rated 90 points or higher from small family wineries represent everything good in the Golden State wine industry. Choose from two- or four-bottle gifts delivered monthly, every other month, or quarterly.

For 10 years we've been reviewing wine of the month clubs. If you'd like to learn more about this wine club gift, please read our full Platinum Series review.

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Gold Medal Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Six Bottles of 90+ Red Wine from California

$318.00 $378.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

A selection of small-production, ultra-premium California Red Wine from Gold Medal Wine Club

If we didn't trust Gold Medal Wine Club, we wouldn't suggest sending this six-pack of highly-rated red wine form California, mostly because we can't guarantee which specific wines will be in the box. But we DO trust Gold Medal Wine Club to pack a lot of value into their wine sets, so you can confidently give this gift of California red wine winners. Expect an array of styles and grapes.

About the Wine

EX Wines 2018 Chardonnay
The EX 2018 Unoaked Chardonnay comes from the original 35 year-old vines planted on the San Saba Estate Vineyard. This wine sees zero oak and is fermented and aged only in stainless steel tanks, allowing the naturally bright and direct flavors and aromas to be properly displayed. On the nose, subtle aromas of tropical fruit balance the deceptively rich flavors of guava, banana and green apple. There is a noticeable yet well balanced splash of acidity and a full mouthfeel that leads into a long and refreshing finish. Enjoy!

Rucksack 2017 Red Blend The Cache
The 2017 'The Cache' is all about elegance, structure and balance, showing the incredible harmony between these five Bordeaux varieties - 51% Malbec, 27% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. This mountain-grown blend offers a melange of Bing cherry, blueberry, pomegranate, and red currant with soft tannins and a lingering finish.

DuMOL 2016 Syrah Wild Mountainside
As the name suggests, DuMOL's 2016 'Wild Mountainside' Syrah was produced exclusively from high-elevation mountain vineyards in the Russian River Valley, where vines struggle to produce small crops of truly unique character and incredible quality. The vineyards, Greywacke, Hoppe-Kelly, and Timbervine, are among the finest Syrah vineyards, not only in Sonoma County, but in all of California. Inky and concentrated, the 2016 'Wild Mountainside' Syrah offers blackberry, boysenberry and blueberry fruit characters that dominate both the aromas and the palate. The fruit is plush and deep, but there is also a sense of mountain precision and detail, and hints of floral lilac and wild thyme that add wonderful complexity. A savory ferrous note adds intrigue to the full-bodied palate, but the wine remains fine and polished throughout.

2017 Nuova Cappelletta Barbera de Monferrato
Deep reddish purple in color with an aroma of very rich and distinct vanilla and cinnamon.  Excellent structure and harmony.  Oak barrel aging has connected the acidity and alcohol with the tannin.  This wine is a blend of grapes grown in the Rinalda and Collina vineyards where the exposure and the soil allow for a medium-bodied wine suited for aging. Biodynamic and Vegan AWARDS December 2010 Wine & Spirits 86 pts (Best Buy) Note:   A Handling Fee includes labor, shipping materials and FedEx "adult signature required" fee and are added into the Shipping Fee

Wine Spots 2017 Merlot
The Wine Spots 2017 Merlot comes from three AVA's in Napa Valley's hillside vineyards, within Stag's Leap, Rutherford and St. Helena. Each superb site lends its own signature characteristics to build this elegant Merlot. This beautiful 2017 vintage is reminiscent of the finesse and elegance of Bordeaux's Right Bank, with soft tannins and a refined palate. Sweet cherries and plum aromas are accented by notes of vanilla on the nose, while French oak aging in small barrels emphasizes the soft tannins and fruit flavors of cherry, plum and blackberries on the palate. Hints of toasty oak come through on the long finish.

Crux 2015 Grenache
A blend of 90% Grenache, 5% Syrah, and 5% Mourvedre, the Crux 2015 Grenache comes from a selection of premium vineyards in Sonoma's Russian Rivery Valley. The Grenache for this vintage is robust and full bodied, while the small amounts of Syrah and Mourvedre add just the right amount of complexity and spice to round it out. This wine is bold and wellbalanced with its flavors of strawberry, violet and white pepper, and hints of baking spice and vanilla coming through on the finish. Aged in oak. Enjoy!

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Gold Medal Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Six Bottles of Artisanal Wine from Napa Valley

$351.00 $434.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

A selection of small-production Napa Valley wine curated by Gold Medal Wine Club

If we didn't trust Gold Medal Wine Club, we wouldn't suggest sending this six-pack of tiny-production craft wine form California, mostly because we can't guarantee which specific wines will be in the box. But we DO trust Gold Medal Wine Club to pack a lot of value into their wine sets, so you can confidently give this gift of boutique California wine. Expect an array of styles and grapes.

About the Wine

Piro 2018 Pinot Noir Runway Vineyard
The Piro 2016 Runway Vineyard Pinot Noir has something for everyone. On the nose, aromas of dark fruit mingle with hints of concentrated violet, ripe strawberry, and baking spices - like a strawberry pie drizzled with a cassis compote. The palate is velvety, smooth and well-balanced with flavors of dark plum and berries that lead into a long finish.

Rucksack 2016 Red Blend The Cache
A mountain-grown blend of 33% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot, 18% Malbec, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot, the 2016 'The Cache' Bordeaux-style blend offers complexity and perfumy notes on the nose with subtle pinches of spice. The Merlot and Malbec give the wine its rich texture, which is balanced by the brooding ripe blackberry and sweet cherry flavor profile. Hints of vanilla come through on the finish.

2018 Inkarri Malbec Reserva
Violets, blackberries and a hint of herbs make this a very expressive and fresh malbec. Powerful with a crisp finish. Drink or hold. Enjoy with: Grilled meats and game, mature cheese Varietal: 100% Malbec Awards: James Suckling - 91 points Tim Atkin - 92 points

2019 Maysara Autees Pinot Blanc
A slightly richer style of the Pinot Blanc grape, tending towards ripe fruit notes of apricot and even lychee. The floral scents in the nose are honeysuckle alight on a cool breeze. The upright acidity beckon you back again, with ample minerality on the dry, clean finish. Stellar with the firmer cheeses, fresh, ripe fruit and subtly herbed seafood. Autees is the ancient Persian Goddess that protects all the plants and trees on Earth. She is the protector of life and all things that grow. Certified: Organic and Biodynamic

Wine Spots 2017 Merlot
The Wine Spots 2017 Merlot comes from three AVA's in Napa Valley's hillside vineyards, within Stag's Leap, Rutherford and St. Helena. Each superb site lends its own signature characteristics to build this elegant Merlot. This beautiful 2017 vintage is reminiscent of the finesse and elegance of Bordeaux's Right Bank, with soft tannins and a refined palate. Sweet cherries and plum aromas are accented by notes of vanilla on the nose, while French oak aging in small barrels emphasizes the soft tannins and fruit flavors of cherry, plum and blackberries on the palate. Hints of toasty oak come through on the long finish.

2017 Nuova Cappelletta Barbera de Monferrato
Deep reddish purple in color with an aroma of very rich and distinct vanilla and cinnamon.  Excellent structure and harmony.  Oak barrel aging has connected the acidity and alcohol with the tannin.  This wine is a blend of grapes grown in the Rinalda and Collina vineyards where the exposure and the soil allow for a medium-bodied wine suited for aging. Biodynamic and Vegan AWARDS December 2010 Wine & Spirits 86 pts (Best Buy) Note:   A Handling Fee includes labor, shipping materials and FedEx "adult signature required" fee and are added into the Shipping Fee

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Gold Medal Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Signature / 3-Month Wine Club Gift

$387.00 $387.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Ultra-Premium California wine of the month club gift featuring small family wineries

The California Wine Club is one of our favorite wine subscription companies. We recommend this wine club gift for serious California wine lovers. These aren't famous cult wines, but they represent the "reserve" level wines found at some of California's best small family wineries. Announce your gift with the elegant Gift+ option for an additional $18.

For 10 years we've been reviewing wine of the month clubs. If you'd like to learn more about this wine club gift, please read our full Signature Series review.

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The California Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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International Wine & Food / Year of Wine

$456.20 plus shipping

Why This Gift

International wine of the month club and themed gourmet adventure package shipped quarterly

The Gold Medal Wine Club is one of our favorite wine subscription companies. These international wine shipments are themed and each box contains three wines from a different artisanal wine producer overseas. We strongly recommend the Gourmet Adventure Package add-on which makes each box a food & wine journey. Three-bottle gifts delivered quarterly.

For 10 years we've been reviewing wine of the month clubs. If you'd like to learn more about this wine club gift, please read our full International Series review.

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Gold Medal Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Six Bottles of 93+ Red Wine from California

$549.00 $618.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

A selection of small-production, luxury California Red Wine curated by Gold Medal Wine Club

If we didn't trust Gold Medal Wine Club, we wouldn't suggest sending this six-pack of highly-rated red wine form California, mostly because we can't guarantee which specific wines will be in the box. But we DO trust Gold Medal Wine Club to pack a lot of value into their wine sets, so you can confidently give this gift of California red wine winners. Expect an array of styles and grapes.

About the Wine

Buoncristiani 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
95 POINTS -- Robert Parker, Jr.'s Wine Advocate "Containing a 4% splash of Malbec, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is very deep garnet-purple colored and displays warm black plums, black cherries and black berries with wafts of red currants, cedar chest, dried Provence herbs, lavender and spice box. Full, firm and velvety textured, the palate yields mouth-filling black fruits and spicy layers with a very long, perfumed finish." Winemaker Notes: This blend was handcrafted from small lots harvested exclusively from hillside vineyards in Howell Mountain and Coombsville. This wine was aged in barrels for 20 months and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Expect to find deep aromas of cassis, black cherry, incense, dark chocolate, caramelized oak, toffee, and the Buoncristiani signatures of balance, depth on the mid palate, and a lengthy persistent finish. Precise amounts of Malbec were carefully folded into the final blend to add complexity and depth to the profile. Twenty months aging in 85% new French oak barrels rounded out the palate even further, while adding more texture, aroma and flavor.

Titus 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve
94 POINTS -- Antonio Galloni's Vinous "The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve is inky, rich and explosive. Creme de cassis, blueberry jam, chocolate, menthol and sweet spice are all amped up in an unctuous, flamboyantly ripe Cabernet that will drink nicely with minimal cellaring. This is an especially rich, plush style. Hints of graphite, lavender, spice and new leather build into the super-expressive finish. This is very nicely done." 93 POINTS -- Jeb Dunnuck "The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Family Estate Reserve has lots to love. Deep black fruits, chocolate, tobacco, and lead pencil shaving-like notes all emerge from the glass, and its full-bodied, has a plush, seamless texture, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's an undeniable success to enjoy over the coming 10-15 years."

Lewis 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
93 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine "Solidly built with loam and warm licorice notes melding into dark currant and blackberry compote flavors. Broad and fleshy through the finish. A bit stolid in personality, but the depth and definition is there." Winemaker's Notes - Josh Widaman "Juicy, ripe and fruitful, our 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet captures the kitchen aromas of home jam-making. Creamy vanilla and wood spice together with black plum, truffle and earth give the nose delectable character. Flush with fruit, dusky, dense and polished, the wine finishes with cushy, dark-chocolate tannins."

Lewis 2018 Reserve Chardonnay Reserve
From the long growing season of 2018 our Napa Reserve Chardonnay has super showy aromatics, deliciously complex flavors and alluring texture that can't be captured in words. Opening with white flower blossoms, green pear, lime zest and crushed stone mineral the wine is fragrant and long-limbed. Profoundly rich and silky texture is underpinned with structural detail and a stunningly long tail.

Purlieu 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
95 POINTS -- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon gives up exuberant notions of blackcurrant pastilles, blackberry compote and stewed red plums with touches of kirsch, potpourri, fragrant earth and cigar box. Full-bodied and opulently fruited in the mouth, the powerful flavors are well framed by firm, ripe tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy." 93 POINTS -- Wine Spectator "Solid, featuring a direct beam of cassis and raspberry reduction flavors, flanked by anise, applewood and bramble notes. A loamy echo chimes through the rich, polished finish."

GKG 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck "From a collaboration between Dave Phinney and Greg Gorman sourced from the Lewelling Vineyard, the 2016 GKG Cabernet Sauvignon offers a classic, elegant style that's very much in the style of the 2016 vintage. ...its deep purple color is followed by a medium to full-bodied, nuanced Cabernet that has impressive notes of black raspberries, cassis, and purple iris. It shines for its purity of fruit, balance and length, and is a beautiful, age-worthy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon." 95 Points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate ". . . the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is medium to deep garnet-purple colored and offers lovely scents of wilted roses, oolong tea and sandalwood with a core of cassis, baked plums and warm black cherries with touches of olives and lavender. Medium to full-bodied with a good solid foundation of grainy tannins and oodles of freshness, it delivers beautifully understated fruit and a harmonious finish."

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Two Bottles of Zinfandel & Chocolate Truffles

$113.99 $134.99 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Two small-production California Zinfandels paired with award-winning chocolate truffles

Gold Medal Wine Club sources and sells small-production wines from small, California wineries. After 20+ years in the business, their relationships with wineries, new and old, are far-reaching. This helps them acquire interesting wines at prices far below winery retail. In this case, they've paired the wine with a gift box of handmade chocolate truffles.

About the Wine

Rock Wall 2016 Zinfandel
California Zinfandel aficionados have long revered bottlings from the legendary Monte Rosso Vineyard in the Sonoma Valley AVA. This prestigious vineyard is sought after by many, but only a lucky few have access to the stellar Old Vine Zinfandel that is grown here. Rock Wall Wine Co.' block in the Monte Rosso Vineyard has 116-year-old vines that yield some fantastic wines. The 2016 Reserve Zinfandel is rich, round and ripe with aromas and flavors of briary raspberry, honeycomb, cacao, and strawberry, all wrapped around a peppery, exotic core of dark chocolate and brambly blackberry. This wine will age beautifully for years to come.

Thacher Winery 2016 Zinfandel Normal Deviation
The Thacher 2016 'Normal Deviation' is a blend of 77% Zinfandel and 23% Petite Sirah from the family's home vineyard, Kentucky Ranch, on Paso Robles' famed Westside. On the nose, one can immediately sense the sea salt, blueberries, and dark chocolate notes. The Petite Sirah lends a unique hoisin tang. The palate is more red-fruited, with distinctive flavors of fresh strawberries covered in balsamic, sea salt and crushed peppercorn. The tannins are beautifully polished and rounded, that while friendly, also show incredible weight. Enjoy!

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AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Gold / 3-Month Wine Club Gift

$122.85 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Affordable California wine of the month club gift with a special deal just for you

The Gold Medal Wine Club is one of our favorite wine subscription companies. We recommend a mix of red and white wine to help them discover the joys of California wine from small family wineries. Two- or four-bottle gifts delivered monthly, every other month, or quarterly.

For 10 years we've been reviewing wine of the month clubs. If you'd like to learn more about this wine club gift, please read our full Gold Series review.

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Gold Medal Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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International / 3-Month Wine Club Gift

$204.00 $204.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

An exploration of small family wineries outside the US

The California Wine Club is one of our favorite wine subscription companies. We recommend this wine club gift for anyone ready to get to know what's happening in small family wineries outside the US. Announce your gift with the elegant Gift+ option for an additional $18.

For 10 years we've been reviewing wine of the month clubs. If you'd like to learn more about this wine club gift, please read our full International Series review.

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The California Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Pacific Northwest / 3-Month Wine Club Gift

$222.00 $222.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

An exploration of small family wineries in Oregon and Washington's acclaimed wine regions

The California Wine Club is one of our favorite wine subscription companies. We recommend this wine club gift for anyone ready to get to know the wine from Oregon and Washington state. Announce your gift with the elegant Gift+ option for an additional $18.

For 10 years we've been reviewing wine of the month clubs. If you'd like to learn more about this wine club gift, please read our full Pacific Northwest Series review.

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The California Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Two Bottles of Aged Cabernet Sauvignon

$231.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Two bottles of perfectly-cellared Napa Cabernet, aged 8-12 years and ready to drink now

The California Wine Club is one of our favorite wine subscription companies. We recommend this wine club gift for Cabernet Sauvignon lovers who either have never tried Aged Cabernet or already love it. Get more details about this wine club in our Aged Cabernet Series review. Announce your gift with the elegant Gift+ option for an additional $18.

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The California Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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International / Year of Wine

$300.20 plus shipping

Why This Gift

International wine of the month club gift shipped quarterly

The Gold Medal Wine Club is one of our favorite wine subscription companies. These international wine shipments are themed and each box contains three wines from a different artisanal wine producer overseas. Three-bottle gifts delivered quarterly.

For 10 years we've been reviewing wine of the month clubs. If you'd like to learn more about this wine club gift, please read our full International Series review.

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Gold Medal Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Aged Cabernet / 3-Month Wine Club Gift

$678.00 $678.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Napa Cabernet wine of the month club gift where all of the wines are perfectly cellared for 8-12 year and are ready to drink now

The California Wine Club is one of our favorite wine subscription companies. We recommend this wine club gift for Cabernet Sauvignon lovers who either have never tried Aged Cabernet or already love it. Announce your gift with the elegant Gift+ option for an additional $18.

For 10 years we've been reviewing wine of the month clubs. If you'd like to learn more about this wine club gift, please read our full Aged Cabernet Series review.

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The California Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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Diamond / Year of Wine Gift

$752.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Luxury California wine of the month club gift shipped quarterly

The Gold Medal Wine Club is one of our favorite wine subscription companies. These luxury California wines rated 93 points or higher from small family wineries represent everything fantastic in the Golden State wine industry. Two-bottle gifts delivered monhtly or every other month.

For 10 years we've been reviewing wine of the month clubs. If you'd like to learn more about this wine club gift, please read our full Diamond Series review.

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Gold Medal Wine Club delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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French Wine Club "Year of Wine" 6-Bottle Gift

$744.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Six bottles of exclusive French wine delivered quarterly for a year

"This is the best wine gift ever! Sommailier will deliver on your behalf 6 exclusive bottles of French wine to your friends or family for them to enjoy and think of you every time they open a bottle! With Sommailier, the lucky recipient of this gift will discover unique French wines (and their stories) that are not sold anywhere else in the US. And all this, in the comfort of their home!

They will also receive wine cards that describe each wine, the region in France it comes from and stories about the wine and the winemaker. The gift will include a personalized gift card with the message of your choice!"

Choose mixed red and white wine, red wine only, or white wine only and how many shipments to send.

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SomMailier delivers wine gifts to

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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