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Champagne & Flutes Gift Set

$100.00 includes shipping

Why This Gift

A 90-point Champagne accompanied by a pair of flutes

"For your friends and clients that love top-shelf bubbly, this gift set is going to make their day. A gift of Champagne is a timeless expression of luxury that sends a very clear message - only the best will do."

About the Wine

NV Guy de Chassey "Cuvee de Buretel Grand Cru"

The Guy de Chassey estate is nestled at the foot of the Montagne de Reims in the village of Louvois, which is one of only 17 villages in France’s Champagne appellation to hold 100% Grand Cru status. It farms all of its grapes in Louvois and the neighboring Bouzy and Tauxieres Mutry.

Today, Champagne Guy de Chassey is overseen by Marie-Odile de Chassey, whose daughter Ingrid expertly monitors the vinification, carrying out most of the vineyard work by hand and producing just enough grapes to craft just 4,000 cases of wine each year.

The “Cuvee de Buretel” is a multi-vintage cuvee of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which Ingrid blends to a house style that is light yellow in hue, shows off a fine, nose-tickling mousse, and exhibits a rich, creamy texture — a delicious special-occasion Champagne. — Information provided by Vinesse

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Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon & Wine Gift Set

$100.00 includes shipping

Why This Gift

Aged Napa Cab from St. Helena with a pair of stemless wine glasses

"The idea behind this set is simple--here's an extraordinary bottle of Napa Cabernet, along with two stemless wine glasses (all of which is packaged in a Vinesse-branded box) to lavishly give to a cherished friend or client to let them know how much you appreciate them."

About the Wine

2011 Corley Family Yewell Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Fifty years later, Chris Corley is carrying on the family’s winemaking tradition, crafting various blends and single-variety wines from grapes grown in some of the California North Coast’s most acclaimed vineyards.

One such site is the Yewell Vineyard in the St. Helena area of Napa Valley. This vineyard shows off the tremendous intensity of Cabernet Sauvignon, which Corley then crafts into a balanced, elegant and beguiling wine. The Corley family has worked closely and collaboratively with the Yewell family to make this stunning cuvee a reality.

“Our goal with this wine is to present as pure an expression as possible from the vineyard,” Chris Corley tells us. “The richness of the texture is very appealing, and the finish is smooth, lingering and mouthwatering.” Only 237 cases of this filet mignon-worthy Cabernet were produced. — Information provided by Vinesse

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Two Bottles of Pinot Noir & Chocolate Truffles

$114.99 $142.99 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

Solomon Hills 2014 Pinot Noir
Crafted from the esteemed Solomon Hills vineyard, the western-most site in the Santa Maria Valley, this 2014 Pinot Noir packs great energy and tremendous depth of flavors. On the nose, vibrant aromatics of fennel, cinnamon and blue fruits dominate, while hints of toasted oak, rhubarb, cranberry and roasted plum come through as the wine opens up. These notes carry though on the palate, with the addition of spicy fruit flavors and nuances of bay leaf, dried sage and roasted meat. Well-integrated acidity balances out these masculine flavors that linger on the long finish.

Chesterfield 2017 Pinot Noir
 Five different vineyards make this wine a complex Pinot Noir with plenty of subtle nuances. All five lots were made with classic Burgundy practices of whole cluster fermentation, gentle press to barrel and extreme diligence to limit oxygen exposure during the entire wine making process. These traditional wine making practices allow this Pinot Noir to age extremely well for many years to come. Since it is a wine that is meant to age well, if you open a bottle soon, it will definitely benefit with some gentle decanting or enjoyed from large Pinot Noir glasses to take up some oxygen to bring out the amazing notes for which Sta. Rita Hills is famous. This beautiful Pinot Noir has deep red hues. Elegant, yet rich fruit with notes of pink roses, spice box and red cherries. The palate is crisp and bright, giving off flavors of Bing cherry, subtle oak and vanilla with a very faint hint of mushroom and forest floor.

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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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Three Bottles of International Wine & Gourmet Gift Box

$118.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

A single shipment of international wine and themed gourmet adventure package from the International Series Wine Club

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. Get more details about this wine club gift in our International Series review.

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Six Bottles of Artisanal Rosé Wine from California

$129.00 $146.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

A selection of small-production California Rosé 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.

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Two Bottles California Wine — High-end Mostly Red Wine

$134.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Two bottles of high-end small-production wine from small family wineries in California

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. Get more details about this wine club in our Signature Series review. Announce your gift with the elegant Gift+ option for an additional $18.

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Six Bottle Collection of Artisanal Red & White Wine from California

$146.00 $176.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

A selection of small-production red and white wines 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

Smokescreen 2018 Pinot Noir
This youthful Pinot Noir is a true expression of the Russian River Valley - one of the greatest areas in the world for this varietal. An explosion of bright fruit, dried strawberries, cherry and red fruits, along with notes of cola and anise make this wine complex, energetic and well-focused. The full-bodied palate has a rich texture with soft yet firm tannins that jump out and end with a nice balance of acidity. The fruit for this wine comes from a single vineyard close to the River that a prominent producer uses for their estate Pinot Noir.

Kiara Bella 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Bright, crisp, and tropical, the award-winning Kiara Bella 2018 Sauvignon Blanc is as playful as it is timeless. On the nose, fresh aromas of pineapple and banana cream pie melt away to reveal fragrant notes of apricot and the juicy flesh of white peaches. Tangerine and Meyer lemon flavors delight the senses on the crisp and refreshing palate and lead into a clean finish. This Sauvignon Blanc's vibrant, upbeat complexity makes it an intriguing companion to a number of dishes.

Samuel Louis Smith 2018 Pinot Noir Montanita de Oro
A 50/50 blend of two of the most pristine mountain sites of Monterey County, the Pelio and Coastview vineyards, the Samuel Louis Smith 2018 'MontaNita de Oro' Pinot Noir presents a perfect combination of feminine lift and masculine structure. Medium garnet in color, this Pinot Noir opens with aromas of wild strawberry, dried herbs and flowers and pink peppercorn, followed by flavors of tart cherry and cinnamon on the palate that lead into a long finish dusted lightly in baking spice. Enjoy!

Hoi Polloi 2016 Syrah
The Hoi Polloi 2016 John Sebastiano Vineyard Syrah comes from an exciting site in the Sta. Rita Hills region of Santa Barbara's Central Coast. This cool-climate vineyard produces wines noted for their layered complexity and the Hoi Polloi 2016 Syrah is no different. A stunning wine with an elegant nose of violets, beef char, graphite and boysenberry leads into a palate full of dark fruit, anise, and peppercorns.

Ryan Cochran 2015 Pinot Noir
The Ryan Cochrane 2015 Pinot Noir comes from the Solomon Hills Vineyard, the western-most vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley appellation. Garnet in color, this Pinot has lovely aromas of strawberry, red cherry, bark, anise and oak spice, along with prevalent bay leaf, green peppercorn and pine resin. Those elements converge on the sip to make a cranberry, spicy herb and eucalyptus nut tea, which is tangy and complex. Elegant, with lacy tannins, this wine persists with staying power on the cherry-fueled finish.

Derby 2016 Pinot Gris
Derby's 2016 Pinot Gris comes from the extremely coastal, ocean-view vineyard, Derbyshire, located in San Simeon. Aromas of Ruby Red grapefruit pith, citrus spray, lily and river stone show on the nose, while the palate is ripe and refreshing with nuances of nectarine, pear and lychee flavors. Enjoy!

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Two Bottles of Napa Red Wine in a Classy Travel Case

$149.95 plus shipping

Why This Gift

For those who bring their wine to nice restaurants, this case a is a great gift — plus wine!

A long time ago, a friend gave me an elegant leather case for carrying my wine with me to restaurant and friends' houses. We wore that thing out! But every restaurant we brought it to, someone noted they were jealous of the nice-looking case. For that reason alone, we love this wine gift. There's even room for an ice pack to keep those babies chilled en route.

About the Wine

2016 Abelroth Brocade Napa Valley Meritage Reserve

"In a collaboration with Swanson Vineyards' winemaker Robin Akhurst, Abelroth's Brocade, a Bordeaux-style red blend, showcases the best of Napa Valley viniculture. Aromas of leather, black fruits and tobacco leaves are pursued by vanilla, cherry, fresh coffee and allspice notes from the first sip to the last." Information provided by GiftTree.

2016 Belmont Cliffs Portico Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

"The 40-acre Tenma Vineyard is located in the foothills of Mt. St. Helena, Napa Valley, where our reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is produced in partnership with renowned winemaker Robin Akhurst of Clos Pegase. Bold and unctuous, this Cabernet boasts opulent flavors of jammy black fruit and a touch of creamy vanilla." Information provided by GiftTree.

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Wine & Napa Valley Day Spa Gift Basket

$158.64 $228.99 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Wine, chocolate, and spa goodies in a gorgeous box with a personalized greeting card

Whether you're attracted to the Champagne, the Alma Fría Pinot Noir, the Jessica Foster handmade chocolate truffles, or the Napa Soap Company spa products, you're looking at one fine gift basket for anyone who needs to check into the day spa in the master bathroom — alone or with their special someone.

About the Wine

Bodega de Edgar 2013 Grenache - Syrah blend E-Squared
The 2013 E-squared release is a combination of two varietals, Grenache and Syrah. Winemaker Edgar Torres feels this wine literally explodes with bright red flowers, red fruit notes and different fall spices. There are aromas of fresh ripe strawberries, pomegranate and hibiscus brewed tea along with the hint of new leather. The syrah brings hints of white pepper, blueberry and chocolate covered almonds. While the 2013 E-squared from Bodega de Edgar is drinkable now, the wine will age well in bottle if you choose to lay it down.

Alma Fria 2013 Pinot Noir DoNa Margarita Vineyard
Nestled between the two Sonoma Coast towns of Freestone and Occidental, the DoNa Margarita Vineyard is a stunning property that sits just above the fog line and is surrounded by dense wild forests of redwoods and pine trees. While certainly beautiful, the site is also an exceptional setting for growing cool climate loving Pinot Noir. The 2013 Alma Fria Pinot Noir offers aromas of rose petals, violets and mint, and a palate of fruit purity with notes of raspberry, cherry, violet, and subtle pepperiness.

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Six Bottles of California Chardonnay

$170.00 $224.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

A selection of small-production Chardonnays curated by Gold Medal Wine Club

If we didn't trust Gold Medal Wine Club, we wouldn't suggest sending this six-pack of Chardonnay, mostly because we can't guarantee which specific Chardonnays 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 Chardonnay.

About the Wine

Samuel Louis Smith 2018 Pinot Noir Montanita de Oro
A 50/50 blend of two of the most pristine mountain sites of Monterey County, the Pelio and Coastview vineyards, the Samuel Louis Smith 2018 'MontaNita de Oro' Pinot Noir presents a perfect combination of feminine lift and masculine structure. Medium garnet in color, this Pinot Noir opens with aromas of wild strawberry, dried herbs and flowers and pink peppercorn, followed by flavors of tart cherry and cinnamon on the palate that lead into a long finish dusted lightly in baking spice. Enjoy!

Lobo 2017 Chardonnay
Made by Randy Lewis, one of Napa Valley's most celebrated winemakers, the Lobo 2017 Wulff Vineyards Chardonnay is 100% estate grown, hailing from the famed Oak Knoll appellation of Napa Valley. Here, the vines produce small lots of fruit with extremely high flavor concentrations. The Lobo 2017 Chardonnay opens with aromas of peach, apricot and melon. The mouthfeel is rich, smooth and polished with classic Burgundian lees character on the long finish. Flavors of tropical fruit with ripe pear, red apple and melons all balance one another beautifully, while a touch of vanilla-caramel on the finish lures you back for more. Enjoy!

Samuel Louis Smith 2018 Pinot Noir Montanita de Oro
A 50/50 blend of two of the most pristine mountain sites of Monterey County, the Pelio and Coastview vineyards, the Samuel Louis Smith 2018 'MontaNita de Oro' Pinot Noir presents a perfect combination of feminine lift and masculine structure. Medium garnet in color, this Pinot Noir opens with aromas of wild strawberry, dried herbs and flowers and pink peppercorn, followed by flavors of tart cherry and cinnamon on the palate that lead into a long finish dusted lightly in baking spice. Enjoy!

Rutz 2018 Chardonnay
With five generations of French viniculture heritage, Keith Rutz strives to create a Russian River Valley Chardonnay that has a great backbone of natural acidity and structure, a crisp, cool limestone minerality character, finesse, and balance. Pale gold in color, the 2018 Proprietors Reserve Chardonnay leads with minerality and savory herb notes. The nose offers a hint of stone fruit like golden apple and pear skin, followed by a range of Provence herbs. The oak is almost unnoticeable, until a hint of toasted sesame seed arises on the finish. This Chardonnay clearly speaks to the terroir of the Russian River Valley, with flint and sandy limestone across the subdued yet wildly drinkable palate.

Lobo 2017 Chardonnay
Made by Randy Lewis, one of Napa Valley's most celebrated winemakers, the Lobo 2017 Wulff Vineyards Chardonnay is 100% estate grown, hailing from the famed Oak Knoll appellation of Napa Valley. Here, the vines produce small lots of fruit with extremely high flavor concentrations. The Lobo 2017 Chardonnay opens with aromas of peach, apricot and melon. The mouthfeel is rich, smooth and polished with classic Burgundian lees character on the long finish. Flavors of tropical fruit with ripe pear, red apple and melons all balance one another beautifully, while a touch of vanilla-caramel on the finish lures you back for more. Enjoy!

Rutz 2018 Chardonnay
With five generations of French viniculture heritage, Keith Rutz strives to create a Russian River Valley Chardonnay that has a great backbone of natural acidity and structure, a crisp, cool limestone minerality character, finesse, and balance. Pale gold in color, the 2018 Proprietors Reserve Chardonnay leads with minerality and savory herb notes. The nose offers a hint of stone fruit like golden apple and pear skin, followed by a range of Provence herbs. The oak is almost unnoticeable, until a hint of toasted sesame seed arises on the finish. This Chardonnay clearly speaks to the terroir of the Russian River Valley, with flint and sandy limestone across the subdued yet wildly drinkable palate.

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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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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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Pinot Noir / 3-Month Wine Club Gift

$228.00 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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Six Bottles of Artisanal Wine from Sonoma County

$271.00 $337.00 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

Hamel 2016 Red Blend Isthmus
Sweet dark cherry, plum and kirsch nuances cover a nose of soy, vanilla and spice. Palate-wise, sweet mulled dark red fruits and blackberry preserves are framed by concentrated, almost-sweet tannins and integrated oak flavors. Finish is smooth and belies the fact that this wine will last for the next decade.

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.

Falcone 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Falcone's 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the meticulously farmed Falcone Family Vineyard in Paso Robles, California. Here, the vines produce a very intense wine that captures the flavors and characteristics of the Falcone Family site. This Cabernet Sauvignon shows great depth and structure with purple hues and a rich texture of velvety tannins. Aromas of dust, blackberry, anise and cocoa continue on the palate with soft lingering flavors of black cherry.

Bryter 2014 Pinot Noir Cadeau
The Bryter 2014 "Cadeau" Pinot Noir comes from the Sun Chase Vineyard on California's Sonoma Coast. Cadeau means 'gift' and perfectly suits this wine, which is truly a gift from nature. Dark ruby in color, this Pinot Noir offers powerful yet graceful aromas and flavors of lush blackberry, black cherry, black tea and spices. Its bold, ripe black cherry core is laced with complex layers of ripe juicy fruit, savory spice, and a hint of minerality. With an underlying foundation of mouth-watering acidity, the wine unfolds into a velvety finish with well integrated tannins and a seductive hint of sweet oak.

Mastro Scheidt 2015 Cabernet Franc
Produced from the acclaimed Merlo Vineyard in Sonoma County, the Mastro Scheidt 2015 Cabernet Franc is a beautiful wine of elegance and intensity, capturing the terroir from the northern extreme of the Dry Creek Valley sub region. This wine is classic New-World in style, but made with some Old-World influencing, showing deep, complex fruit notes and a distinctive intensity - but the wine is not coarse or rustic, rather it is well-balanced and refined.

Carte Blanche 2013 Pinot Noir
A noble grape from a noble place - Nobles Ranch is the latest addition to the Carte Blanche portfolio of vineyard sites, offering a rocky, coastal setting where Pinot Noir grapes grow into brilliant small berries of depth, complexity and structure. The Carte Blanche 2013 Pinot Noir leaps from the glass, showing bright Bing cherry, tangerine oil, and hints of cedar. Is it opens, the wine reveals bright juniper berries, cherries, black tea, and dried thyme across a rich and silky palate before a long, lingering finish.

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Six Bottles of Artisanal Pinot Noir from California

$280.00 $340.00 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

Fattoria Montecchio 2015 Merlot La Papessa
Fattoria Montecchio's 2015 'La Papessa' is comprised of 100% Merlot and takes its name from La Papessa, one of the region's oldest farm complexes that is located in the heart of the Montecchio estate. La Papessa is cited in many historical sources dating back to the 1500's and it is thought to have been named after an influential countrywoman who lived there. This wine is a fitting tribute, balancing power and elegance with exceptional consistency. The aromas are fruity with persistent notes of blackberry and plum, and hints of spice, while the palate shows excellent structure and balance and soft, harmonious tannins. Enjoy!

Bryter 2014 Pinot Noir Cadeau
The Bryter 2014 "Cadeau" Pinot Noir comes from the Sun Chase Vineyard on California's Sonoma Coast. Cadeau means 'gift' and perfectly suits this wine, which is truly a gift from nature. Dark ruby in color, this Pinot Noir offers powerful yet graceful aromas and flavors of lush blackberry, black cherry, black tea and spices. Its bold, ripe black cherry core is laced with complex layers of ripe juicy fruit, savory spice, and a hint of minerality. With an underlying foundation of mouth-watering acidity, the wine unfolds into a velvety finish with well integrated tannins and a seductive hint of sweet oak.

Chesterfield 2017 Pinot Noir
 Five different vineyards make this wine a complex Pinot Noir with plenty of subtle nuances. All five lots were made with classic Burgundy practices of whole cluster fermentation, gentle press to barrel and extreme diligence to limit oxygen exposure during the entire wine making process. These traditional wine making practices allow this Pinot Noir to age extremely well for many years to come. Since it is a wine that is meant to age well, if you open a bottle soon, it will definitely benefit with some gentle decanting or enjoyed from large Pinot Noir glasses to take up some oxygen to bring out the amazing notes for which Sta. Rita Hills is famous. This beautiful Pinot Noir has deep red hues. Elegant, yet rich fruit with notes of pink roses, spice box and red cherries. The palate is crisp and bright, giving off flavors of Bing cherry, subtle oak and vanilla with a very faint hint of mushroom and forest floor.

Domaine Debray 2013 Pinot Noir Gevrey-Chamberin
This 2013 Pinot Noir from Domaine Debray comes from Gevrey-Chamberin, one of the wine villages of the Cote de Nuits in the Burgundy region of eastern France. The fruit for this wine was handpicked and carefully sorted to ensure only the best fruit made it into the final blend. Classic in style, this Pinot Noir has a fruity bouquet and a round, powerful palate that will go particularly well with strong cheeses and roasted meats.

Solomon Hills 2014 Pinot Noir
Crafted from the esteemed Solomon Hills vineyard, the western-most site in the Santa Maria Valley, this 2014 Pinot Noir packs great energy and tremendous depth of flavors. On the nose, vibrant aromatics of fennel, cinnamon and blue fruits dominate, while hints of toasted oak, rhubarb, cranberry and roasted plum come through as the wine opens up. These notes carry though on the palate, with the addition of spicy fruit flavors and nuances of bay leaf, dried sage and roasted meat. Well-integrated acidity balances out these masculine flavors that linger on the long finish.

Alma Fria 2013 Pinot Noir DoNa Margarita Vineyard
Nestled between the two Sonoma Coast towns of Freestone and Occidental, the DoNa Margarita Vineyard is a stunning property that sits just above the fog line and is surrounded by dense wild forests of redwoods and pine trees. While certainly beautiful, the site is also an exceptional setting for growing cool climate loving Pinot Noir. The 2013 Alma Fria Pinot Noir offers aromas of rose petals, violets and mint, and a palate of fruit purity with notes of raspberry, cherry, violet, and subtle pepperiness.

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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.

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Wine By the Glass Tasting Subscription

$288.00 includes shipping

Why This Gift

VineBox has revolutionized in-home wine tasting with their 3.3oz wine glasses and it's a favorite among wine enthusiasts

VineBox is a different kind of wine subscription service, perfect if you like exploring new wine, like tasting expensive wine, or tend to drink a glass at a time — calorie counters and weeknight drinkers, we got you. Each quarter you receive nine glasses (3.3 ounces) filled with perfectly-preserved premium wine.

We love the VineBox experience. The quality of the wine is exceptional, and all of the wine is selected by sommelier Tyler Kennedy. The packaging is a compact box containing glass tubes of wine. Except for the fact that you pour it yourself, it’s like visiting a wine tasting room with a selective inventory of mostly European wines.

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Six Bottles of Artisanal Wine from California

$302.00 $357.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

A selection of ultra small-production California 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

Hamel 2016 Red Blend Isthmus
Sweet dark cherry, plum and kirsch nuances cover a nose of soy, vanilla and spice. Palate-wise, sweet mulled dark red fruits and blackberry preserves are framed by concentrated, almost-sweet tannins and integrated oak flavors. Finish is smooth and belies the fact that this wine will last for the next decade.

Bodega de Edgar 2013 Grenache - Syrah blend E-Squared
The 2013 E-squared release is a combination of two varietals, Grenache and Syrah. Winemaker Edgar Torres feels this wine literally explodes with bright red flowers, red fruit notes and different fall spices. There are aromas of fresh ripe strawberries, pomegranate and hibiscus brewed tea along with the hint of new leather. The syrah brings hints of white pepper, blueberry and chocolate covered almonds. While the 2013 E-squared from Bodega de Edgar is drinkable now, the wine will age well in bottle if you choose to lay it down.

No Limit 2011 Syrah The Nuts
Grapes are harvested according to the Biodynamic lunar calendar and are stomped by foot (pigeage). Like many French-style Syrahs, the nose is quite complex with prevalent with blueberry and blackberry aromas prevalent. The profile is of dense berry fruit and forest brambles with a dark tarriness that is cut through by fresh zestiness of freshly picked raspberries. There are also hints of black olives, cedar and Asian spices. Since Syrah reflects minerals, there is a fine minerality also present leading to a long, smooth finish that will delight the post-palate.

Mastro Scheidt 2015 Cabernet Franc
Produced from the acclaimed Merlo Vineyard in Sonoma County, the Mastro Scheidt 2015 Cabernet Franc is a beautiful wine of elegance and intensity, capturing the terroir from the northern extreme of the Dry Creek Valley sub region. This wine is classic New-World in style, but made with some Old-World influencing, showing deep, complex fruit notes and a distinctive intensity - but the wine is not coarse or rustic, rather it is well-balanced and refined.

Alma Fria 2013 Pinot Noir DoNa Margarita Vineyard
Nestled between the two Sonoma Coast towns of Freestone and Occidental, the DoNa Margarita Vineyard is a stunning property that sits just above the fog line and is surrounded by dense wild forests of redwoods and pine trees. While certainly beautiful, the site is also an exceptional setting for growing cool climate loving Pinot Noir. The 2013 Alma Fria Pinot Noir offers aromas of rose petals, violets and mint, and a palate of fruit purity with notes of raspberry, cherry, violet, and subtle pepperiness.

Comartin 2014 Grenache
The Comartin 2014 Grenache comes from the Tierra Alta Vineyard, meaning 'The High Land." Tierra Alta is perched on top of Ballard Canyon in the Santa Ynez Valley, receiving great sun exposure and a high elevation of 1,200 feet, which allows for cool nights. This combination of warm days and cool nights promotes balanced ripening of the berries and clusters. Comartin's 2014 Grenache offers aromas of dried red cherry, turned earth, concentrated rose, and intriguing hints of carnations. The well-woven flavors include tart cherry and baking spices of vanilla and nutmeg, all seamlessly lingering on the long finish.

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Six Bottles of 90+ Red Wine from California

$314.00 $373.00 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

Chesterfield 2017 Pinot Noir
 Five different vineyards make this wine a complex Pinot Noir with plenty of subtle nuances. All five lots were made with classic Burgundy practices of whole cluster fermentation, gentle press to barrel and extreme diligence to limit oxygen exposure during the entire wine making process. These traditional wine making practices allow this Pinot Noir to age extremely well for many years to come. Since it is a wine that is meant to age well, if you open a bottle soon, it will definitely benefit with some gentle decanting or enjoyed from large Pinot Noir glasses to take up some oxygen to bring out the amazing notes for which Sta. Rita Hills is famous. This beautiful Pinot Noir has deep red hues. Elegant, yet rich fruit with notes of pink roses, spice box and red cherries. The palate is crisp and bright, giving off flavors of Bing cherry, subtle oak and vanilla with a very faint hint of mushroom and forest floor.

Byron Blatty 2016 Red Blend Agenda
The Byron Blatty 2016 'Agenda' is a blend of 85% Syrah (from LA County's Alonso Family Vineyards) and 15% Tannat (from Bella Collina Vineyard in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles). On the nose, aromas of ripe red currants, fresh plums, sweet tobacco, earth, leather and boxwood mingle together. The palate is elegant and complex with brilliant acidity, ripe tannins, and nuanced flavors of fresh red berries, crushed gravel, and cocoa that carry through to the oak-accented, spiced finish. This wine is a true reflection of Byron Blatty's ongoing Agenda - making world class wines from LA County that showcase the diversity of the region's terroir.

Bien Nacido 2016 Syrah
The latest release of Bien Nacido Vineyards Estate Syrah reminds us that much of Central and Southern California was once covered by citrus groves. There is an amazing ruby red grapefruit and citron nose followed with exotic floral and smoky aromatics of violets, nutmeg, and bacon. This wine was co-fermented with Viognier. The co-fermentation of Viognier lends a softer and more floral tone, which makes the Estate Syrah a perfect wine to open early in its life. Fresh violets, cracked white pepper and blueberry pie dominate with a fresh herbs-de Provence note found in the background. Those who give the wine some time in bottle are rewarded with summer sausage and sweet leather. Fermentation always happens naturally, and it was never fined or filtered. The amount of Viognier varies depending on vintage, but generally around 2-4%.

Appellations 2013 Red Blend Sixteen
The 2013 Sixteen Appellations is a gorgeous red blend from some of the most notable vineyards in Napa Valley including Robert Keenan's Vineyard in Spring Mountain District, Blackbird Vineyard in Oak Knoll District, Annapurna Vineyard in Stags Leap District and Constant Vineyard in the Diamond Mountain District. As with all of the Appellations wines, this vintage represents Napa Valley as a whole, blending fruit from each of the sixteen appellations in the world renowned wine growing region. This 2013 vintage has the fruit, spice and earth notes that characterize the signature Appellations blend. It has red fruits up front, held together by a lattice of oak spices, including star anise, cardamom and clove. There is a creamy mid-palate, which might remind you of a warm chocolate tart drizzled with red fruit syrup. The finish is long with sweet, supple tannins.

Solomon Hills 2014 Pinot Noir
Crafted from the esteemed Solomon Hills vineyard, the western-most site in the Santa Maria Valley, this 2014 Pinot Noir packs great energy and tremendous depth of flavors. On the nose, vibrant aromatics of fennel, cinnamon and blue fruits dominate, while hints of toasted oak, rhubarb, cranberry and roasted plum come through as the wine opens up. These notes carry though on the palate, with the addition of spicy fruit flavors and nuances of bay leaf, dried sage and roasted meat. Well-integrated acidity balances out these masculine flavors that linger on the long finish.

EX Wines 2017 Pinot Noir
The EX 2017 Pinot Noir offers a true expression of the quality and soul of the San Saba Estate Vineyard in Monterey's Santa Lucia Highlands. For a wine that sees minimal new oak, this Pinot Noir is incredibly rich and expansive, showing off the personality and characteristics of this special site. This wine is bright and energetic with cherry and red berry flavors that have undertones of earth and fresh minerality. Aromas of rusty cherries and sagebrush round out this smooth, silky and well balanced Pinot Noir. Enjoy!

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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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Six Bottles of Artisanal Wine from Napa Valley

$408.00 $500.00 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

Strala 2016 Red Blend
The Strala 2016 Proprietary Red Blend is comprised of 40% Zinfandel, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petite Sirah, sourced from special sites throughout the Napa Valley. On the nose, look for concentrated notes of blackberries, vibrant black cherry, dried berries, maple, brown and black spices, cinnamon and gingerbread. The palate is rich and persistent, yet soft and well balanced with well-rounded tannins, dark fruit flavors, and a delectable finish that lingers. Aged 22 months in oak. Enjoy!

EX Wines 2017 Pinot Noir
The EX 2017 Pinot Noir offers a true expression of the quality and soul of the San Saba Estate Vineyard in Monterey's Santa Lucia Highlands. For a wine that sees minimal new oak, this Pinot Noir is incredibly rich and expansive, showing off the personality and characteristics of this special site. This wine is bright and energetic with cherry and red berry flavors that have undertones of earth and fresh minerality. Aromas of rusty cherries and sagebrush round out this smooth, silky and well balanced Pinot Noir. Enjoy!

Appellations 2013 Red Blend Sixteen
The 2013 Sixteen Appellations is a gorgeous red blend from some of the most notable vineyards in Napa Valley including Robert Keenan's Vineyard in Spring Mountain District, Blackbird Vineyard in Oak Knoll District, Annapurna Vineyard in Stags Leap District and Constant Vineyard in the Diamond Mountain District. As with all of the Appellations wines, this vintage represents Napa Valley as a whole, blending fruit from each of the sixteen appellations in the world renowned wine growing region. This 2013 vintage has the fruit, spice and earth notes that characterize the signature Appellations blend. It has red fruits up front, held together by a lattice of oak spices, including star anise, cardamom and clove. There is a creamy mid-palate, which might remind you of a warm chocolate tart drizzled with red fruit syrup. The finish is long with sweet, supple tannins.

Juslyn 2016 Red Blend Perry's Blend
This latest release of Perry's Blend (formerly called Proprietary Red) features an assortment of aromatics including black cherry, cedar and fragrant hints of lavender. The palate sensation is rich and lush and continues the cherry and oaky flavors with an excellent balance of forward fruit (making it a showy wine) and acid. This one is a keeper and should be good for the next fifteen years and should improve as it gets older. Hardly anyone will actually wait that long to enjoy this red beauty. Really sharp cheeses (Cheshire and Roquefort would do nicely) will accent this marvelous selection as well as hearty meat and most venison dishes.

Maroon 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve
Fruit for this Special Reserve Cabernet originated in Maroon Vineyard in the Coombsville AVA of Napa Valley. The vineyard combines several unique factors including varying soils (including volcanic) mostly on hillsides, plus an excellent drainage system. These combine with a cooler climate (Coombsville is much cooler than the rest of Napa Valley) that produces a plethora of exceptional fruit. Unique violet/black color. Aromas of cherry, black currant, blackberry and honeycomb combine to produce dark chocolate and espresso on the palate. Lingering finish produces tobacco and creamy oak tones. Enjoy!

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.

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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.

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Six Bottles of 93+ Red Wine from California

$579.00 $663.00 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."

Maroon 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve
Fruit for this Special Reserve Cabernet originated in Maroon Vineyard in the Coombsville AVA of Napa Valley. The vineyard combines several unique factors including varying soils (including volcanic) mostly on hillsides, plus an excellent drainage system. These combine with a cooler climate (Coombsville is much cooler than the rest of Napa Valley) that produces a plethora of exceptional fruit. Unique violet/black color. Aromas of cherry, black currant, blackberry and honeycomb combine to produce dark chocolate and espresso on the palate. Lingering finish produces tobacco and creamy oak tones. Enjoy!

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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