The Best
Wine Learning Gifts
in 2021

White Wine Blind Tasting Kit — Half Bottles

$49.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

One-Time Blind White Wine Tasting Kit or Add Future Subscription Shipments

Successfully blind tasting — where you don't know which wine you're drinking — is considered one of the hallmarks of a knowledgeable wine drinker (this is how Sommeliers are made). While most of us are never going to have enough wine knowledge or train our palates well enough to be 100% successful at blind tasting, it IS fun to try our hands at.

Budding wine geeks will eat this up and enjoy this white wine tasting gift immensely. It's both educational and fun.

A couple of notes:
When you click the "Customize" button on the Palate Club's website, your gift is automatically switched from a One-Time Tasting Kit to a One-Time Tasting Kit + Custom Subscription. That's fine, you can put it back, or give a generous, ongoing gift of wine tasting.

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Red Wine Blind Tasting Kit — Half Bottles

$49.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

One-Time Blind Red Wine Tasting Kit or Add Future Subscription Shipments

Successfully blind tasting — where you don't know which wine you're drinking — is considered one of the hallmarks of a knowledgeable wine drinker (this is how Sommeliers are made). While most of us are never going to have enough wine knowledge or train our palates well enough to be 100% successful at blind tasting, it IS fun to try our hands at.

Budding wine geeks will eat this up and enjoy this red wine tasting gift immensely. It's both educational and fun.

A couple of notes:
When you click the "Customize" button on the Palate Club's website, your gift is automatically switched from a One-Time Tasting Kit to a One-Time Tasting Kit + Custom Subscription. That's fine, you can put it back, or give a generous, ongoing gift of wine tasting.

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Wine Folly 3-Bottle Wine Styles Tasting Course

$99.99 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Three red wines paired Wine Folly tasting booklet & online video tasting class

Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly transformed the way most of us approach wine. She made it unstuffy but still incredibly informative. To help anyone learn more about wine, she distilled her knowledge into a quick wine tasting course.

They'll learn how to communicate confidently about wine, avoid feeling lost in a wine menu, learn how to taste wine like a pro, know what terms on wine labels signify quality, and expand their palate so that they know where to look for great quality and value.

Three handpicked red wines tasted alongside tasting cards, maps, and 2+ hours of video course content. This is a great introduction to wine, but also a great way to start really learning about wine if they already love it.

Wines Included:
Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres Rouge
Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva
Bodegas Muga Reserva

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Blind Wine Tasting Gift with Blind Tasting Card Game

$111.50 $142.60 plus shipping

Why This Gift

All Masked Up — They'll Test Their Knowledge and Expand Their Skills

This package of 4 secret wines plus the Blinders card based game is for holding your own blind wine tasting from home! Brought to you by the makers of the SOMM films and SOMM TV, this game is suitable for both beginner wine drinkers to the most seasoned wine tasting pros. Plus, paired with fantastic wines...you can't go wrong!

What's included:
• 2 secret red wines
• 2 secret white wines
• 1 SOMM Blinders Card Deck

SOMM Blinders Game is a highly strategic and insanely fun card game that allows anyone to learn and compete in their own blind wine tasting with friends, family and social gatherings. The main objective is to match the cards in your hand as closely as you can to the wine that you think you're drinking.

About the Wine

Brutocao 2019 Chardonnay Bliss Vineyard
Brutocao's 2019 Chardonnay comes from the family's Bliss Vineyard in Mendocino County, located on the original property purchased by Irv Bliss in 1943. 100% barrel fermented, this Chardonnay offers bright tropical fruit aromas of papaya and notes of pears, apricots, vanilla and lemon on the nose. The palate is lush and full bodied with flavors of apricot, vanilla bean and spice that linger on the long finish. A delicious accompaniment to grilled seafood. Enjoy!

Chateau Moncets 2016 Bordeaux Rouge
Chateau Moncets 2016 Lalande de Pomerol comes from the winery's oldest vineyard, which was first created in 1770 and bears the name of the General Moncets (Napoleon III's general) who bought it in 1872. This wine is beautifully structured with aromas and flavors of red plums, blackberry fruits and spice form the oak aging. Plush, silky and rich, this concentrated wine is full-bodied with ripe tannins that soften and linger on the finish. 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.

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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Wine Sampler + Virtual Wine Tasting from J. Cage

$122.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Three-bottle Wine Tasting Kit, Includes Wine & Online Hosted Wine Tasting Event

J. Cage Cellars focuses mostly on Pinot Noir from various Sonoma County AVAs. They also produce Chardonnay and Rosé of Pinot Noir.

How It Works:
Format: Private Virtual Wine Tasting via Zoom
Host: Proprietors Roger & Donna Beery
Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour


The perfect introduction to the hand-crafted wines of J. Cage Cellars. Enjoy the delicious Double Gold La Cruz Vineyard Chardonnay, Gold Medal van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir and Double Gold Craftsman's Red Blend. We are sure you will find something to love in this diverse group of wines.

This Tasting Includes:
2018 La Cruz Vineyard Chardonnay
2017 Van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir
2018 Craftsman's Red Blend

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Oregon's Trailblazing Winemakers Tasting Set

$129.99 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Three bottles of Pinot Noir to get to know Oregon Pinot Noir with virtual tasting video of winemakers

This wine sampler box is accompanied by an online virtual tasting which can be viewed by visiting the Wine.com page which lists this gift. The tasting video is led by Wine.com wine educator Gwendolyn Osborn. She hosts three of Oregon’s trailblazing and storied winemakers: Rollin Soles, Lynn-Penner-Ash and Michael Etzel. They'll taste each of their current release Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs and hear their first-hand stories of winemaking, artistry and entrepreneurship.

Wines included:
Beaux Freres Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Penner-Ash Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Roco Gravel Road Pinot Noir

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Pinot Noir Sampler + Virtual Wine Tasting from J. Cage

$147.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Three-bottle Wine Tasting Kit, Includes Wine & Online Hosted Wine Tasting Event

J. Cage Cellars focuses mostly on Pinot Noir from various Sonoma County AVAs.

How It Works:
Format: Private Virtual Wine Tasting via Zoom
Host: Proprietors Roger & Donna Beery
Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour


An intriguing exploration of Pinot Noir across the many terriors of Sonoma County. All three J. Cage Gold Medal 2017 Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs. Compare the beautiful and unique characteristics of Pinot Noir from all around Sonoma County...Russian River Valley, Petaluma Gap, and Sonoma Mountain.

This Tasting Includes:
2017 Van der Kamp Pinot Noir
2017 Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir
2017 El Coro Vineyard Pinot Noir

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Wine Folly Magnum Collector's Edition

$149.00 includes shipping

Why This Gift

Presented in a refreshing tone and an approachable manner, anyone can learn about wine with this gift

Wine Folly is a great website for learning about ANYTHING about wine. Madeline Puckette took her awesome website and compiled it into a wine compendium.

THEN, because that wasn't good enough, she rolled it all into a Collector's Edition which includes:
The Book - 2019 James Beard Award Winner
Tasting Journal
Universal Wine Glass
Polishing Cloth
Sommelier's Opener (Corkscrew)

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Mixed Wine Sampler + Virtual Wine Tasting from J. Cage

$157.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Four-bottle Wine Tasting Kit, Includes Wine & Online Hosted Wine Tasting Event

J. Cage Cellars focuses mostly on Pinot Noir from various Sonoma County AVAs but also produces Chardonnay and Rosé of Pinot Noir.

How It Works:
Format: Private Virtual Wine Tasting via Zoom
Host: Proprietors Roger & Donna Beery
Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour


Experience the diversity of J. Cage with a virtual tasting of these four delicious wines. Red, White and Pink.

This Tasting Includes:
2019 Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir
2018 La Cruz Vineyard Chardonnay
2017 VDK Pinot Noir
2018 Craftsman's Red Blend

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Red Wine Sampler + Virtual Wine Tasting from J. Cage

$185.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Four-bottle Wine Tasting Kit, Includes Wine & Online Hosted Wine Tasting Event

J. Cage Cellars focuses mostly on Pinot Noir from various Sonoma County AVAs.

How It Works:
Format: Private Virtual Wine Tasting via Zoom
Host: Proprietors Roger & Donna Beery
Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour


A Virtual Wine Tasting For the True Red Wine Lover. Taste the unique differences in terrior in three Single-Vineyard Pinot Noirs plus the Exquisite Craftsman's Proprietary Red Blend. All wines have reached Gold or Double Gold Status!

This Tasting Includes:
2017 Van der Kamp Pinot Noir
2017 Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir
2017 El Coro Vineyard Pinot Noir
2018 Craftsman's Red Blend

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Wine Folly 6-Bottle Wine Styles Tasting Course

$189.99 $205.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Three reds and three whites paired Wine Folly tasting booklet & online video tasting class

Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly transformed the way most of us approach wine. She made it unstuffy but still incredibly informative. To help anyone learn more about wine, she distilled her knowledge into a quick wine tasting course.

They'll learn how to communicate confidently about wine, avoid feeling lost in a wine menu, learn how to taste wine like a pro, know what terms on wine labels signify quality, and expand their palate so that they know where to look for great quality and value.

Four handpicked red wines and two handpicked white wines tasted alongside tasting cards, maps, and 2+ hours of video course content. This is a great introduction to wine, but also a great way to start really learning about wine if they already love it.

Wines Included:
Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres Rouge
Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva
Bodegas Muga Reserva
Mark Ryan The Dissident
Matanzas Creek Alexander Valley Chardonnay
Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc

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Cult Wine Sampler + Virtual Wine Tasting from Skipstone

$299.00 plus shipping

Why This Gift

Three-bottle Wine Tasting Kit, Includes Wine & Online Hosted Wine Tasting Event

This 3 bottle tasting package includes one bottle each of 2018 Skipstone Viognier, 2018 Preface Proprietary Red, and 2016 Skipstone Oliver's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon.

How It Works:
Format: Private Virtual Wine Tasting via Zoom
Host: Proprietors Roger & Donna Beery
Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour


About the Wine:
Viognier
Five rows of Viognier span the northern peaks of our amphitheater shaped vineyard. Situated on steep mountain terraces, the thin rocky soils force the vines to struggle which in turn brings out intensity and complexity in the fruit. Steady sun exposure during the day followed by afternoon shade blesses us with the ability to achieve both ripeness and long hang time. This in turn adds depth and complexity to the fruit. To balance the weight and intensity of this voluptuous grape, we limit the exposure to oak and avoid malolactic fermentation. Thus the final wine is full but bright and absolutely delicious.

Preface
Preface, as the name implies, provides an introduction to the Skipstone estate vineyard. Made with the same exacting attention that goes into every bottle of Skipstone, this estate-grown wine is a selection of barrels across our estate vineyard blocks that are chosen specifically to offer a more accessible wine in the glass upon release. The 2019 vintage is comprised of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 9% Malbec, and 6% Cabernet Franc.

Oliver's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon
Since the inaugural Skipstone vintage of 2005, our annual approach with Oliver’s Blend is to create a blend of Cabernet Sauvignons from up to 20 individual small lots. Each lot has a unique profile (based on soil type, exposure and clonal selection) and blended they create a foundation. This Cabernet Sauvignon is then embellished with small amounts of our other blending varietals to best showcase the vintage.

With so many pockets of soil differentiation and exposures, Oliver’s Blend is a symphonic compilation of aroma and flavor. This, coupled with clonal diversity of multiple Cabernet clones throughout our hillside plantings, creates an exceptionally complex wine. Year after year, this is a wine of profound power and elegance.

This highly-structured Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent candidate for further cellaring, with potential to age for decades.

Wine information provided by Skipstone.

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