Tis’ the season when I get text after text from friends asking about ideas of wines to gift – which I absolutely love! When it comes to holiday gatherings, many of us like to bring a bottle of wine for the host as a kind gesture or thank you for the invite. And whether the bottle is for a wine enthusiast with a deep knowledge of wine, or someone just learning, I always tell people to be thoughtful about the wine that they gift.
I absolutely always put a lot of thought into the recommendations that I provide to friends. Having been on the receiving end of many mass-produced, “swill-ish” wines, I get annoyed when people just grab a bottle while they are in the store shopping for toilet paper and toothpaste. I promise I’m not a picky wine snob that expects expensive wine. To the contrary, I’m thrilled if people show up with homemade toffee or seasoned oyster crackers or an aloe vera plant. But if you are going to bring me a bottle of wine, I’m going to need you to put some thought and effort into it. Sorry not sorry. I still have fond memories of a $30 Pinot Noir someone brought to my Mardi Gras party that was completely new to me!
This Article was originally published on The Corkscrew Concierge
