2019 Holiday Gift Guide for the Wine Lovers in Your Life

There’s already enough to think about during the holidays, like who is hosting Christmas dinner? What stories are going to emerge from the office holiday party? Will it be ham, turkey, or tofurky this year? And just how “ugly” do they really mean when they say “ugly sweater party”?

With that in mind, we have removed the stress from what some feel is the biggest, scariest to-do this season: holiday gift shopping. We’ve searched high and low to compile the perfect round up of gift ideas for everyone on your list. And to make your holiday shopping even easier, our gift guide only features items that can be purchased online, so pour yourself a glass and get clicking.

We all have one in our life. They are the consummate host and live for a little bit of drama. Expect them to not just pop a bottle of Champagne, but saber it table-side; serve you not just a craft cocktail, but one that comes with a smoking sprig of rosemary for the full effect. They wouldn’t dare hand you a glass of wine without offering to aerate it beforehand.

1. Champagne Saber – Wine Country Shop, $159
2. Table Tower Aerating Wine Dispenser – WineCountry Shop, $199
3. Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club – Shaker & Spoon, $50/month, cancel any time
4. 2016 …pursued by bear Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WA – Pursued by Bear, $70

Whether you’re searching for something for your mom, a mom of four who needs a little self-care, or your mother-in-law, you can’t go wrong with these wine-inspired beauty essentials.

1. Bioelements Remineralist Daily Moisture with Vitis Vinifera seed oil – Bioelements, $48
2. Ella+Mila “In Line for Wine” Nail Polish – ella+mila, $10.50
3. Infinite Monkey Theorem Base Coat & Bubbles Gift Pack – Infinite Monkey Theorem, $100
4. Manna Kadar Sea Minerals Champagne Charcoal Scrub – Amazon, $19.99

They’re the type that can produce a pack of tissues, a corkscrew, or a cheeky tipple on-command. Help them stay ever-ready with these must-have holiday gifts.

1. Spray All Day Rosé Facial Spray – grace + stella, $18.00
2. Gold Flask – Odeme, $40
3. The Hangover Secret – The Hangover Secret, $22 for a six-pack
4. Carry on Cocktail Kit – WineCountry Shop, $48

Whether it’s fitness classes or the latest health hacks, these folks are on top of looking and feeling good. From an online wellness subscription to a wine-stain removing teeth-whitening kit or a bottle that’s just what the doctor ordered, show them you appreciate their balancing act with these wellness-themed gift ideas.

1. Online fitness, cooking & wellness subscription – Grokker, $14.99/month
2. “bright on” Teeth Whitening Kit – Smile Direct Club, $49-$79
3. Mindfulness Coach App – Innermap, free – $9.99/month
4. Kenefick Ranch “Doctor’s Cuvée” – Kenefick Ranch, $125

These culinary trendsetters are all about serving up big flavor in style. This holiday season, whether you send them a gift pack of adult ice cream with names like “Candy Cane Martini” and “Drunken Gingerbread Man,” or a crisp bottle of wine that just begs to be sipped while prepping Christmas dinner, you’re sure to win over their gastronomic senses with these great gift ideas.

1. Tipsy Scoop Boozy Ice Cream, Eat & Be Merry Gift Pack – Goldbelly, $119
2. Monogrammed Butcher Block – 28 Collective, $75
3. One Dish – Four Seasons: Food, Wine, and Sound – All Year Round Cookbook, Jordan Zucker– Amazon.com, $44 hardcover
4. 2018 Duck Hunter Sauvignon Blanc – Stratus Wine & Spirits, $20

You can find these voyagers traveling the world in search of the best wine finds, uncovering adventure, or enjoying spontaneous al fresco dining, no matter the terrain or temperature. Stoke their spirit of discovery with these wine-themed gifts.

1. Wine Country Picnic Pack – Man Crates, $129.99
2. Covet Pass – WineCountry.com, $150 annual membership
3. VineGardeValise Piccolo – vingardevalise.com, $279
4. Snowfox Stainless Steel White Gold Martini Glasses – snowfox.fun, $36, set of 2

These fashionable friends are the ones on your list that fall under the dreaded “Who Has Everything” category. No expense is spared when it comes to their personal style and comfort, and they love to share their lavish lifestyle with loved ones. These luxurious items will show them you can keep up.

1. C. Elizabeth Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Game Farm Vineyard, Oakville – celizabeth.com, $125
2. Stellareese Collection Napa Valley Wine Tote – stellareesecollection.com, $225
3. Cashmere Poncho in Bordeaux – Best of Everything, $65
4. Copper Rim Crystal Coupe Set – Wine Country Shop, $37.95

Showing up without a little something for the host or hostess is a big no-no in our book. This year, step up your party arrivals with one of these gifts for the wine lover, including a bottle that doesn’t just taste delicious, it also gives back to a good cause.

1. Stag Bottle Stopper – WineCountry Shop, $13
2. The New Architecture of Wine, Heather Hebert – gibbs-smith.com, $60 hardcover
3. 2015 “Find Your Light” Halleck Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, benefitting Josh Groban’s Find Your Light Foundation – Halleck Vineyard, $55
4. Le Creuset Wine Cooler Sleeve in Burgundy – lecreuset.com, $28

These ultra-cool people on your list are the first to spot trends in food, wine, and gadgets, and they’ve been early-adopters since day one. They’re sure to love one of these wine-related items that are perfect for maintaining their hip sensibilities.

1. Gunmetal glasses – WineCountry Shop, $45.95
2. Halo Wine Preserver – ZOS, $74.95
3. Jones Organic Tea “No Regrets” tea with Ontario Riesling – Jones Organic Tea, $13.95/1.75 oz
4. 2016 Folded Hills August Red – Folded Hills, $46

Need even more holiday gift inspiration? Visit the WineCountry Shop and the WineCountry Experiences page for more wonderful gift ideas this season.

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Author

Devin Parr

Devin Parr is a San Diego-based freelance writer and consultant specializing in wine, travel and lifestyle. In addition to covering the global wine industry, she is the resident expert in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, serving as the region’s ambassador on behalf of the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association. She holds a certification in wine expertise from the Apicius International School of Hospitality in Florence, Italy, as well as the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Diploma. In 2017, she was named one of Wine Enthusiast Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers. Follow her adventures at @thesocalwinegal and www.devinparr.com.