FIVE HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR WINE LOVERS
A bottle of wine is always a wonderful gift idea. But, if you’re looking to branch out beyond the bottle, consider gifting something that’s inspired by all things wine, without being a literal liquid. From a metallic-accented sweatshirt by the Vancouver-based brand Brunette the Label, to a chic decanter set crafted from hand-blown glass, Aleesha Harris lists five gift ideas fit for any wine fan on your holiday shopping list: MATCH SET
Elevate the libation station in any home with this Final Touch decanter set, which includes one wine decanter and four glasses. The handblown glass pieces feature a unique twisted shape designed to “enhance both the flavour and aroma of any fine wine.” Not to mention, they look pretty cool, too. $60 | Indigo; chapters.indigo.ca
CHIC AND COSY
Wear your love of wine for all to see with this fun — not to mention festive — Brunette the Label Pinot Please crewneck sweater. The burgundy-hued sweater features the quirky statement in an eye-catching red foil to add a little sparkle and shine to any wintertime ensemble. $88 | Brunettethelabel.com
GREAT CRATE
What’s better than a bottle of wine? A basket full of goodies to enjoy with said favourite wine, of course. While there are a plethora of food baskets on offer this holiday gifting season, we’re partial to this Taste of Italy gift set from the Vancouverbased retailer Gourmet Warehouse, which includes about 12 goodies, including olive oil, balsamic vinegar, artisan pasta and more, bundled in a cool crate. Buon appetito! $150 | Gourmet Warehouse; gourmetwarehouse.ca
CHARMED LIFE
If you’re shopping for a dainty gift that still provides a nod to the world of wine, consider picking up one (or both!) of these Pandora charms. Each tiny trinket is crafted from sterling silver and cubic zirconia stones, and the Celebration Time charm features a sparkling silhouette of a tiny bottle of bubbles, while a Night Out charm looks like a long-stemmed glass. They’re perfectly charming gifts for the wine-loving charmer in anyone’s life. $60 each | Pandora; ca.pandora.net
MAKE AN ENTRANCE
Last but not least, add a punch to any lucky gift getter’s porch or condo door with a cheeky entry mat. This Come Back With Wine door mat from the Fox and Clover Boutique on Etsy lets all who enter know they’re expected to pay an entry fee of a bottle of wine; a completely reasonable expectation, if we do say so ourselves. $56.64 | Etsy Canada; etsy.com
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