3 Great Gifts for the Wine-lover in Your Life

Every year, I buy wine for about 10-15 friends and neighbors. It’s the perfect gift to say “thank you for your friendship” during the year. And every year, I struggle over what to buy and how much to spend. So I asked the folks at The Wine Seller in Ridgewood for some suggestions. They gave me 3 great picks.

Caparzo, 2009 Brunello di Montalcino, $29.99
A hint of berries and spice make this wine feel like the holidays. Brunello di Montalcino was the first wine region in Italy to be granted the DOCG quality designation. The Wine Advocate has not rated the Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino lower than 90 points in twenty years! A wine aficionado’s dream wine.

Ramey, 2012 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, $33.99
I love anything from the Russian River Valley and this one is a beauty. David Ramey is one of Napa and Sonoma’s veteran superstar winemakers. This Chardonnay scored an outstanding 92 points from The Wine Advocate. A wine for the true Chardonnay connoisseur in your life. I will even treat myself to a bottle or two.

Nicholson Ranch, 2008 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Valley, $39.99
This magnificent estate produces elegant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The silky smooth 2008 Pinot Noir possesses the elegance that only comes with bottle age. The perfect gift for your favorite foodie.