Holiday gift for 80 year-old father-in-law from Montana who has begun to explore Rhone wines and discovered life beyond California. HI Alice, 1. plan to pull from this same list to provide single bottles for staff at work, neighbors and myself. So many bottles so little time. But the price point was too low. The answer? MORE >>

For din-din I opened a Domaine Drouhin Cuvee Laurène 2006 We had received this as a gift from our friends in Portland who praised it and despite its young age, I couldn't resist. I enjoy reading about what everybody had to drink on Thanksgiving more than what they are planning on serving (or selling), so here are my two cents. Thirsty much? MORE >>

was hosting a wine dinner and I asked him where I could purchase a dry Chenin Blanc with some age on it, and he generously offered this wine as a gift. When I wrote about the wine, I indicated that it was a gift. Or "I'm sending this guy my California Roussanne that I think he'll find interesting, based on the other wines he likes." MORE >>

And until recently, Sine Qua Non, the California cult winery, put out a Pinot Noir sourcing Shea grapes. I gave them a bottle of the 2004 Shea Pinot Block 23 as a gift, and apparently they enjoyed it very much. Shea was a common name when I first became interested in Oregon wine, but more as a vineyard on other producer's labels. MORE >>

My pop-in-law, through his work, is the recipient of many a lavish wine gift. I always enjoy visiting the in-laws in the San Diego area. In addition to the lovely weather, the beautiful flowers and cacti that seem to line every road, and the quality family time, there are plenty of wine and food pleasures. Quite good with our steaks. MORE >>