Done holiday roundups before, so it should be no surprise that this year, the year of the grand pivot due to Covid, there are plenty of out-of-the-box gift ideas, many to enjoy at home. Let’s see what we got:
People seem to love the Coravin wine preserver, where you can sample or have a glass or two of wine and not compromise the bottle for another taste on another day. I suggest you go through Merchant of Wine website to purchase yours. And while your there check out the latest classes, for you or as a gift. https://merchantofwine.com/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage&q=Coravin
Recently reviewed the DAOU 2017 Soul of a Lion. Along with the wine the Paso Robles winery shared some fabulous gift boxes new for the season. My review is set to run on November 27, but you can check the gift boxes out here: https://daouvineyards.com/gifts/
My review of El Sativo Tequila ran yesterday on this blog. These are my tasting notes, “Notes of vanilla bean, heavy sweet cream and toasted popcorn kernel – with no burn whatsoever – on the nose. The taste was smooth yet peppery – so interesting – and flavors reminiscent of buttered popcorn, and that same cream, ending with a spicy finish. Really liked having it both smooth and spicy! Then tried it with a little bit of squeezed lemon and it was like a lo-cal Margarita. This is not a Tequila to shoot! Not so sure about added energy, may have to do further study = drink more!” If that sounds good to you check them out here and buy a bottle for you, and a friend: http://www.elsativo.com/
I met Kimberly F. on Facebook probably a decade ago, later in person at a wine event, and found her to be charming. Come to find she is designing a lot of different wine charms! Check them all out here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSparklyAlchemist?section_id=27513269&
Recently had the most amazing hand made chocolate from Ethereal Confections! Come back to EveWine101 on 12/18 for all of the details. And in the meantime check out the bars, truffles and olive oil meltaways that go well with wine and whisky: https://www.etherealconfections.com/
From local artist Jane Mick: My wine and martini paintings are listed on Fine Art America. On this site you can order my art on mugs, cards, t-shirts pillows etc.
Check it out: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/jane-mick/art/paintings Also for original artwork for that someone special check out: JaneMick.com
Check out the Premium Aged Brandy in Mini Barrels from the Lompoc Wine Factory on their website: https://lompocwinefactory.com/e-shop/premium-aged-brandy-in-mini-barrel/
From local retiree Steve Stebbins: LAR’s Candles was established when I wondered how to make the best of Life After Retirement! And no kidding, it can be the best time of life, especially if you plan for it. So in 2019 when I retired, I began learning and refining the techniques of how to make candles using up-cycled wine bottles. I make them with long-burning, clean soy wax. Everyone loves the soft and clean fragrance named, “Vanilla Flowers.” Also available are “Unscented” and a holiday “Winter Forest” fragrance. Price per candle – $20 or 2 for $30. Cell: 805-341-8121 Email: sostebbins@aol.com
Eve Bushman has a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), a “certification in first globally-recognized course” as an American Wine Specialist ® from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), Level 1 Sake Award from WSET, was the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video (over 16k views), authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and has served as a judge for the Long Beach Grand Cru and the Global Wine Awards. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits.
