Gifting a bottle of wine is a customary holiday tradition — particularly if you’re attending a party. So why eschew tradition just because your holiday celebrations are happening virtually this year? Picking the right bottle can be challenging. How much do you spend? What’s something that everyone will like? Add in an extra layer of stress if the person you’re gifting the bottle to really knows their stuff. To help ease your mind, we’ve got five great bottles of wine for gifting, and the ultimate pouring system from Coravin to accompany them. For expert help on which wines to gift this holiday season, we spoke to Dustin Wilson, Master Sommelier and co-founder of Verve Wine. Wilson spent time at some of the top restaurants across the US including The Little Nell, RN74 and Eleven Madison Park — the latter of which he held the role of Wine Director. We caught up with Wilson to hear his picks for wines that are perfect for gifting (or drinking) this holiday season.
Coravin Limited Edition Mica Wine Preservation System
CoravinThe Coravin Limited Edition Mica is the ultimate wine preservation system. If you haven’t heard of Coravin before, it’s a brand that’s out to change the way that the world drinks wine. The system allows you to pour single glasses from a bottle of wine without opening it. It works by inserting a specially designed needle through the bottle’s natural cork closure, pressurizing the bottle with inert, medical-grade argon gas and pouring the wine into your glass. When you’re done, simply remove the System from the bottle. The cork closure will naturally reseal and the argon gas creates a blanket over the wine, protecting it from oxidation. Unique to this special holiday limited edition is its stunning Mica finish — which will fit seamlessly into even the most discerning of bar carts. Plus, it also comes with three Coravin Pure™ Capsules, two standard size Screw Caps to tap into your favorite screw cap wines and a convenient carry case.
Price: $400
