Wine is truly the perfect pairing for the holidays. Whether you’re sharing a bottle as a standalone gift or as an addition to a more significant gifting moment, there are myriad of ways to show someone they’re on your mind—and sometimes all it takes is one sip.
For the host with the most
Attending a dinner party or two (or ten) this holiday season?
They can take the stress out of finding the perfect hosting gift.
Below is a list of wines that make an excellent gift for the many gatherings and celebrations you’ll be sure to attend.
See Ya Later Ranch 2018 Legacy Series Chardonnay
Start your legacy of always bringing a fantastic bottle of wine.
A rich and round bottle with notes of pineapple, crème brûlée and coconut. Your friends will be happy to see you walk in with a bottle of See Ya Later Ranch’s 2018 Legacy Series Chardonnay.
Inniskillin Okanagan 2020 Discovery Malbec
A wine from one of Canada’s oldest wineries, Inniskillin Okanagan 2020 Discovery Malbec is a bottle your host will surely love. With ripe jammy red and black fruit notes and a hint of baking spice, this Malbec pairs well with the feasts of the season.
Ruffino Prosecco
It’s not a party without the bubbly. For a lively choice, explore Ruffino Prosecco. This sparkling features aromas of fresh bread, quince, asian pear and cantaloup—an ideal partner for the savoury appetizers at your next holiday dinner party.
Gifts for family members
Year over year families can become increasingly harder to gift – which is wine is always the perfect solution. To make the holidays at home that much more bearable for all, below are some great wine choices to show you care.
For the race car-loving dad: Steller’s Jay 2017 Mountain Jay Brut
Help Dad live out his race-win dreams during the holiday season with a bottle of Steller’s Jay 2017 Mountain Jay Brut.
He can spray this crisp and clean sparkling wine like he’s on the top step of the Formula 1 podium or cheers with the family while everyone is in the celebratory spirit.
For the drama queen: Meiomi Pinot Noir
Bring the drama with a bottle that matches the energy of that certain someone in the family. Meiomi Pinot Noir blends grapes from three top areas for producing world-class, velvety smooth Pinot Noirs for a bottle full of smoky cherry flavours.
For the one who has aged like fine wine: Toscana – Ruffino Modus 2017
A wine that gets better with time, just like them.
Toscana Ruffino Modus 2017 scored 91 points from Wine Advocate, and a few years of aging will only make it better. A soft, rich and modern wine with fruit-forward notes, Toscana Ruffino Modus is perfect for anyone in your life that embodies a timeless charm.
Inniskillin Vidal Icewine
For the refined foodie in your life, Inniskillin Vidal Icewine is an elevated pairing with delicious floral, mango, chanterelles, herbs and golden raisin flavours.
Saintly the good red
For a foodie who enjoys all of life’s heavenly delicacies, Saintly the good red is a rich and robust wine just for them. This bottle is the perfect harmony of dry, fresh and fruity with delicious notes of ripe cherry, juicy raspberry and fresh cranberry.
Tom Gore Farmer’s Blend
For the farm to table foodie, Tom Gore Farmer’s Blend is a seamless blend of Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot. This wine perfectly showcases notes of dark berry and ripe plum with fresh black pepper.
The Prisoner Red Blend
The bold and powerful Prisoner Red Blend is a rich, robust wine perfect for that big personality at the top of your list. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Syrah and Charbono combine to create a ripe, smooth salute to the “mixed-blacks” field blends of early Italian immigrants to California.
Nk’Mip Cellars 2020 Qwam Qwmt Chardonnay
An impressive bottle for the one that impressed you this year. Nk’Mip Cellar’s 2020 Qwam Qwmt Chardonnay is a soft and light bottle with citrus and tropical fruit notes layered with a hint of spicy oak. A special bottle for those that love the finer things in life.
Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Robert Mondavi’s Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Cab perfect for the wine connoisseur on your nice list. This Cabernet Sauvignon combines cedar, chocolate, fig, herbs and honey notes for a superior classic sipper.
Jackson-Triggs Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Reserve this bottle for your favourite person’s stocking. With bold scents of blueberry, mocha and chocolate, Jackson-Triggs Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect companion to Christmas mornings.
Saintly The Good Sparkling Rosé
The only thing better than a full bottle of wine is a mini version.
Available in both 750 mL and mini 200 mL bottles, Saintly The Good Sparkling Rosé is a clean and crisp medium-bodied rosé with a delicate yet rich texture and a smooth finish.
Ruffino Chianti
A great value bottle of one of the world’s most recognized Tuscan wines—what more could a wine lover want?
Ruffino’s Chianti is an extra dry, medium-bodied wine featuring aromas and flavours of chestnut, leather, rye bread and red berry fruit with spicy notes and a touch of pepper.
