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Wine will be a great gift for a newlyweds such as a housewarming gift, a house owner at a party, or your boss. However, if you do not have much knowledge about wine, choosing to buy wine will make you face many difficulties. It's important to consider who and why to give the gift, as well as how to give it.

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Part 1 of 3: Choosing wine bottles

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   Consider low-end to high-end wines. Surely you want to buy cheap wine as a gift, especially if you do not know much about wine. However, the money does. That doesn't mean you can't find good wines that will fit your budget. You won't want to go with the cheapest, especially if you've never tried it before.
   • Besides, consider who you want to give wine to. Buying inexpensive wine as a gift to your boss will cause them to lose sympathy with you. Likewise, you won't want to choose the cheapest wine to give to your best friend (unless you are in the habit of drinking cheap wine).
   • Furthermore, if you are known as a wine connoisseur, buying cheap wine for someone will be viewed as underestimating their taste or simply not taking them seriously.
   • The amount you spend will depend on the bottle of wine. For example, a French wine Cotes du Rhône (also known as "Coats Do Roan") will cost around $ 15 (more than 350,000 VND). However, for Burgundy wines, you need to accept more expensive to buy the premium, usually over $ 50 (more than 1 million VND). Another relatively affordable option is a Cabernet Sauvignon wine. Even the popular versions of this wine are worth enjoying. As for Pinot noir wines, at least choose bottles that cost around $ 20 (more than 450,000 VND), as low-priced varieties will not taste as expected.

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   Consider buying seasonal wine. If you don't know where to start, choosing a seasonal wine would be a wise idea. It is not necessary to choose the same wine for the summer when you have bought it in the winter. When summer comes, you will want to find wines that are softer than those you bought in winter.
   • White wines like Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Riesling will be great options for the summer season. Rose and Merlot wines are also a good idea. These are mildly white wines.
   • For fall, you'll want a stronger, richer white wine, like Chardonnay or Viognier aged in oak barrels. If you love mild red wines, lean toward Pinot noir, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, or sparkling wines.
   • When winter comes, you tend to want stronger wines as you will enjoy rich dishes. Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux blend, Syrah, Zinfandel, and Malbec are the perfect red wine brands. For white wines, buy Chardonnay aged in oak barrels. You might also consider sparkling wines.
   • In the fall, you will be interested in wines with mild fruity flavors, such as Chenin Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Unoaked Chardonnay, or Rose. You can also choose to buy Riesling, Moscato, or Pinot noir.

   

   
   

   Samuel Bogue

   Wine industry manager and consultant Samuel Bogue is the Wine Division Manager of the Ne Timeas Restaurant Group in San Francisco, CA. He is a certified wine manager, winning a “30 Under 30” award from Zagat and a wine consultant for some of the leading Gulf restaurants.

   

   Samuel Bogue
   Wine industry director and consultant

   Pay attention to when the grapes are harvested.Sam Bogue, director and consultant in the wine industry, said: "Rosé wines are the classic choice for spring. You will harvest the grapes in the fall, and the grapes will go through fermentation, aging, and processing before it goes on sale in the spring. "

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   Make a question. If you are not a wine connoisseur, you will be confused when you observe the variety of wines in the store, because hundreds of different bottles of wine are displayed in front of your eyes. If you feel overwhelmed, do not hesitate to consult the wine store owner. Based on your desired price range, they will help you find a good, easy-to-drink wine, especially when you include specifics, for example if you want a sweet wine (dessert wine) or wine not sweet (dry wine).

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   Don't be afraid to choose a different type. If you know what kind of wine you need, choosing a unique wine will be a good idea to introduce to your friends what's new. However, don't buy those that are unbranded or less popular that your friends won't be able to find it again. It's difficult to whet their taste buds with a wine they can't even buy.

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   Know the taste of the person you want to give your wine to. If you're buying wine as a gift, it's best to know what kind of drink the giver gets. Most wine drinkers will have a distinct taste, regardless of whether they prefer a dry white wine or a sparkling fruity Rose. Think about what they have been drinking before, and choose the same or the like.
   • In case you are unsure what alcohol the person normally drinks, consider his / her general taste. If they have a sweet taste, they may prefer sweet wines. If the person tends to avoid sweets, dry wine may be their favorite.
   • If you're still unsure, ask someone from a store to find out which wines are reputable and reasonably priced.

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   Choose wine by looking at the brand or bottle. Of course, you wouldn't want to choose a wine just based on its brand. However, when wine is used as gifts, packaging matters. Eye-catching, impressive designs are more valued than boring-looking brands, especially when people list these wines as low-priced wines.

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   Consider signing up for periodic wine subscriptions. If you're looking for a practical gift for someone, consider signing up for the service to order and deliver wine to their home. Usually, you will pay once or monthly for wine delivery for a certain period of time.
   • Some people donate wine based on their own choices, while others will depend on the recipient's preference.
   • Some people will choose to include food to go with wine when signing up for wine.
   • Check carefully to make sure alcohol is allowed to be transported where you live, as some places will not allow alcohol to be shipped to residential areas.
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Part 2 of 3: Buying party wine and dinner

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   Consider buying a large bottle of wine (1.5 L type) for the party. A large bottle of wine (1.5 L) will have twice the capacity of a bottle of wine or champagne. The reason why this bottle is suitable for parties is that it has an impressive look. In addition, at twice the size, this bottle will hold more wine than a normal wine bottle. The party owner will appreciate your thoughtful thoughts.
   • When choosing wine for your party, sparkling will be a smart choice.
   • If you still intend to bring the standard wine to the party, give it to the host before the party starts so they can decide if they want to have it at the party.

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   Buy standard wine for the meal. On the other hand, when invited to have an informal meal like a family gathering, such as a meal for 4 people, a bottle of ordinary wine would suit. This bottle will provide enough wine for each person at the meal, and this is why it is so popular.
   • Ask the landlord first what they will prepare. Then you can bring the right wine for that meal, for example white wine would be great for fish. If you are not sure which wine will combine with which foods, ask the shopkeeper.

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   Spend money heavily on special occasions. For weddings or other big special occasions, like birthdays or Christmas, plan on spending extra money on wine. In particular, choose a premium wine for the wedding reception. If you don't want to spend too much money, skip buying wine. It's safer to buy something from the registry itself.

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   Make sure the wine is the right gift. This means that you should not buy wine if the landlord cannot drink wine. For example, maybe a homeowner likes to drink but they don't like wine. Another problem you may encounter is that the landlord is unable to drink alcohol, due to personal problems, health reasons, or religious reasons. If you are unsure about it, ask them. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Giving away wine

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   Make wine a gift. You don't have to pack or put wine in a basket or box. If the bottle looks eye-catching, adding a bow or ribbon is all you need to do. Besides, most wine packaging actually doesn't hide the fact that you want to give away the bottle, and this will go against your intentions.
   • Plus, putting wine in the box will heat the bottle and cause problems for expensive wines. It is better if wine is refrigerated. If this is an expensive wine and needs to be kept in a cellar, consider storing it in a cold environment until it is offered to a friend.

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   Consider adding accessories to your gift. If you want an extra special treat, add the small gift that comes with the bottle of wine. You can choose from a funny bottle opener or a wine jar. You can also purchase a wine thermometer, so that the recipient can serve the wine at the right temperature. Some other suggestions are unique and fancy wine glasses or wine racks.

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   Wait for the right moment. If you and your best friend are both wine connoisseurs, choose a good time to share with your friend about wine. Of course, you wouldn't want to disturb anyone who doesn't have any interest in alcohol, but if you know that person is interested, wait until they're free to share. advertisement