How to choose wine as a gift

In autumn and winter, there are many opportunities to give wine as a gift to someone important. You may find it difficult to choose a bottle that will please the recipient from the wide variety of wines available. Here are some tips for choosing a wine gift that will not fail.

 

Tips for choosing wine gifts

There are three things to consider when giving wine as a gift.

Choose a gift with the recipient in mind
●Select by label
● Decide based on your budget

Keeping these three things in mind will make your choice easier.

 

Choose a gift with the recipient in mind

The most important point when choosing wine is to "choose with the recipient in mind." There are many different types of wine. Therefore, it is important to choose according to the recipient's preferences. If you know the recipient's preferences, it is best to choose something that suits them.

A good tip to keep in mind is to give wines that are delicious even if you drink them right now. When giving a gift, if you add a comment like, "I've selected wines that are perfectly drinkable now, so please enjoy them with everyone," then even though tastes may differ, wines that are at their best right now will generally be delicious for anyone to drink.

It's nice to keep a wine in your wine cellar and look at it from time to time, but our store also carries a selection of "delicious wines to enjoy right away" that you can open without hesitation on the weekend or for a small party.
A characteristic of Canadian wine is that it pairs very well with everyday Japanese meals. It is a wine that pairs beautifully with Japanese food, so it would be a good idea to choose a wine that matches the food your partner likes.

 

Choose by label

The label attached to the wine, called etiquette in French, is one of the tips to choose a wine if you don't know the recipient's preferences. It's good to choose something cute or eye-catching, but if the label design also has a meaning, it will be a higher-class gift.

How about some lucky tarot card labels?

 

Decide on a budget

Avoid choosing super high-end wines just because it's a wine gift. If you decide on a price range, you can narrow down the range of wines you choose. It's easier to choose if you set a rough budget of under 5,000 yen or under 10,000 yen.

●Recommended wines under 5,000 yen 
A selection of wines with easy-to-drink, familiar flavors, as well as ice wines with a sweet and elegant taste.

 

●Recommended wines under 10,000 yen 
We have selected icewines with stylish bottle designs that are visually pleasing, as well as wines that have a mellow flavor and a long aftertaste.

 

 

A foolproof gift that never fails

When in doubt, sparkling wine is a safe choice. It is a surefire gift in terms of price, luxury, and taste. Sparkling wine is also a popular gift because it is easy for anyone to drink and is not easily influenced by personal preferences.

 

 

What did you think? If you are having trouble choosing a wine, I hope this article will be helpful. I hope you can enjoy choosing wine without overthinking it and just think about the person you want to give it to. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.