As the year draws to a close and the holiday season unfolds, it’s time to celebrate the successes and partnerships that have defined your business journey. A great way to express gratitude to your esteemed clients is with a gift combining sophistication and festivity. Indulge in the art of thoughtful giving this holiday season by considering the delightful wine selections below as your go-to business gifts. Beyond the elegance of a well-crafted bottle, a gift of wine symbolizes the richness of your professional relationships. It offers a taste of shared successes and the promise of a prosperous future. As a business owner, your time is limited, so we made finding that perfect wine easy. Below are twelve holiday wine gifts for business clients that toast the spirit of collaboration and the joy of the season.
Larkmead Vineyards 2019 Solari
Larkmead Vineyards is a historic winery located in the Napa Valley region of California, USA. It has a long history in the California wine industry with many stories. The winery was founded in 1895 by Lillie Hitchcock Coit, a colorful and prominent figure in San Francisco’s history. One of the key features of Larkmead is its estate vineyard, which is known for its diverse soils and microclimates. This diversity allows the winery to grow a variety of grape varietals. Larkmead Vineyards has gained a reputation for producing high-quality, estate-grown wines that reflect the unique characteristics of the Napa Valley terroir.
Larkmead’s 2019 Solari Estate Cabernet makes a fantastic Napa Valley wine that will make you stand out with your business clients, especially those who are prominent for your business. The Solari is the flagship wine at Larkmead Vineyards. As a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is a quintessential Napa Valley wine with an abundance of elegance and complexity. The incredible red spends an impressive 18 months of aging in 70% new French oak and shows off a deep, dark fruit flavor balanced by dried rose petals and baking spices. Morello cherries, bramble berries, and delicate earthen notes offer a glimpse of the distinct Calistoga terroir in which the grapes are grown. Wine enthusiasts will appreciate they can enjoy it now or cellar it for 20+ years. Retails for $200 at larkmead.com.
JUSTIN Winery Art of Blending Gift Set
JUSTIN Wines are well-known amongst wine enthusiasts all over the world making them a stand-out and appreciated gift. Located in the heart of California winemaking, Paso Robles, their story starts back in 1981 with a mission to make world-class Bordeaux-style blends. The soil of their vineyards is rich in fossilized limestone from eons of marine deposits, making JUSTIN’s soil ideal for creating big, Bordeaux-style reds. Paso Robles’ microclimate offers the grapes stark day-to-night temperature swings, allowing the grapes to develop intense flavor, structure, and balance.
JUSTIN’s Art Of Blending Gift Set represents sophistication and their beautiful Bordeaux-blend favorites. This trio includes ISOSCELES, JUSTIFICATION, and SAVANT offering your business clients the fine craftsmanship found in JUSTIN Bordeaux-style blended wines. The Left-Bank-style ISOSCELES recalls Chateau Margaux, while JUSTIFICATION expresses the spirit of legendary Right-Bank producers like Chateau Petrus by blending Merlot and Cabernet Franc. SAVANT is a unique Paso Robles blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, which beautifully showcases the distinct characteristics of the region. Retails for $225 at justinwine.com.
Baldacci Family Vineyards 2018 Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon
Baldacci Family Vineyards is a family-owned winery located in the Stags Leap District of the Napa Valley in California, USA. Baldacci owns over 50 acres in three districts (Stags Leap District, Calistoga, and Los Carneros), all of which are sustainably farmed. The winery is known for producing high-quality wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, from its estate vineyards. Their focus is on estate-grown, limited-production wines.
Baldacci’s 2018 Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon makes a bold statement to your business clients, both new and established. This stunning estate-grown cabernet sauvignon is Baldacci’s specialty. Baldacci’s Calistoga vineyard is seated in the shadow of Diamond Mountain and the soil is comprised primarily of volcanic ash. This adds a note of minerality to the wine, which helps temper the amazing amount of ripe fruit characteristics that come from this growing region. Your business clients will appreciate its aroma of dried blueberry and leather as well as its palate full of red cherry, pomegranate, and savory notes of cedar and tarragon. The Stags Leap District estate wine is aged for an incredible 23 months in 78% new French oak and continues to be a coveted, limited-production release year after year. Retails for $125 at baldaccivineyards.com.
Landmark Vineyards Overlook Holiday Pair
Landmark Vineyards is located in Southern California and consists of two estates, Hop Kiln Estate (Russian River Valley) and Kenwood Estate (Sonoma Valley). Through time and labor-intensive techniques, Landmark Vineyards produce premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir perfect to gift your business clients. The Landmark Vineyards Overlook Holiday Pair features both of their complex, aromatic, flavorful wines. The 2021 Overlook Chardonnay was crafted from 42 separate blocks of grapes sourced from premium Sonoma County vineyards offering a mouth-filling yet refreshingly crisp and balanced wine with complex fruit and toasted elements. The 2021 Overlook Pinot Noir was sourced from Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County, and Monterey County and offers aromatic, ripe red fruit, autumn spice, and savory elements framed with wonderfully fine tannins. Retails for $70 at landmarkwine.com.
Viña San Pedro Cabo de Hornos 2018
Viña San Pedro Cabo de Hornos 2018 was named after the explorers who discovered Cape Horn, this very pure expression of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon is grown 500 meters above sea level in volcanic soils at the foothills of the Andes mountains and is crafted under the highest quality standards, from vineyard to winery. Because of the soil’s volcanic origin, Viña San Pedro Cabo de Hornos 2018 has rounded tannins, a good structure, and an elegant body. It has aromas of ripe red and black fruit, like blackberries, blueberries, and blackcurrants, complemented by hints of tobacco and cedar which comes from the oak aging. Your business clients will love how well-rounded this wine is as well as its long and persistent finish. Retails for $70 at sanpedro.cl.
YourWineStore Holiday Sampler Gift Set
YourWineStore enables wine enthusiasts to discover and enjoy quality wines effortlessly with their curated selection, providing a seamless journey from their vineyards to one’s doorstep. Their team of experts simplifies the process, offering a wide range of 90+ rated and sustainably crafted wines with everyday flat-rate shipping.
Your business clients can explore the world of wine with YourWineStore’s Holiday Sampler Gift Set, a captivating showcase of diverse and distinctive terroirs. This 6-bottle-set features a harmonious mix of red, white, and sparkling wines. A must-have for both avid wine enthusiast clients and those eager to explore the world of wine, this collection promises a tasteful adventure for every palate. Retails for $175 at yourwinestore.com.
Cuvage Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC Brut Millesimato Metodo Classico Rosé’ 2019
Cuvage is an Italian Vineyard and Winery on 86 hectares of selected vineyards in the Northwest of Italy. The finesse of the steps taken during the growing and harvesting processes to the appreciation for those who work in the vineyards result in winemaking with the best grapes available. Cuvage’s Nebbiolo D’Alba (Rose Brut) is an elegant, structured, and balanced wine your business clients will love this holiday season. They can enjoy this Rose Brut with their holiday seafood like raw oysters, grilled or baked fatty fish, and shrimp risotto as well as decadent holiday cheese. Made with 100% Nebbiolo grape, its nose shows hints of freshly baked bread, nutmeg, rose petals, currant, raisins, and wild strawberries. The palate is crunchy, fresh, intense, and persistent with the notes of the nebbiolo grape. Retails for $39.99 at kegnbottle.com.
Valdemar Estates Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Valdemar Estates is located in Walla Walla Valley, Washington, and produces beautiful examples of Spanish Wines. Valdemar Estates has a rich history of winemaking that dates back to 1889 when the Bujanda family began winemaking in Northern Spain. In 2019, Valdemar Estates opened in Washington state as the first internationally-owned winery.
Valdemar Estates’ Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a wine that offers a slice of lavishness to those who are in the know about the quality and excellence of their standards, without Napa Cabernet prices. This wine comes from vines planted in solid basalt rock, creating limited yields of small clusters with vibrant flavors. The wine spends 19 months in 25% new and 75% used French Oak, and the result is a Cabernet that is both powerful and polished. Retails for $70 here.
Famiglia Pasqua Cascina San Vincenzo Amarone Della Valpolicella 2017
Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine is an Italian winery and a well-known wine producer based in the Veneto region of Italy, with a history dating back several generations. Famiglia Pasqua Cascina San Vincenzo Amarone Della Valpolicella 2017 is a wine of great class, appreciated by enthusiasts for its majestic style and complexity. “Famiglia Pasqua” translates to “Pasqua Family” in Italian and “Cascina San Vincenzo” is a specific vineyard associated with Pasqua. This Amarone is deep red in color and has an expansive bouquet with aromas of blackberries, cherries, and violets. On the palate, it displays spicy tones reminiscent of chocolate and freshly roasted coffee, as well as vanilla notes from its long maturation in wood. The mouthfeel is velvety and well-balanced with gentle tannins and a long finish. Your business clients will love pairing this wine with a variety of foods from cheese boards to pot roasts and all holiday dishes in between. Retails for $54.99 at pasqua.it.
The Vineyards at Dodon Stocketts Run
The Vineyards at Dodon resides in Maryland and is leading the mid-Atlantic region in carbon-negative winemaking. Their goal has always been to produce wines representing their farm and community. Dodon has more than 31,000 vines densely planted over 17 acres in three adjacent vineyards. Dodon’s land is a difficult site for agriculture, but it is perfect for a vineyard due to its scrupulously tended vines, nurturing climate, and passionate people. Their eco-friendly wines are the perfect gift for the sustainability-minded business client! The Vineyard at Dodon’s “Stocketts Run” red blend is a great gift for the holiday season, as its robust flavor profile is perfect for sipping with any meal, including fall and winter flavors like roasted chicken and winter squash, or for sharing a glass around a fire with friends. Retails for $34 at shop.dodonvineyards.com.
Naked Wines Holiday Wine Box
Naked Wines is different from all the other subscription services in that it connects members directly to the world’s best independent winemakers for hundreds of exclusive wines with prices up to 60% less than retail. Naked Wines and their team of experts curated the Naked Wines Holiday Holiday Wine Box and it’s perfect for gifting your business clients. Gifting this box takes away any mental stress related to choosing the perfect wine for business clients – you can give them a little bit of everything! Each of the six wine bottles included in this curated box is made by an award-winning winemaker. The wines include:
- Scott Peterson ROX Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2021
- F. Stephen Millier Black Label California Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
- Scott Kelley Oregon Pinot Noir 2022
- Matt Parish “The 24” Contra Costa Zinfandel 2021
- Franc Dusak Reinke Vineyard Los Carneros Skin Fermented Pinot Gris 2022
- WTD Cuvee no. 6 2020
No membership is required to purchase this curated collection. Retails for $69.99 (includes shipping) at us.nakedwines.com.
Querciabella Chianti Classico 2019
Querciabella is a Tuscan winery founded in 1974 and their wines delight even the most discriminating critics and wine drinkers. They have vineyards located throughout Tuscany’s Chianti Classico and Maremma areas and aim to preserve tradition with forward-thinking, natural winemaking. A wine and food lover’s delight, Querciabella’s Chianti Classico perfectly showcases high-altitude, perfectly exposed Sangiovese fruit. The grapes are harvested from Chianti’s best sub-zones: Greve, and Radda, and this results in a harmonious balance of crisp, inviting acidity, pure varietal fruit flavor, and character. Querciabella’s Chianti Classico has a bright ruby-red core with a slight purple hue. It has aromas of rose, redcurrant cherries, and a hint of licorice with red berry fruits sitting on the nose. It has fine tannins and nice acidity. Business clients will delighted at how well this wine compliments classic Tuscan dishes as well as fish and sashimi. Retails for $33 at wine.com.
