Who’s Drinking? - Wines For the Seven Wine Lovers in your Life

Gifting perfect wine for the wine drinkers in your life can be challenging. With so many selections and types of wines to choose from,  finding the perfect gift can feel almost like matchmaking. Intense or delicate, powerful or subtle, robust or soft... And this is just the wine! But don’t worry, your neighborhood wine experts at TOASST are here to break it down and make you look like a budding sommelier. No matter the occasion, here are the perfect wines for those seven wine lovers in your life that are sure to please. 

Years on, finding the perfect gift for the in-laws can still feel tricky. The right bottle of wine balances the pot with a personal touch, sophistication and lasting impression. If she’s always reaching for a glass of white, get your hands on a bottle of Josmeyer Fleur de Lotus Alsace AOP 2019 for an aromatic and refreshing blend of Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Muscat and Riesling fit for the summer.

Gift giving can be a minefield when it comes to bosses. A well-thought out choice can be seriously impressive, adding a personal edge that is likely to stay in their thoughts. A stand-out gorgeous Bordeaux-blend like the Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt 2018 from Stellenbosch, South Africa is dressed to impress, boasting silky round tannins with a full-bodied, velvety adventure for the tastebuds. 

Classy but sassy, she’s the life of the party and tonight will be no different. Nothing says celebration more than sparkling wine and the right bottle will be the perfect companion as she gears up for another girls’ night on the town. Already dressed in festive packaging is the Ca’ del Bosco Franciacorta Premium Cuvee, made in the traditional Champagne method from a small region in Lombardy, Italy famous for its high-end sparkling wines. With elegant fruity and nutty aromas, it has a persistent mineral finish without that stereotypical cloying sweetness. 

It can definitely be nerve-wracking buying wine for the self-declared wine expert in the group. You don’t want to embarrass yourself but want to give a unique bottle while matching their sky-high standards. A somm favorite, a Gruner Veltliner like the Schloss Gobelsburg Kamptal Reserve Runner Erste Lage 2018 will sure to please even the toughest wine critic. Sourced from grapes from a Premier Cru in Alsace, this full-bodied white with its floral and citrus to white pepper aromas has it all. With a round, layered mouthfeel, mineral, if slightly seductive, salty lingering finish.

If you combine wine and dinner, the new word is winner. To celebrate that friend who taught you the rule “red wine with meat, white wine with fish'' and then broke it, give them wine designed to pair perfectly with their first love: food. The Ministry of Clouds Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia 2019 is a bottle full of flavour bringing together a fruity nose, savoury and earthy notes, and meaty and vanilla tinges, all in a youthful, structured finish. This wine pairs perfectly with almost everything from Catalan fish stew, to duck and mushroom pizza, barbecued spare ribs, spicy jerk chicken … you get the picture.

This is for that plant-based friend who has sat you through dozens of heart-wrenching animal documentaries, leaving you in tears and questioning life choices. With plenty of organic wines dominating the shelves, it can be confusing knowing which is the best. Luckily, we’ve got your back with the Seresin Tatou Pinot Noir 2014 from a leading organic and biodynamic wine producer in Marlborough, New Zealand. With fragrant berries and dried fruit nose, and soft tannins, this lighter-styled Pinot Noir dances on the palette with herbaceous, oaky and savory notes. Good for the planet and on your palette.

Saturday nights may be for the boys, but when you’re the guy’s guy in the group, every night is boys night. Get him a wine which will match his macho vibe as he sits in front of the big football game and broods the night away. Rich and intense with spicy, smoky, earthy notes and smooth tannins, the Villa Girardi Ripasso Bure Alto Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Veneto, Italy 2016, pairs with big meats including roasted lamb, grilled pork tenderloin and Korean beef brisket. 

All wines referenced above are available at TOASST. 

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