{"id":3099,"date":"2019-10-22T13:00:51","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T17:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=3099"},"modified":"2019-10-22T15:00:46","modified_gmt":"2019-10-22T19:00:46","slug":"the-2019-wtso-holiday-wine-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/the-2019-wtso-holiday-wine-gift-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2019 WTSO Holiday Wine Gift Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we all love seeing the look on our loved ones\u2019 faces as they open our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/gifts?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Awtso%20gift%20guide%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=wtso%202019%20holiday%20gift%20guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday gifts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, shopping for them can be difficult. After all, how can we be sure that we\u2019re getting them something that they both enjoy and deserve?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well if one of your loved ones is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Awtso%20gift%20guide%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=wtso%202019%20holiday%20gift%20guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fan of wine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019re in luck. Wine-related gifts are both personal and simple, making them perfect for hard-to-shop-for family members and friends. However, you have to be careful when it comes to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/gifts?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Awtso%20gift%20guide%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=wtso%202019%20holiday%20gift%20guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wine gifts.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of gifts out there, but just <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">any <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wine-themed trinket won\u2019t cut it. That\u2019s why we\u2019re here \u2014 to help you narrow down your options and find the gift that will have your loved one sipping with joy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Guiding You to Success This Holiday Season<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You didn\u2019t think you\u2019d have to come up with ideas alone, did you? With the guide below, we\u2019ll serve as your personal holiday wine shopper. We\u2019ll not only help you find <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/gifts?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Awtso%20gift%20guide%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=wtso%202019%20holiday%20gift%20guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gifts that work for every type of wine lover<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the map, but we\u2019ll show you where to find them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So get ready, because we\u2019re about to equip you with all you need to satisfy even the trickiest of wine lovers. Let\u2019s start with part 1:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>How to Shop for Every Type of Wine Lover<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While wine lovers certainly have a lot in common, they\u2019re not all the same. Every wine lover has different types of wine and gifts they are interested in, so make sure you know who the one in your life is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are just a few descriptions of the types of wine lovers you may run into this holiday season, along with how to shop for them:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The traditionalist. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This wine lover is a little stuck in their ways, but there\u2019s nothing wrong with that. With some experience under their belt, the traditionalist knows what they want and stays loyal to it. If you were to get them their favorite go-to wine, they would see that you pay attention to their favorite things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The world traveler. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one never stays still. They\u2019re always on the move, traveling and trying new wines. Their palate is extremely cultured, so make sure you get them a gift that accommodates it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The curious one. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the world traveler, the curious one is always up to try new things. They\u2019re easily pleased and just want to learn more about wine and try new flavors. They\u2019re a fun type of wine lover to buy a gift for, because they\u2019re open to anything.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The picky one. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This person is either new to the world of wine, or (similarly to the traditionalist) they chose one type of wine they liked and stuck to it. Picky doesn\u2019t necessarily mean hard-to-please, as long as you pay attention to their specific tastes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The collector. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re the person with the ever-expanding wine cellar who loves getting their hands on new bottles. The collector is typically simple to shop for, since they\u2019re always open to new additions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The event planner. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This person has a bottle on-hand for every dinner party, work event, or night out. They plan their bottles of wine out ahead for every occasion, so they like to have a selection of special wines to choose from.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that not every wine lover falls into one of those categories, but it helps to narrow down which gift to get for the connoisseur in your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And now that you know a little more about the recipient, let\u2019s get to part 2: the gift.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Which Wine Gift is the Perfect Fit?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <\/span><b>tons <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/gifts?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Awtso%20gift%20guide%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=wtso%202019%20holiday%20gift%20guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wine gifts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there, but we put together four that are bound to please even the toughest wine lovers. These gifts are general yet heartwarming, simple but thoughtful \u2014 making them perfect for the holiday season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are just some of our favorite holiday wine goodies,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">along with who would be the gift\u2019s perfect fit:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/GiftCertificate\/egiftcard_order?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Awtso%20gift%20guide%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=wtso%202019%20holiday%20gift%20guide\"><b>Gift Card<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people who are interested in different wines and are always up to try something new<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who like making up their own mind when it comes to wine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/GiftCertificate\/egiftcard_order?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Awtso%20gift%20guide%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=wtso%202019%20holiday%20gift%20guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A personal gift<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that lets them do their own thing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General gift for both friends and family<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for: <\/span><b>the curious one, the picky one<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Awtso%20gift%20guide%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=wtso%202019%20holiday%20gift%20guide\"><b>Bottles of wine<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people who know exactly what they like and have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Awtso%20gift%20guide%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=wtso%202019%20holiday%20gift%20guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">go-to bottle<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A very thoughtful gift for anyone in the family<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottle of wine and holidays go hand-in-hand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shows that you know what the recipient likes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for: <\/span><b>the traditionalist, the collector<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Wine tools\/decor<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people who like to work with their hands &amp; are always on their feet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who love starting new projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can use innovative wine tools, deck out with wine-themed accessories, hang up decor in the home, or start a new home project with wine materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for: <\/span><b>the event planner<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/weeklytasting\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Awtso%20gift%20guide%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=wtso%202019%20holiday%20gift%20guide\"><b>Wine set<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who like exploring the world of wine, even if they\u2019re at home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great for those who enjoy expanding their wine knowledge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/weeklytasting\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Awtso%20gift%20guide%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=wtso%202019%20holiday%20gift%20guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weekly Tasting sets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with 2-4 bottles, tasting cards, recipes, and wine info<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for group gatherings, good friend activity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for: <\/span><b>the world traveler, the curious one<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The Gift That Keeps Giving<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances are, one of these gifts are bound to sweep a family member or friend off their feet this holiday season. And the best part of all, you can find most of the gifts we listed in just a few clicks at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Awtso%20gift%20guide%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=wtso%202019%20holiday%20gift%20guide\">WTSO<\/a>. Find gift cards, tasting sets, and wine bottles right on our website, and checkout to add on a one-of-a-kind wine bag for those world travelers and curious wine drinkers!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check all the wine lovers off your list at once by doing your holiday <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Awtso%20gift%20guide%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=wtso%202019%20holiday%20gift%20guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shopping with WTSO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Designate gifts in your cart, add personal holiday messages, ship directly to their door, and more! Shop our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cn%3Awtso%20gift%20guide%20blog%7Ccid%3Awtso%20blog&amp;utm_content=wtso%202019%20holiday%20gift%20guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday selection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While we all love seeing the look on our loved ones\u2019 faces as they open our holiday gifts, shopping for them can be difficult. After all, how can we be sure that we\u2019re getting them something that they both enjoy and deserve? 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