If you happen to be a perpetual "cork keeper" and have yet to find a suitable use for your ever-expanding cork collection, then this may be the epiphany you've been waiting for. With a sack of corks, a glue gun, a ruler, a kitchen knife and a little time you can transform your cork collection into a functional kitchen piece that showcases your most memorable wine experiences at the same time. A mild affinity for puzzles also helps, as you set out to design your signature cork craft, especially when it comes down to the last few corks being worked into the assembly. The wine cork kits would make a fantastic gift giving idea this Christmas. Read the full review here.

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The Graham's Six Grapes Reserve Port is a young, dynamic blend of six grape varietals that showcases rich, concentrated aromatics and engaging fruit intensity on the palate. A welcome introduction to the world of fortified wines, this particular entry-level port from Graham's brings layers of flavor including dark cherry and chocolate with an undergirding of warm spice and a nutty nuance. Port is perfect for this time of year with a mix of darker chocolates, nuts, blue cheese and berry-based desserts.

'Tis the season to start gathering new gift ideas for the wine lovers on your Christmas list! Gifts for the wine lover, shouldn't be one of those things that add stress to the season - so to help you get ahead of the gift-giving curve, we've compiled a Top Picks Wine Gift list showcasing the season's most fun, functional and fulfilling wine gifts around. While gift giving opportunites abound year round, none are as concentrated as in the month of December! From Christmas gifts to Hanukkah, and hostess favors to birthdays - drumming up ideas for the wine lover on your gift list can be a daunting task on an annual basis!

Fear not, this year's Top Gifts for Wine Lovers Guide offers up a variety of fresh new ideas like wine cork board kits and the latest stemware to cherished staples like wine club memberships and wine country gift baskets. There are plenty of new and innovative wine gifts to peek past as well as the traditional wine-themed offerings that will please the pickiest of people. Check out the 2009 Wine Lovers Gift Guide here.

The 2007 Bouchaine Carneros Pinot Noir is a solid representative of a classic, well-crafted Carneros Pinot Noir. This is a ruby red wine with a fruit-driven profile that serves up cherry, strawberry and rich mocha aromas on the nose. The palate is brimming with the bright fruit flavors of raspberry, cherry, light cranberry and a mix of vanilla and espresso on the finish. This Pinot Noir would be a very versatile pairing partner, playing well with the likes of roasted duck or pheasant, lamb, pork tenderloin or pan roasted salmon.