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From Christmas gifts to New Year's celebrations, and birthdays to anniversaries - drumming up new wine gift ideas for the wine lover on your gift list can be a daunting task on an annual basis! Relax, as this year's Top 10 Wine Gifts Guide has all of the leg work done for you, with a variety of fresh new wine gift ideas as well as tried and true keepers that won't let your wine enthusiast down!

1. Sweet Trader's Chocolate Dipped Wines

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A delicious assortment of chocolate covered wines. You choose a Guittard chocolate covered wine ranging from sparkling, red or white wines and even a port to have sent to your special someone. The chocolate and wine is already paired, you just "unzip" the chocolate and pour the wine for an immediate Valentine's day gift for the taste buds! Sweet traders is also a top pick for an assortment of luxury chocolates, gourmet gift baskets and corporate gifts - they offer a unique avenue for gift wines and an amazing collection of sweets and treats. The perfect chocolate and wine gift for your Valentine. Price range: $25+

2. Wine Club Memberships

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Wine Club memberships, truly the wine themed gift that keeps on giving! Whether you know someone that would just like an introductory overview of wine or you've got a seasoned enthusiast that would like to strategically add to their cellar options, a wine club membership is one of the best-received wine gifts around! Take a look at some of the top wine clubs reviewed for this year's Christmas gift giving guide. Read more...

3. Wine Themed Gift Center

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Wine.com is known for providing a wide range of wines at all price points and this year they have a Wine Gift Center for well-thought out wine gifts in a variety of price ranges. From their Warre's Otima Port paired with Godiva chocolate to their Silver Oaks "Trophy Reds" gift package, you are sure to find a reasonably priced wine themed gift for the wine lover in your life.

4. Vinturi Wine Aerator

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The Vinturi offers a very quick and easy method of aerating your red wines, cutting down the time it would take to use a decanter and even opening up younger wines that have not had the cellaring time to mellow out a bit. Give it a "taste test" try a blind tasting with a glass poured using the Vinturi and a glass poured without the Vinturi - you are certain to notice the difference! The Vinturi is a must have wine gadget that every red wine lover is sure to love. Price: $35-40

5. Wine Magazines

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From Wine Spectator to Wine Enthusiast and Food & Wine to Wine Maker magazine - there is always plenty to read between the vines! An easy way to stay up to date on the latest in wine finds, new releases, regional wine trends and more. Price: $10-50
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6. Wine.com Gift Certificates

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Gift Certificates... who doesn't love a good gift certificate? An easy answer for the hard-to-buy for wine enthusiast on your gift list! Your recipient can choose from a selection of wine accessories, domestic and international wines, gourmet gifts, books and the list goes on... Price: your call

7. Champagne and Truffles Gift Basket Set

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The Champagne and truffles gift basket is a perfect melding of Valentine's Day favorites - Champagne and chocolate. Well presented in a classy basket with well rated Champagne options to choose from, ranging from Moet & Chandon to Dom Perignon. This is sure to be a hit with your Valentine, what could be more romantic than a glass of Champagne and a box of fancy chocolate. Price: $130-220 depending on the Champagne selected

8. Wine Gadgets and Accessories

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Everything from cellars to decanters, and wine charms to themed wine-wear, compare prices on a variety of wine gift options for gift-giving and gift-getting! There is a wide range of price points to suit most any budget. If you just can't figure out where to start, this just may be one of your best bets.
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9. Wine Glassware and Decanters

If you know a wine lover, then you know that glassware is often as important as the wine itself! Give the gift of glass and you will give the gift that keeps on giving, pour after pour. From stemware to decanters and Riedel's new "O" series, the hip stemless wineglasses that defy the eye and wine tradition with level accomodations for the lastest wine finds. Price: $19 +

10. Wine Gift Baskets

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What could be more elegant and all-encompassing than an eye-catching gift basket? Check out these baskets from well-reputed producers like Ravenswood and Mondavi. A premium gift pack with stellar wines, delicious goodies and truly charming baskets - a hallmark gift idea for wine lovers everywhere! Price range: $30-200+
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