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Holiday Gift Guide: Wine, Beer, & Spirits Enthusiasts

Have a fine wine, craft beer, spirits, or cocktail enthusiast on your Christmas list this year? Watch this video for gift ideas that will please your gift recipient. From wine and custom gift baskets, to custom wine bottle engraving, to fun nip ornaments, Bottles has you covered. Also, find out Joanna’s picks for the perfect gift wines. Visit us at our Rhode Island wine store for convenient gift wrapping options!

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Gifts Under $25
Nip Globes The curious cocktails enthusiast you know will love this selection of fine spirits encased in a festive clear ornament just for the holidays. Standard $9.99 or Premium $14.99
Wine Gift Baskets Red or White? Choose one of these budget-friendly wine gift baskets that include tasty treats as well! Just $19.99 each.

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Custom Bottle Engraving
The gift of wine can be taken to the next level with a custom message artfully engraved directly on the bottle. Starting at just $10 plus the cost of your choice of wine, beer, spirits, or even bartending tools and glassware.
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For Her
Gift Wine Get her the best wines from our extensive collection. Shop from the Select Bottles wine list, or look for the little red bows in our store. We gift wrap! 
Wine for Two Have her enjoy a romantic basket of wine for two this holiday season. Includes red wine, two wine glasses and tasty bites. 
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For Him
Etched Flask Customize a flask with an engraving of their name or initials! Starting at just $10 plus the cost of the flask, shaker, or even whiskey bottle.
The Gift of Whiskey Choose from our wide selection of bourbon & single malt scotch. We have everything from classics to esoteric finds.
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Corporate and Client Gifts
Engraved Wine Bottles Send a personal message this Christmas with an etched wine bottle. We can also engrave your logo! Starting at just $10 plus the cost of the wine of your choice. 
Customized Gift Baskets From $20 to $2000, let us help you create a wine, beer, or spirits gift basket that will wow your gift recipient.
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Whiskey Lover
Whiskey Club Perfect for the serious whiskey lover and collector. Your recipient will receive one bottle of high quality whiskey every month. $59.99 a month for 1 bottle of whiskey. 
Bottles Gift Card Let them choose their next coveted bottle of bourbon, single malt, scotch, or rye whiskey. For any amount.
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Wine Lover
Cabernet Basket Easily please the wine enthusiast in your life with this Cabernet Sauvignon Gift Basket. Complete with chocolates, tea, and a wine guide.
Wine Club Give the gift that keeps on giving! This monthly wine club has 3 levels to choose from, tailored to each wine lover & budget. Starting at $29.99 per month for 2 bottles of wine.
Select Bottles Let the discerning wine lover you know enjoy a world-class wine. Browse the Select Bottles wine list for hard-to-find, highly renowned wines. 
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Beer Enthusiasts
Local Beer Bucket For the serious craft beer geek, get the Local Beer Bucket. With 3 local New England craft beers, this gift will put a big smile on any beer fan. $40 Read More >>
Bottles Gift Card Know how selective they are? Let them choose what they really want, from one of the best craft beer selections in town. Read More >>
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Mixologists
Custom Gift Baskets Choose from a world-class selection of bartending tools, artisanal bitters, and hard to find aperitifs, cordials & vermouths to create a custom basket.
Engraved Bartending Tools Engrave shakers, wine keys & more! Create a personalized gift that they will appreciate for years to come with Bottle engraving services. 

Entertaining Advice & Party Tips for Wine, Beer, Spirits & Cocktails

Planning a party and need help and advice with drinks? Eric from Bottles in Providence has his tips and recommendations for wine, beer, liquor, and cocktails to make entertaining this holiday season easier & stress free.

First, get wine that you enjoy. If there is any leftover, you are going to have it for the next days or weeks ahead, so make sure you like it!

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Keeping it simple works! Choose one white and one red, or if you want two whites and two reds, make sure you choose contrasting styles. For example, pick a light, crisp wine like a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, and a heavier wine like Chardonnay. For red wines, pick a lighter wine like Pinot Noir, and then to contrast, a Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec.

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Boxed wine, or Bag-in-a-Box, are great for parties! The quality of these boxed wines has greatly increased in recent years. Bota Box or The Big Green Box by Pepperwood Grove are both great choices. Don’t want to serve guests wine out of a box? Simply decant the wine, or pour it into pitchers and place on your table, serving counter, or bar. With each box holding the equivalent of several bottles of wine, this is a great solution to stretch your holiday dollars.

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Need an idea of how many bottles of wine to get? Use this easy guide: 1 bottle of wine usually holds 4 good glasses of wine, and each person at a party drinks about 2 glasses. For example, if your party has 30 people, you’ll need about a case of wine.

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Expecting beer drinkers? Again, keep it simple and get something light (like a Pilsner or Lager), and then something dark (such as a Porter or Stout). Have no idea what style of beer to get? Many breweries carry variety 12 packs, so that each of your guests can find something that they will enjoy. Also, look for special winter or Christmas beers. Most craft breweries make a special brew just for the holidays; these are usually dark, higher alcohol beers.

Finally, big bottles of vodka and bourbon are both great choices. They are versatile, and guests can have anything from Martinis to Eggnog, or simply on the rocks.

Kosher Wine List for Hanukkah

Kosher Wine recommendations for Hanukkah: Hanukkah is just around the corner, and the Bottles team is here to help you choose wines. We have a wide selection of Kosher wines and unique gifts such as custom wine gift baskets and wine bottle etching! Stop by or order wine by calling (401) 372-2030 or emailing us at info@blog.bottlesfinewine.com.

Try Cantina Gabriele Dolcemente White, which is a blend of Chardonnay & Malvasia grapes and delightfully sweet and smooth. A perfect pairing for traditional latkes and applesauce!

The Don Guillermo Pinot Noir is a lovely light & dry Pinot Noir that pairs well with roast turkey. Senorio Aldaz Tempranillo pairs well with pot roast with caramelized onions, and Chateau Chéze is a wonderful, dry, earthy Bordeaux that will impress without costing a fortune.

For something a little more special, consider a Kosher wine gift bakset. Perfect gifts for loved ones, hosts and friends, we are more than happy to create custom gift baskets with special chocolates and treats, along with quality Kosher wines.

Happy Hanukkah!
– from the Folks at Bottles

Wine & Beer Gift Baskets

Here at Bottles Fine Wine, we offer wine, beer & whiskey gift baskets to provide your family, friends or clients with a wonderful token of appreciation! Designed to meet any budget, a gift basket is a great idea for easy, stress-free holiday gift giving. All of our gift baskets are hand selected and wrapped by the folks at Bottles in Providence, Rhode Island. Keep scrolling down to browse a range of ideas for wine and beer gift baskets we can make for you.

We are more than happy to create custom gift baskets. Click on the link for details.
Introduction Beginners Wine Gift Basket Rhode Island
Intro to Wine Gift Basket
For those just starting a new appreciation of wine, or for those who are interested in learning more.
Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon, 2 Red Wine Glasses, Wine Wheel, Tasting Notebook.
Red Wine Gift Basket Budget Providence
Red Wine Gift Basket
A budget-friendly Red Wine gift that all wine enthusiasts will love!
Avia Pinot Noir, Choice of 3: Chocolate, Crackers, Wafers or Popcorn.

 

White Wine Gift Baskets RI
White Wine Gift Basket
Perfect for your gift recipients who prefer white wine over red wine.
Avia Pinot Grigio, Stemless Wine Glass, Choice of 2: Chocolate, Crackers, Wafers or Popcorn.
Chardonnay Wine Gift Basket Rhode Island
Chardonnay Gift Basket
Chardonnay Wine fans will appreciate this gift!
With treats, a pair of wine glasses, and De Loach Chardonnay, this is gifting made easy.
De Loach Chardonnay, Watercrackers, Tea Sampler, Chocolate Bar, 2 Wine Glasses, Wine Book.
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 Cabernet Sauvignon Gift Basket 
Is your gift recipient red wine or Cabernet enthusiast? Then we recommend this special gift basket.
Beaulieau Vineyards ‘BV’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Guide, Lindt Truffles, Tea, Chocolate Bar.
Craft Beer Gift Basket Rhode Island
Local Beer Gift Basket
Not every wants wine. For the craft beer enthusiast in your life, try this Local Beer Gift Basket,
which includes Pretty Things Jack D’Or and Horseneck India Pale Ale.
Horseneck IPA, Pretty Things Jack D’Or, Crackers, Beer Book.
Rhode Island Beer Gift Baskets
 Local Beer Bucket
The serious beer enthusiast gift basket: The Local Beer Bucket.
With 3 local New England craft beers in big-bottle size, this gift will put a grin on any craft-beer fan.
Horseneck IPA, Pretty Things Jack D’Or, Moby D, 33 Bottles of Beer Book.
Prosecco Sparkling Wine Gift Baskets
Prosecco Gift Basket
Calling all bubbly fans! This gift basket contains Prosecco and delicious St. Germain liqueur.
Prosecco, Popcorn, St. Germain.
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Wine for Two Gift Basket
What could be more romantic than a bottle of red wine?
This basket comes with 2 Red Wine glasses and extra treats to share with that special someone.
Fleur De Lyeth Red Blend, 2 Red Wine Glasses, Choice of 2: Wafers, Popcorn, Chocolate.

Thanksgiving Wine & Drink Pairing Guide

Thanksgiving pairing recommendations from the experts at Bottles are here!! From craft beer, to specialty cocktails, and to finding just the right wine for each occasion, we’ve got you covered! Watch these 4 videos: Pre-Dinner Drinks, Appetizer Pairings, Dinner Pairings and Dessert Pairings, and then scroll down for a list of the best Thanksgiving pairings and different kinds of red and white wines that work with Thanksgiving dinner.  Bottles is a wine store located in Providence, Rhode Island, so if you’re in the area, visit us!

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Pre-Dinner Drinks

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’ve come up with suggestions for pre-dinner, football game time drinks and cocktails to have on hand.
Full Sail’s Sessions Lagers
Only $14.99 for a 12-pack, these are low in alcohol and high in flavor
Mayflower Brewing’s Thanksgiving Ale
Perfect for the craft beer enthusiast in your family, nothing else says Thanksgiving like this beer
Charles de Fere Blanc de Blancs
Looking for something bubbly? This sparkling wine is a great pre-dinner drink that everyone will love.
Boulevardier Cocktail
Similar to a Negroni, this easy & classic cocktail has Bourbon, Campari, and Sweet Vermouth


Appetizer Pairings

What wine do you serve with appetizers? Find out what Joanna’s picks are.
Beaujolais Rosé
A great wine for pairing with fruit plates
Picquepoul
A nice French white wine that is crisp and delicate, pairing perfectly with cheese platters and savory vegetable dishes
Cranberry Cobbler Punch
An easy punch you can me before-hand; combine Gin, cranberry juice, Rose’s Lime Juice and Cranberry Bitters



Thanksgiving Dinner Pairings

When Thanksgiving dinner is ready, you’ll want wines that go well with everything on the table.
Pinot Blanc
A white wine that lends itself wonderfully with turkey, yams and herb stuffing; round and rich, Chardonnay fans will love it!
Anton Bauer Pinot Noir
People always reach for the Pinot Noir; Try this elegant Pinot Noir that is rich & velvety, but not too heavy.
Secateurs Cotes du Rhone
A red blend that is incredibly versatile when it comes to food pairing; it will show off everything on your Thanksgiving table!


Dessert Pairings

Eric talks about what to drink after dinner, as you are relaxing with friends and family, and enjoying Thanksgiving dessert.
Tawny Port
Perfect with traditional Thanksgiving desserts like pecan pie, this port is medium-dry and on the lighter side.
White Dessert Wine
Just a little bit sweet with honey and fruit flavors; serve cold or room temperature with fruit and cheese.
Bailey’s
Serve it with coffee!
Amaro Montenegro
A digestif from Italy, herbascious & slightly sweet, serve this with a lemon twist to settle those stomachs!
Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or
Scotch aged in Sauternes casks that gives it a honey, slightly fruity flavor that is wonderful with desserts

Bottles Fine Wine Engraving Video

Custom engraved wine or whiskey bottles are memorable gifts for your family, friends, and clients. At Bottles Fine Wine in Rhode Island, we are a liquor store that offers personalized etching on almost any glass bottle in the store: wine, whisky, scotch, bourbon, flasks, shakers & glasses. Imagine a champagne bottle etched with your message, a holiday greeting or your organization’s logo. Bottles has a world-class selection of fine wines, craft beers and spirits for you to choose from. Whether you are located in Providence, the New England area or across the country, we are sure to have the right bottle for your custom engraving order.

ORDER your engraved item at www.bottlesfinewine.com/engraving

Bottles for the Cause: Harvesting Hope

Recently, Bottles was honored to support the Southside Community Land Trust at the annual Harvesting Hope event and fundraiser. With tasty hors d’oeuvres, Rhode Island food trucks, wine from Bottles, and and inspiring words from Margaret DeVos (SCLT’s Executive Director),  the evening was a great success, raising over $51,000! Read more and see photographs from the event at the Southside Community Land Trust blog.
Thank-you to the Southside Community Land Trust for the thoughtful letter!

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