William Pollard Jr | aka: Wild 4 Washington Wine

If you are like me, then you are still out shopping for Christmas gifts. Naturally, I do most of my shopping on the computer. Not meaning to, I've stumbled across several wine related gifts I had to share. Games for the Wine "Expert" The following games are for fans of wine over the age of 21. Any of these gifts will give the players the chance to show off their knowledge of wine (or lack of). Read reviews at the bottom of product page for an idea of how the games are played. Wine Wars: A Trivia Game for Wine Geeks and Wannabes : This game is described by the publisher as "..fun and fascinating trivia game tests your knowledge of the fruit of the vine. Let the battle begin as players answer questions in categories such as Vine to Vino (growing grapes, making wine, and world production), Wine Cellar (selecting, storing, and tasting wine), and Cork Culture (wine people, business, arts and science, and trivia). Perfect for those new to the world of wine, but challe...

You Can Always Gift Wine Let's not forget, one of the best wine gifts is a gift of wine, one you personally enjoy. My first impulse is to gift someone a bottle of wine for their birthday, anniversary or house warming. Many of Washington States fine wineries provide convenient online purchasing options from their Web sites. If you can't purchase the wine online, then call the winery to see if they are able sell and ship direct to you or your friends. If you have time to browse this site, then you should be able to find something you or your friends will enjoy. I  usually provide links direct to the wineries Web page when I review or mention the wines I enjoy. Good luck, Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings and most of all Cheers!

Suggestions for the Newbie Here are some last minute holiday gift suggestions for the people in your life who enjoy wine, but are still a bit new to the subject of wine. Wine All-in-One For Dummies  price $18: I've had many people ask me what they should read to learn the basics about the wide world of wine. This book is my answer, it's not too specific, but gives a good general foundation to the reader - wine tasting, serving, storing, collecting, and buying. Heard it Through the Grapevine: The Things You Should Know to Enjoy Wine  price $18: I'm a big Matt Skinner fan, especially after enjoying his out of print book "Thirsty Work: Love Wine Drink Better". This more recent publication is an excellent book for anyone at the beginning of their wine journey. Wine Away Red Wine Stain Remover, 12-Ounces  price $10: Wine Away works, really, really works. This is an essential item for anyone who enjoys Red Wine. I even saw a gentleman in a gray suit, who at...