A Curated Collection of Gifts, Gadgets, and Entertaining Ideas
for Wine and Craft Beverage Lovers on Your List!
Better Bread
Foodies will swoon with a monthly box of bake-from-frozen sourdough breads, bakery-style pastries, and fresh pastas made with non-GMO ingredients that can go from freezer to tabletop in under 25 minutes. Six meals are donated with every subscription so you can feel doubly good about giving a gift membership. $89 includes free delivery. wildgrain.com
Need for Mead
Surprise your favorite mead fan with a Helderberg Meadworks’ gift card and satisfy their passion for the oldest alcoholic drink known to man. Gift cards can be used to purchase bottles, drinking horns, swag, and more, and are available for purchase at Helderberg’s meadhalls in Esperance and Troy. helderbergmeadworks.com
On the Rocks
Personalized ice cubes say it all. Elevate cocktail night with a customized ice cube tray that features a monogram, logo, or unique design. The USA-made silicon trays are durable and come in three sizes and a choice of shapes and colors; add a lid to complete the gift. Starting at $29.99. siligrams.com
Chocolate, Naturally
A monthly box of healthy goodness will satisfy the sustainable-minded Sweet Tooth on your list. Vegan and gluten-free, these 75% dark chocolates contain no refined sugars and are made with natural, clean ingredients from ethical sources, handpoured in Putnam County. Pair them with wine for the ultimate treat. Starting at $40. thirdbean.com
Bottled Indulgence
Taconic Distillery’s Bourbon Cream is handcrafted using their award-winning Straight Bourbon Whiskey making it a perfect marriage of rich,
delicious cream and smooth New York Bourbon with an added hint of maple sweetness. Enjoy it chilled, on the rocks, poured into a cup of coffee or over vanilla ice cream for an indulgent after dinner treat. $30. taconicdistillery.com
Gem of a Wine
Rock a holiday dinner with Quart Rock Vineyard’s 2021 Estate Black Currant Wine. The rich, full-bodied nightcap combines tart and herbaceous black currant wine with brandy made from Seyval Blanc grapes, and will inspire the wine drinker in your life to sip and savor the moment. 375 ml, $34. quartzrockvineyard.com
European Wine, Revisited
Curious oenophiles can explore the little known wines of Eastern Europe through the travels of Dr. John E. Hudelson, professor, vineyardist, and longtime figure in the Hudson Valley’s wine industry. Dive into the origins, native grapes, and unique wines of the vibrant, 20-nation region brought to life in this fascinating new book. $35 pincepublishing.com
Bloody Good Mixers
Spice up brunch with the peppery, savory, and slightly smokey notes of handcrafted Toma Bloody Mary Mixers. Made in New York from housemade sriracha and chipotle-tomatilla sauce, these mixers pack just the right amount of heat. Ready to use right out of the bottle, just add garnish. Variety pack includes original and horseradish. $27.98. drinktoma.com
Keep it Chill
Shaken or stirred, this stainless steel martini glass will keep cocktails chilled long after they’re poured. The freezer gel trapped inside the double-walled vessel captures the cold so there’s no need for ice. Designed to stay in the freezer between drinks so there’s always an icy cold cocktail nearby. $26. corkpops.com
Cider Monster Onesie
Even tiny ones can be part of the local craft beverage scene! Cider fans will appreciate their little monster romping around in this adorable hooded onesie while waiting for Nine Pin Cider’s next limited edition Cider Monster—made from more than 100 varieties of apples and pressed only once a year at Nine Pin’s Pressing Party. Onesie comes in sizes 12M and 18M. $21. Visit website for next cider release. ninepincider.com
A Gift of Cheers
Red, White, Rosé, or Mixed, a Wine Club subscription from Rosina’s Winery, one of the region’s newest award-winning farm wineries, is a gift they won’t forget. Send the Tre Club or the Sei Club (3 estate-grown, vintner-selected wines 4 times a year, or 6 wines shipped bi-annually) and have the wine-aficionados on your list toasting you all year long. rosinaswinery.com
VIP Wine Tasting
Fuel their passion for wine and travel with a Shawangunk Wine Trail Passport. New releases, old vintages, medal winners, and much, much more await on this wine-tasting journey to thirteen local wineries. Passports can be used from January through August 31st. Buy now and get free shipping before the holidays. For details visit: shawangunkwinetrail.com