So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Wine Club Memberships Make Great Gifts

By Pat Johnson

Many people consider enjoying a meal with the right glass of wine to be a trivial thing, but not everyone is confident in their ability to pair wine with food. Fortunately most wine club gift memberships provide the kind of background and training that helps the recipient match their selection to the perfect food or meal. This is where my experience with them has served me well.

A majority of gift memberships will come with a host of informative materials. Also you can save a bundle simply by drinking that month's selection depending on what your needs are. I'm here to point you in the right direction. In addition, as a member you are sent many other gratuities including newsletters and notifications of tasting events, recipe books and suggested complimentary foods.

Most of the red wines they will send you come replete with a dossier detailing information from growing conditions, aging process and the awards garnered by that particular vintage. I think that is a secure investment. It is a really fun way of getting into this hobby and is a refreshing change.

Think of all the great conversations you could have with the recipient of a gift membership. Buying a wine club gift certificate gives you one more thing to discuss with those who share a common interest with you. Broadening your knowledge in this area allows you to have even deeper or more meaningful discussions.

All the details of the product such as its price, quantity, its manufacturer, etc are provided on the respective web sites. These and other criteria are used to select which wine will be chosen for the month. Cheap wine should not outperform the finer vintages, but make no mistake, you can definitely find some reasonably priced gems.

A really good gourmet wine club tasting membership should also give you some varieties and options as to the types of wine you're interested in. Well, here is my reply to that statement: variety is the spice of life so obviously this is important and plays a big part.

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