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Wines featured in today’s show:

• Oliver Conti Cabernet/Merlot/Cab Franc  Blend 1999  (~$50)
• Possmann Applewine  (~$5)
• Saracco Moscato D’ Asti 2008  (~$17)
• Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne Gift Box  (~$40)
• Präsidenten-Gold Sekt  (~$38)
• Perrin & Fils Côtes Du Rhône Villages  (~$15)

The Gift of Wine :

I have never claimed to be the greatest gift giver of all time, but I do know how to find inspiration in wine.  I’ve damn near based my life on it.  Depending on where you live, it is unlikely that you will find these exact items at your local wine shop.  The idea here is for you to realize that at this time of year, your local independent wine shop is brimming with unique & interesting wines and wine goodies.  Walk in and tell your wine guy what you want to spend and the level of your friends “wine-geekiness.”  He will have many ideas for you.

Featured in Today’s Show:

• 2002 Patron Santiago Grand Reserva from Argentina (blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah)

Geeky Wine Tip: Decant your wine if it is -

• A young wine and needs to breathe before serving
• A mature or unfiltered wine that may have sediment at the bottom of the bottle