This post is a brief tip on picking out a Christmas present for those hard to shop for recipients that you have on your list this year. This season I’d like you to consider giving the gift of a fine wine. Many people think wine can only be given to those who like to drink and appreciate it, but lately I have found that this is not always the case. Even those who do not regularly drink wine may like to receive a bottle as a present as this allows them to have it on hand for a special occasion or an impromptu dinner party. Consequently the best wine gifts will be those that will pair best with the largest variety of foods. Wine novices also appreciate being given a carefully chosen bottle of wine, because it saves them the embarrassment and frustration of having to go to the store and try to do it themselves. This can be a trying experience because there is so much variety that if you don’t know what you are looking for it can be very overwhelming. And let’s face it, not everyone likes asking for help. So if you are proficient at choosing wine, don’t hesitate to give it as a gift even to the non connoisseurs on your list.