Local Gifts for the Wine-Lover In Your Life
We’re dreaming of a ~wine~ Christmas, and if you, too, have a wine-lover in your life, this is just the guide to help you score some holiday gifts.
Barrel Thief AdVin Wine Calendar Case or Wine Subscription (or both!)
If you want to get your gift recipient in the spirit ASAP, this is the way to do it. Barrel Thief has curated 12 surprises to unwrap, starting December 13 and leading up to Christmas Eve. Give the gift that keeps on giving delicious things to sip on.
And while you’re getting ready to check out, consider the spot’s four wine subscription options for your loved one, too:
Thieves Choice Case Subscription, featuring ~$15 bottles
Premium Thieves Choice Case Subscription, featuring ~$22 bottles
Discovery Case Subscription, featuring ~$30 bottles
League of Thieves Single Bottle Monthly Subscription
Location: 5805 Patterson Ave (Near West End)
Hours: Found here
BTW, RichWine, Jardin, and James River Cellars Winery offer great subscriptions and wine clubs, too!
James River Cellars Winery Snowy White & Real Santa Red
James River Cellars Winery is located about ten minutes north of the city and produces over 16 wines. They *also* have a knack for making holiday-themed wines!
Snowy White is an off-dry, white wine with floral notes and flavors of pear and melon, and Real Santa Red is the spot’s festive, holiday blend, infused with cinnamon and giving hints of cherry, cranberry, and baked apple pie.
Snag one of each and call it your very own Warm Winter Bundle.
Location: 11008 Washington Hwy (Glen Allen)
Hours: Found here
Sunday Table Co Wines of Richmond Print
Sunday Table Co is a playful paper goods business run by two best friends, Virginia and Emilie. They are a small local business dedicated to creating beautiful pieces for your home and celebrating wonderful places around Richmond!
Their “Wines of Richmond” print is the perfect gift for your wine-loving friend. It is a unique and whimsical illustrated print honoring 13 different wineries in and around RVA, all within an hour of the city.
Jolene Family Winery Lakeside Lounge Tent Experience
Give the gift of an experience at Jolene Family Winery with their Lakeside Lounge Tent. Best for groups of four to eight, these private oases are furnished and located in The Pines right on the water for a dreamy lakeside escape. Lounge tents are complete with a propane heater fire pit in the fall/winter and oscillating fans with exposed walls in the spring/summer.
Reservations are $100 for 1 hour and 45 minutes and include complimentary wine-to-table service!
Location: 2750 Pocahontas Trail (Quinton)
Hours: Found here
Reserve Pass
From the founders of the Virginia Wine Pass and VinoWine comes the Reserve Pass: the best way to explore wineries and access tasting room deals. The Reserve Pass is the only all-digital, nationwide wine pass and winery finder. With discounts at nearly 250 wineries across the country (including over 170 in Virginia and many Richmond-area favorites), you can make back the cost of your membership in as little as one or two weekends. The Reserve Pass is good for you and a guest and can be used at the same winery as often as you like. Deals complimentary or reduced tastings, discounts on purchases, and more.
BTW, members of The Richmond Experience get 40% off a yearly membership with code rvax40.
More holiday cheer:
Want more wine-centric recs? Check out Paige’s personal blog, Sips & Trips with Paige!