As far as a great hostess gift is concerned, the bottle of wine has become the go-to gift. But Girlawhirl likes to take the norm and expand on it a bit. So she's found great gifts for wine lovers, enthusiasts and connoisseurs…
• ‘Tis the season, and to Girlawhirl that means one thing: dressing up for the holidays. She believes everything should get a little extra attention this time of year. So in addition to a great bottle of wine, Girlawhirl's bringing the trimmings too! And she's got her sights set on some outstanding wine jackets… reindeer, chef, and sommelier wine jackets that are fitted by European artisans and crafted with recycled steel and copper accents. These outrageous decorations are sure to make her wine stand apart from the crowd.
Holiday Wine Bottle Jacket
napastyle.com
Reindeer - $48.99
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Chef - $48.99
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Sommelier - $48.99
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• From average to excellent in a minute flat. The One-Minute Drink Chiller from Hammacher Schlemer takes room temperture wine toperfectly chilled in 60 seconds – that's 90 times faster than an average fridge. But even better, it's not just for wine; it works for bubbly, beer, soda, whatever! Great for last minute party prep and even better on the road, because this beauty has a car adapter too! Any host would be happy to receive this, whether their party planning is down the the last minute or calm, cool, and collected.
One-Minute Drink Chiller
hammacher.com
9" x 6" x 14"
$89.95
• Girlawhirl can not count how many times she's been in a wine store trying desperately to remember that great merlot she had at the last family feast, or which pinot her Pals prefer. To keep from ever forgetting a wine again, and as a special gift for the wine lovers she knows, Girlawhirl's going to give the hand-sewn Italian Leather Wine Journal from Day-Timer. There's a spot to keep labels, a place to write comments and slots to note when and where each wine was enjoyed in both English and Italian. Girlawhirl can't wait to gift her wine loving uncle with this charming journal – along with an accompanying great bottle of wine to make sure she's the first entry of course!
Wine Journal
daytimer.com
$69.99
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• No matter how much she wishes she could be, Girlawhirl is certainly not a wine expert. There are too many vintages, climates, regions and bouquets to keep straight. But she's not ashamed at all to ask for a little help and then – in true Girlawhirl form – spread her new found knowledge around. That's why everyone, whether they consider themselves “into” wine or not, is getting a copy of Andrea Immer-Robinson's Great Wine Made Simple: Straight Talk from a Master Sommelier. All of Girlawhirl's gifted can pick up great tips on spectacular wines and learn how to pick the perfect wine for every soiree.
Great Wine Made Simple: Straight Talk from a Master Sommelier 
By Andrea Immer-Robinson
amazon.com
$22.36
• Any great wine collection starts with a great place to showcase and store it all. So while she wishes she could give all of her wine loving Pals a full wine cellar, this year she'll happily settle on the wine knot. Designed by Scott Henderson, Tony Baxter and Alberto Mantilla, for Mint, the smooth, round wine rack is perfect and space saving for apartment dwellers, yet beautiful enough for every home.
Wine Knot
dwr.com
$98
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• To get any wine party started right, Girlawhirl encourages a little game time. But not just any game. She makes sure to bring a very grown-up version of a childhood favorite called Wine-opoly. She and friends buy favorite wines, collect grape bunches and trade them in for decanters. But serving faux pas and import taxes could send any wannabe sommelier to the wine cellar to age (translation: skip three turns). But what Girlawhirl loves most about this game is that there's a wine description and fact on each card –further proof that learning can be fun.
Wine-opoly
amazon.com
$24.99
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• Girlawhirl can't wait to gift the wine enthusiasts in her life who have a bit of a Zen side with the real grape producing bonsai tree. In addition to practicing ancient tree trimming, the recipient can also enjoy fresh grapes straight from Napa Valley.
Napa Valley Wine Grape Bonsai
amazon.com
$59.95
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• Girlawhirl always feels guilty opening a whole bottle of wine for one drink. But sometimes a girl just needs a glass to unwind. She found the answer to her problem... the Private Preserve wine preserver. She just adds the preserve to her wine before re-corking it, and the mixture acts to replace the oxygen in the bottle so the next time she opens it, it's like a whole new bottle! And she plans on spreading the wine saving love everywhere she goes this holiday season.
Private Preserve Wine Preserve 
Napastyle.com
$8.99
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• For the wine lovers in her life who prefer a more traditional means of wine preservation, Girlawhirl's gotta go with the EZ Vac Stopper. The cool and modern looking pump extracts air from opened wine bottles sealing in freshness and flavor for weeks. And the airtight seal allows for storage without fear of spilling a drop.
Ez Vac Stoppers
after5catalog.com
$14.99
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