Opening gifts from under the tree is always a magical part of Christmas. Yet, there is nothing like waking up on Christmas morning and seeing that time worn tradition, a stocking, dangling from the mantel and chock full of goodies…especially if those surprises are related to wine! Of course, giving a small stocking is always a fun gift for the wine loving hostess, co-worker or friend with whom you enjoy sharing your favorite fruit from the vine…so don’t forget!
This year, instead of your standard offerings, you may want to consider filling a stocking with or asking Santa if you could receive any of these useful and original treats. These stocking stuffers were sent to me as samples or gifts and others are simply items I would love to see peeking out at me on Christmas Day!
Stack Wine (sample): Forget the early morning Mimosa, you can reach into that stocking and pull out a onesie of wine! Stack Wine is a single serving portion that comes in shatterproof containers. The wine is available as Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend, Chardonnay, and Pinot Grigio and is fun for that on-the-go wine lover or for someone who just wants one glass. Can’t you see Nana sipping a crisp Pinot Grigio as her grandchildren are tearing through gifts? A stack of four costs $12.00.
Wine Wipes (sample): After a few classes of red wine, we’ve all walked around with purple teeth. With Wine Wipes by Borracha we’ll never have to embarrass ourselves again. The small circular wipes are infused with a healthy blend of baking soda, glycerin, orange blossom and more. The natural flavor, almost tasteless, means that you’ll be able to have your next sip of Malbec with pearly whites and no wine wipe aftertaste! Cost is $6.95 for a box of 12 individually wrapped wipes or $7.95 for 15 wipes in a mirrored compact.
Wine Pairing Towel Set: From one of my favorite purveyors of cool stuff,
Uncommon Goods, I found these brilliant organic towels that any wine loving host or hostess will crave. Each of the two towels, one for red and the other for white, shows an extensive chart for pairing that delicious dish with the perfect wine. Cost is $28.
Wine Soap Set: Who doesn’t want to start the day emoting scents of a citrusy Chardonnay or the spice of a rich Syrah? Cocoa and shea butters are blended with aromatic fruit-scented oils to create soaps with notes of red and white wines. Now that’s clean and fresh! From
Uncommon Goods, the cost is $28.
Wine Wars Trivia Game: A good friend sent me this game and trust me, it’s quite fun…especially after a few glasses of vino! Newbies to the wine world and aficionados will enjoy answering questions in categories such as Cork Culture, Wine Cellar, and Vine to Vino. How much do you know about growing grapes, tasting wine, and the people in the wine biz? Test your knowledge while swirling, sipping, and savoring! You can purchase the game from
Uncommon Goods for $13.50.
Whip It Lil’ Bully Stain Remover Pen (sample): You have spilled red wine on Aunt Eleanor’s favorite dress and Baby Bobby has dropped just enough cranberry sauce on Aunt Eleanor’s new carpet to be noticeable. The family is gasping and their eyebrows are raised in horror. No worries…you gave Uncle Eddie the Lil’Bully stain eraser pen in his stocking! With the same stain fighting power as the amazing and effective
Whip It Stain Remover solution, just borrow his pen and swab out those nasty faux pas. Whew…it’s now time to get on with the merriment. The cost for a pack of three pens is $9.99. Keep one in the car, handbag, and next to your corkscrew.
Cheers to the holidays (now stuff those stockings)! ~ Cindy
