Shopping for the special people in our lives can sometimes prompt us with head-scratching moments wondering where to start. This little jingle made to a familiar holiday tune was crafted to provide ideas for the wine-lovers during this season of gift-giving. Grab a pencil and paper to jot down a shopping list while you read (or sing) this holiday gift guide.

On the 1st day of Christmas, my good friend gave to me a dinner and wine pairing

For someone who seemingly has everything, think about gifting experiences this year. Make a reservation for dinner and wine at your favorite winery/restaurant, and the memories you make will last a lifetime. Check out Willow Spring Mercantile in Excelsior Springs to find an assortment of dinner dates and menus to choose from.

On the 2nd day of Christmas, my good friend gave to me 2 one-day trips

Book a trip (or two) to a region that isn’t as frequented. Use our trip planning guide to get started exploring things to do and places to visit in 10 regions across Missouri wine country.

On the 3rd day of Christmas, my good friend gave to me 3 corkscrews

A classic gift for every wine-lover is naturally something practical. Pick up a new bottle-opening device and perhaps pair with a bottle of wine to complete the perfect gift. To make the decision of what kind to purchase a bit easier, read about different types of corkscrews here.

On the 4th day of Christmas, my good friend gave to me 4 cans of wine

Many wineries are exploring alternative packaging which has prompted an appeal to on-the-go vino enthusiasts. Meramec Vineyards has canned Sangria that makes the ideal stocking stuffer. Shop their website here https://meramecvineyards.com/wine-store/

See a canned selection from other Missouri wineries here.

On the 5th day of Christmas, my good friend gave to me 5 wine country things

Missouri wine country has more to offer than wine – be on the lookout for winery swag, boutique items, handcrafted art, home décor and more. Martin Brothers Winery in Hermann and Beckett’s Winery in Glasgow both offer a unique shopping experience for their customers.

On the 6th day of Christmas, my good friend gave to me 6 tours and tastings

Experience more of Missouri wine country by gifting tours and tastings. Les Bourgeois Vineyards in Rocheport provides the chance to purchase tickets to a VIP tour and tasting. Pirtle Winery offers the option to purchase tastings in advance. If an in-home tasting is more the style of choice, check out the Virtual Guided Wine Tasting Kit that can be purchase online from Meramec Vineyards. 

On the 7th day of Christmas, my good friend gave to me 7 wine club memberships

Wine clubs provide gifts that keep gifting after the holiday season has passed. Amigoni Urban Winery in Kansas City offers 4, 6 and 12 bottle wine club memberships which are released twice a year – once in July and once in November. Amigoni also just recently released a 4-pack Tribute Series to honor the history in Kansas City Livestock District which is a limited edition pack for the holidays.

Stone Hill offers both sweet and dry wine clubs which allow complete customization of wine selection.

See additional wine club offerings in Missouri here.

On the 8th day of Christmas, my good friend gave to me 8 wine trail passes

Gift the experience of wine trails in a region of your choosing. The Hermann Wine Trail presents many seasonal trails all year round for $35/ticket. Browse trail dates and occasions here.

Purchase a season pass to the Meramec River Wine Trail at Meramec Vineyards Winery and enjoy the trail all season long.

Check out all 11 wine trails in Missouri here.

On the 9th day of Christmas, my good friend gave to me 9 event tickets

Experiencing different vintages of the same varietal from the same winery is a unique opportunity for wine enthusiasts. Stone Hill Winery in Hermann presents a 10-year lineup of Missouri’s famous Norton for a vertical tasting and dinner. Tickets will be sold online soon.

On the 10th day of Christmas, my good friend gave to me 10 Norton glasses

Purchase special glassware for a Norton fan. The style of a broad Norton glass allows the bold red wine to open up and release all its notes.

On the 11th day of Christmas, my good friend gave to me 11 bottle stoppers

Accompany a bottle of corked wine with a unique bottle stopper that the recipient will be able to use for many bottles down the road.

On the 12th day of Christmas, my good friend gave to me 12 bottles of wine

Why gift a single bottle when you can gift an entire case? Look for deals when you purchase an entire case of wine, or mix and match a full case from a variety of your favorite wineries.

 

Tag us at #mowine on your winery shopping excursions and enjoy this giving season.

*Please note that this list is not all-inclusive and special additions were gathered via survey responses.