These are for the wine lover...gifts for yourself...

12)   Put down your ratings and drink something for the fun of it.

11)  Plant a grape vine- it will teach you a lot.

10)  Take a hour to sit and read a chapter or two  of James Conway's Far Side of Eden.

9)     Do not stress the concept of food and wine pairings- in a crunch...chardonnay and popcorn will do in a pinch.

8)    Open that bottle that you have been saving.

7)    Drink a glass of sherry.

6)    Take advantage of wine-making products.

5)    Order an aroma kit.

4)    Drink a glass of bubbly before lunch.

3)    Do not wait until the new year, start a wine journal now...and remember to use it

2)    Eat dessert first..order a glass of champagne and a chocolate plate

1)    Try a true dessert wine... Dolce, muscat, icewine......

These are twelve wines(in no particular order)  that I strongly recommend as great bargains. 

1)  Tunnel of Elms Merlot

2)   Cellar 8 Cabernet

3)  Columbia Crest Merlot

4)  Folie A Deux Menage a Trois White

5)  St. Francis Red

6)  Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc

7)  Kendall Jackson Chardonnay

8)  Cristalino Brut

9)  Capasoldo Pinot Grigio

10) Big House Red

11) Greg Norman Cabernet/Merlot

12) Sterling Vintner's Meritage

This is just the beginning....Stay tuned for more information as the holidays approach!