Ohio has a long and rich wine history. If you're looking for a gift for that wine lover on your list, consider a bottle of Ohio wine, an Ohio wine book, or other wine accessory.
Ohio Wine Country Excursions (2005) by Patricia Latimer
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Ohio's wineries are becoming more widely known. The nineteen wineries in Lake and Ashtabula Counties as well as the dozen or so Lake Erie Island area wineries, produce excellent Rieslings, Chambourtins, and Icewines. There are even some good red wines. This 240-page, softcover book tells all about them as well as their tasting rooms, restaurants, gift shops, and nearby accommodations.
Pewter Wine Bottle Coaster
(courtesy of Shoppers Choice)
This stylish wine bottle coaster will look good on any table. It has a cork liner and measures 1-1/2" H x 7" D.
Cleveland Browns Wine Corks
(courtesy of Fans Edge)
This collection of NFL Bottle Corks are the perfect addition to any Browns fan's kitchen! Each set of 2 corks is topped with both a helmet and football displaying the official Cleveland Browns colors and logo. Measures a diameter of 2-1/4"". Helmet and football corks are sold as a set. Offically licensed by the NFL.
Gift Certificate to the Cleveland Wine School
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The Cleveland Wine School, founded in 2002 by Cleveland wine maven Marianne Frantz, offers classes for wine lovers and restaurant and hotel professionals. Classes cover wine regions, tasting profiles, and food and wine pairings. The school also hosts periodic trips to wine regions in Italy, California, and France -- complete with one-of-a-kind dinners and tours. Gift certificates are available in any demonination.
Chalet Debonne Wines
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Chalet Debonne, located in Madison Ohio, produces some of the area's best wines. Their Vidal icewine is a consistant award winner. The winery also craft an enjoyable Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Chambourtin, among others. Currently, they ship only to Ohio addresses.
Riedel Red Wine Glasses
(courtesy of The Wine Enthusiast)
The Riedel Sommelier handmade wine glass line is the top-of-the-line series of stemware from the legendary Riedel. Wine experts agree that glassware makes a profound difference on how wines taste. Each Sommelier wine glass is individually made of 24% lead crystal: the wine glass bowls are mouth-blown into a mould the stem and base are handcrafted using ancient glass-making methods. Similar Champagne, white wine, and port glasses are also available.
Wine Cork Holiday Wreath
(courtesy of The Wine Enthusiast)
Show that you're a wine lover during the holidays with this holiday wreath made of wine corks. The unique 12" wreath lasts for years--unlike evergreen wreaths.
