Last-Minute Gifts for Wine Lovers, Spirit Enthusiasts and More!

Whether you’re shopping for Christmas, New Year’s Eve or you need a special something to bring to a holiday party, we’ve got you covered! As long as your recipient is of legal drinking age, they are bound to love something in this holiday gift guide.

Wine 

Mionetto’s Prestige Collection is perfect for the holidays and consists of several different vintages, such as Mionetto Prosecco Rosé DOC. Mionetto Rosé has evident scents of honey, berries and citrus with refreshing notes of red berries and grapefruit on the palate. This Extra Dry Millesimato Prosecco has well-balanced acidity and elegant fine bubbles, making it the perfect gift for any bubbly lover!

Rosewood Winery and Meadery is located in Beamsville and is Ontario’s first and only property that is home to a winery and a meadery. Rosewood Winery has a range of red and white wines as well as a variety of meads that range from dry to sweet. Also known as “honey wine,” mead is made using three ingredients: honey, water and yeast. You can also visit them to enjoy seated flights and wine by the glass!

Grape Crush, located in downtown Toronto, has Ontario’s largest selection of natural and organic wines. With over 200 natural, biodynamic and classic wine options to choose from, Grape Crush works with agents and producers that share their philosophy to showcase a diverse array of wines that are within reach to anyone, at any budget. For the holiday season, you can add festive gift wrapping to any of your purchases and they also have fast local delivery!

French Door Estate Winery is a family owned and managed winery in the South Okanagan that produced premium, low-intervention, French-inspired wines. Although most of their recent vintages are sold out, you can still purchase their 2020 Lys, 2019 Chardonnay, 2018 Héritage and 2019 Merlot. The 2020 Lys is a balanced blend of Viognier, Sémillon, Marsanne, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc, while the 2018 Héritage is a rich yet soft Bordeaux blend.

Sipping & Learning

How much do you know about Croatian food and wine? Enjoy a hand-curated Croatian Wine Box filled with a range of wine picks and food items. Diana grew up in a Croatian household surrounded by wines and winemaking so this is her way of compiling some of her favourite Croatian foods and beverages into one delicious and educational box for you to enjoy.

Mackenzie Putici is a Certified Sommelier, educator and tourism professional. Mackenzie enjoys testing the limits of food and wine pairing by pairing unique wines with items such as gourmet popcorn, chocolate, and nut mixs.

Mackenzie offers virtual and in-person food and wine tasting events through his company, New World Wine Tours, and is always looking to show off unique wines as well as gourmet products from local Toronto businesses.

Spirits

Aguamiel Tequila is a pure, elevated spirit that is hand-made with 100% Blue Agave Tequilana Weber. Aguamiel Blanco has aromas of tropical fruits and citrus, complemented by scents of fresh botanicals and volcanic minerals. Aguamiel Blanco has a light to medium-bodied palate with hints of black pepper and vanilla bean that are enveloped by sweet notes of grilled pineapple and lemongrass. The finish is clean and warm with layers of spice, white pepper and green vegetables.

Green Owl Vodka is a Canadian Made and Female Led brand that infuses its vodka with natural Japanese Green Tea extract. This unique infusion gives the spirit a lightly sweetened flavour with a long and smooth finish. Green Owl is also made in small batches and triple distilled in order to create high-quality vodka. Although this spirit is great in cocktails, it is also delicious on its own with some ice!

For the holiday season, they have Green Owl Matcha Gift Boxes which include Green Owl Vodka, Bubbly Soda Water from The Artisan Drinks Co. and a Green Owl Toque.

Experiences

Fielding Estate Winery is located in Beamsville, Ontario and they have been producing outstanding small lot, award-winning wines since 2005. Enjoy your Fielding favourites from inside their popular outdoor Wine Dome Lounges. These Wine Domes are heated, transparent, set up for social distancing and available for parties of one to six.

Additionally, you can enjoy their Wine Louge by relaxing inside by the fireplace, or at a high top, with a flight, glass of wine or cold cider. Cheese and charcuterie plates are also available.

Piccolo Caffe E Vino is a café by day and a wine and snack bar by night, as well as a bodega. Piccolo offers a range of delicious eats and both familiar and unique wine varietals. They also have their very own Winter Wine Market where you can get into the holiday spirit by enjoying Grand Marnier mulled wine, a variety of red and white wines, cinnamon ciambella and much more!

Hammam Spa by Céla combines ancient traditions with modern retreats that are inspired by ancient Eastern spas. This holiday season, Hammam is offering four special packages that include everything from couples massages and private suite rentals to custom facials and signature pedicures. Hammam Spa is located in both downtown Toronto and North York.

Sweet & Boozy

Sugar Chic Candy is an innovative luxury candy company that offers both classic favourites and new treats. They have a wide range of holiday sets to choose from, such as Classy and Merry, New Year’s Chic, Holly Jolly Christmas, Santa’s Little Helpers, Bottoms Up and more! Within each set, you will find some of your favourite candies with an alcoholic twist, such as, Rum & Cola Bears, Champagne Bubbles and Sour Prosecco Bears.