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Why Veuve Clicquot Has To Be Your Go To Holiday Gift

16 Monday Dec 2019

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Holiday season is approaching quickly and if you’re stuck on last minute ideas…look no further. The Veuve Clicquot gift box is the ideal gift for any champagne lover. This is a gift that nobody will forget for it’s incredible taste, sleek design, & a new gift box every year!

Champagne is already known for being a celebratory beverage, & what’s better than a champagne gift? Exactly – so why not celebrate the Holidays with Veuve Clicquot?

What is Veuve Clicquot?

For those who aren’t familiar with the history of Veuve Clicquot. We’ve got you covered with the facts. Veuve Clicquot is a widely known champagne founded by Philippe Clicquot. At the age of 27, Barbe Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot took over her husband’s family business after his death in 1805.  Her status as a “widow,” or “veuve” in French (hence the name) allowed her to run the winery and become one of the first international businesswomen of modern times. For the next 50 years, she oversaw the Clicquot business, transforming the small house into a global Champagne empire, and thereby became the first modern businesswoman.

Let’s Talk Taste

This French champagne is a crowd favorite and rightfully so. It’s appearance is a wonderful golden color with a mousse of very fine bubbles. On the nose, this Champagne is filled with aromas such as white fruits to vanilla with notes of toast and brioche. There is an abundance of acidity that people crave and a lingering finish with all of the fruit flavors within…yum.

Wrapping It Up

Gift wrapping – you either love it or hate it right? For all of you that despise it, Veuve Clicquot gift box already comes wrapped! Bingo. These unique bottles come in a different box every year & this year we want to introduce the Ice Jacket. The iconic Veuve Clicquot Ice Jacket has been reinvented in 2018 with a sleek ultra contemporary design using mesh and jersey fabric with metallic details to enhance luxury cues. The Champagne cooler is made from an isothermic, state of the art textile and keeps the bottle cool for up to 2 hours. Take your pick from the yellow and rose jacket, but both will be sure to impress.

Looking for even MORE inspo on Veuve Clicquot or holiday shopping? Visit our site to find exactly the bottle you’re looking for!

Top 5 Gifts to Give This Holiday

29 Friday Nov 2019

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The holidays are right around the corner and we have a list of the top 5 gifts that your loved ones will be sure to adore.

Let’s Get to Gifting

  1. Corkcicle Cigar Glass
    This glass is a Whiskey lover and Cigar lover’s dream. Part rocks glass part cigar rest, Cigar Glass lets you hold your drink and cigar in the same hand at the same time without all the awkward finger fumbling, so you are free to sip and puff at your leisure.
  2. Etched Globe Decanter
    A new spin on serving spirits. Turn this globe spirits decanter east to west or west to east and admire the rich hue of your prized port, cognac or wine. As you spin the decanter, its precious contents will also aerate to open up the flavor and allow the aromas to develop.
  3. Wino Sippers – S/2
    Some call it genius. Others call it revolutionary. The brilliant Wino Sipper features a built-in glass straw, perfect for sipping your favorite beverage. It’s compact design fits securely in the palm of your hand – No more losing your grip on fragile stemware!
Dog lovers? Yeah, we’ve got glasses for you!
  1. Slant Feliz Nauti-Dog
    Cutest gift idea yet (see the photo above)! Get this stemless wine glass for yourself or give them to dog lovers as a personal housewarming or Christmas gift they are sure to love for years to come.
  2. Bottle Holder – Cheery Cub
    Add a little cheer to your holiday decor! Display your wine in this playful, light-hearted polar bear holder. This festive and playful wine holder works with all standard bottle shapes…A gift anyone would love.

With these gifts you’ll be sure to impress, but if you’re looking for even MORE gifting inspiration this Holiday season, Head over to our gift guide page to find the most perfect gift yet!

Two Ways to Impress on Father’s Day

17 Friday Jun 2016

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Does your dad or husband enjoy a little tipple of spirits, a fine bottle of wine with a good meal or even an after-dinner smoke? If so, we have two ways to impress him this Father’s Day: first, with a perfect gift from Total Wine & More, and then with your expertise.

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Give him : Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky. This silky, highly rated whiskey is aged in barrels once used to make port wine, which lend the spirit luscious ripe fruit and toffee notes.

Tell him: “Did you know Angel’s Envy was created by Lincoln Henderson, two years into retirement, after a lifetime of working for other distillers? He and his family created this, which he considered his greatest success. Talk about your golden years.”

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Give him: Cult Cabernet Sauvignon, from California’s Napa Valley, offers impressive notes of dark chocolate and black berries wrapped in toasty oak flavors. This big red scored 90 points from Wine Enthusiast.

Tell him: “So Dad, Cult Cabernet is made by Rich SIlvestrin, a third-generation American winemaker. He makes Cult from Cabernet grown in his own vineyards, in St. Helena, and in those of a few nearby friends. It’s also a blend of wines from different recent vintages, and it was named ‘Editor’s Choice’ by a little magazine called Wine Enthusiast.”

Chateau Lilian Ladouys

Give him: Chateau Lilian Ladouys St.-Estèphe. It’s another big red wine, but old school, from Bordeaux. Wine Enthusiast called it “a wine that shows the power of Saint-Estèphe tannins in full force, (with) a blackberry character that adds richness and juiciness, which cuts through the dry core.”

Tell him: “Cheers, Dad. This wine is made from the classic St.-Estèphe blend, mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with some Merlot. You can enjoy it tonight, or save it for another time, since these wines are known for aging well. Just like you.”

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Give him: a few Ashton Churchill cigars. These classic 7½-inch smokes are medium-bodied with peppery, earthy notes, made from Domincan tobacco and a Connecticut wrapper. They received 87 points from Cigar Aficionado.

Tell him: “These cigars are produced in the Dominican Republic by the Arturo Fuente company, which made its first cigars in Tampa in 1912. They have quite a history, just like we do. Happy Father’s Day.”

Father and son drinking outdoors

See how easy? You can find more Father’s Day gift ideas – and a few more things to talk about – at your local Total Wine & More store.