When all else fails – give a bottle of wine as a gift...

A bottle of wine makes an excellent gift...

If it’s not going to be enjoyed by the recipient, at least it will be really easy to re-gift. Jeff Meisel, wine director for Gilt Taste, has some tips to picking the right bottle:

• Don’t be intimidated. Figure out how much you’d like to spend and that will narrow down your choices. Ask for advice and choose something a little less common.

• If it’s a gift for a wine novice – there are some excellent choices for under $30. For someone who’s wine savvy – the $40 to $50 range will buy something special.

• If you’re buying a bottle as a gift for the host and guests to enjoy – look for an inexpensive wine in the 13% alcohol range which is more versatile. 

• A bottle of champagne or prosecco is always a nice option.  It's bound to be appreciated by the recipient on the 31st.