Swoon-worthy bottles: A gift guide

Champagne Palmer Brut Réserve is a beautifully balanced blend of 51% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and 19% Pinot Meunier. The nose is charming and expressive, with bright clementine and toasted almond, leading to a fresh, elegant palate of lime, white flowers and peach. A polished, crowd-pleasing Champagne.

Alberta-based Eau Claire Distillery’s Christmas Gin delivers a festive sensory experience every year. The nose offers balsamic, lemony aromas from spice resins. On the palate, juniper and coriander mingle with frankincense and myrrh, creating a warm, floral holiday character – perfect for holiday sipping or gifting.

Another spectacular vintage from wine-maker Thomas Bachelder, Le Grand Clos Chardonnay is rich, taut and seamless. Perfect for gifting to wine lovers who appreciate artistry, precision and terroir-driven expression.

A luminous expression of the famed Grande Dame. The much-anticipated 2018 vintage imparts glowing stone and citrus notes, with aromas of verbena, orange rind and grapefruit and delectable layers of candied orange, yuzu and coconut cream. A truly spectacular gift for Champagne lovers and collectors.

Renowned for its stunning handmade, hand-painted decanter, Clas Azul Tequila makes a show-stopping gift. This ultra-premium spirit, crafted from organic agave and aged eight months in barrel, delights the palate with smooth notes of pineapple, agave, caramel and a hint of spice.

From renowned Zenato Winery in Italy’s Lugana region, the Laguna Brut Classico shines with elegant perlage while the Amarone is rich and plush-textured. The limited-edition set is an impressive gift for any wine lover.

Barone Pizzini’s Franciacorta Animante Extra Brut is an exceptional organic sparkling wine, crafted in Lombardy. Straw-yellow in colour, it reveals floral, citrus, honey and dried fruit notes. The elegant sparkling wine rivals Champagne, making it a perfect gift for discerning palates.

Dalmore 12 Sherry Cask Select pours a deep amber and delights the senses with aromas of caramelized orange, ginger and honey. Medium-bodied with a long, graceful finish, it’s perfect neat or paired with artisanal chocolates – a luxurious gift for whisky lovers.

This small-batch BC-based distiller takes their classic No. 82 amaretto and ages it for 12 months in quarter casks that previously held Islay single malt Scotch. The result is a smoky-sweet delight, with honeyed vanilla and hints of maritime peat. Ideal for gifting to lovers of unique, artisanal spirits.

From Uruguay’s top winery, this Bordeaux-style blend (42% Tannat, 39% Cabernet Franc, 19% Petit Verdot) captivates with aromas of orange blossoms, black fruit, minerals and spice. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a focused, elegant finish. Enjoy now for its approachability, or cellar until 2027–early 2030s for peak expression.

Made in Ontario, Crown Royal 18-Year-Old is a luxurious, 18-year-aged whisky with notes of vanilla, oak, caramel, and spice. Smooth and rich on the palate, it finishes with lingering warmth and depth. Perfect neat or on ice, it makes an exceptional gift for whisky lovers.

Blended from 1,200 different cognacs aged up to 100 years, each bottle represents the career achievements of generations of cellar masters. In a stunning Baccarat crystal decanter, this exceptional cognac has no peers.

For a truly luxe gift, this award-winning Santa Sofia wine and decanter set would be perfect. The bottle is made from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes, with notes of dried plum and almond.

Dillon’s Small Batch Chai Tea Martini Kit is a festive holiday cocktail kit, with everything you need to make smooth, spiced and indulgent Chai Tea Martinis. Kit includes bold chocolate chai tea, Dillon’s vodka, coffee liqueur and signature ginger bitters.

Bursting with blackcurrant, vanilla and spice, this 9% Cabernet Sauvignon brings bold flavour with a lighter feel. Ideal for a lifestyle built on rhythm and balance, some days richer, some days lighter, all while keeping the long game in mind.