Not many people actually buy bottles of wine online because they usually have a local vendor who can provide them with exactly what they are looking for, minus the cost of shipping. However, wine clubs are growing in popularity and gaining members. The term "wine clubs" is misleading, these clubs are actually not for socializing. Instead, wine clubs have monthly shipments of wine that are sent to their members. Instead of going to the store, or buying a bottle when you need it, you simply receive a nice variety at your doorstep every month. This would be a good gift for someone who goes through a lot of wine or entertains a great deal.
Don't forget about wine accessories for gifts as well. There are countless accessories to chose from! Themed corks are a popular option. Follow the link for more information in buying california pinot noir. Online you can find Christmas ornament corks, sports themed corks like baseball toppers or golf ball toppers, or even girly ones like high heel wine corks or purses.
Also available are wine accessories designed to heighten a wine drinking experience or really bring out the unique flavors of a particular wine. Take for instance a wine decanter. Decanters are also called aerators and they are used to help bring more oxygen to the wine after the bottle has been opened for the first time. This process is also called "letting the wine breathe. Decanters are generally made of glass, they have a long, tall neck and at the base of the decanter is a large, basin like shape that holds the wine. The bottle form does not let as much air in as the decanter, so the basin of the decanter is a nice, large area for the wine to oxidize.
Another popular gift are wine journals. There is typically a place on each page for the wine label or name of wine, and the person can write about the taste, the special occasion, or the people who made that particular bottle a special one.
By typing a particular wine gift into a search engine, you can find any of these wine gifts online. Take a look at the holiday wine gifts. Be sure to think about the personal taste of the person you are gifting, some people love the accessories whereas others may love a bottle of wine itself.