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The best wine bottle to give for any occasion

Every now and then, we need a nice little gift for an occasion that doesn't revolve around the "holidays." We're talking about weddings, birthdays, graduations, cookouts, boat rides, housewarmings, hoedowns _ whatever.

Put a bow on the bottle or drop it (gently) into a gift bag to reinforce the idea that this is, in fact, a gift _ not a contribution to a pot luck. Let your recipients decide whether they want to open it and share it on the spot or stash it away for later. If they do share their wine with you, be as thankful as they were

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