For the bookworm: “The World Atlas of Wine” by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson. This is a beautiful book with something for everyone from the most nervous novice to the most self-assured connoisseur. The prose of these two experts accompanies 175 remarkably detailed maps and covers regional history, grape varietals, top producers and soil composition. Geography has never been so enjoyable.

For yourself (or close friends or family): Hanging Wine Racks. We know that you don’t have enough counter space. Or enough storage space. Or enough kitchen space at all for that matter. Get in line buddy, neither do any of us. So where to store all of those glorious bottles that you have acquired? This ceiling mountable wine rack provides the answer: It keeps your corks moist, looks great full or empty and more importantly makes any kitchen instantly cooler.

Wine Tags. The perfect gift for the hostesses of the multiple Holiday parties you will no doubt be attending this season. They are cute, inexpensive, come in a variety of themes and are something that one would never think of oneself. And for those who think they are cheesy, think of us when you set your glass down amongst a sea of look-alikes at the hors-d’oevres table at the office party. Happy Holidays!

For the wine snob: Reidel decanters. Yes they are pricey, but this Austrian company’s lead cut crystal glassware is the gold standard by which all others are judged. The merits of decanting are debatable but there is no denying the sensuality of presenting a wine in one of these. The serious wine expert in your life will undoubtedly consider you a peer if you add another one of these to their collection.

For your significant other: the Holidays are a grab bag of emotions for people: joyous for some, stressful for others and generally gluttonous for all. Perhaps the best way to tell your significant other that “we can get through this together honey,” is to make them the most lavish of all suppers: the lobster dinner. Accompanied by some melted butter, new potatoes and a perfectly chilled bottle of white burgundy, it should keep you in his good graces no matter how much of an emotional trainwreck you’ve become.

For the bleeding heart liberal in your life: Any bottle by Maison M Chapoutier. This Rhone producer makes wines in a variety of price ranges - depending upon your budget and how much you like the recipient – and styles to suit all palettes. The vineyards use biodynamic growing methods, a process that makes organic look pale in comparison. Their wine labels also feature braille lettering, a gesture of respect for the blind that goes beyond political correctness.  Should you want to stay closer to home, Benzger also makes a biodynamic cab.

What to get for the in-laws who have everything? They’re those people on your list whom you are desperate too impress but still do not know well enough to do so easily. They already have the perfect china pattern, the most elegant silverware sets and tea services and the finest linen. Not that you know anything about that sort of thing, but it appears that way every time you cross their stylish threshold. Perhaps an elegant icebucket is the answer: it can hold a six pack, a bottle of champagne or, of course, ice, and fits in beautifully with any pre-existing dining room set.