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There are loads of wine choices on the shelf, the hard part is actually deciding which one is the right one.

What are some ‘pairings’ based on the personality you are buying for. I hope this helps and Merry Christmas.

Gentle, quiet, pensive

Must be soft, but not to soft. Quiet in its unfolding of it personality and much more to it if you let it wash over you.

R Wolf Blass Grey Label 2012 McLaren Vale Shiraz ~$30 (Australia)

W Cameron Hughes Arroyo Secco Chardonnay ~$25 (California)

Extroverted, alternative

Doesn’t hold back in terms of fashion, or desire for flavour. Seeks out and loves to stroll down the path less travelled.

R Seven Deadly Zins ~$23 (California)

W Tahbilk Marsanne ~$19 (Australia)

Whimsical Optimistic

Always a smile and loves to dance.

R Ca’Montebello Barbera ~$17 (Italy – private stores only)

W Aveleda Vinho Verde ~$15 (Portugal – private stores only)

Brooding and Reserved

A little stormy, angst, a classic brooding artist struggling to find their voice.

R Apollonio Squinzano ~ $22 (Italy- private stores only)

W Lurton Les Fumees Blanches ~$13 (France)

Strong Silent Type

Person of few words but those few words, and resulting actions convey calm strength in the face of adversity.

R Fabre Montmayou Malbec Reserve ~$24 (Argentina – private stores only)

W Guigal Crozes Hermitage Blanc ~$28 (France)

Outgoing Joker

Witty, funny great with one liners and can be counted on to add comedic levity to any situation.

R Borsao Garnacha ~$12-$13 (Spain)

W Sileni Sauvignon Blanc ~16 (New Zealand)

Methodical, Reserved, Sophisticated

Stylish, quiet, worldly and never, ever quits.

R Chateau Pey La Tour ~$17-$19 (France)

W Chateau La Gravelle Muscadet ~$16 (France)

An Old Soul

Seems to have wisdom beyond their years.

R Lopez de Haro Rioja Crianza ~$20 (Spain – private stores only)

W Charton Et Trebuchet Bourgogne Chardonnay ~$22 (France)

Inspiring Through Action

Doesn’t really need to say too much, leads by example.

R Tinhorn Creek Cabernet Franc ~$23 (BC, VQA)

W Blue Grouse Gamay 2014 Rosé ~ $15-$17 (Vancouver Island)

Smooth, Elegant

Doesn’t really walk, kind of glides. Confident and has a gentle, silky voice.

R Bodega Atamisque Pinot Noir ~$30 (Argentina- private stores only)

W Mission Hill Reserve Chardonnay ~ $18-$20 (BC, VQA)

If there is someone that I haven’t really covered please let me know either through the comments or via e-mail at dorkuncorked@gmail.com

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Tagged: French Wine, Portuguese Wine, Red Wine, Rose Wine, Wine Gifts