Bulk Wines: To Buy or Not to Buy
A savvy insider’s map to buying wine in volume: savings, pitfalls, and how to keep quality intact.
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Wine lovers can be notoriously tricky to shop for.
Sure, a bottle of something delicious is always a winner, but what if you want to surprise them with something a little more unexpected this year?
The truth is, anyone who loves wine will enjoy most wine-related gifts…but many shoppers hesitate, worried about giving something too tacky, redundant, or just plain “meh.”
That’s why I’m excited to share my 2025 Wine Gift Guide!
A third annual roundup of gifts that will amuse, delight, and inspire anyone who’s nerdy about wine. Think: maps, books, gadgets, coaching experiences, and even blind tasting adventures…I’ve curated it all!
This year, I’m shining a special spotlight on my ♥ Small Biz friends who live and breathe wine in everything they do. Supporting them means giving gifts with personality, passion, and purpose!
And hey, don’t be surprised if you find something you want to snag for yourself along the way!
This is a must-have for anyone with a collection of wine or who likes to taste a lot! This allows you to pour wine without uncorking the bottle. Black Friday weekend sales are always the best deal you can get – up to 50% off! (new image in drive)
♥ Small Biz
Keeps your wine fresh for months after opening, these are absolute life savers for “tasting” wines that have artificial cork or screw-cap. Also perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or just treating yourself to a glass at your own pace.
The ultimate stocking stuffer for bubbly lovers! This champagne stopper clamps tightly to seal in the fizz, keeping your sparkling wine lively for days instead of flat in a few hours. Perfect for holiday toasts, leftover spritzes, or opening a special bottle without pressure.
♥ Small Biz
James Beard nominated Rebel School of Wine is the most fun you can have while learning about wine! The book is incredibly comprehensive, covering how wine is made, to economic breakdowns of how money is made in wine, climate change, every major region and grape, how to buy wine and more! With beautiful illustrations, dynamic graphics, and all the information you could ever need on wine, this comprehensive guidebook will leave you with the confidence to order at even the most delicate of dinners or shop at the bougiest of wine stores.
Use Code THEGRAPEGRIND at checkout for $5 off
♥ Small Biz
Bright, clever & totally visual, this wine-student must-have turns complex wine regions into beautiful, color-coded maps. My friend Rosie Baker’s book breaks down wine-growing countries in a way that’s perfect for visual learners, making it easy to compare, contrast, and retain the info. At 130+ pages, it’s a fun, intuitive companion for anyone studying wine or just wanting a prettier “cheat sheet” for tasting!
♥ Small Biz
A perfect pick for the wine lover who enjoys a good story just as much as a good glass. In this warm, witty collection of essays, Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser shares memorable moments from decades in the industry — from quirky restaurant tales and unforgettable bottles to travel adventures and the evolution of a taster’s palate. Insightful, funny, and wonderfully human, Strong Water is a joyful reminder of why food and wine bring us together.
♥ Small Biz
For the dedicated wine sudent. This book focuses specifically on the Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) developed by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).
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A guide to wine tasting, highlighting major grape varieties and focusing/illustrating a wine’s structural elements! A truly unique way to approach tasting!
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Written by Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser, this guide unlocks the secrets of professional wine tasting with clear, practical steps, from choosing the right glassware and training your palate to writing tasting notes and mastering blind tasting. Whether you’re studying for certification, refining your skills, or just curious about tasting more like a pro, this book is an indispensable resource for wine students and enthusiasts alike.
♥ Small Biz
Vinglacé products keep beverages hot or cold for hours, without any metallic taste or smell, thanks to their glass-lined interior. These tumblers are perfect for, well mostly wine, but also coffee, cocktails, or water, making them my favorite for outdoor activities. Sleek, durable, and easy to clean!
♥ Small Biz
Designed by sommeliers, this puzzle is a little journey through vineyards, grapes, and regions. It’s fun, beautiful, and perfect for a cozy night in, a chat with friends, or just something to get lost in while sipping your favorite bottle with a little learning at the same time.
Use CODE: grapegrind15 for 15% off until Dec 30th!
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Looking for a gift they won’t already have? Modern Hobbyist’s watercolor wine maps make a beautiful, informative addition to any home. Take 20% off prints and originals now through Cyber Monday. Printed on fine art paper and hand-finished with gold accents, each map highlights major wine regions and their topography– a standout pick for cork dorks and industry friends alike!
Coupon Code: GGbfcm25
20% off Prints and Originals
Expires Dec 1 at 11:59pm, limit one per customer
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Over 2,500 stickers from 25 amazing women artists! Give the gift of art, joy, wine, travel and creativity this year! The book is published by a small women owned business and a portion of sales go back to the artists!
This product can also be bundled with Rebel School of Wine!
Any product you choose (including bundles) are $5 off your purchase with code THEGRAPEGRIND
♥ Small Biz
Created by top sommeliers, this wine club showcases the depth and diversity of Australia’s wine scene. Each shipment reveals something new: cool-climate gems, iconic regions, and under-the-radar producers worth knowing. It’s the ideal gift for the wine student, collector, or anyone who wants to drink with a bit more intention. Use the button above to take 10% off your first order!
♥ Small Biz
Wine education “info-tainment” for the casual wine drinker. Vince’s passion for wine stems from his desire to pass his knowledge of it on to others. He believes wine education should be accessible-to-all and easy-to-comprehend!
V is for Vino is “THE BOURDAIN OF WINE TV”
Each episode of V is for Vino is an in-depth feature of a wine region and its wineries, cities nearby, local restaurants, & culture. Vince breaks down topics in fun and easy-to-understand ways; helpful to anyone wanting to learn – from your casual wine drinker to more serious wine-studying professionals! VIP memberships are a steal starting at $5!
♥ Small Biz
Elevage Wine Coaching helps wine students succeed and sustain their enjoyment of wine throughout their studies. We offer online, individualized coaching sessions as well as Membership access to our library of webinar recordings (60+ and counting) and study resources.
We’re offering Grape Grind subscribers an exclusive “$25 and 25%” deal until December 31st:
$25 off an individual coaching session
25% off your first month of Membership with EWC
For either discount, please use code GRAPEGRINDBF25 at checkout.
♥ Small Biz
Level up your wine-study game this holiday season! Book a 1:1 Strategy Session for just $99 (regularly $175). Together, we’ll map out a clear, personalized plan of attack so you know exactly what to study, when, and how. Plus, enjoy 20% off all JWaugh Education products perfect for gifting or gearing up for the new year. Get the structure, confidence, and direction you’ve been missing, and finally study with purpose.
20% Off products with code HOLIDAY here:
Both Blind Tasting Frameworks and Service Guide Bundles are discounted big time. Grab yours! Use code 40DG at checkout.
Through Monday only, get $75 off your first year when you join Tasting Group on the annual plan! Discount automatically applies with this link:
↑ Some of the links above are Amazon affiliate links, which means that I will earn a commission if you choose to purchase them. I will never recommend anything that isn’t valuable or useful in my wine study journey, or something I have no experience with. I hope these products/resources are equally helpful in your wine journey.
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