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This story was created by Men's Journal in partnership with Total Wine.
The holiday season is temporary; always arrives earlier than expected and leaves just as quickly. If you don't plan ahead, this short timeline can leave you stressed out shopping for last-minute gifts or feeling like you haven't enjoyed all the joy this time of year brings.
To make sure you're not facing any of these scenarios this December, we did some research and found the ultimate holiday solution: Wine Advent, the Best Winemaking Time of the Year, from Total Wine. In addition to being a fun and unique gift that you can give to your friends or family (especially those who want to expand their palate), it is also effective in ensuring that you take time every day to experience the excitement and nostalgia that comes with a classic holiday. countdown
It's the Best Winemaking Time of the Year Wine Arrival is $80 at Total Wine
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Advent calendars are pretty nostalgic—you know the ones with chocolates or other little treats hidden behind the doors—but this 21-and-up version is filled with 24 bottles of red and white wine. Starting on December 1st (or whatever day you choose to start on), you'll be able to open all round doors and pull out a different mini bottle of wine with a screw cap, starting with the one marked “24”.
For example, you may be pleasantly surprised with a sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio on day one. You can follow this with a cabernet, malbec or Bordeaux blend over the next few days. Featuring 13 reds and 11 whites in total, the calendar is a great way to explore different flavor profiles and possibly discover a new favorite without spending tons of money on full-size bottles. Measuring 187 millimeters in size, each bottle is poured with a generous glass of wine at the end (one serving is usually 5 ounces or 147 millimeters). Considering the $80 price tag, you'll end up with a bargain at just over $3 per glass.
Pro tip: If there are days when you don't want to drink the wine, you can always save it for cooking. That way, the next time you need red for coq au vin or bolognese, you can reach into your cabinet and pull out one of these tiny bottles (and open a regular-sized bottle and possibly avoid wasting it). residues).
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While you may not want to give this advent calendar to the most experienced wine connoisseurs in your life (those with incredibly discerning tastes), the calendar continues to impress many customers year after year. It has become an annual purchase, with one customer describing each bottle as “the perfect glass of wine.” Another reviewer noted that they “loved it so much” that they “ordered a second box” for themselves.
They are not the only ones impressed by the Advent calendar and the services it offers. Total Wine estimates they will sell around 35,000 units. This year's winemaking time of year is Wine Advent – and it won't be restocked once it's sold out.
That means if you're hoping to add a little extra cheer to your holidays this year or surprise a loved one with an adult version of the advent calendar, you'll need to act fast. Head to Total Wine's website for pickup or pickup at your nearest store.