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Born of a lifelong passion for Burgundy, Elden Selections is one of the few Burgundy wine merchants to live and work in the region. Offering an insider’s perspective and presenting an impressive roster of under-the-radar, small-production winemakers, this new website redefines the business of Burgundy, introducing customers, both expert or novice, to the culture and traditions that make Burgundy wine unique.

Born of a lifelong passion for Burgundy, Elden Selections is one of the few Burgundy wine merchants to live and work in the region. Offering an insider’s perspective and presenting an impressive roster of under-the-radar, small-production winemakers, this new website redefines the business of Burgundy, introducing customers, both expert or novice, to the culture and traditions that make Burgundy wine unique.

Surrounded by vineyards, Domaine de Cromey, a converted farmhouse in the heart of Burgundy, is the ideal base for a culinary break. A stay at this luxury manor house, owned by couple Dennis and Ellie, includes meals cooked by chef Ellie, accompanied by a fabulous range of Burgundian wines.

They fell in love with food, each other, and France—in roughly that order—and nowDennis Sherman and Ellie Garvin are the king and queen of Burgundy. At least they areto the Americans they entertain at their château, Domaine de Cromey, as they takevisitors on an insider’s tour through some of the most prized and exquisite vineyards inFrance.

When the holidays roll around, no one wants to seem impersonal or cheap. Entertaining, gifting, dressing, dining—everything gets a special flair this time of year and that’s the fun of it. But, let’s be honest, an element of ease is important too. I’m of the opinion that a bottle of wine is a lovely gift for most adults, but I’m also sure that the people on your list would enjoy receiving some extra dazzle. Here are a handful of easy-to-purchase yet oh-my-goodness gifts for wine lovers.