Gifts for the Eco-Wine Enthusiast
See more green gift ideas, or sample some of our favorite organic red wines
By Olivia Zaleski
Recycled-Glass Wineglasses
"Simple, yet refined with an elegant and eco-friendly clarity" -- accurate tasting notes for these classic recycled-glass wineglasses. $19.99 for a set of 4 at target.com, 1-800-591-3869.
Bonterra Organic Chardonnay
Bonterra's award-winning, full-bodied chardonnay enhances epicurean palates with fine notes of vanilla, honey and lightly toasted almonds. 100% certified organic with no added sulfites, it's grown in Mendocino California. $11.04 a bottle at e-winegifts.com, 1-877-493-6532.
Recycled Glasses and Vases
Toast to gifts that make beautiful use of discarded junk otherwise headed for a landfill. Green Glass Co. makes gorgeous glasses and vases out of recycled wine and beer bottles. Set of 4 is $55 at greenglass.com, 1-715-355-1897.
Resonance Vineyards Biodynamic Pinot Noir
A Pinot Noir sure to impress even the most educated eco-wine connoisseur, this Resonance Vineyards' "bright and lovely" vintage comes in recyclable packaging and is completely Demeter-certified Biodynamic. Order directly from Resonance Vineyard for $49 at resonancevineyard.com, 503-435-7155.
Pool Ball Wine Stoppers
Billiards and drinking go hand in hand. Make the marriage complete with bottle stoppers decorated with discarded pool balls. $30 each at uncommongoods.com, 1-888-365-0056.
Vegan Sparkling Wine
The organic grapes used to produce this extra sparkling bubbly were cultivated on a self-sustaining vineyard in Spain. Perfect for the hardcore vegan who likes to celebrate, Cava's Brut Reserva is lively and fresh with notes of creamy lemon and peach. $19.99 at organicvintners.com, 1-800-216-3898.
Natural Vineyard Willow Wine Cooler
As durable as it is attractive, the Natural Vineyard Willow Wine Cooler is a wonderful gift idea for the wine lover who likes to sip outside. $24.99 at picnicfun.com, 1-800-706-3981.
Benzinger Biodynamic Tribute Bordeaux Blend
This biodynamic Bordeaux from Benzinger Tribute is processed according to the strictest of agricultural and environmental standards and produced from 100% estate-grown grapes. $80 at nexternal.com, 1-800-989-8890.
Wine Barrel Cuff Links
These eco-friendly sterling silver cuff links are made of recycled oak wine barrels sourced from the wineries of Napa Valley -- a perfect eco-friendly gift for the wine-appreciating dad, husband or boyfriend. $130 at eco-artware.com, 1-877-326-2781.
Pircas Negras Organic White Wine
Accents of black cherry, tea and spice are sure to delight the senses in this 100% organic and vegan Cabernet Sauvignon from the environmentally conscious Argentinian vineyard Pircas Negras. Save it for summer and pair it with grilled vegetables, pasta and pesto. $9.99 at organicvintners.com, 1-800-216-3898.
Wine Barrel Staves Dining Set
Made from recycled wine barrel staves, this dining set is the ultimate gift for the eco-oenophile. $458 at daxstores.com, 1-650-591-2190.
Quivera Vineyard Biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc
With a refined nose of orange blossoms and pomegranate, Quivira Vineyard's Biodynamic Sauvingnon Blanc is a holiday ensemble for the senses. Order directly from Quivira Vineyard for $18 at quivirawine.com, 1-800-292-8339.
Recycled Wine Bottle Coat Rack
Hang up your coat and have a drink! The Green Glass Company's innovative coat rack, made from discarded wine bottles rescued from the landfill, helps guests stay awhile. $75 at uncommongoods.com, 1-888-365-0056.
Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc
Frog's Leap Vineyard uses the most traditional wine-making techniques to create a crisp and delicate Sauvignon Blanc made from 100% organic grapes. Note the clean fruit flavors and aromas of citrus and stone. $18 at frogsleap.com, 1-707-942-6471.
Flattened Wine Bottle Platter
Cut the cheese on this Flattened Wine Bottle Platter. A fantastic gift for any wine and cheese lover, each repurposed bottle comes with a decorative label and pewter knife. $15 at olivebarn.com, 1-800-808-1630.
Grgich Hills Biodynamic Fumé Blanc
With luscious organically grown grapes from the San Francisco Bay area, Grgich Hills' Biodynamic Fumé Blanc is a lesson in local libations. Full-bodied, crisp and refreshing, the wine offers a whiff of the tropics with kiwi, grapefruit and pineapple. $30 at grgich.com, 1-800-532-3057.
Esque Italian Carafe and Glasses
Enjoy perfect imperfection with Esque's Italian Carafe and matching Wine Glasses. Handblown locally in the USA in a wind-powered facility, each pearlescent set makes a bold, beautiful and original statement. $258 at greenwithglamour.com, 1-888-831-3176.
Personal Organic Wine Tasting Event
Give your wine lover the chance to "uncork and unwind" with a personal organic and biodynamic wine tasting. Organize your own or buy a professional lesson from a true connoisseur. In the greater New York Metro area Swirl Events offers in-home interactive wine tastings to teach wine lovers and novices alike about the process and importance of organic and biodynamic wine. Learn more at swirlevents.com, 1-917-463-3994, or find local wine tasting lessons near you at localwineevents.com.
Wine Cork Flashdrive
Silicon Valley meets Napa Valley with these handmade wine cork USB flashdrives. Available in 1 GB and 2 GB for $49.99 at smediart.com.




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