It’s been a while since the last Capital Wine emails. With lockdowns a thing of the past and life more or less back to business as usual, it’s actually been busier than usual leaving less time for the weekly write ups. But with Christmas coming and so many holiday celebrations I’ve had many requests for gifting wines, holiday party wines, and sparkling for New Years Eve. So I thought I’d send out a quick Capital Wine holiday gift guide!

Byward Wine Market
If you’re looking for a few special bottles, where you can truly mix and match exactly what you need, swing by the shop. We have one of the largest selections of any bottle shop outside of the LCBO. A little something for everyone from $15 party wine, to Grand Cru Champagne, to funky natural wines, to $450 California Cult Cabernets if you’re really looking to impress someone…or treat yourself. We’re located inside Lollo Restaurant at 60 George Street in the Byward Market, downtown Ottawa. Swing by!

Lifford Mixed Cases
We are constantly releasing new curated mixed cases year round, and we’ve added a few new ones for the holidays. From a selection of our favourite white wines for a truly “White Christmas” to the “Better be Billecart” mixer that honours the epic Champagne producer Billecart Salmon. Here’s a link to all of the Lifford Mixed Cases.

Sparkling Wine By-The-Case
Last year we were all suffering from Champagne shortages heading into the holidays due to the supply chain breakdowns, but this year we ordered way in advance and have a lot of outstanding sparkling in stock. From party Proseccos to Magnums and Jeroboams of Champagne. Click this link to see Lifford’s Sparkling Selection.

Holiday Hosting Hits
If you’re hosting a party, generally you want to have some high quality crowd pleasing wines that everyone will love but won’t break the bank. But then you sometimes also need some extra special bottles to keep aside for yourself and those who REALLY like wine, and this holiday selection from Lifford highlights some PERFECT examples of both. Click this link and browse through the best of both worlds.

DEADLINES
If you want to get a delivery this week, before December 17, please make sure to order online at Lifford.com before midnight on Tuesday December 13th (tomorrow!). Or if you want it before December 22nd, please order before Midnight on Monday December 19th. This week or next, we’ll get your wines delivered in time for Christmas and New Years!