Essential Wine Gifts for the Holidays

It's never too early to start planning for the holidays. Destination Cellars, Core Wine Company and Dr. Stephens this year are offering three exclusive wine holiday gifts. While you mull over the various options, which include some of our favorite bottles shipped and presented in a branded wooden box, we couldn't help but tempt your taste buds with our "Perfect Holiday Wine Dinner" offering. With the help of Chef Sarah Heller, one of California's top chefs, we've put together the ultimate 6-course holiday dinner paired perfectly with wines to suit your plates and palates.

Here's a sneak peak and what you'll get:

• Dungeness Crab Cakes with Meyer Lemon Aioli
• Caramelized Scallops with Butternut Puree and Bacon
• Stuffed Quail with Roasted salsify and plum
• Rosemary Roasted Rack of Lamb with Spinach Farro and wild Mushrooms
• Grilled Prime Rib-eye with Crispy Polenta Cake Blue Cheese and Fig
• Roasted Apple Tart with Salted Caramel

We'll include recipes for each plate above. All you need to do is provide the kitchen and open the wine. Want more information? Check out our exclusive wine experiences to reserve your wine holiday gifts.