The client who put their trust in you. The colleague who helped see a demanding project through. The partner who has been there since the beginning. Choosing a gift starts with remembering what made their contribution matter.
At Duckhorn Vineyards, that thoughtfulness has a familiar place: the table. Since our founding in 1976, sharing wine has been central to our hospitality. A bottle given at the close of the year offers another opportunity to connect, whether it is opened over dinner this season or saved for a future occasion.
For corporate holiday gifts, client thank-yous, and team celebrations, these are the wines we would consider—and the stories behind them.
For leadership and the board
Three Palms Vineyard Merlot
Three Palms has been part of Duckhorn’s story since our inaugural vintage in 1978. From a stony vineyard near Calistoga, this Merlot reflects a commitment that helped establish our reputation. The 2014 vintage was named Wine Spectator’s No. 1 Wine of 2017.
For someone who knows Duckhorn, it is a chance to revisit a defining wine. For someone discovering us, it is a meaningful place to begin.
Wine gifts for clients
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
For the client who enjoys Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, start with a wine that speaks to that preference. Our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offers structure and aging potential, with the flexibility to enjoy it this season or cellar it for several years.
It is a considered choice for a year-end thank-you, the completion of a significant project, or a milestone in your work together. Include a note naming the occasion that prompted the gift.
Wine gifts for longtime partners
Napa Valley Merlot
Merlot has been central to Duckhorn Vineyards from the beginning. It was one of the two wines we made in our first vintage in 1978, alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, and it remains an essential part of our identity.
For a longtime partner, Napa Valley Merlot offers a connection to that founding story. It is a fitting choice for someone who has followed Duckhorn over the years, or a recipient you would like to introduce to the wine at the heart of our history.
Wine for year-end dinners and team celebrations
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Magnum
When the gift is intended for a group to share, consider a magnum. At twice the size of a standard bottle, it brings a sense of occasion to a year-end dinner or team celebration.
Choose Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in this larger format for a host who enjoys bringing people together. If you are sending it for a particular dinner, coordinate with the host so it can become part of the evening.
Wine gifts for colleagues and teams
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
For a colleague who prefers white wine, consider Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay. A gift featuring both offers two varieties to explore, making it a thoughtful option when you know they enjoy white wine but are less certain of their favorite.
For team gifting, offer a choice where possible. Remembering someone’s preference can make even a larger gifting program feel personal.
Make the gift personal
The note is an opportunity to say why you chose to send the wine. Mention the project you completed together, a contribution you appreciated, or a moment from the year that stayed with you.
A few specific, sincere lines give the recipient something to remember when they open the bottle.
Arrange your corporate wine gifts
Whether you are choosing a single client gift or coordinating several hundred gifts for colleagues and partners, our gifting team can help with wine selections, personal notes, and delivery to individual recipients.
Contact our gifting team to discuss your recipient list, budget, and preferred delivery timing.
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