How to GIFT Australian: Gift Ideas 2024
So we talk a lot about how to DRINK Australian, but how do you GIFT Australian? Australia is a treasure-trove of value-oriented, ethically-made wares that make the perfect gift for anyone on your list. Follow along for the curated guide to gifting Australian.
1. A Sparkling Wine for the Toasting the New Year
Nothing says celebration quite like bubbles, and Australia’s sparkling wines deliver in spades. Sparkling wines from Tasmania provide elegant analogues to Champagne, while Pét-Nats from regions diverse as Adelaide Hills and Swan Valley make a great gift for a younger generation.
Why It’s Perfect: Endlessly festive and great for toasting the season
Gift Idea: Include a pair of elegant white wine glasses (the insider’s preference over flutes) for a complete gift.
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2. Pink River Salt for the Gourmand
Ask the foodie in your life if they care what salt they use, and you’ll get a resounding YES. And one salt they’ll never have tried before is Murray River Salt, pink river salt from the waters separating Victoria and New South Wales. It’s delicate, punchy, flavorful, and bright.
Why It’s Perfect: Everyone loves good salt, especially the gourmands in your life
Gift Idea: Partner with a vibrant Australian wine from the same region, like Mother Block White Blend.
3. Dinosaur Designs for the Aesthete
One of Australia’s most beloved artisans is Dinosaur Designs, who use colorful resins and vibrant metals to create unforgettable jewelry and housewares. A splurge for someone in your life who always has the best and most beautiful.
Why It’s Perfect: Original and impactful pieces that are sure to impress
Gift Idea: We love their vases as decanters, paired with a robust, age-worthy Aussie red like Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon or Barossa Shiraz.
4. Thinking Outside the (Wine) Box
Why It’s Perfect: Australia’s at the cutting edge of distilling, making a perfect surprise for the spirits-obsessed person in your life.
Gift Idea: Gift it with a couple of vintage rocks or martini glasses for a perfect package.
5. The Wine Club to End All Wine Clubs
For the wine-curious in your life, why not give the How to Drink Australian Wine Club? The gift that keeps on giving, the club sends six bottles quarterly to their door, selected by two of the world’s foremost experts on Australian wine (they literally wrote the book on it!). We won’t tell if you gift this one to yourself.
Why It’s Perfect: A year-round supply of the best Australian wines, what’s more to want?
Gift Idea: This one stands alone!
Why Australia Makes the Perfect Gift
Australia is a paradise for the wine and food lover – from world-class wines at every turn to delectable salts, truffles, cheeses, spirits, and more…and even to gorgeous tableware to have it all with it, Australia truly has something for everyone who loves to eat and drink.
So, this holiday season, skip the generic gift cards and opt for something memorable—a taste of Australia’s finest. Your friends and family will toast to your excellent taste!