I have mentioned before some advice for gifting wine. But I haven’t yet mentioned why wine makes such an excellent gift. Here are a few reasons you should pick up a bottle from Independent Wine for Father’s Day.

A vintage for a special year

If you are celebrating a special occasion you can pick up a vintage bottle to commemorate. Perhaps the year your dad first became a father, that would make an excellent gift for Father’s Day. It shows you went the extra mile in terms of thought and attention to detail. Dad’s notice things like that, they do like the additional fuss!

A Gift That Lasts

Wine doesn’t have to be drunk straight away. Wine generally lasts 20 years when kept in the right conditions. Ideally wine should be stored in a cool and dark place and stored on its side. By doing that it stops the cork drying out. If the cork dries out the wine can become prematurely oxidized when air is let in. Assuming you take care of your wine then there really is no reason for it not to be a gift that lasts.

It Gets Better With Age

Wine that has aged tastes actually better because of the chemical reaction that happens with the sugars, acids and substances. A decent wine like the fresh and elegant Castello di Radda 2017 Chianti Classico DOCG (£19.40) gets better with age. This has an ageing potential of 10 years.

Other than the ageing potential that wine makes an excellent gift because of how it is grown. Vines are planted densely, which ensure the grapes reach optimum quality before hand-harvesting takes place.

Wine Is An Attractive Gift

Some wine bottles really stand out and are well worth keeping and reusing. Examples of what you can make include bird feeders, garden edging and vases. Alternatively, they can be decorated with stencils or filled with string lights. Anything to really jazz them up a bit.

It’s worth noting that you can also get free delivery to the mainland UK and free gift wrap with your Independent Wine order. So your wine gift will look even more awesome.

Wine Has Health Benefits

Probably the most compelling reason that wine makes an excellent gift is its health benefits. An occasional glass of red wine gives you antioxidants, is anti-inflammatory and can protect against heart disease. Some research found drinking red wine can help you have a healthy gut and reduce blood pressure. It’s nice when you can pick out a gift for your Father that will improve their overall health.

Can Be Enjoyed Socially

Additionally if you are gifted a nice bottle of wine, you can always share it with friends and family.  Staying social like this is great for our mental health. You’re less likely to be depressed if you are in regular contact with your friends.

Wine Celebrates Heritage

Finally you can choose a bottle of wine for Father’s Day based on your dad’s heritage (their cultural identity). Pick out a bottle for a regional area that means something to them. They will appreciate you really thinking about what wine you pick for them. It shows just how much they mean to you!