Holiday Shopping at Martin’s Wine Cellar

The next time you pick up lunch at Martin’s Wine Cellar, consider tacking on a little holiday shopping. On a recent trip to pick up a Sena Salad, I looked around and realized I was in, not just a deli and wine shop, but a veritable gift emporium for adults! I usually blow in and out so quickly for a sandwich/salad and my husband does the alcohol runs, so I’d never actually wandered freely through the aisles. This very welcome additional time was eye opening! Who knew there was a strawberry and lemongrass vodka or a black walnut bitters flavor?! I came out flush with holiday gift ideas. Plenty of unexpected wonders popped up between the aisles and it really got my creative juices flowing. My advice is to take your time. Go without any preconceived notion of what you might buy and for whom. Seek the input of the friendly, helpful staff and you’ll find way more than what you came for. Don’t worry, if you still aren’t feeling creative, Martin’s can always create a custom holiday basket for you.  

Martin’s GM recommends: 

Pinot Noir – Ancien Pinot Noir Carneros 

Cabernet – Chappellet Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Signature 2019  

Cabernet Sauvignon – Balius Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Block Rutherford 

Champagne – Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Brut  

My Gift Recommendations: 

21 Seeds Grapefruit Hibiscus Blanco Tequila paired with Margarita Salt (for the tequila lover)  

Holiday Fried Pecans (dad, office, teacher, stocking stuffer) 

Cajun Pop Pecan Pie Popcorn (office, teacher, stocking stuffer) 

Plantation Peanuts  (dad or neighbor gift) 

Wandering Barman – a pre-made cocktail that tastes fantastic (great as a stocking stuffer or neighbor gift 

Fee Brothers Mint Bitters paired with green sparkly Nola Craft Culture edible glitter 

Sale & Event Picks: 

November – receive complimentary neck treatment with purchase of a full-face fractional laser treatment, Audubon Facial Plastics 

Nov. 8-9 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) – Scocha Jewelry Trunk Show, Pilot & Powell 

Nov. 9-10 – Extra 25% off one item with code: NOV25, Pied Nu (FINAL SALE) 

Ongoing – 15% with code: THANKS15, Sotre