To all the many thousands of loyal readers of my blog who are stressing out over what to get me for Christmas, relax. My gift will be the easiest one for you to buy...just give me a bottle of wine. Wine??? You're probably thinking, "I can't give a bottle of wine to someone who works in the wine industry." What if he doesn't like it? Or he probably has all the wine he needs. Not true.

Wine lovers never have "enough" wine. I'm proud to say I do my best to inch up the per capita consumption in the U.S. As far as not liking your choice of wine to give me, don't worry about that either. People always ask me what's your favorite wine. My answer is always the same, it depends. What am I eating, where am I , who am I with...the possibilities become endless.

Ok, as for some specific suggestions, Champagne is always welcomed. I can always find an excuse to open a bottle of bubbly. I'm particularly fond of Rose Champagne from Charles Mignon, Moutard and Jean-Noël Haton. If French Champagne is not in your budget this year then a bottle of Collalto Prosecco will be fine.

If you happen to love chardonnay and plan on bringing me a bottle as a present but really want to drink it with me, I have an affinity for white burgundy. Ballot-Millot Meursault or Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet would be great choices. Just remember to chill it if you want to drink it with me.

As my loyal readers know, you can always win my heart with just about anything Italian. Poggio Il Castellare Brunello, La Gerla Brunello, Nicolis Amarone and Cabutto Barolo are just a few of the many I would love to see under my Christmas tree.

I could go on and on. There are so many wines that would bring a smile to my face on Christmas morning. And I promise I won't make you feel bad if you give me a bottle of wine I would never drink. The great thing about wine is you can always re-gift it.

I can always find someone who might enjoy the Romanian Merlot sitting under the tree.

You don't have to follow any of my suggestions but please promise me this: that you won't buy my present in Publix or Winn Dixie. I'd hate to think you picked up my present at the same time you were purchasing your toilet paper and cat food.

Merry Christmas,

Paul Quaglini