I found myself researching electric wine openers as a gift because they’re the best thing I’ve ever found at a discount store. 

I’m not sure if it’s because Richard is left-handed that he struggles to open a bottle of wine (or he just likes me opening the bottle the way I like to fix things around the house). 

Regardless, I was able to find an opener that you literally don’t even have to think about how it works. It will open your wine bottle and hand you the cork when it’s done all on its own.

I’ve found the best one to get is the one without the up and down buttons on the side. If you’re looking for a fancy one to impress, with lights and a stand that sits on your counter for all to see, that’s different. If you just want something easy that works, let me tell you which one to get. 

The Rabbit Electric wine opener is the easiest.  Actually, after watching this video I noticed that I don’t even have to push it down on the bottle because it does that on its own too. 

However, if you’re one to do your research, knock yourself out with this Top 25 list of electric openers. 

Another nice gift idea is a sparkling wine to celebrate yet another year to forget. Here is a nice article that gives you some ideas for sparkling wines in Sonoma County.

Need to shop online for Sonoma wine, quality cheese, and olive oil? Maybe you want to send someone a nice gift from your travels to Sonoma. Check out this listing. Maybe you’ll find that store you strolled in on the Bohemian Hwy.

Finding a gift from your travels here is a nice way to share this amazing part of the country with family and friends this season.  

Hopefully, this coming year will not just bring prosperity but shed some light on some new wines. What do you say?

Always know you have a home to come to in Sonoma County.