Sparkling and Wine Gifts for Founder-Worthy Moments
When your day starts in the boardroom and ends in a celebration—or you’re simply toasting the work you’ve done—these wines deliver style, substance, and sparkle.
J Vineyards Cuvée 20 Brut Sparkling Wine
From the Russian River Valley in Sonoma, this elegant sparkling opens with nuanced aromas of toasted almond, Braeburn apple, and ginger snap. On the palate, it’s light-bodied and the lemon meringue pie gives way to a crisp, fine-bubbled finish. It’s refined, complex, and perfect for the founder who balances premium taste with business precision. Shop now: J Vineyard & Winery
Brut Rosé NV
A lush sparkling rosé crafted with care — layered with ripe raspberries, rose petals, mandarin, and crisp minerality. This wine brings a touch of elegance and celebration to every moment, whether you’re wrapping up a big deal or raising a glass to your next milestone. Pair with a seafood or vegetarian dish. Shop now: J Vineyard & Winery.
Founder-Friendly Gift Tips
Packaging matters: Add a handwritten note or tie a custom ribbon in your brand color to elevate the gifting moment.
Timing is key: Send it with a card indicating it’s for their “next celebration” — you’re gifting the future, not just the bottle.
Pair with experience: Include a suggestion like “pop this when you land your Q1 goal” to turn the gift into a founder ritual.
Clif Family Eat Chocolate, Drink Wine Gift Set
Price: $100 | Shop Here
There’s no better pairing than wine and chocolate — especially when it’s crafted with care from Napa Valley. The Clif Family Eat Chocolate, Drink Wine Gift Set brings together two small-batch indulgences: a rich, balanced Cabernet Sauvignon and three different types of artisanal dark chocolate made to complement its notes of blackberry and cocoa.
If you don’t know what to get for the founder who has everything, this is perfect for those who appreciate a thoughtful pairing or the friend who believes self-care and relaxation should always taste this good.
Wine Flight with 3 Stemless Glasses – Barrel-Art
There’s an art to gifting that feels elevated yet entirely meaningful: Barrel-Art’s Wine Flight with 3 Stemless Glasses hits that mark perfectly. Handcrafted from authentic reclaimed red wine barrels, each piece whispers heritage and craftsmanship while offering a stunning presentation for wine-lovers who also appreciate good design.
The set includes three 5-oz stemless tasting glasses and a curved wooden stave with rich burgundy wine staining from its former life—meaning every board carries a story. It’s a visually warm, luxe item that suits a founder’s home bar or celebratory moment.
Why it’s perfect for the female entrepreneur:
It strikes a balance between refined and relaxed—ideal for the weekend unwind or hosting inspiring guests.
Made in the USA by a small artisan brand, which aligns with values of quality and thoughtful sourcing.
It turns the everyday ritual of enjoying wine into a moment of connection and prestige—exactly the kind of tone a FemFounder wants in her home.
Gift details:
Handmade from reclaimed red wine barrel stave
Includes 3 stemless 5-oz tasting glasses
Ships gift-ready and crafted for presentation
Retail price: $45
Upgrade your holiday gifting (or your own entertaining style) with a piece that’s part celebration, part craftsmanship, and entirely thoughtful.
Vinebox 24 Nights of Wine™
If you’re shopping for the friend who has opinions about tannins, this is the gift I’d actually send them. Vinebox’s 24 Nights of Wine™ is a modern wine advent calendar, filled with sommelier-curated pours from Italy, France, Spain, Germany, California, Oregon, and Washington—each one perfectly preserved in a sleek glass tube so you can taste your way through the season without committing to a full bottle.
You can choose Bright (crisp whites, rosés, and lighter reds) or Bold (lush reds with a few structured whites), or go all in with the 24 Nights of Wine™, which includes both collections for a full month of tasting. Each set comes with tasting notes, food pairing ideas, a limited-edition art print, and access to sommelier-led virtual tasting videos—so it feels less like a novelty gift and more like a little at-home wine experience.
I love this as a host gift, a “we’re not doing stuff, we’re doing experiences” couple’s gift, or a treat for yourself to make December feel a little more celebratory (and a lot more fun).
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Worth-Boucher Wines
2024 Clairette – Alisos Canyon, “Watch Hill”
I’m very picky about white wines, and this Clairette is exactly the kind of bottle that makes me stop talking and actually pay attention to what’s in the glass. It’s from the organically farmed Watch Hill vineyard in Alisos Canyon, a cool, wind-swept pocket of Santa Barbara — which is a fancy way of saying: it’s elegant, textural, and just a little bit salty in the best possible way.
It drinks like a coastal white with a brain: bright and lifted, but with this subtle creaminess and mineral backbone. I’d pour this with shrimp cocktail, crab, lobster, or even roast chicken, but honestly, it’s just as good as a “we survived another holiday week” glass at the end of the day.
Worth-Boucher 2023 Red Blend – Santa Barbara Highlands, Santa Barbara County
For red, this is the kind of small-production bottle I love gifting because it feels like a true discovery. The bold red blend is dark-fruited and generous without feeling overdone, the kind of wine that works with braised short ribs, holiday roasts, or a really good cheese board. It has that “I know a winemaker you don’t” energy, which makes it a perfect gift when you want something thoughtful, under-the-radar, and genuinely delicious.
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SAMsARA Wine Co.
2021 Cuvée d’Inspiration Chardonnay
If you’re looking for a gift that combines sophistication and substance, the 2021 Cuvée d’Inspiration Chardonnay from Samsara Wine Co. (Sta. Rita Hills) is an elegant choice. With its refined production in California’s coastal cool-climate, it speaks to ambition, nuance, and bold intention—perfect for women founders raising a glass to their wins.
Why this bottle stands out:
Flavor profile: Think lemon-zest brightness, mineral-rich texture, subtle oak layering—close your eyes and it feels like a champagne-level white without the flute. I found that it pairs perfectly with seafood or roast chicken.
The vintage: 2021 brings structure and elegance, ideal for sipping now or holding a bit.
Story behind it: Samsara is known for mindful viticulture and a vision rooted in place, craft, and legacy.
Whether it’s “Here’s to your next big launch,” or “Congratulations on building something real,” this Chardonnay makes the moment feel intentional and worthy. Shop here.
