We’re just a couple weeks away from Christmas & Hanukkah. Like every year, we’re finding ourselves looking for those last minute gifts for friends, family, our many many games of White Elephant & Secret Santa.
So, here we are with our annual gift guide. Some brand new cocktail gift boxes, TONS of cooking & wine classes, super special cheeses, exclusive bourbons. There’s a little something for every person and every budget in here.
And as always, if you’re not seeing what you’re looking for, fill out a Custom Gift Request form on our website and we’ll find you the perfect option!
Gift Boxes & Accessories
NEW: WHISKEY COCKTAIL KIT
This whiskey box gives you all the tools to master two classic cocktails: the Maple Old-Fashioned and the Manhattan. Just add an orange!
BLIND WINE TASTING KIT
Welcome to the world of blind tasting! Everything you’ll need to blind two delicious wines is included in this kit. We’ll guide through the process of blind tasting, and you’ll come out a more experienced taster!
CHEESE & WINE DELUXE
The perfect gift for anyone who loves to eat great cheese and drink great wine! We’ve selected a few of our favorites and paired them with amazing Minnesota honey, organic crackers, and more.
NEW: GLASSWARE & ACCESSORIES
We have a brand new selection of glassware, linens, cocktail cart accessories, wine books, and more in the store! The absolute perfect gifts for the cocktail lovers in your life,
For a full list of offerings, visit our online store here!
Experiences & Education
COOKING CLASSES
We offer hands-on cooking classes in our Event Space ranging from pizza to gnocchi and even chicken butchering, all taught by our network of excellent local chefs! You can either gift tickets to a particular class, or a ‘gift a class’ card to be used for any offering!
WINE CLASSES
We taste so many new wines every single week in this store, and we love nothing more than the opportunity to share them with you in our classes. Each class focuses on a region or theme, and always offers a guided tasting of several wines paired with cheeses from our shop. You can either gift tickets to a particular class, or a ‘gift a class’ card to be used for any offering!
WINE CERTIFICATIONS
Whether you are looking for professional training or just thoughtful imbibing, France 44 Wine & Spirits Education is your home for inclusive, accessible learning about all things fermented. We have a set of wine certification classes beginning January 11th! Learn more here about our wine education opportunities HERE!
Cheese & Wine Subscriptions
CHEESE OF THE MONTH CLUB
Each month our mongers work tirelessly to source unique and delicious cheeses for our club members. In each box, members will receive three pieces of cheese; the styles will vary from month to month according to a new theme.
WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB
Each month, members of Wine of the Month will receive three bottles of wine, tasting notes, and suggestions for further exploration. The wines will follow a new theme each month – a varietal spotlight, a region, a holiday or even a single producer.
WINE DISCOVERY CLUB
In this club, we focus is on small-production and artisanal-quality wines, each with a unique story behind them. Members will receive a case of wine every other month, with detailed tasting notes and the opportunity to come in and taste the wines at our bar!
Gift Cards
FRANCE 44 GIFT CARD
Still can’t decide? We have gift cards available for use at France 44 Cheese, France 44 Wines & Spirits, St. Paul Cheese Shop, & St. Paul Meat Shop.
GIFT A CLASS
Give the gift of education & experience this holiday season with a class at France 44! We have more classes on our calendar than ever before. Coming up early 2024: Wines & Cheeses of Italy, The Art of Scotch, Baguette Making, and more! Not sure which class to choose? No problem. Buy a “Gift a Class” gift card!
WSET GIFT CARD
Give the gift of education! These eGift Cards may be used
toward any WSET class through France 44 Education. Choose
an amount and include a personalized message!
