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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 26 DECEMBER 2020 Hygge, pronounced "hue-geh," is a Danish word that is for Scandinavians simply a way of life. It is the act of being present, slowing down, and finding cozy moments of joy, contentment, and calm, every day. This holiday season, we might do extra well to embrace the Nordic way. We are staying close to home, This holiday, get creative in your gift giving and add interesting wines to your list. BY PAIGE FARRELL VINTAGE GIFTS E AT + D R I N K Gordon's launched CruBox Wine Club— the pefect holiday gift for those learning about wines. A selection of favorites from Bauer Wine & Spirits wine as a gift, try to keep in mind whom you are buying for. Surprise them with a synonym wine—a wine made with their favorite varietal, from an entirely different country. Or put together a selection of wines with a theme: four wines from around the globe made with the same grape, for example, or wines from a single region or country. Perhaps create a vertical selection, exploring one wine through a range of different vintages, or a horizontal selection, which studies a range of wines from the same vintage. Getting to know your retailer is key, as curating a wine program is an extension of the narrative the wine buyer is developing. This is your best resource. Much of our purchasing is being done online these days, and retailers have moved to "virtual hospitality" in an effort to continue to engage creatively and passionately with customers by way of colorful websites and personalized subscription options. Many retailers have expanded their delivery far beyond their locale. Two of note, both of which have ties to the North Shore, are Bauer Wine & Spirits on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay and Gordon's, which has one store in Boston and four additional stores in the Greater Boston area. Howie Rubin is the longtime general manager at Bauer Wine & Spirits, which is under new ownership, the result of which has been a magical influx of hard-to-allocate, our gatherings are smaller, and it is ever important to rejoice in the little pleasures life offers. Let us consider wine a muse of hygge, and what better time than now to give the gift of wine? One need not be an expert in wine to make a good wine purchase. When buying PHOTOGRAPH BY TONY SCARPETTA (TOP LEFT)