BWW Previews: Give GIFTS OF LOVE for Valentines Day

This Valentine's Day, spread the love with gourmet items, spirits, cooking classes and even excursions that will delight the special people in your life. We have distinctive presents for everyone on your sweetheart list. Here are our "editor picks" for great gifting.

Club W Wines What could be better than the gift of fine wine that keeps on arriving at your front door. Club W is a monthly wine subscription with no middle man. They offer top quality wines with global diversity at great prices. And Club W was voted as one of the top five wine clubs. Visit: www.clubw.com.

Manhattan by Sail Cruises For her: This Valentine's Day get the woman in your life something that really says 'I love you,' a gift that will keep on giving once the warm weather rolls around. Send her sailing aboard Manhattan by Sail's Gatsby-era Schooner, Shearwater. On our Wine Tasting Sail she'll be in the company of our wine experts for 2 hours sipping on wine and taking in the breathtaking views of the New York Harbor. Wine Tasting Sails take place every Sunday at 4:30pm from late spring through early fall. Enjoy a delightful harbor adventure that will expand her palate as we pair great wines with cheese and charcuterie. Each Wine Sail features an eclectic selection that may highlight differing countries, trends and themes.

For him: Give your man a gift he can look forward to, send him sailing aboard Manhattan by Sail's Clipper City Tall Ship Craft Beer Sail, where he can drink his fill of New York City's premiere craft brews, while snacking on tasty meats and cheeses, in the presence of classic NYC views. Every Saturday and Sunday taste five outstanding ales and lagers from New York's premiere brewers, paired with cheese and charcuterie while you drink in the magnificent views of the NYC skyline. Each weekend is a different New York Brewer so feel free to indulge in more than just one sail this season. Visit: www.manhattanbysail.com.

SomruS Liqueur SomruS is an intricate blend of pure dairy cream and hand-crafted rum with the distinctive eastern spices and flavors of cardamom, saffron, almonds, pistachios and rose. This all-natural, gluten-free and Kosher liqueur is completely distinctive perfect for those who enjoy Indian cuisine or the exotic culture of the Eastern Hemisphere. The exotic gold coated bottle resembles an Indian decanter, and is 750mL in size. SomruS may be purchased near you or online. Visit: www.somrus.com.

Crave.it Cooking Classes in NYC Crave.it has a cooking class that is entertaining for all levels, offering preparation techniques for a three course small-plates menu, consisting of an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Complimentary wine pairings will also be offered. The first class will be held on February 20th and will take place each Friday thereafter from 6:30pm- 8:00pm for up to 12 people. Cooking classes can also be booked on a private party basis. Classes are $75 per person and can be purchased by calling 212-255-4048 or picking up gift cards at Crave.it located at 545 Avenue of the Americas, between 14th and 15th street, New York, NY 10011. Visit: www.craveitnyc.com.

Presstea of NYC Coffee Card While Presstea™ in the West Village is known for pushing the bounds on tea, they also recognize customers' demand for coffee. Answering their call, Presstea™implemented a new Unlimited Coffee Program, which is perfect for java junkies who crave more than just an occasional fix. Customers will be able to purchase a weekly unlimited card for $25 per week. This allows access to any coffee style and espresso drinks.

All coffee and espresso drinks will be served in small sizes. Additionally, if customers want to add unlimited teas, there's an additional $5 per week charge. There is a limit of 1 drink per hour. Those interested can purchase a card at Presstea™ at 167 Seventh Avenue S., New York, NY 10014. Visit: www.presstea.com.

FLAVIAR Online Spirits Company Flaviar, the exclusive online boutique spirits company, can warm the heart of someone you love with their selection of spirits. Flaviar has the finest choices available from craft selections to big brands. They have perfectly selected taster packs, full bottles for winter warm-ups and a wonderful subscription service. Flaviar insures that their choices will please the most discerning connoisseur. Flaviar is a great find. You will find their products are wonderful and accessible. Visit www.flaviar.com.

iCoffee Coffee has never tasted so good. iCoffee is the gourmet lover's answer to the perfectly brewed beverage. Taste, innovation and technology combine to deliver a delicious cup of coffee every time. iCoffee is the first single-serve brewer to use SpinBrew™ Needle Technology to produce a dramatically smoother and better-tasting beverage from a single-serve machine. This attractive machine brews a 10 ounce cup in less than a minute and uses all k-type cups. Visit www.icoffee.com.

Lagostina's Cookware Founded in Omegna, Italy in 1901 by Carlo Lagostina and his son Emilio, Lagostina quickly became a renowned brand with a specialty in manufacturing tinplate cookware. After discovering the first stainless steel plate at the 1929 Milan Trade Show, the founder's grandnephew recognized the exceptional qualities of stainless steel for cooking performance.

Lagostina's core values of impeccable Italian craftsmanship, high-quality materials, technological innovation, and elegant design have endured. Today, as Italy's preferred premium cookware brand, they continue to stand behind these core values with a lifetime guarantee. Each piece of Lagostina cookware represents quintessential Italian culture...celebration of food, life, family and friends - of memorable gatherings around the table; of spirited conversation. Visit: www.lagostinausa.com.

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