Assuming the hype about Sideways didn't leave you bent out of shape, head to Midwest Wine Trail Tours for a Napa-esque taste of IL,... more
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Sate her sweet tooth with a gift set from this Land of Lincoln purveyor of coffee-friendly confections, from their line of java-infused syrups (French Toast, Java-Nut, booze-kicked TiRUMisu...), to boxes of artisanal caramels, to biscotti in flavors like Chocolate Chip Orange, and Lemon Iced (finally a chance for hos to ice hos).