I just bottled my first batch of apfelwein yesterday. Bottled in 750mL wine bottles. I also used those vinyl, meltable covers to go over the cork. Turned out fairly nice. Now I have to figure out what I'm doing for a label.
I had intended to give this as gifts also, but after tasting it, I highly doubt a lot of people will enjoy it. I'm a fan of dry wines, so it's great to me. But, if you don't like dry wines, forget it... You'd be better off back sweetening it.