Wine Gift Baskets: Perfect for Any Occasion
Wine gift baskets have become one of the most popular gifts to give for just about any occasion. Most people enjoy a glass or two of wine occasionally, and some people wouldn't cook without it, so just about everyone would enjoy this tasty and classy gift. Whether you fill it yourself or order one pre-made, wine baskets are the perfect gift for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, baby showers, graduations, Christmas, Hanukkah, or that hard-to-buy-for person who seems to have everything.
When choosing or creating your wine gift basket, you'll want to include at least one or two bottles. One bottle of white and one bottle of red is a nice combination. You also might want to include a couple of wine glasses, a good corkscrew, unique coasters, decorative wine stoppers, or wine marker charms. You can fill the basket with chocolates, crackers, nuts, or fresh fruit. Place these items in a large enough basket to hold everything properly and decoratively. Using colorful cellophane to wrap the basket and tie it together with a big bow will complete the look. You can also purchase a shrink-wrap cellophane that shrinks and hardens to the basket's shape when you heat it with a blow-dryer, making it look professionally done.
Choose colors and accents to make the basket reflect that it was designed especially for the occasion. This can include decorating the basket with silver accessories for a special anniversary, using pink or blue for a baby shower, red and green for a Christmas gift, or all white for a wedding present. Including items inside the basket that accompany the theme is also nice, such as rattles and pacifiers for a new baby or bells and flowers for a bridal gift.
Even if the person you're giving the gift to doesn't drink wine, you can replace the bottles with non-alcoholic choices, such as sparkling wine. New mothers may not enjoy a fine bottle of wine during the first few months after their baby is born, but a celebratory glass of sparkling champagne can't hurt. Add some gourmet chocolates, fruits, and nuts to make the basket one to remember.
Wine gift baskets are a great way to introduce the world of wine to people inexperienced in wine appreciation. Adding a variety of smooth and flavorful wines and a book about wine will allow someone new to the hobby to learn something new about wines. On the other hand, a wine gift basket for the wine connoisseur might include one bottle of a highly rated wine that they can add to their wine collection. Wine collectors will always appreciate a new addition to their collection, no matter what the occasion.
Consider giving a wine kit as a unique and interesting gift. As beer lovers can brew their own beer, wine lovers can bottle their own wine. This is an excellent gift for anyone who loves to build or make things with their hands. Wine kits can include personalized labels, bottles, and corks to make any wine lover a wine producer. Who knows, maybe they'll end up starting their own winery!
No matter what the occasion or who the recipient is, a wine gift basket is a great way to impress and please everyone on your gift-giving list. With some imagination, thought, and effort, your wine gift baskets will be remembered fondly for years.
