For an anniversary, birthday or other special occasion that requires gift why not consider a wine gift basket. They are always well-received gifts for wine enthusiasts and often include extra wine-related items. They could also include treats like chocolates, fruit, cheeses and nuts or wine accessories like corkscrews and bottle openers, foil cutters, drip stoppers, or whatever else you decide to add to the basket. You can buy one already made or you can make your own for an extra special touch. All you need to know is the style of wine the receiver enjoys, or you can create a surprise basket.
Buying Prepared Baskets
If you’d rather buy a wine gift basket pre-packaged, stop into your local liquor store to see if they have a selection available. Liquor stores will often sell wine gift baskets, especially at holiday times. You will be able to choose which wine you’d like to include in the basket and then add accompanying products.
Shop Online
The internet is the first place to search for customizable gift baskets. You can start by ordering one or more bottles of wine of your choice, then begin adding complementary products from the wide range available. Similar products that could be included are smoked salmon and caviar, cheese crackers or other savory bites, small dairy cheeses, cheese platters and knives, nuts, whole grain mustards or regional honeys … there’s no limit to what you can add.
The organization then delivers the gift basket to you or straight to the gift recipient. This is an easy option if you are searching for a corporate gift or as a thank-you to a staff member.
Make Your Own Gift Baskets
Creating your own wine gift basket gives allows you to add that additional personal touch. Begin by buying an attractive basket. Even a simple and inexpensive basket will do because you can then decorate it with silk flowers or colored tissue paper. Start by choosing your wine – or champagne for a special celebration – add some other items depending on the taste of the gift receiver. For example, it’s not necessary to limit your gift basket to wine or wine accessories. You could include handicrafts for someone interested in arts and crafts, or a book about wine for a wine lover who is also interested in the history or the making of wine. Select some gourmet delights to accompany the wine, pack everything into the decorated basket and wrap it all up in clear cellophane.
When possible, deliver the gift basket personally to the recipient so you can experience their joy on they receive it. If you’re lucky he or she might even share the bottle of wine with you.
For those people who don’t enjoy wine there are many other items to choose for gift baskets. A coffee drinker might enjoy a gift basket that included freshly roasted coffee beans from different coffee-growing regions, coffee mugs, gourmet cookies, caramels and nuts. And don’t forget the tea drinkers. They may appreciate a selection of fine teas, a teapot with a strainer and a teacup of fine china. A tea or coffee gift basket could, in fact, be packed onto a decorated tray rather that a basket. Again, wrap the whole package in clear cellophane and tie with a ribbon.
The contents of your gourmet gift basket are only limited by your imagination.
