Choosing A Wine Gift Basket
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 can also include such gourmet treats as cheese, chocolates, fruit, nuts and wine accessories like corkscrews and bottle openers, drip stoppers, foil cutters or whatever else you decide to add to the basket. You can buy them already assembled or you can make your own for a very special gift-giving touch. All you need to understand is the type of wine the recipient enjoys, or you can create a special surprise basket.
Where To Buy 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. Good liquor stores often sell gift baskets, especially during the holiday season. You should have a range of wines from which to choose and then you can add extra products.
Shop Online
The internet is the first place to search for customizable gift baskets. Start by ordering one or more bottles of wine, then begin adding gourmet products from the wide range available. Complementary products could include smoked salmon and caviar, savory crackers or cheese crackers, soft or hard cheeses, cheese knives, nuts, exclusive mustards or honey … there’s no limit to what you can add to them.
The online retailer will then arrange delivery the basket directly to the gift recipient. This is a very easy option if you wish to thank a member of staff or for a corporate gift.
Create Your Own Gift Baskets
Creating your own wine gift basket gives allows you to add that additional personal touch. Begin by purchasing an attractive basket. A simple and inexpensive basket will do the job because you can decorate it with fabric or colored tissue paper. Buy your wine of choice or choose champagne for a special celebration, add some extra items depending on the preferences of the gift recipient. For example, you don’t need to limit your basket to wine and wine-themed gifts. 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 food products to accompany the wine, tuck everything into the decorated basket and wrap the whole thing 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.
You can still assemble a stunning gift basket for a non-wine drinker. For a coffee lover you could try a themed gift basket that might include coffee mugs, single origin coffee beans from different coffee-growing areas, gourmet cookies, toffees and nuts. A tea drinker would appreciate a selection of teas from different regions, a teapot and strainer and a fine china teacup. A coffee or tea gift basket could actually be packed onto a decorated tray rather that a basket. Again, wrap the whole package in clear cellophane and tie with a ribbon.
The only limit to ideas for gourmet gift baskets is your imagination.
