Great Fine Wine » Wines And Spirits http://greatfinewine.com Burgundy for kings, champagne for duchesses, claret for gentlemen - French Proverb Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:54:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Giving The Gift Of Wine With Wine Baskets That You Can Take Pride In http://greatfinewine.com/wines-spirits/giving-the-gift-of-wine-with-wine-baskets-that-you-can-take-pride-in/ http://greatfinewine.com/wines-spirits/giving-the-gift-of-wine-with-wine-baskets-that-you-can-take-pride-in/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:59:31 +0000 Vintner http://greatfinewine.com/wines-spirits/giving-the-gift-of-wine-with-wine-baskets-that-you-can-take-pride-in/ Wine gift baskets have become more popular in recent years. Wine itself is a classy gift. A wine basket can be an elegant way to express congratulations, gratitude, or just friendship. Both men and women appreciate the gift of wine, however, women usually appreciate the accessories included in the basket more than the actual wine [...]


]]> Wine gift baskets have become more popular in recent years. Wine itself is a classy gift. A wine basket can be an elegant way to express congratulations, gratitude, or just friendship. Both men and women appreciate the gift of wine, however, women usually appreciate the accessories included in the basket more than the actual wine itself. Wine baskets can be given for any occasion. However, the most popular occasions are birthdays, anniversaries and weddings.

The first choice in creating a wine gift basket will be that of the wine itself. The wine will determine all the other items in the basket. Wine typically comes in two varieties. Red wines are made from the black and red grapes. The most popular choice for red wine is the Cabernet sauvignon, Merlots and Grenaches. Merlots are full-flavored wines that provide a hint of chocolate, while Grenaches hint of raspberries.

The other type of wine is white wine. Obviously white wines will be made from white grapes. Chardonnays are the most preferred white wines. They appear to be fruity on the palet with varying degrees of vanilla.

Since choosing the correct wine can be some what difficult, therefore most wine retailers offer recommendations based upon the occasion or the person receiving the gift. For example, most women prefer a red wine; champagne is a popular gift for parties; and those who are more experienced wine enthusiasts will enjoy the more rare, but expensive wines.

The second factor in creating or choosing a wine gift basket is the accessories that will be included. Accessories can range from food to literature. Food choices should be made carefully. Certain foods can enhance the flavor of wines while other foods can cloud the palette so that the wine can not be fully enjoyed. Some foods that are commonly included in gift baskets are toasted sesame crackers, chocolates, cheese spreads, cashews, apples, oranges and Spanish olives. Many people opt for a wine and cheese gift basket.  However, the selection of these will depend upon the type of wine chosen.

A common accessory included in many gift baskets is the wine glass. Wine glasses are almost as particular as the wine itself. The type of wine chosen will determine the type of glass in which the wine is served. Red wines are served in glasses with shorter stems and larger bowls. White wines are served in long stemmed glasses with small bowls. Champagne is served in fluted glasses.

It is not unusual for other items to be included in wine gift baskets. These other items can be determined by the occasion and the recipient. For example, a beginning enthusiast may enjoy some good literature on choosing a wine. Alternatively, a basket given for an anniversary may include some spa products so that it has a more romantic feel.

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