How To Select A Wine Gift Basket

If you have a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion that requires the giving of a gift then consider a wine gift basket. They make elegant gifts for anyone who enjoys wine and the frequently include additional treats besides wine. They can also include such goodies 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 one already made or you can make your own for an extra special touch. If you know the type of wine the reciever likes you can build your gift around that, 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 gift baskets, especially during the holiday season. You should be able to select the wine you'd like to add to the basket and then select accompanying products.

Shop Online

The internet is a great place to order customizable gift baskets. Start by ordering one or more bottles of wine, then begin adding gourmet 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 to them.

The online retailer will then arrange delivery the basket directly to the gift recipient. This is an easy option if you are choosing a corporate gift or to thank a staff member.

Make Your Own Gift Baskets

Making your own wine gift basket gives allows you to add that extra personal touch. Begin by purchasing an attractive basket. You only need a simple inexpensive basket because you can then decorate it yourself with colored tissue paper, fabric or silk flowers. Buy your wine of choice or choose champagne for a special celebration, add some additional products depending on the preferences of the gift recipient. You don't need to limit your basket to wine or wine-themed gifts for example. 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. Add some quality food products to accompany the wine, pack everything into your decorated basket and wrap the whole thing in clear cellophane.

Whenever possible, personally deliver the gift basket to the reciever so you can see their joy when they receive it. If you're lucky he or she might even share the bottle of wine with you.

For those who don't drink wine you can still assemble some stunning gift baskets. For a coffee drinker you could try a coffee-themed gift basket that could include coffee mugs, freshly roasted coffee beans from different coffee-growing regions of the world, gourmet cookies, toffees 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 coffee or tea gift basket could actually be packed onto a decorated tray rather that a basket. Again, wrap the whole package in cellophane and add a ribbon.

The ideas for gourmet gift baskets are only limited by your imagination.