Lots of people find that giving wine baskets on special occasions is a great idea for friends, family and acquaintances alike. Making up wine baskets isn’t that difficult, since you can add so many accessories to the basket to make it extra special. And of course there are countless numbers of wines to choose from, so you can select those that will best suit the preferences of the recipient.
The prices of wine vary considerably, from just a few dollars up to several thousand. The price is dependent on the age of the wine, the brand and country of origin. Regardless, no matter what your budget and the recipient’s tastes, you should have no problem finding a suitable product. If you don’t know the tastes of the people you are planning on gifting with wine baskets, a good choice is always a Cabernet Sauvignon.
When you’re making up your wine baskets, it’s a nice idea to include a few different kinds of wine as well as some foods that go along well with wine. Specialty cheese and gourmet crackers are a good choices, for example.
You can also find lots of other related items that are a perfect fit for wine baskets. Consider adding a decanter, some crystal wine glasses, a high tech corkscrew, or a fancy bottle stopper. Wine charms are a particularly great idea because they’re not very expensive and come in so many varieties. In case you haven’t heard of them, they’re little accessories that are attached around the stem of a wine glass. They usually come in a themed set, with each one a little different, so people can easily identify their glass at a party or large gathering. Another great idea is to include a membership in a Wine of the Month club, so that the recipient can try out a different variety of wine each month.
When planning out your wine baskets, you might want to consider using a theme for the whole thing and fill it with related items. Just be sure that it’s something that the recipient is interested in. For example, if your wine basket is for a golf lover, tuck in some golf balls, tees, and golf glove. This shows that you’ve put a lot of thought into the gift.
Once you’ve bought everything you need, arrange your items in an attractive container (it doesn’t have to be a basket) that you’ve lined with a nice piece of fabric. Wrap it all up with cellophane or, even easier, buy a large “gift basket bag” that’s specifically designed for wrapping gift baskets. Tie it up with some ribbon, and add a bow. The finishing touch should be a personal note that you attach to the wine baskets.
To keep yourself within budget, try not to spend too much money on the basket itself, and look for good wines that are on sale. The staff at the wine store should be able to offer some good suggestions.