Selecting a wine gift basket is never a simple task. However, if you know the person you are buying for very well, and know their wine preferences, it will likely make the process easier.
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However, there are plenty times when the gift basket is going to someone that you may not be sure of their tastes and you want to ensure that you select the right wine basket nonetheless. Choosing the right gift basket will typically involve the following:
- The “basic decision” of choosing between red or white
- Rating of the wines
- Geography/Origin
- Vineyard (either knowledge of the vineyard itself, or finding that great story behind the vineyard)
- Vintage (year)
- Matching appropriately to the occasion
- Accompaniments (cheese, chocolate, flowers, fruit, gift items, etc.)
- Price
Choosing the Right Wine for Your Gift Basket
While there are some basic choices, such as red and white, there are some other “cool” factors you should consider. Is there a theme to the basket? Would a boutique vineyard resonate with the recipient? How about organic wines? The choice of the type of wine should depend may also depend on what you are getting within the basket to accompany the wine, who you are buying for, and the actual reason you are giving this gift.
Choosing the Other Basket Gift Items
Choosing the other gifts within the basket is just as important as selecting the appropriate wine for the wine gift basket. A red wine goes great with dark chocolate morsels, including truffles, espresso beans covered in dark chocolate and chocolate bars the person can share with their loved ones. These are perfect gifts for any occasion, mostly for a more intimate occasion such as an anniversary or wedding. An Argentinean wine coupled with wine biscuits, cheeses, and summer sausage can be a great gift for an outing or a way to show you care for any day that may seem fitting. Choosing gourmet, classic, simple, or chocolate treats to accompany the wine in the wine basket is a matter of considering the person getting the gift and just why you are giving it.
Who You Are Gifting
The person receiving the wine gift basket is an important factor in your selection for many reasons. The main reason is the price; obviously, since you are usually going to spend a bit more for someone close to you in your life, or perhaps for a key business relationship. A gift to a co-worker or a boss is still going to be considerate, but you may want to spend a little less. There are more modest wine baskets for this reason, offering simple treats and a great bottle of wine to be enjoyed for any occasion. It is a simple way of acknowledging you care about their presence in your life. For a loved one such as a spouse, mother, father, sister, or brother, or anyone else that may be close to you, you may want to spend a bit more on the basket, with many gourmet and elaborate gift baskets available.
Why You Are Gifting
The actual occasion has a strong bearing on the selection of the wine gift basket since the basket should be appropriate for the occasion. For a wedding, it is best for the wine gift basket to have a little of both tastes for the bride and the groom. Offering more intimate selections is more appropriate and is most likely to be enjoyed during the honeymoon. A birthday or anniversary should include the person’s tastes, while elaborating on the occasion, such as chocolates coupled with wine on an anniversary or birthday. A picnic or other outing can be a great opportunity to give a wine gift basket with cheeses, crackers, and summer sausage, offering great and elegant snacks for the outing that can be shared or enjoyed by whoever you gave the gift to.
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