California Wine Country Gift Basket Article

A Wine Basket Says A Lot

How to Choose a Basket Gift Wine Package

Do you want to impress someone on a special occasion? If you are having a hard time picking the right gift, then you should just simply settle for a basket gift wine package. Regardless of who you are giving the gift to, you are bound to get a happy reaction. Wine baskets are both enjoyable and classy gifts.

It might be cheaper and more convenient for you if you created your own gift basket. You can pick a couple of bottles of wine and add a few packages of cheese or crackers. Artfully wrap the basket in clear or colored plastic and you’re done. A basket with your own selections however would only be a great idea if your recipient is just a good wine drinker but doesn’t know a thing about wine types and selections.

It’s an entirely different story though if the person who will receive your gift is a wine expert. It is an intimidating task to pick for someone who knows what tastes cheap. Picking bottles with your eyes closed is therefore out of the question. At the same time, it is not entirely a good idea to simply grab a bottle of Dom Perignon just because the label sounds sophisticated.

If you want your own personal touch for your gift basket, then you should take some time to learn about wines. One important tip is to learn about the best wine regions in the world. Those who love wine may easily recognize a good bottle if it is from a specific region. The best wines from Italy for example may be found in such places as Asti, Chianti and Tuscany. In France, some popular wine regions are Champagne and Bordeaux. In America, the wines from Napa, California are considered superb.

Among other people, wine is best known not for its place of origin but for the type of grape used. If your recipient is a known fan of rich red wines, you may want to include cabernet sauvignon in your basket. Drinkers who may appreciate lighter tastes on the other hand might prefer pinot noir or merlot instead. As for those who love white wine, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc are excellent and popular choices.

Once your wine selections are settled, you’d have to worry next about the food portion of the basket. Most wines are best paired with cheese. A quick tip would be to pair creamy soft cheeses like goat cheese with white wines. Red, full wines do better with hard cheese like cheddar.

Sometimes though, picking the right type of cheese may be difficult. There are just so many to choose from. Add to your cheese options other food options such as biscuits, fruits and candies. If you are inexperienced with making such selections, you will easily get frustrated. The best option for you would therefore be to buy a wine basket from an online wine gift store like winegiftclub.com or winecountrygiftbaskets.com. These stores specialize in wine baskets and can be trusted to make the right pairings.

If however, you feel that a personal touch is important, then you can always buy from a store that allows customization. Some stores like wallywine.com and wine-gallery.com will allow you to make some suggestions regarding your basket gift wine package.

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