A birthday, anniversary or other special occasion that requires the giving of a gift can be the time for a wine gift basket. They can provide special gifts for wine lovers and can include many other gourmet products besides wine. They could also include treats like chocolates, fruit, cheeses and nuts or wine accessories like corkscrews and bottle openers, foil cutters, drip stoppers, 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. All you need to understand is the type of wine the recipient enjoys, or you can create a special surprise basket.

Where To Buy 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. Good liquor stores often sell gift baskets, especially during the holiday season. You should have a range of wines from which to choose and then you can add extra products.

Shop Online For Wine Gift Baskets

The internet is the first place to search for customizable gift baskets. Start by ordering one or more bottles of wine, then begin adding gourmet products from the wide range available. Complementary products could include smoked salmon and caviar, savory crackers or cheese crackers, soft or hard cheeses, cheese knives, nuts, exclusive mustards or honey … the sky’s the limit when it comes to adding 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 buying an attractive basket. A simple and inexpensive basket will do the job because you can decorate it with fabric or colored tissue paper. Buy your wine of choice or choose champagne for a special celebration, add some additional products depending on the preferences of the gift recipient. For example, it’s not necessary to limit your gift basket to wine or wine accessories. 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. Select some additional gourmet delights to accompany the wine, pack it all into the well-decorated basket and wrap the entire package 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 very lucky they may share the bottle of wine with you.

For the non-wine drinker you can still put together a stunning gift basket. For a coffee lover you could try a themed gift basket that might include coffee mugs, single origin coffee beans from different coffee-growing areas, gourmet cookies, toffees and nuts. A tea lover would probably enjoy a range of teas from different regions, together with a teapot and strainer and a fine china teacup. A coffee or tea gift basket could actually be packed onto a decorated tray rather that a basket. Again, wrap the whole package in clear cellophane and add a ribbon.

There is no limit to what you can incorporate into your gift basket.