| Extending toasts of wine enthusiasm through gifts | | | | mature, wine can broadly be presented as Red |
| of wine baskets has become a hot presentation | | | | Wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Merlot, |
| idea. Offered as corporate gifts or for festival | | | | Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Syrah, blends |
| occasions, romantic getaways and family | | | | and other varieties), White Wine (Chardonnay, |
| celebratory events, wine baskets herald all the | | | | Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris/Grigio, blends and |
| excitement and anticipation ahead. They open up | | | | other combinations), Dessert Wine (Sherry, |
| fresh perspectives and great conversation, and | | | | Icewine, Tokaii, Muscat, Sauternes), Champagne |
| revitalize relationships!A good wine basket indicates | | | | varieties and rare wine from around the |
| originality, discernment and finesse. A subtle yet | | | | world.Food and wine go together. Your innovative |
| classic statement in itself, wine baskets enable | | | | basket can include a bottle of wine and a |
| family, friends, bosses or business contacts to | | | | ready-to-eat meal for instant gratification. The |
| connect at a rare, uncommon level. Of course, | | | | wine can be teamed with crackers, soups, salads |
| giving wine to a teetotaler or to one whose | | | | or starters, pasta, pizza, fish/seafood, red meat |
| religion forbids wine consumption will spell | | | | or poultry, cheeses and desserts. Wines can also |
| disaster.Wine gift baskets can suit any pocket and | | | | go well with spicy Asian food, quiche, eggs or |
| sensibility. The type of grape used dictates the | | | | vegetables.A smart wine basket can have a |
| name and popularity of a type of wine. Whatever | | | | personalized label and include the family too. A |
| the concentration or combination, wines from | | | | great way is to combine the custom-labeled wine |
| good grapes are distinct. It always pays to know | | | | with wine accessories like decanters or crystal |
| a bit of viticulture (art of cultivating grapes) and | | | | wine glasses, corkscrews, wine totes, fine coffee |
| oenology (art of wine making) to select the right | | | | table books on grapes and wineries, a whistle-stop |
| choice for the right people.Wine color primarily | | | | wine trail invitation to your favorite vineyard or an |
| comes from the contact with the skin of the | | | | exclusive wine club membership. Including gourmet |
| grape. So you can even get white wine from red | | | | items, fruits or chocolates will also encourage |
| grapes, prepared without the skin. Dry, off-dry, | | | | more rapture and self-indulgence! |
| sweet, semi-sweet, new, premium, vintage or | | | | |