Wednesday, July 15, 2009

French Vineyardstyle Wine Holder Gifts

A wine holder is a gift that will be appreciated by the wine lover.


Finding a gift specifically suited to the recipient can be challenging. But if the person you are buying the gift for happens to enjoys wine, your search for the perfect gift may be easier than you think. Whether the occasion is a birthday, Mother's Day or "just because," French vineyard-style wine holders are favored items that will be cherished for years to come. This particular style captures the essence of the French wine county by incorporating grape vines, wrought iron and sometimes wood. Add this to my Recipe Box.


Table-Top Racks


French vineyard-style table-top wine holders make an attractive addition to a kitchen or bar and come in a variety of designs. Scroll-embellished holders are a popular style for this category. They are typically made of wrought iron and contain one or more scrolls in which the bottles of wine are stored.


If you are buying a wine holder for a lover of wine and candles, a French vineyard wine rack with a built-in candleholder would make a great gift. This style often features one or more scrolls for wine bottle storage along with pillars or platforms for displaying favored candles. Some also include wine glass slots that enable you to store and display your wine glasses.


Wine rack bookends are gifts that are as beautiful as they are functional. The upright design characteristic of this style makes it a perfect accent for a table or countertop. Not only do the bookend racks hold your wine, but as an added treat they can be used to display your cookbooks.


Standing Racks


Standing racks are upright wine racks that are made for placement on the floor. There are many sizes and shapes to choose from in this category. A wrought iron wine holder decorated with purple grapes and green leaves might be the perfect gift for the person you are buying for.


You could also consider a French vineyard-style baker's wine rack. This type of wine holder would accommodates numerous bottles of wine as well as wine glasses. The shelves of the baker's rack serve as an area in which to display pictures or other home d cor.


Wall-Mounted Racks


Wall-mounted wine racks provide a stylish way to store wine as well as a few wine glasses. Some hold as few as three wine bottles and others hold six or more. You choose the size depending on how much space is available for the rack. The wall-mounted racks typically have a built-in stemware rack for storing wine glasses.


Hanging Racks


Hanging wine racks put a spin on wall-mounted wine holders. While they are mounted to a wall as are traditional wall racks, they hold each bottle in a coil of tendrils to give the effect of loosely hanging bottles. Painted vine leaves and glass grapes are the perfect finishing touch for this style.







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