Friday, January 18, 2013

Winerelated Ideas For A Gift

Treat the wine lover in your life with a basket filled with wine and snacks.


Treat a wine lover to a wine-related holiday or birthday gift as a thoughtful touch. Consider the recipient's favorite types of wine when choosing the ideal gift. If the wine connoisseur frequently hosts parties and loves to entertain, treat him to wine-inspired items to keep his home bar stocked and decorative.


Wine-Inspired Picnic Basket


A picnic basket filled with wine and complementary snacks is an ideal romantic wedding or anniversary gift for a couple. Consider the recipients' food and wine preferences when stocking the basket. Choose a high-quality woven picnic basket featuring a wide, adjustable leather strap and a decorative cloth lining. Look for a basket featuring two plates, two wine glasses, a silverware set and a wine bottle opener. Include a tablecloth or blanket along with the gift. Fill the basket with a bottle of fine red or white wine, depending on the couple's tastes. Complete the gift with cheese and other snacks, such as roasted nuts, gourmet crackers, jams, decadent chocolate truffles and in-season fruit. Pair a complementary cheese with your wine choice, such as brie with merlot or Havarti with Bordeaux.


Personalized Wine Accessories


Surprise a wine enthusiast with customized accessories she can use to outfit her home bar. Have the pieces customized for a one-of-a-kind gift. Choose an elegant lead-free crystal decanter featuring an inner dome to increase the oxygenation process of fine wines. Look for an eye-catching wine decanter with a gently curving design and an easy-to-pour spout. Have the decanter engraved with the recipient's monogram for a sophisticated look. Complement the gift with a set of two or four matching monogrammed crystal wine glasses. As a charming touch, include a set of wine charms featuring designs that reflect the recipient's hobbies, such as golf or music.


Decorative Wine Rack


A wine connoisseur is likely to own a lot of wine bottles, so delight him with an extra storage option. Choose a decorative wine rack in a color, material and style that matches her home d cor theme. Pick a hanging sculpted rack made of iron or stainless steel for a contemporary look. If the recipient has a country-inspired home, choose a rustic wood crate-style rack constructed of oak, mahogany or walnut wood. An arched wrought iron wine rack will give the recipient's home a Parisian flair. You can also get creative with a steel-and-copper electric guitar-shaped rack.







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