Wine Gift Baskets - A wonderful housewarming party idea
You are going to a housewarming party and you are wondering what to take. If you think of it soon enough you could order something, if not you can be crafty and make up something yourself. I will tell you about some different websites I checked out for wine gift baskets and I will also tell you how you can put your own together.
If you know ahead of time the types of foods being served at the party you can pair the wine gift baskets so they will go with the meal or if you know the hostess and host well enough you choose their favorite bottle.
Here is one place I did a search for wine gift baskets on the internet that you can order and have shipped. . The first place I looked into had 39 wine gift baskets to choose from. The price ranged from $ 29.95 for the Kendall Jackson Collage. This particular basket consisted of one bottle of Kendall Jackson Merlot, Zesty cheddar cheese spread and a knife to spread, raspberry shortbread cookies, Belgian chocolate seashells, Italian tiramisu chocolate, cracked pepper crackers and peanut brittle. Because of local ordinances these wine gift baskets can only be delivered to certain states. Also an adult signature is required mid ranged wine gift baskets like the one I checked out for 79.95 plus 12.95 for shipping was the Maddalena California Quartet. This includes four bottles from the Maddalena vineyard. It also includes cheddar mix salami, pepper crackers, pecan brittle sesame crackers black pepper cheese and two bowls. These wine gift baskets are exquisite and ready for shipment. The most expensive of the wine gift baskets costs 250.00 plus 9.95 shipping. This is the Opus One Exclusive which includes one bottle of Opus One a unique Bordeaux style red by Robert Mondavi. It is one of the world’s most celebrated wines. It is full of assorted Godiva chocolates including dessert chocolate, biscuits, hazelnut almond biscotti, macadamia nuts biscotti and a collection of Godiva holiday chocolates.
Now you can easily make up your own wine gift baskets in the comfort of your own home and make it extra special. Along with the bottle or bottles of wines you choose to use. You should pick a basket big enough to fit all the things you are going to put in it so it doesn’t look crowded. Candies, crackers, maybe a loaf of bread would be a great start, you could add a romantic touch with some candles and matches. I am sure whatever you put in your wine gift baskets will make a great housewarming present.
Remember to check out a site or two from the internet and you could get some great ides on how to make your own wine gift baskets.