{"id":4159,"date":"2020-12-21T08:00:12","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T13:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=4159"},"modified":"2020-12-16T13:56:21","modified_gmt":"2020-12-16T18:56:21","slug":"a-guide-to-putting-together-a-wine-gift-basket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-putting-together-a-wine-gift-basket\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Putting Together A Wine Gift Basket"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trying to sort out the perfect gift for someone in your life this holiday season? Explore our guide to putting together a wine gift basket\u2014it\u2019ll be stunning!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The gift-giving season is upon us! Hooray! While some people may find tremendous joy in coming up with the perfect present, others stress about how to show their love in a way other than quality time and words of affirmation. To help you tap into your gift-giving love language, we have a few suggestions, especially when it comes to wine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone has their interests, and the most important aspect of gift-giving is tapping into those interests. What has the person told you about in the past? When you went to that winery together, what was their go-to glass? Do they love to pair <\/span>chocolate and wine<\/span><\/a>? Or maybe they prefer some other type of alcohol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s all about interests!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Below, we\u2019ll delve into a <\/span>guide to putting together a wine gift basket<\/b> for all of those wine lovers in your life. It\u2019s a great gift for couples, moms, sisters, and friends; whoever has an interest in wine and snacks is sure to love this thoughtful treat. Read on to figure out how to make the perfect present for the season!<\/span><\/p>\n

Think About Who It\u2019s For<\/span><\/h2>\n

We were just talking about how important it is to think about a person\u2019s individual interests, but there are a few other things you\u2019ll need to think about as well. What\u2019s their favorite color? That\u2019ll help you determine the container and d\u00e9cor. Do they like red or white wines? Do you think they\u2019ll share this gift with their loved ones? Or do you need to pick filler items that will last a while as the recipient makes their way through the basket?<\/span><\/p>\n

It really doesn\u2019t take long to determine these aspects, but they are imperative to building a successful gift. Don\u2019t discount the power of gifting based on <\/span>the recipient\u2019s needs<\/span><\/i> and not your own!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Decide on Your Budget<\/span><\/h2>\n

The next step is determining your budget. Is this a one-wine gift, or would you rather provide a variety of wines for your loved one to sample? Depending on those choices, you\u2019ll need to narrow down your budget. Trust us\u2014it\u2019s easy to spend more if you don\u2019t plan ahead!<\/span><\/p>\n

This will also help you determine which wines you can purchase, how many filler items you can include, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pick Your Theme and Your Wine<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now for the fun stuff\u2014the wine! There are so many different directions you can go with for the wine in your gift basket. Choose sparkling for a celebratory gift, or maybe try a slew of wine from red to white to ros\u00e9. That way, you can\u2019t really go wrong!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes, the best way to decide on a wine is to pick your theme first. Are you going for decadence? If so, you\u2019ll want to choose some full-bodied reds. Maybe your giftee has a sweet tooth? In that case, you\u2019ll want to choose some dessert wines and other sweet white wines. Once you decide on the theme first, it\u2019ll be much easier to choose wines to match. Below, you\u2019ll find some of our favorite gift basket themes, along with the wines to match\u2014check it out!<\/span><\/p>\n

Pure Decadence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Think elegance for this box\u2014luxurious chocolates, full-bodied reds, and whatever else oozes decadence for you. Some of our favorites for this themed box include:<\/span><\/p>\n