How To Give A Gift Of Wine

By Caroline Silverstone

Wine makes an excellent gift. It is timeless, classic and tasteful. It works for almost any occasion and is, perhaps, the perfect adult gift. You will surely find many occasions to give wine as a gift. Of course, you may need a little guidance in figuring out how to give wine as a gift.


Wine is a popular gift for many reasons. Here are some to think about:


- It is easy to give.

- It can fit into almost any budget.

- It has universal appeal.


Let’s look at these for a minute to help you understand why you should give the gift of wine.

It Is Easy To Give

Wine is easy to give because it comes pre-packaged. It is a compact gift, too. People will usually look at wine as a nice gift, too. They realize thought went into it and they appreciate it. Additionally, it is a usable gift, so you know it won’t just be another gift that the recipient can not use.

It Can Fit Into Almost Any Budget

There are so many options of wine you can choose that you can buy a bottle that fits right into your budget. You can buy some really nice wine without breaking the bank. As long as you a little abut wine you should be able to find one that is not too expensive for you.

It Has Universal Appeal.

The majority of people will be quite happy with wine as a gift. There are so many types of wine that choosing one that is right for the occasion and the recipient should not be difficult, either.

Now that you know why to choose wine as a gift. Here are some ideas of how to choose good wine gifts:

- Choose wine from the recipient favorite restaurant. This will give you a good chance of choosing one they like to drink if you do not already know their preference.

- Buy their favorite wine if you know what it is.

- By a wine with a unique name or a name that will mean something to the recipient.

- Choose a wine from a country the recipient has visited or is interested in.

- Buy a collectable wine.

- Choose a wine with a unique bottle.

- Design a custom label for the wine bottle.

- Buy a wine from a special year.

To give wine as a gift you can try some of these creative ideas instead of simply handing the bottle over:

- Add a bow to the bottle.

- Put it in a decorative sleeve.

- Make it a part of a nice gift basket of complimentary cheeses.

- Make a gift set and include a couple beautiful wine glasses.

- Include some reservations to a wine tasting with the bottle.

You should give wine as a gift in a creative manner. Make it something to remember instead of just another bottle of wine. You should put thought into it and really choose the wine carefully and then present it in a meaningful way. Wine makes a perfect gift, but it can be made so much better when it is given with a little thought behind it.


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