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How to Create a Wine Gift Basket

If you’ve ever wondered how you can send wine as a gift to a friend or loved one for a special occasion, the answer is simple: Make it a part of a gift basket.

A perfect gift basket is like mastering an art. So, if you’re hoping to stock your gift basket with a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon wine from Washington or a Bordeaux from France, you must make sure the other items complement the wine's flavor, mouthfeel, and aroma.

Keep reading for tips on how to send wine—and so much more—as a gift for that special someone.

1.Start with Cheese

Wine and cheese are a match made in heaven. They work so well together. If you’re asking yourself, “What is a good wine to give as a part of my gift basket?” you’re in luck: There’s a cheese for every type of wine.

Select a wine first. Some cheeses pair very well with red wines, while various cheeses are better suited with white wines. Experiment a bit. What do you prefer? What does your friend like? Here’s a quick guide to help you decide how to pair wine with cheese as a part of the basket you plan to send out as a gift.

Red Wine

  • Aged Gouda

  • Cheddar

  • Emmentaler

  • Goat Cheese

  • Brie

White Wine

  • Asiago

  • Gorgonzola

  • Muenster

  • Parmesan

  • Mozzarella

Rosé

  • Feta

  • Mascarpone

  • Baby Swiss

  • Colby

  • Havarti

2.Don’t Forget Fruit

Wines are famous for their range of fruit notes. Unsurprisingly, fruits can be an excellent complement to a nice glass of wine.

Once again, it’s essential to remember the wine as you decide which fruits to send as a gift. As you’re considering how to match the flavor profile of wine with different fruits, try a sip for yourself. If the wine is bright and slightly acidic, it will likely pair well with citrus fruits. Or, if the taste of the wine reminds you of strawberries or blueberries, you may want to send over dark fruits.

Here are a few can’t-miss options for your gift basket.

Red Wine

  • Strawberries

  • Blueberries

  • Cherries

  • Blackberries

  • Currants

  • Figs

White Wine

  • Mangoes

  • Cranberries

  • Cantaloupes

  • Pears

  • Pineapples

  • Oranges

Rosé

  • Bananas

  • Peaches

  • Apricot

  • Melon

3.Top it Off With Cured Meats

When you send someone wine, cheese, and fruit as a gift, you give them nearly all the ingredients needed to make a memorable charcuterie board. So, how can you complete it? Easy. Just add cured meat.

Cured meats are smoky and spicy. These flavor notes make them a great pairing with bold and spicy wines that can match their intensity. As you’re planning your trip to the deli to pick up the right cured meat for your gift basket, use the following as a guide:

Red Wines

  • Bresaola

  • Black Truffle Salami

  • Country Pate

  • Peppered Salami

  • Pastrami

  • Smoked Prosciutto

  • Chorizo

White Wines

  • Prosciutto

  • Mortadella

  • Dry-cured Salami

  • Chicken Liver Mousse

Rosé Wines

  • Jamon Iberico

  • Jamon Serrano

  • Volpi Coppa

  • Creminelli Varzi Salami

4.Share Something Sweet

Usually, when people decide to send wine as a gift and are looking for food to complement it, their minds immediately go to some of the classics mentioned already. If you’re wondering how to create a gift basket that stands out, sending a long sweet treat is a low-lift option.

Chocolate and wine are a delightful match. But while chocolate might make sense to send in a gift basket with a bottle of Washington state red wine like Lone Point Cellars Last Point Reserve, it may not be the best choice if you choose a wine with more subtle flavors. Below are a few ideas to get you started.

Red Wine

  • Chocolate

  • Caramel

  • Nougat

  • Reese's Peanut Butter Cup

  • Peppermint candies

  • Twizzlers

White Wine

  • Starbursts

  • Sour candies

  • Candy corn

  • Snickers

  • Skittles

Rosé

  • Sour Patch Kids

  • Smarties

  • Taffy

  • Sweet Tarts

  • Nerds

  • Gummy Bears

5.Complete the Gift Basket With Wine “Tools”

You’ve got your gift basket full of wine and goodies ready to send out as a gift to a friend for their birthday. If you’re hoping to figure out how to finish it off, you can’t go wrong by including something they can use repeatedly.

Wine lovers always look for ways to enhance the experience of drinking a glass of wine. Some inexpensive ideas include:

  • A wine opener

  • A wine bag and cooler

  • Wine decanters

  • Electric wine aerators

  • Wine glasses

Create Your Next Wine Gift Basket with a Bottle From Lone Point Cellars

If you’re still wondering how to send wine as a gift basket to someone you love, you can’t go wrong by starting with a bottle of Lone Point Cellars wine. As one of the leading producers of vineyard-to-table wines in Washington’s Columbia Valley, our wines are suited for any palate and a perfect addition to a gift basket. Get started by browsing our collection of wines today.

Chris Webb