Wine baskets are among the finest of an already elite set of options. Filled with fresh fruits, cookies, nuts, and more they make for a gift that will be remembered long after the outstanding Chablis is gone.

Amongst all the other treats you get in a wine gift basket, wouldn’t it be great to find your favorite Merlot or Sauvignon Blanc nestled in there too? You can enjoy a glass or two while you munch on some nuts or indulge in a chocolate while you sip on that Cabernet you have been eager to taste for months.

The wine gift basket can come with bottles of wine in any size; the hotel miniature ones are particularly nice to receive. It could in fact be filled with a mixture of wine varietals in these small sizes so you can try a bit of each.

Of course the wine is just the start of a great basket. You’ll find a variety of other great items in a wine gift basket as well. Chocolates go wonderfully with a sweet Sangria. Perhaps you’ll find truffles and gourmet crackers. With a nice Chardonnay, dried fruits are often a great choice as well.

For an extra special feast for a 21st birthday, a wedding or a unique anniversary gift, you can also get a wine gift basket with deluxe sparkling wines or champagne and a gourmet selection of cheese, nuts, chocolate and other delicacies.

The baskets themselves are also not run-of-the mill designs either. You can get high quality, fabulous-looking baskets made from dark wicker, contemporary metal and porcelain to suit every occasion. For a business colleague, a plastic composite gray style would be perfect. Look around and you will find an endless assortment of wine gift baskets to choose from.

Wine gift baskets are appropriate for any occasion. An anniversary is the perfect time to deliver a great vintage. Celebrate with a glass while you munch on a gourmet cracker. There’s no better time than a promotion at work to deliver that great Rose partnered with a fine garlic bread stick.

Whether for a personal celebration or a corporate event, when it comes to gift basket ideas, a wine gift basket is the finest possible choice. Appreciated by everyone, they’ll be treasured for years.