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January 13, 2009 - Wine Rack

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Wine Gift Basket - Use Your Creativity To Express Your Feelings



Wine gift baskets are the ideal solution to all your gifting problems, no matter what the occasion might be. Although there are many services on the internet that provide you a customized wine gift basket suited for the occasion, nothing can be more touching than a wine gift basket that has been created and designed especially by you.


Often people spend days, weeks and even months looking for that perfect present. If you are one amongst them, than it is time to consider a wine gift basket. Next time you have birthdays, weddings or even corporate parties coming up, you know that the best gift is around. All it needs is your personal touch that adds the feeling you want to convey to the recipient.


If you are unsure about how to get creative with your gift basket, the first thing you should do is to determine the personality and the style of the person you are gifting the basket to. We all know that a basic wine basket would surely include the person's favorite wine - it could be Merlot, Chardonnay or Cabernet.


You can add a few snacks that can accompany the chosen wines like cookies, pretzels, gourmet cheese and wafers, to the basket. Or you could add fruits such as grapes, apples or oranges which really go well with wine. A good idea is to include several different wine bottles such as Opus or Chadonnay with a range of different snacks like olives, mints, pistachio nuts and the likes.


Another great idea is to choose a particular type of wine and have the label include the name of the person you are gifting the basket to. You could design not only the logo but also the label to cater to the taste of the recipient. If you are planning to give the basket as a corporate gift, you can add a few classy wine glasses or pure leather accessories in tune with the occasion.


Or you could consider some special mementos that suit the occasion to your wine gift basket. For the newly married couple you can add a personalized memento or for the sport aficionado you could add a sport memento. Whatever you add to your wine gift basket should be in harmony with the theme or your basket will end up looking like it has been gifted without a thought. Beautiful packaging enhances the beauty of your basket and makes it a gift to be long remembered and cherished.


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Wine gift baskets are the ideal solution to all your gifting problems, no matter what the occasion might be. Although there are many services on the internet that provide you a customized wine basket suited for the occasion, nothing can be more touching than a gift basket that has been created and designed especially by you.

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Wine Appreciation - Fake it 'till you Make It



For many of us, there comes a point in our lives when we grow from random liquor or beer drinkers to wine drinking trainees. There are a few basics for beginning wine drinkers, and I assure you, choosing and drinking wine is most definitely easier than it looks.


With countless options in wine consumption, it is almost impossible to pick a wine you're sure to love. Many of us try our first glass of wine, turn our nose up at it, and ask someone to pass the brewed stuff. The fact of the matter is there are too many wines to choose from to base your opinion on the first you encounter. Do not be afraid to try many wines, and waste a few bottles in your search. Surely I'm not the only one who has opened a bottle of wine, and thrown the entire thing out only lacking four ounces or so. Many people prefer to begin their wine consumption journey with a chardonnay or white zinfandel, as these are lighter, more palatable options. Deeper, darker wines, such as cabernets or merlots are typically "worked up to", but are often appreciated by the assimilated palette. If it's red you're after, begin with a nice pinot noir, as this is one of the lighter choices in red wines.


Believe it or not, choosing the proper wine glass is important. As disappointing as it may be, enjoying your favorite Shiraz just isn't the same from Mom's old Tupperware cups. Choosing a glass that is not only completely clear, but also true crystal will actually enhance the flavor the wine you pick. Not only will it magnify the experience, but you'll appear so much more believable. No one will ever know that you didn't know zinfandel is red.


Your Grandmother may keep that "good cooking wine" in her fridge for decades, but please do not do this. Essentially, Granny is creating vinegar in that old ice box of hers, and this is not what you're aiming for. Depending on the age of the wine, your bottle should be kept from 24 hours to one week, tops, and in the refrigerator at all times. Wine is not only perishable, but the flavor is also greatly affected by oxygen exposure. Corking your wine as soon as you're done pouring will help, but if the wine is over five years old, chances are the flavor will lose some luster after 24 hours. All the more reason to share with your roommate, significant other, or even dear old Grandma.


Have fun, be experimental, and above all, don't take your new hobby as a wine connoisseur too seriously. Wine consumption is all about leisure and relaxation. Take it for what it's worth, and don't be afraid to fake it 'till you make it.

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