A Guide to Giving Wine as a Gift

Wine, either presented as a single bottle or as part of a gift basket, makes an excellent gift. Whether given as a show of hospitality for a dinner party, or as a sign of affection for a Father's Day or anniversary gift, wine is a unique and thoughtful token of appreciation.

If you are bringing a wine gift to a dinner party where you know the wine will be opened during the meal, you should consider what is being served and match the wine accordingly. A quick phone call to the host or hostess mentioning that you'd like to bring a wine to match the meal is a nice way to ensure you don't bring a nice light white to a heavy meal where a big red would be a better choice. If you are bringing a white wine, you may want to bring it already chilled so it can be served immediately if needed. And don't be offended if you bring a bottle of wine to a party and it is not opened — the choice of wine is up to the host or hostess. So unless you were specifically asked to bring a bottle of wine to go with dinner you may not get to drink your wine at the party ( this is a subject that has surely been debated many times before).

If you are looking to give more than a single bottle, wine packs make excellent gifts. My Wines Direct offers 6 bottle packs that offer different mixes of wines to suit your needs. These mixed packs range from a varied mix of red and white varietals to a specific collection of one wine — for example a pack of 6 different Chardonnays from around the world.

If you are giving wine to someone who is an avid wine drinker, you should put a bit of thought into the wine you select. If they normally drink $75 bottles of French wine, you should obviously probably clear of the $7 grocery aisle California table wine (though we are sure that more than a few "wine snobs" could be fooled if only the label was changed...). One of the great things about wine is the enjoyment one gets from trying new things — if you are giving a gift to a wine drinker who simply enjoys a nice glass of wine, consider giving them a unique wine such as a Malbec, Pouilly-Fusse or a Viogner.

Sometimes the gift of wine is more impressive when it is given in the form of a gift basket. Gift baskets are uniquely packaged and themed to serve the presenter's thoughts and appreciations. Some are themed for outdoor picnics and contain cheeses and meats, while others are suited to dinner parties and contain cheese and cocktail items. Mothers, wives and other women can appreciate luxury wine gift baskets that contain chocolates or spa products. Wine baskets can either be shipped to your home for a personal delivery, or to the recipient's address as a special surprise.

Shipping wine or wine gift baskets is regulated by local laws. While you may need your items in a hurry, sometimes, state and local municipalities govern the delivery time, but you can be assured that your order will always be delivered in the least amount of time. MyWinesDirect currently ships to the following states, with more being added regularly: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, ID, IL, IA, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, SC, TX, VA, WI, WV, WY. If you have any questions about giving a gift, our customer service team would be more than happy to help you 1-866-330-WINE (9463)

Whether the wine or wine basket be given as a gift of appreciation, friendship, hospitality or love, with careful thought and planning to the recipient's needs, your gift will surely be appreciated and welcomed.

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