Leigh's " Wine Gifting Guide"
- Wine Baskets and gift boxes are very popular items for their gifting versatility. Perfect for any occasion!
- All selections from my Wine Gift category are shown here, organized by red and white wines, and then sub-categorized by vintage.
- Wine characteristics as well as serving suggestions accompany each vintage.
- Wine gifts are perfect for any celebration, especially Birthday,Wedding,Anniversary, Promotion, Housewarmings!.
- Please read the list of states where shipping is permitted and the special delivery instructions included with each wine gift description.
Sorry, Wine gifts may not be sent to these states due to state regulations :
AL, AK, AR, DE. HI, KY, MA, MS, MT, PA, UT
AL, AK, AR, DE. HI, KY, MA, MS, MT, PA, UT
Red Wines : Merlot
- Pairs with: Grilled meats, apples , grapes
- Cheese Pairing: Edam, Blue, Camembert
- Fruit Pairing: Apples, Grapes, Plums
- Aroma: plum, dark berries
- Taste: soft,fruity and medium bodied. Softer than a Cabernet
- Serving Temperature: Cool room temperature ( around 65 degrees Farenheit )
Red Wines: Pinot Noir
- Pairs with: salmon,duck, pizza, mushrooms
- Cheese Pairings: Gruyere , Brie
- Fruit Pairings: Pears, Apples, Peaches, Strawberries
- Aroma: cranberry,cherry and raspberry
- Tastes: earthy, faintly floral, fruity (taste varies greatly according to origin)
- Serving Temperature: Cool room temperature ( around 65 degrees Farenheit)
Red Wines: Zinfandel
- Pairs with: Barbecued meats, steak, turkey and Indian food
- Cheese Pairing: Camembert, Edam,
- Fruit Pairing: Apples, Plums, Pineapple, Grapes
- Aroma: Raspberry, Blackberry
- Taste: Spicy
- Serving Temperature: Cool room temperature ( around 65 degrees Farenheit)
Red Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pairs with: steak, lamb chops
- Cheese Pairing: Blue, Camembert, Edam
- Fruit Pairing: Apples, Pears, Oranges,Peaches,Plums, Grapes, Pineapple
- Aroma: Cinnamon, currant,vanilla and oak.
- Taste: rich,fruity and full-bodied
- Serving Temperature: Cool room temperature ( around 65 degrees Farenheit)
White Wines : Pinot Grigio
- Pairs with: Oysters, salmon and scallops
- Cheese Pairing: Brie, Monterey Jack
- Fruit Pairing: Pears, Peaches, Cantaloupe, Apricots
- Aroma: Peach, melon, lavender and grapefruit
- Taste: herbal, fruity and light-bodied
- Serving Temperature: Chilled ( around 50 degrees Farenheit )
White Wines: Chardonnay
- Pairs with: Salads,pasta, Asian dishes and creamy, buttery sauces
- Also good with : poultry, fish, shellfish, ham and veal.
- Cheese Pairings: Blue , Brie
- Fruit Pairings: Pears, Apples. Peaches
- Aroma: Peach,lime,apple and honey
- Taste: crisp,light and floral
- Serving Temperature: Chilled ( around 50 degrees Farenheit )
White Wines: Riesling
- Pairs with: Chicken and seafood
- Also good with: ham and veal.
- Aromas: Apple, citrus,vanilla,nutty and cloves.
- Taste: Dry, buttery and full-bodied
- Serving Temperature: Chilled ( around 50 degrees Farenheit )
- Sorry, No wine gifts from this vintage are currently available.
White Wines:Sauvignon Blanc
- Pairs with: Shellfish,spicy dishes,fried food and Asian cuisine.
- Also good with : poultry, fish, ham and veal.
- Aromas: Grapefruit,melon,fig,and freshly-cut grass
- Taste: Herbal and brisk
- Serving Temperature: Chilled ( around 50 degrees Farenheit )
- Sorry, No wine gifts from this category are currently available.
Organic Wine & Other Beverage
Gifts
Champagne, Beer & Sparkling Cider
Champagne
- Cheese Pairing : Blue, Swiss
- Fruit Pairing: Pears, Apples, Oranges, Peaches, Tangerines
- Perfect for any occasion and with all foods
- Serving Temperature: Chilled ( around 45 degrees Farenheit)
Beer Lovers Gift Baskets
Sparkling Cider : Non-Alcoholic
- Perfect for any occasion and with all foods
- Serving Temperature: Chilled ( around 45 degrees Farenheit)
