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Why Wine And Fruit Gift Baskets Are A Good Gift For All Occasions


In 2006, there are ten federal holidays. Those are holidays such as New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Beyond that, however, are even more holidays (not recognized by the Federal Government) that we celebrate such as: Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's & Father's Day, Halloween, anniversaries, and birthdays.

With so many occasions to celebrate, there is a question that must be answered several times a year: what gift should I give, bring, or send?

With so many different people with such different tastes, it becomes stressful to think of a present every holiday. There is one present, however, nearly guaranteed to make anyone happy. What present could this be? Wine gift baskets.

Wine baskets are appropriate for nearly every occasion, holiday, or event. They are always a nice, appreciated gift which you will find, fits right in with your holiday.

Not only are they a nice gift, but they are easy to pick out, pay for, and send! Similar to how you send flowers, you can send a wine gift basket by getting online and ordering it, or calling in by phone. You can get it delivered to yourself, and then personally give it to the recipient, or you can simply have it sent straight to them!

Wine gift baskets go beyond just wine. You can pair the wine with many different types of accessories such as: chocolate, cheese, cookies, breadsticks, biscuits, crackers, pasta, nuts, meats and more!

While you can simply place an order for a certain amount of money (and have the company choose the basket which best fits your budget), it is encouraged that you decide the composition of the basket. For instance: you could order the same wine from different wineries, or you could order a specific wine and choose the accessories best suited to the recipient's taste (for instance: if they are a chocolate lover, you could pair your wine with chocolates).

Choosing the composition of your basket makes it more personal, and gives you the chance to show your special concern for the recipient. Wine baskets appeal to a very diverse crowd: people of all ages, social class, genders, locations, etc.

Wine baskets are always a well-responded to as a gift, especially since many people don't spend money on wine for themselves, but almost everyone enjoys wine. Not only is wine nice for the person receiving it to drink, but the person can enjoy it in other ways as well, by serving or sharing it at something like Thanksgiving dinner. They will keep you in mind and appreciate the tasty gift that they can share with people they love.

So the next time one of many holidays comes up, and you find yourself trying to decide on the perfect present, remember that wine baskets are easy to get, fun to accessorize, and often greatly appreciated by a large assortment of different people.

Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as Fruit and Wine Baskets at http://www.fruitandwinebaskets.com



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South Africa: Cheap Wine 'Replacing Papsak' (AllAfrica.com)

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MPs set to demand cheap booze ban and drinking age of 21 to curb street violence of 'Binge Britain' (Daily Mail)

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Cheap wine 'replacing papsak' (Independent Online)

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SNAKE WINE, A CHEAP SURPRISING GIFT FOR HALLOWEEN

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08/23/08 - International Wine

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Virginia Wine Golden Triangle


Living the Good Life by James Bogaty owner Veramar Vineyard

Virginias Wine Country Golden Triangle

The Virginia Golden Triangle Wine Tour
Want to spend an afternoon in Virginias wine country and select from three of the unique Virginia wine regions during that single afternoon trip? Here is one trip tour that will give you variety in wine, scenery and vistas.

Taste at Virginia's most prestigious wine. Learn about Virginia wine with experts

Enter the world of Virginia wine as an insider.
Travel the northern Virginia wine tour to the Virginia wine business via the Virginia Wine Golden Triangle.
Using our first-hand knowledge and extensive contacts, we'll give you an exclusive insider's view and entre that other tour cannot offer. Reston Limo offers a limo tour to these wineries.

Privileged access to the best Virginia Vineyards.
From the prestigious classified growths to exclusive "boutique" producers, you will receive a warm welcome and a personalized tour and tasting. Each visit is unique and fascinating, as you meet the passionate men and women who make some of the greatest Virginia wines.

THE Virginia Golden Triangle Wine Tour- quality wines from here just disappear, it would be easy to pass over this wine region, suspecting that its just a bit of plank fun. And that would be a grave mistake as this is a cracker jack Virginia golden triangle region for some of the best Virginia wineries. Lip smacking, rich and intensely full flavored, its a fruit driven style supported by subtle American and French oak. An excellent food friendly wines that are already drinking well. International award winning wines.

We offer tours in Shenandoah and Loundoun Valley as well as Blue Ridge Wineway. Our tours focus on high-end boutique wineries. Our tours are known for being off the beaten path, insightful, and memorable. Here is the ONE tour route that brings you all three regions in one afternoon tour - The Virginia Golden Triangle Wine Tour.

"We are more than a tour route location, we are wine geeks" boasts Jim Bogaty, Founder, Veramar Vineyard

Both first time visitors and regular wine country patrons have delighted in our tours. Some have even gone so far as to say, "This tour far exceeded my expectations. It was like having a private wine class in the wine country. Not only was the wine we tasted beyond words, the scenery on this trip was so extraordinary that it rivaled our experiences in Tuscany."

We want to create for you a unique and lasting experience. For this reason we plan with you, your dream wine tour.

The Virginia Golden Triangle Wine Tour is closer then you think.

Begin at noon at Veramar Vineyard with a box lunch from Celebrations, Inc.

Veramar Vineyard & Event Center
Veramar Vineyard is situated on a private, 100-acre estate in the heart of Virginia Hunt County at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Shenandoah River. We are a small, family-run winery dedicated to producing naturally dry, full-bodied wines. Around Veramar Vineyard are a great number of bed-and breakfasts, championship golf courses and antique shops as well as some of the finest restaurants in Virginia. So, if you are in the mood for romance, or to enjoy fine wines, or simply want a picnic outing in the country, hike the Blue Ridge Mountain trails, come and be our guest as you experience Veramar Vineyard.Wines: Cabernet Franc, Rooster Red, Norton, Chardonnay, Tres Blanc, Seyval Blanc & DOra.Hours: Year round. 11:30a.m.-5p.m. Thursday- MondayTasting Fees: None-- FREEFood: Light fare, i.e. cheese & crackers (Catering available for groups of 50 guests or more).
Breaux Vineyards
You're invited to come and enjoy the internationally acclaimed wines of Breaux Vineyards. Our "Napa meets Mediterranean" style tasting room offers views of the beautiful Blue Ridge and Short Hill Mountains. Enjoy light gourmet fare, or bring your own picnic to savor on our umbrella covered tables at Patio Madeleine. Our winery and grounds, part of a magnificent 400-acre estate, are surrounded by 43 acres of vineyards including the original 16-year-old vines.Wines: Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier.Hours: 11a.m.-5p.m. daily. Closed major holidays.Tours & tasting: May-Oct. daily, 11a.m.-6p.m.; Nov.-April: daily, 11a.m.-5p.m. Closed major holidays. Groups please call ahead.Tasting Fees: $3/person. Reservations required for group of 8 or more - $5/person.Food: Light fare, i.e. cheese & crackers.
Piedmont Vineyards
Virginia's first commercial vinifera vineyard, located on the pre-revolutionary farm of Waverly in the heart of Virginia's Hunt Country. Picnic area, private parties, wedding and reception facilities.Wines: Hunt Country Chardonney, Special Reserve and Native Yeast Chardonnays, Semillon and Cabernet Sauvignon.Hours: Apr.-Oct., daily, 11a.m.-6p.m.; Nov..-Mar., daily, 11a.m.-5p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24, 25, 31 & New Year's.Tasting Fees: $3/person, refunded with wine purchase.Food: Light fare, i.e. cheese & crackers.Directions: From Middleburg: 3 miles south on Rt. 626. From Washington DC: I-66 to exit 31 at The Plains. Right at exit, right on Rt. 55. Immediate left on Rt. 626. Go 5 miles, winery on left.Gerhard von Finck, owner.P.O. Box 286,Middleburg, VA 20118.Phone: 540-687-5528.Website: www.piedmontwines.com.E-mail: info@piedmontwines.com

So come, visit wineries in the Virginia Wine County (VWX) and sample our wines, each a taste of seasons past: The snows of winter, April showers, summer sunshine and crisp fall nights. It's all there in the bottle, waiting for...YOU.


Call Della at Veramar Vineyard 540-955-5510 to set up your tour.



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