At The Gift Basket Stop we know that choosing the right wine for your wine gift is sometimes quite hard to do. We have created a list of wines and the characteristics to help you choose the perfect one.
If you still can't figure which one you would like included in your wine gift we can help you choose one that would complement the gourmet items in the gift basket.
Red Varietal
Barbera: Earthy
Barbaresco: Powerful
Barolo: Powerful
Beaujolais: Juicy
Bordeaux: Powerful, Rich
Cabernet Sauvignon: Powerful, Rich
Chianti: Earthy
Dolcetto: Fruity
Grenache: Fruity
Malbec: Rich, Earthy
Merlot: Soft, Rich
Nebbiolo: Powerful
Pinot Noir: Delicate, Earthy
Red Burgundy: Delicate, Earthy
Rioja: Earthy
Sangiovese: Earthy
Shiraz: Earthy
Syrah: Powerful
Tempranillo: Earthy
Zinfandel: Fruity
White Varietal
Chardonnay: Full, Rich
Chenin Blanc: Round, Creamy
Gewurztraminer: Floral
Gruner Veltliner: Dry, Floral
Pinot Blanc: Round, Full
Pinot Gris/Grigio: Round, Dry, Full, Rich
Riesling: Floral
Sauvignon Blanc: Dry
Semillon: Round, Full, Rich
Soave and Similar Whites: Dry
Vermentino: Dry
Vernaccia Di San Gimignano: Dry
Vinho Verde: Dry
Viognier: Round, Floral
White Burgundy: Full, Rich
*Riesling can be bone-dry, it can be semi-dry and it can be intensely sweet
Please let us know if you have any questions on wine gift baskets.