The Gift Exchange

If this economy has you reaching for a glass of wine, you aren’t alone. Studies have shown that wine and alcohol sales have been proving steady in the recent months, if not improving. But don’t jump to conclusions: people aren’t necessarily drinking in excess to wash away their worries. Instead, this trend is most likely a result of people choosing to entertain at home to save money as opposed to going out.

For this reason and more, it a particularly good time to send someone a wine gift. We offer a wide range of wine gifts to suit every occasion, from birthday gifts to a special hostess gift for a dinner party. Our wine crates are of especially good value and offer the recipient the chance to stay at home and savor a wine of superior quality that they may only be able to find in the finest of restaurants.

One of my favorite wine crates for enjoying at home is the Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay. This hard-to-find wine is in constant high demand from consumers and restaurants alike. For me, most Chardonnays elicit that summery, drinking from the back patio feel, but not with the Cakebread. Instead, this Chard is enjoyable year round and with a true diversity of dishes. It’s signature buttery taste allows it to be paired with pork, Asian dishes, and – gasp – even select, grilled red meat. It’s truly a unique Chardonnay and those lucky enough to taste it seem to immediately join its cult following.

Any of our gourmet and wine gift baskets also make excellent gifts for enjoying from home. With foods especially chosen to complement the wines, the recipients can experience different flavors and nuances of the wine while sampling the many gourmet delicacies and sweets. In this way, recipients can host their own private wine tasting party, especially when receiving a wine gift basket with multiple varieties of wine. And that sure sounds like more fun than watching TV!

Whichever direction the economy turns in the next year, you can always feel confident in giving wine gifts to friends and family. Wine is a universal pleasure enjoyed by nearly everyone, in good times and bad. Here’s to a prosperous year!

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