Holiday Wine Glasses, Gift Baskets & Other Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers

Get inspired with some fun gift ideas for wine lovers. Great finds for holiday wine glasses, gift baskets and more. Every wine lover enjoys tasting different wines, along with some of the accessories that go with it.

Holiday Wine Glasses

The best glasses for the holidays are simple glasses that you can use again and again. However, there are also a number of fun glasses that can be used just for the holidays.

Red wine glasses are usually bigger than white wine glasses to allow more oxygen to mix with the wine. There are also different glasses for the types of red wine.

• Standard Wine Glasses: If you are looking for wine glasses to use again after the holidays, then these are your best bet. These usually come in a set of four. If this is your only set of holiday wine glasses, then look for a versatile set for red wine. The label on these will say Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and/or Bordeaux wine glasses. These are the most basic ones and you can use them for all red wines. You can also find some great deals throughout the year, so you are ready with your holiday wine glasses when the season approaches.


• Painted Glasses: If you are looking for holiday themed glasses, then you will enjoy the large selection of painted glasses available. These can be more expensive than the standard glasses. They are sold either in sets of four, pairs of two or individually. When looking at the price, take note of the number included for the price listed. In this category, you can find simple ones with a nice Christmas tree to those with funny holiday sayings.


• Etched: Etched holiday wine glasses are also fun. These are not as common and usually have a more traditional holiday look and feel. You will find them etched with simple words or holiday themes such as snow flakes or Christmas trees.

Where to Buy Holiday Wine Glasses

Amazon: Amazon has a large selection of holiday wine glasses. They also have a large selection of standard glasses that you can use all year long.

Wine Christmas: This is a great website that is dedicated to holiday wine glasses, accessories and more. They have a large selection of glasses, specifically the painted glasses with fun holiday themes.

Holiday Gift Baskets

Another great gift idea for the wine lover in your life is a holiday gift basket. This is always such a fun gift because many have other elements in them to compliment the wine. Here are some of the types of wine gift baskets you can find.

• Wine and Chocolate: One of my favorite is the wine and chocolate gift basket. These usually include one or two bottles of wine. The wine maker then selects a great chocolate to pair with that wine. They will always pair red wine with a darker chocolate, as the two pair well together. This makes a fun gift for those that love wine and something a little sweet.

  



• Wine and Cheese: This is another fun pairing for those that like something savory with their wines. These also contain a bottle or two of red wine with a wonderful cheese that pairs well with the wine.


• Wine and Dinner: Some wine baskets include pasta, spices or other items that allow you to make a meal to pair with the wine. These usually include one bottle of wine. This is great for those that love to cook!


• Wine Only Gift Basket: These are fun for those that love to try different types of wine. They include two or more bottles of wine with a theme. Some of the best are those from a specific region or country. It is an easy way for your wine lover to expand their knowledge in a certain area or wine region.

Wine.com: This company is the largest online wine retailer. They have a great selection of wine gifts baskets. They have everything from wine only baskets to a great pasta and Italian wine basket.

Amazon: They are a reseller of wines and wine gift baskets for a number of retailers. You can find a wide variety of wine gift baskets on their site.

Other Gift Ideas

Other gift ideas for wine lovers include decanters, wine openers, small storage units and more. My favorite thing to give a wine lover -- outside of a nice bottle of wine -- is a fun wine book. All wine lovers like to learn a little more about wine, so a book is a great option.

Amazon: You can find both wine books and other wine accessories online. They have large selection of both, so you can easily find the right gift for your wine lover.

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