http://articles.winegiftbasketsplus.com/rss.xml A blog about winegiftbasketsplus.com daily 365 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://articles.winegiftbasketsplus.com/?a=36634 <p>What do you get the person who has everything?&nbsp; You could be impersonal and get a gift card or you could dazzle them with a wine gift basket from the Pride of New York.</p><p>With six wine regions and more than 250 wineries to it's credit, New York State produces a wide variety of wines recognized internationally.&nbsp; From Woodbury's award winning Seyvals and methode champenoise sparkling wines as well as the cranberry wine for the holidays on to the Warm Lake Estate estate grown Pinot Noir, New York's wineries continue to create delicious wines.&nbsp; Hunt country Vineyards, celebrating their 25th anniversary, has a national reputation as a premier producer of Ice Wine which is served at many upscale resturants in New York City.</p><p>New York also is the home to the oldest winery in America.&nbsp; Brotherhood Winery offers a variety of wines that include ruby port and cream sherry.&nbsp; Martin and Meadery offers a variety of apple wines, honey wines , plum wines and strawberry wines.&nbsp; You can even order New York's fine wines online to complete that gift basket.</p><p>For more news on <a href="http://www.winegiftbasketsplus.com/">Wine Gift Baskets</a> visit <a href="http://www.winegiftbasketsplus.com/">http://www.winegiftbasketsplus.com</a></p> 2006-11-29T17:49-05:00 http://articles.winegiftbasketsplus.com/?a=36605 <p>What do you get the person who has everything?&nbsp; You could be impersonal and get a gift card or you could dazzle them with a wine gift basket from the Pride of New York.&nbsp; </p><p>With six wine regions and more than 250 wineries to it's credit, New York State produces a wide variety of wines recognized internationally.&nbsp; From Woodbury's award winning Seyvals and methode champenoise sparkling wines as well as the cranberry wine for the holidays on to the Warm Lake Estate estate grown Pinot Noir, New York's wineries continue to create delicious wines.&nbsp; Hunt country Vineyards, celebrating their 25th anniversary, has a national reputation as a premier producer of Ice Wine which is served at many upscale resturants in New York City.</p><p>New York also is the home to the oldest winery in America.&nbsp; Brotherhood Winery offers a variety of wines that include ruby port and cream sherry.&nbsp; Martin and Meadery offers a variety of apple wines, honey wines , plum wines and strawberry wines.&nbsp; You can even order New York's fine wines online to complete that gift basket.</p><p>For more news on <a href="http://www.winegiftbasketsplus.com/">Wine Gift Baskets</a> visit <a href="http://www.winegiftbasketsplus.com/">http://www.winegiftbasketsplus.com</a></p> 2006-11-28T23:25-05:00 http://articles.winegiftbasketsplus.com/?a=36140 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>Don't we all love receiving food as a gift? Who cares what the occasion is? We all love to get good food. Food is one of those meaningful presents that says so much more than when you receive just another useless object. Food represents comfort and the good things in life. <br /><br />This holiday season, or for any reason, when you're trying to figure out a good gift to give, you ought to look into wine gift baskets. For the wine connoisseur or the wine novice, these are a great way to tell someone you care and give them something interesting, different, and delicious. <br /><br />A variety of wine gift baskets are available for your gift-giving pleasure. You can select a basket which features red wine. Such a basket can consist of just one type of red wine like merlot or red zinfandel, for example. You can find quality baskets which will have a variety of merlots so the recipient can taste and compare different brands. You can also get a wine basket which contains a variety of wine styles. That way your friend can compare a merlot with a cabernet sauvignon. They are also available with white wines and blushes, too. Don't know what type of wine to give? A good idea is to give them a basket which contains a chardonnay, a merlot, and a blush. Then you have all the bases covered. <br /><br />Wine gift baskets come in a number of price points. There's a basket to suit every budget. You can spend anywhere from around $30 to in excess of $200. Obviously this means there are a wealth of options from which to choose. <br /><br />Wine gift baskets don't have to be just wine, either. You can select one which includes complementary food items such as candies, fruits, and cheeses. Imagine their joy when they receive a lovely wicker basket containing a bottle of exquisite Californian sauvignon blanc, a bar of delicious Swiss chocolate, a box of fine British crackers, and a block of fresh Italian mozzarella cheese. <br /><br />Wine gift baskets can be educational for the novice wine drinker and an exciting gift for the wine lover on your gift shopping list. One of the best things about them is their convenience. There a number of mail order companies which will be happy to send you a free catalog from which you can select your gifts and have them shipped to your friends and family. In addition to catalogs, there are plenty of online companies from which to choose. Often, a business will allow you to shop both online and through their catalog. Online ordering is safe and convenient and allows you to do more research on your gift items. <br /><br />This holiday season, or any time you're in search of a thoughtful gift, look into giving a wine gift basket. It's certain they'll love it.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as wine gift baskets at <a href="http://www.winegiftbasketsplus.com/">http://www.winegiftbasketsplus.com</a></p> 2006-10-21T15:12-04:00 http://articles.winegiftbasketsplus.com/?a=36139 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>More and more wineries around the country are offering tours of their facilities and tastings of their products. These tastings are fun for novices and experts alike. You don't have to travel to Europe to experience world class wine and wine-making facilities. Vintners throughout the United States are producing wines which can compete with any wine from anywhere in the world. <br /><br />The most widely-acclaimed and successful wine-making region in the United States is California's Napa Valley. The Napa Valley is just 30 miles long, only a few miles wide, and nestled in Northern California. A number of world famous wineries are located in this region. One such winery which will appeal to race fans and wine fans alike, is the Andretti Winery in Napa, CA. The Andretti Winery was founded by legendary Indianapolis 500 champ, Mario Andretti. Perhaps the most famous and most successful Napa winery is the Robert Mondavi Winery located in Oakville, CA. Mondavi offers tours year-round except on major holidays. Making an appointment is recommended but not necessary. <br /><br />California isn't the only place you can visit an American winery. You may not have realized this, but there are also wineries in the Northeast. One such winery is the Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery located in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania. Mount Nittany Winery produces a variety of dry and semi-dry whites, dry and semi-dry reds, and sweet and semi-sweet wines. Tours are offered throughout the year. Advanced notice is necessary. Here you'll learn all about the wine-making process as well as some history of winemaking in the Central PA region. <br /><br />New York features some of the oldest wineries in the country. The first wine grapes were planted there over 300 years ago! The first serious wine-making operation there began in the 1860's. One popular New York winery is the Applewood Winery in the town of Warwick, in the Hudson River Valley, located barely an hour away from the hustle and bustle of New York City. Applewood Winery produces a wide variety of wines, some of which you'll find nowhere else as they're made from unique local ingredients such as Macintosh apples. <br /><br />Wine makers have set up shop in the South, too. One such winery is the Habersham Winery located just outside Helen, Georgia. The Habersham Winery has been in operation for over 20 years. The Habersham Winery offers tours for groups of 10 or more and requires an appointment. You can visit their gift shop any time, though. Here you'll find their complete selection of wines, as well as gourmet foods, and local treats. <br /><br />Another lovely Southern winery is Chrisman Mill in Nicholasville, Kentucky. They produce a number of international recognized, award-winning wines. Come by the winery Tuesday through Sunday and enjoy a sumptuous lunch in the Chrisman Mill Cafe. Enjoy their surprisingly excellent wines and be impressed with their chef's top-notch cooking. <br /><br />If you're looking for a fun way to spend a day, a weekend, or even a whole week, travel to a winery or wine-making region and discover the wealth of wine produced throughout the country.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as wine gift baskets at <a href="http://www.winegiftbasketsplus.com/">http://www.winegiftbasketsplus.com</a></p> 2006-10-21T15:09-04:00