Generally four types of vintage wines are considered best for gifting for anniversaries, birthdays, diamond weddings, retirements and other special occasions. They are Madeira, Armagnac, Sauterne and Port.
Madeira is a fortified wine. It has a long history, it was used to toast the American Declaration of Independence. It does not go bad with changes in temperature and can be stored up to 200 years.
Armagnac is in essence a brandy and is made from distilled white wine in Bordeaux, France.
Port wine is a fortified wine made in many different styles. They are stored in oak casks up to 100 years. It may be noted that the wines are stored for a long time in special containers in special conditions for them to improve or cure and once the bottle is opened it is to be consumed within a day or up to a week depending upon the type of wine.
There are wines other than the ones mentioned above like champagnes, red table wines, malt scotch whiskies and “celebrity wines” which are also gifted.
Wine gifts are generally given in a wine basket along with cheese, fruits, or sea foods depending upon the taste of the recipient. Wine gifts are wrapped in attractive wrappings and sometimes designer cork lifters and wine stoppers are also gifted.
With the advent of internet wine gifts can be purchased online and are delivered on required date to the recipient.
When the recipient’s wine taste is not known, presenting a wine gift certificate is better as the recipient will be able to choose from an array of wines according to his/her liking on the company’s website. There are many websites and companies providing gift certificates and door delivery. Wine gifts are available in a wide range of costs ranging from under $35 to over $100. Some companies customize the label on the wine as per order.
Wine gift deliveries are not made to hospital patients and there are laws in different states on wine gift delivery.
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