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Oct 02, 2023

20 Best Wine Gift Baskets to Buy in 2023

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Raise your glass, because these are good.

There's definitely a person in your life—a foodie, oenophile, or just an average Joe—who wants to leave their mark in the world as someone who ate and drank only the best. And though that Michelin-starred dining experience won't be around forever, even the most diehard foodies will appreciate an at-home gift. Which brings us to the perfect present for any righteous wine snob: A wine gift basket.

For even the most-impossible-to-shop-for, a bottle of crisp wine jazzed up with gourmet snacks like cheese, chocolate, and meat, delivered directly to your recipient, makes an infallible team. Trust us when we tell you that you can't go wrong with a wine gift basket, no matter who you're shopping for. Naturally, these wine gift sets come with top-shelf vino and each has its own unique pairings that make it worthy of praise. So, join us as we reveal the best wine gift baskets for everyone on your list. 'Cheers' is right.

Gourmet Gift Baskets has curated a nice selection of Champagne gift baskets, and this one is for drinkers who haven't yet known the delight of a decadent French truffle melting in a mouthful of prosecco, or who want to experience that again and again while popping a bottle of champagne to smug it out—one of life's greatest joys.

But again, champagne shouldn't be saved for celebrations. It's complex and varied like other wines, especially since it demands a brutal but flashy way of popping open, as you'll learn from Man Crates' champagne gift basket that comes with a freaking sword-shaped, personalizable saber. Be en garde, and enjoy the splash of the bubbly with some roasted nuts once the blade dashes through.

Sometimes, it's better to not get too extra with gifting. For those who only want to drink wine and nothing else—what more could you ask for?—this bundle has eight exquisite varietals that'll journey whoever's lucky enough to receive them through vineyards in Italy or countryside in France, sipping bold montepulciano, classic bordeaux, flavorful verdicchio, and more unique-tasting vino as well during that day-trip.

Something magical happens when a glass of red wine is coupled with a sweet, mouthwatering piece of chocolate. This Harry and David set is complete with the brand's signature chocolate truffles, which are rich, smooth, and divine. It also comes with a bottle of Ross Lane red wine, which is equally decadent.

This wooden trunk of goodies is like a treasure to be hunted by red wine connoisseurs who, more often than not, are also full-time chocolate lovers. Including truffles, cake, bars, and cocoa-flavored pretzels to go with a bottle of royal crest red, this basket is definitely on the mind of someone in your life.

Do they like a little bit of everything? Of course they do! This mouthwatering basket features three bottles of red wine that are paired with sweet and savory gourmet bites. They'll get to nosh on churro almonds, dark chocolate sea salt cashews, everything bagel cashews, shortbread cookies, and more. Yes, please.

Raise a glass—sorry, a bottle. Oh wait, sorry, a can—of sparkling sauvignon blanc, rosé, and zinfandel wine to help wash down all the small but delectable treats from the basket. Berries, apricots, and any small bites that won't completely fill up a stomach. Yum.

Bazinga! We got you there, didn't we? Because there's actually no wine in this basket. But it does have the drinking accessories and vessels every oenophile needs: a wine carafe and cool glass. It's a match for picky drinkers who are meticulous about what goes in their cellar and over their taste buds. The dark chocolate and crackers will be appreciated, too.

Cheese and wine are like Tylenol and a headache—the partners in crime of a lifetime. This gift crate of gourmet fromage will give any turophile the most mouthwatering charcuterie treat. The variety of cheese styles (from blue to gold to curds with chives) is rounded out with olives and fruits, and a bottle of pinot noir to help swallow it all.

Don't think of this as a strictly Valentine's Day gift, though it's perfect for that. This is the perfect wine basket for your love interest, anytime of the year. Rosé and red wine, sweets and savories, everything you need.

The dried flowers feel oh-so Provençal, but that Harry & David Oregon Chardonnay is distinctly American. But don't worry about all that. Just know it's a great white wine with a beautiful bouquet. A perfect gift box.

To red drinkers, nothing can quite one-up a gift basket of vin rouge and savory bites. The pairing of wine and gourmet snacks inside this red box is curated for a homey night by the fireplace. Sip some rich Italian red, then taste the smoked gouda and flatbread crackers to top it off.

If they won't drink anything but the finest wines from Italy (fair), they will love this exquisite box. It comes with a bottle of red and a bottle of white as well as everything they need to make a delicious dinner. Think pork salami, artisan pasta, traditional pasta sauce, and biscotti for dessert. Not to mention, smoked Gouda, crackers, and cheese straws are tossed in, too, in case they're still hungry after dinner.

Kill even more birds with one stone in this stay-at-home-themed wine basket. Some people just love it when a bottle of Lemelson pinot noir comes with a gold tray for serving, a felt ball garland for getting cozy, and a scented candle for vibing.

And then there's those who exclusively drink white, like a fine varietal of Italian pinot grigio, and don't mind pairing it up with some pecan straws, garlic cheese, sausage, crackers, and sweet wafer rolls to make each sip better than the last.

A gift basket with basically a full-course meal is enough to satisfy a date night dinner, served with royal crest red or pinot noir. This assortment includes artisan cheese like Monterey Jack and salami and summer sausages. If that's not enough flavor, how about some honey hot mustard and pepper onion relish for the spice?

There's no better way to show appreciation than a "thank you." In this thoughtful box decorated with red "thank you" ribbon and bow, your recipient will be thoroughly heart-warmed with two bottles of cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay. And their stomach will be grateful for the sausages and cheddar to enjoy the wine with.

Take a trip to the West Coast, to the great wine valley of Napa County, with this wine gift basket. It has two bottles of the beloved California vino choices—cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay—to go with savory delights like caramels, chocolate bars, cashews, almonds, and truffles.

What makes bubbly so addictive, we don't know, but when the blobs start to pop on the tongue, we can't get enough of the fizz. Harry & David's sparkling wine gift basket will carbonate tastings of almonds, cheddar, crackers, and smoky sausage. It comes with a wine chiller, too, for icing up the alcoholic sparkles.

Send this one to a newlywed, a soon-to-be dad, a recent grad, or a hustler who finally got a promotion. This California duo of sauvignon and chardonnay, along with some sausages and farmhouse cheese, will let them know how proud you are for them.

Luke Guillory is the Associate Commerce Editor at Esquire.

Lauren Harano is a New York based freelance writer, covering home, lifestyle, and all things gifts.

Maverick Li is the Style & Commerce Editor of Men's Health, where he covers clothing, footwear, watches, and grooming. He was previously the Assistant Commerce Editor at Esquire.

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