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If you\u2019re not sure how to gift wine, then wine hampers<\/a> are always a great shout. They take a lot of the guesswork out of selecting and pairing a vintage. But if you\u2019d like to DIY, we\u2019ll share some top tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is gifting wine a good idea?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First, the most obvious question\u2026 \u201cis gifting wine a good idea\u201d? Well, for many people in the UK, absolutely. It has near-universal appeal amongst those who do drink. Plus, there are so many types and varieties it\u2019s easy to personalise to their taste. It makes a great gift for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, New Year’s, a work promotion, corporate gift, graduation and more. For many, wine and champagne are the go-to celebratory beverages and can signal a moment of significance or mark the passage of time in a memorable way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which bottle of wine is best as a gift?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are three core considerations for which bottle of wine is best as a gift – taste, price and occasion. First, let\u2019s start with taste. Depending on what type of wine your recipient likes best, you might go for these popular options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Very popular kinds of red wine are the Malbec, Pinot Noir and Merlot. They pair well with red meat dishes and rich p\u00e2t\u00e9 or cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For white wines, try a Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio. They\u2019ll reach for a white with salads, fish and chicken or light hors d’oeuvres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ros\u00e9<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If they like ros\u00e9, give them a Provence ros\u00e9, white zinfandel or ros\u00e9 champagne. It\u2019s a great wine for charcuterie boards, lobster and salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How much should you spend on a good wine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For most people, wine in the \u00a315-\u00a320 range is perfect to maximise value for money and pleasure. You\u2019ll be able to find a nice, artisanal or sustainable option in this range that will work great as a gift. Obviously, the key to how to gift wine is about spending as much as you can afford and not more. The Fortnum & Mason Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape, Andre Brunel<\/a> is an opulent red wine but \u00a335 may be out of your budget. So, before you begin shopping, set a budget range and look for highly-awarded wines within that space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What wine is good for special occasions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Any wine can be good for special occasions but a crisp white Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay is ideal for summer and spring celebrations. In contrast, you might opt for a rich wintery Merlot or soft Malbec in the darker, colder months. This is, of course, with all other things being the same and your recipient not having a preference for one over the other. Taste should rule over time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a nice bottle of wine for a hostess gift?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We recommend that you bring one of our impressive cheese and wine hampers<\/a> if you really want to wow. However, a nice bottle of wine for a hostess gift is the Flagstone Longitude Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec<\/a> if they like red wine. The Coteaux Varois en Provence Ros\u00e9 Reflet, Estandon, France<\/a> for a blush or the Errazuriz Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley<\/a> for a white.<\/p>\n