They are knowledgeable about wines and they will surely set you up with a bottle of wine that will surely be a hit with the wine lover. Of course, it wouldn t be a wine gift basket if you only give the basket with only a bottle of wine in the basket. You also have to include a few extras in the basket. You can also include a handful of individually packaged chocolates. Or, if you want to make it extra special, you should consider a box or two of high end chocolates, such as Belgian truffles. People love chocolates, especially women. This is a great addition if you are planning on giving the wine gift basket to a woman who is special to you. The problem is that you ll have a hard time to think about the gift if you really don t know the person. Now, what if the person you are going to give the gift to loves wine? If this is the case, you should definitely try giving them a wine gift basket. Why? For starters, there are so many advantages of giving a wine gift basket. If you are going for a bottle of Reisling, Shiraz or Merlot, cheddar cheese is a great choice for it. For Swiss cheese, you should go for a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, or Sauvignon Blanc. These are the examples of great wine and cheese pairs. As you can see, by choosing the right cheese for the bottle of wine you have in your wine gift basket, you can be sure that the receiver will truly enjoy your tasteful gift. For the wine, you should never put in a cheap bottle. Instead, put in a mid range bottle or vintage bottle. Aside from tasting better, you have to consider that the person you are giving it to is special and a cheap bottle will only embarrass you as well as the person receiving the gift. It helps if you know what type of wine that the person you are giving the wine gift basket loves to drink. You can also consider decorating the wine gift basket with a handful of individually packaged fine chocolates. A wine gift basket with chocolates will surely be a great hit for women. If you are a guy who wants to give something special to your significant other, then this is the perfect gift that you can give.