For starters, you have to consider the wine you are going to include in the wine basket. You have to remember that the wine is the point of the entire gift basket. And, because you are actually giving it to a wine lover, he or she will know if the wine you included in the gift basket is a fine one or is just a cheap commercial one that doesn t taste that good. It should be full of high quality goodies that the recipient of the gift basket will truly appreciate. Besides, having an expensive wine in the basket along with cheap foods will eventually look worthless and it will really be embarrassing in your part as well as the person receiving the gift. The items that should be included in the basket should be items that the receiver will be able to use over and over again and also one that they will truly appreciate. Basically, wine gift baskets are gift baskets that contain a bottle or two of wines. They also come with other treats that go well with wine, such as cheese, chocolates, and even fruits as well as any other gourmet food. Wine gift baskets make great gifts for several reasons. If you are going to attend a party or a special occasion, such as birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays, you should definitely give a wine gift basket. If this is your problem, then you should definitely try thinking about a gift that is both unique and one that will show the receiver how much you care for them and also how important they are 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. Aside from chocolates, you should also remember that cheese also goes great with wines. Include a box of assorted cheeses in the basket. Blue cheese, Gouda cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, Swiss cheese and other types of cheeses will surely go well with the wine gift basket. Another item that you should include in the wine gift basket is a hand crafted wine bottle opener. Acidic cheese goes will with acidic wines. For example, blue cheese goes well with Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Shiraz. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir go well with the Brie variety of cheese. 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.