Wine Anniversary Gifts make it memorable
Wines and Champagnes are synonymous with all celebrations and occasions. No festive occasion is complete without a drink or two. Wine lovers would love to receive a wine gift basket and if it is received as an Anniversary Gift, they will simple remember it for long.
Champagne or Sparkling Wine makes a perfect anniversary gift as the bubbly drink can be a reminder of the sparkle and delight of married love. Vintage wines are symbolic of how a couple has become more complete with one another through time.
How to choose the perfect wine as Anniversary Gift
- Try to find a wine with a distinctive, meaningful name.
- Locate a wine from a country the couple would like to visit or have visited.
- If the couple knows quite a bit about wines, try to find a collectible wine or a boutique wine to give as a gift.
- Give a bottle of wine that has a custom, personalize label or that is an anniversary wine.
- Look for a vintage wine that is from the year when the couple was wed.
Different Wine Types for Anniversary Gifts
Cabernet Sauvignon Wines: Probably the world’s most renowned grape variety for red wines. The best version of Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Bordeaux, France, although it is grown in most of the major wine producing areas, including Napa Valley, California. You will be astonished with their richness and complexity. An anniversary gift to be cherished by all.
Chardonnay Wines: Probably the world’s most often purchased dry white wine. Chardonnay is grown in nearly every wine producing area of the world. It contains a fruity character with vanilla and buttery components. A lovely anniversary gift.
Chenin Blanc Wines: One of the most widely grown grapes in California. This grape is viewed as cheap and common place. It has a very fruity character and blends very well.
Grenache Wines: It is second most widely planted grape variety in the world. Grenache tends to be sweet but doesn’t have a lot of character unless it was well-vinified. Liked by many as an anniversary gift.
Merlot Wines: It is in the same league as a Cabernet Sauvignon but it is less tannic and more lush. Full-bodied with flavors of cherry, plum, and chocolate. Merlot blends very well into Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Emilion, and Pomerol. Will be loved as an anniversary gift by people loving its taste.
Pinot Blanc Wines: It produces a soft, fruity dry white wine that is often compared to Chardonnays. Pinot Blanc is high in acidity and has hints of apple and spice. Does not age well and is less complex than Chardonnay. A nice Anniversary Gift.
Pinot Gris Wines: This brown colored grape has become very successful in Oregon. It produces a dry and crisp white wine with a heady feel and rich in spice flavors. Loved as anniversary gift by Spice lovers.
Pinot Noir Wines: The premier grape of the Burgundy region of France. It is a very difficult grape to grow but if well grown, they can be made into a wine that is rich and complex, tasting of black cherries, raspberries, and mint. A lovely anniversary gift.
Riesling Wines: This is one of the world’s great wines. Reisling grapes need cooler climates and thrive in places like Germany. It has a high level of acidity and are very floral and fruity. This wine is noted for being a wine that has great age potential. Great for an anniversary gift.
Semillon Wines: White grape that has low acidity and peachy roundness. Used to partner with many wines, especially Sauvignon Blanc. Semillon is often very inexpensive and thus a great value for many wine regions. A perfect anniversary gift.
White Zinfandel Wines: This grape produces a light blush wine made in California. The red Zinfandel grapes are quickly separated from their skins during crushing and fermentation that results in a very light pink wine. White Zinfendels are made in a sweet style to balance with the high acidity. The recipient will love this anniversary gift.
Zinfandel Wines: This grape has European origin but is cultivated predominantly in California. This grape has gone through many image problems but today is a very successful counterpart to other grapes grown in California. Very drinkable and popular among Americans and foreigners alike. They will love to have it as an anniversary gift.
