| Wine is an excellent gift to be offered on any | | | | Crystal is delicate and is an excellent way to |
| occasion: whether for an intimate reception to the | | | | enhance the wine you offer to drink. Crystal |
| celebration of important events. There are | | | | glasses also add a touch of luxury to your table. |
| several different related wine gift ideas that you | | | | There are several crystal factories such as Val |
| can offer. Any person receiving a wine bottle will | | | | Saint Lambert (Belgium), Murano (Italy), Baccarat |
| always be charmed by the gift. | | | | (France)...; which are expensive but there are also |
| Below are a few wine gift ideas: | | | | less expensive crystal glasses available on the |
| Gift Basket with Wine Jelly | | | | market. They are cheaper because they do not |
| If you plan to offer a Christmas gift to a fine | | | | meat the crystal criteria but are as beautiful as |
| gourmet, wine jellies are a good idea. Wine jellies | | | | the real crystal glasses. |
| (made with red, rose or white wine) are used to | | | | If your Christmas gift budget is very large, offer |
| create succulent sauces or simply putted on | | | | a set of 30 crystal glasses including: 6 red wine |
| bread like jam. Wine jellies also enhance the taste | | | | glasses, 6 white wine glasses, 6 water glasses, 6 |
| of a fruit pie. | | | | champagne glasses and 6 port glasses. |
| Here is an example of a Christmas gourmet | | | | If your budget is limited, do not hesitate to offer |
| basket: | | | | a set of two wine tasting glasses. |
| A bottle of Sauterne or sweet Bergerac, foie | | | | The term "crystal" is protected in Europe and in |
| gras (fat liver), wine jellies, flavored oil, balsamic | | | | many other countries since many years. To be |
| vinegar, a recipe book... | | | | called "crystal", the glass must meet some |
| Personalized Bottle | | | | rigorous criteria in percentages and rates. |
| Several enterprises offer the opportunity to | | | | When you offer this kind of gift, ensure you that |
| acquire personalized champagne or wine bottles. | | | | these standards are met, and you will always be |
| You can also personalize the bottle by yourself: | | | | sure to offer a gift of great value. |
| name of your friend or parent, birth date, your | | | | Wine Decanter |
| Christmas wishes... | | | | What does mean decanting? Wine decanting |
| Professional Corkscrew | | | | means transferring the content of a wine bottle |
| This kind of corkscrews do not damage the wine | | | | into another recipient before serving in order to |
| stopper which has sometimes the same or more | | | | reveal the wine's aromas. A decanter also |
| value than the wine and the bottle. Corks can | | | | emphasizes the wine's colours. This is an excellent |
| sometimes be very hard to remove, so a | | | | Christmas gift for a wine lover. |
| professional corkscrew will leave the stopper | | | | By doing a research on the Internet, you will find |
| intact. | | | | thousands of gift ideas related to wine that can |
| Some corkscrew have an optional engraved | | | | be offered for Christmas. If your Christmas gifts |
| monogram and manufacturers create professional | | | | budget is restricted, you can also offer a simple |
| corkscrew decorated for Christmas. | | | | wine bottle in a nice gift pack. |
| Crystal Glasses | | | | |