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December 15, 2014 · 26 Comments

The Perfect Gift: DIY Holiday Wine Basket

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I was raised to always bring a gift to who ever is hosting the party that I’m attending. Whether it be a bottle of wine or flowers, I make sure that I never show up to anyone’s house empty handed. It’s a simple gesture to say thank you for taking the time for having the party and hosting it. Since we go to so many different parties throughout the year, I thought it would be a good idea to share one of my favorite gifts to give because it makes a great hostess gift or even an amazing holiday gift that is suitable for anyone!

My go-to gift is a DIY Wine Basket that is full of goodies for the host. I have a rule about giving gifts, if I wouldn’t want to receive it then I don’t give it. I try to think about gifts that I would want to receive which is why I usually resort to bringing the same gifts over and over. You can never go wrong with wine or flowers, am I right?

Introducing the Holiday Wine Basket…

diy wine basketMaking a Holiday Wine Basket can be as simple or as intricate as you want it to be. I like to keep mine simple and themed. Since Christmas will be here before we know it, I added everything you would need to enjoy a glass of wine at home.

Inside my basket include 1 bottle of Manuscript Wine Red Blend, Holiday Dish Towels, DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses, Festive Paper Napkins and my favorite chocolates. There are a few reasons why this makes an amazing gift. Not only is it easy to make, it won’t break the bank. This basket can be made under $30!

Always add your favorite wine. Mine is Manuscript, not only is it the best wine I’ve ever had – it’s also from a local company! The red blend is a Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot, Pinot—with hints of Tempranillo and Cabernet Franc. You can’t go wrong with this full body blend. If I’m not sure what type of wine the host drinks, this is the one I grab for them. It’s a great “go-to” wine.

DIY Wine Basket - Manuscript Wines

Holiday dish towels can be purchased at Target for under $5. I fell in love with the Naughty and Nice towels (and might have even grabbed a pair for myself). The DIY Wine Glasses are my favorite to give as a gift. They’re simple to make but don’t forget to include chalk so they can use the gift. I bought two bags of chocolates and dumped them into the wine glasses before putting them into the holiday wine basket. Not only does it add a bit of color, but everybody loves chocolate.

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If you want to add more items to your holiday basket, I would suggest a wine stopper, wine opener, additional wine glasses, 2 bottles of wine, a candle, chocolate bars, candy canes, and coasters. The possibilities are endless. What others items would you add to the basket?

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  1. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:17 am

    That IS a great gift idea. Who wouldn’t love that?

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  2. Jaime says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:32 am

    I think this basket is perfect! I love giving wine as a gift. (I’m the same as you – I don’t give a gift unless I’d enjoy receiving it!)

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  3. Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says

    December 17, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    What a thoughtful gift! I really like the touches you put on this!

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  4. Catherine S says

    December 17, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    This is a gift basket. I have a few friends who would love it. They are big wine drinkers.

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  5. Pam says

    December 17, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    What a brilliant idea for a gift basket! I have a friend who would love to receive this.

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  6. Shell says

    December 17, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    What a great idea and so easy to put together too. I love the label on that bottle.

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  7. Liz Mays says

    December 17, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    A wine basket is a great gift. I should make one for my sis!

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  8. Nina Say says

    December 17, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    This is an awesome basket! My mom and grandma both love wine, and I bet they’d love this!

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  9. Kecia (@KeciaHambrick) says

    December 17, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    What a neat idea for a wine connoisseur! The chocolates spilled from the wine glasses add such a nice touch to the basket.

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  10. Kathleen Bunn says

    December 17, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    This would be the perfect gift for my sister. I just started liking some moscatos, but she loves all wine.

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  11. Krystal says

    December 17, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    I would be more than happy to receive this gift! What an awesome basket!

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  12. Ann Bacciaglia says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    This is a great gift basket. I love to give wine as a gift.

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  13. Debbie Denny says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    A perfect wine gift. I just love it! Your choices are awesome.

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  14. Rachel Ferrucci says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    Love this and give wine baskets often. I sometimes add a cork, candles, cheese and crackers, and coasters. I love the idea of napkins and towels!

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  15. Latoicha says

    December 18, 2014 at 4:41 am

    What a great luxe yet affordable gift idea! I love it! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Jeanine says

    December 18, 2014 at 8:14 am

    What a nice basket! I know quite a few people who would appreciate this so much. So thoughtful too.

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  17. rachellemama says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:41 am

    That is SO cute! I would add a nice cheese to the basket because cheese and wine go so well together!

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  18. Kristin says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    I have to agree that wine gift baskets are awesome and a great gift for any wine lover! My husband and I love these type of gifts!

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  19. Gabriel Bregg says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    Making sure the wine is a local vintage is a great touch. We are lucky to live in an area with TONS of good local wine and beer so something like this is a great idea for us to try.

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  20. Christie @ SavingSaidSimply.com says

    December 18, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    Wine is ALWAYS a good gift idea! Definitely a fabulous way to send some holiday love

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  21. yumeating says

    December 18, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    If someone brought me a wine basket I would waste no time testing them out! I’d even share 😉

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  22. Marina John says

    December 18, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    This is a good gift idea. Very nice basket!

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  23. christina aliperti says

    December 18, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    This is a great idea. I love making gift baskets. I know a few people who would be happy to receive this.

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  24. busymommyblog says

    December 19, 2014 at 9:38 am

    This is definitely a great hostess gift! I have to make a gift basket for Christmas Eve so thanks for the idea!

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  25. San Francisco says

    February 7, 2016 at 8:01 am

    Awesome post.I think this is so much perfect gift.That’s a good idea because wine is always a perfect gift.A lot of thanks for this.

    Reply

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