DIY Wine Lover Gift Basket Ideas With More Than 41 Fun Customization Options

A wine-themed basket for a raffle or gift will most certainly be in high-demand, due to all of the wine lovers out there. The key to putting together a great homemade wine gift basket is first picking out some great wines. If you live in a state that is known for producing quality wines, you should look to those first. And you don’t need to purchase super high-priced wines to impress people. There are plenty of fabulous wines ranging in price between $20 and $50 a bottle. However, if you really want to splurge and buy a $100 bottle or two, then by all means, go for it (your basket may appeal more to the true wine aficionados). We do however recommend that you include at least 2 bottles of wine.

When purchasing wine for your wine basket raffle or gift,  you’ll need to decide on red, white, rosé, or a combination. If you decide on white wines, your best bet is to go with Chardonnay, due to its popularity and the selection of wines that are available.  Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling also make good substitutes. When choosing red wines, you can’t miss by going with Cabernet Sauvignon, the most popular wine worldwide. Other great options for reds include Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Malbec. We don’t recommend that you choose rosé, simply because it’s not as popular as red or white.