Wine Country Catalog
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Wine Country Gift Baskets, frequently called the Wine Country catalog, is one of the best sources for wine gift baskets. They specialize in wine-related baskets, but their selection also includes a variety of themed-baskets for other interests.
Benefits of Wine Country Catalog
Wine Country prides themselves on having gift baskets that include well thought out assortments of products and gift items, offered at an excellent value. They are owned by Houdini Inc. which has, since 1984 been a leading supplier of upscale food and wine gifts to retailers including specialty stores, liquor retailers, upscale catalogs and Internet sites.
The wines used are from the better wineries in California and are included in full 750 ml sizes. Each food item is selected for its outstanding taste and the unique part it plays in providing an exciting and sumptuous array of items. Unlike some other gift baskets that seem to add an over packaged (but under filled) food item, these baskets include full sizes of products. Food baskets usually include a high quality serving item, such as a cheese knife or tray in a wine and cheese basket.
Prices
Gift baskets are available for as little as $25 up to their super baskets that include Champagne or large wine assortments for $125 to $225. A limited selection of discounted baskets are available online with a savings of 5 to 25 percent. They also offer a limited selection of gift baskets online with free shipping.
Wines
The wines are popular selections from major wineries such as Sterling and Rodney Strong. Some baskets also include more unique and hard to find wines that are only available from the tasting rooms of boutique wineries. You can be assured that you are giving a gift of good wine, not just a wine gift with some sub-par bottle of second-rate wine.
Baskets
One of the unique things about the Wine Country catalog is the quality of their gift baskets. These are not the typical cheap basket that you put up in the closet or toss out. These baskets are truly functional as decorative items. Some are made of elegantly embossed metal; others are unique, handcrafted woven designs.
Non-wine Gifts
They also offer gift baskets that don't include wine and instead are themed around another interest area. Some of their more popular baskets include:
- Spa gift baskets
- New baby gift baskets
- Gourmet food gift baskets
- Coffee or tea baskets
- Kosher gift baskets
Alcohol Shipping Requirements
Each state has their own alcohol shipping laws. About half of the states allow wine shipping into their state. The customer service staff at Wine Country catalog will alert you if you are trying to ship a wine basket into a state that does not allow wine shipments and suggest one of their gift baskets that does not contain wine.
Convenient Gift Giving
Shopping for gifts with Wine Country catalog will certainly save you time and stress. They will take care of:
- Insurance - You don't have to purchase extra insurance to protect your gift. All gift baskets are automatically insured against loss or damage.
- Gift card – A personalized gift card can be included with your gift at no extra cost.
- Multiple gifts – Their online gift concierge is an easy way to place an order for two to 2,000 recipients.
- Shipment confirmation – You will receive an email confirming that your order has shipped.
- Gift reminders – A gift reminder can be set up on their online gift concierge to remind you of upcoming gift needs.
How to Order
Gift baskets can be ordered online or you can request one of their beautifully-photographed catalogs.
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