Food and Wine Gift Basket

There is nothing more enjoyable and overwhelming for a person than a summer afternoon at the lake or a winter eve close to the fire with a book and a food and wine gift basket. It is quite easier to cope with a book rather than with wine. An English food and wine gift basket is a extravagant option for fans of Thomas Hardy, Charlotte Bronte, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and the like.

English Wines

Good English wine? Is there any? Yes, there is! Wine has a long history in Britain; as you may know, wine was introduced by the Romans at the time of Julius Cesar. What is known for certain is that the English vineries and wines were quite common in the period of the Norman Conquest in 1066. The most popular of the English wines are: Muller-Thurgau (Rivaner), Reichensteiner, Huxelrebe, Madeleine Angevine 7672, Schonburger, and Seyval Blanc. One or two bottleful of any of these best wines give a fine start for an English food and wine gift basket.

The Cheese

Distinguished English cheeses are amongst the best in Europe. Britons have long been famous for their fantastic cheeses. With so many rich varieties it is difficult to mention them all. Here are some that no English food and wine gift basket should be missing: Dunlop cheese from Scotland, Huntsman cheese, Dorset Blue Vinney cheese, Cheshire cheese (a perfectly Elysian fusion of Double and Stilton Gloucester), Sage Derby cheese and Kidder ton Ash.

The Bread

Wine, bread and cheese are often understood of as the holy trinity of culinary joy. Add some light rye whiskey and sturdy crackers and the basket will have all the ingredients for a gourmet pleasure. Certainly, any guests on the show will be happy and delighted with this basket.

Finishing Touches

Now, it is the time to add the last touches to the experience of a great afternoon or eve. A white wine gift basket is also an excellent idea to come up with. Make sure to add a novel or two, Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations”, Jane Austen’s “Persuasion” or Thomas Hardy’s “Silas Marner” for literature lovers. Include a few Walkers shortbread cookies, Earl Grey tea and a little British Union Jack flag and you are prepared to give the basket away. One can create pleasant feelings this way and you will surely be liked by the recipient for gifting him such a beautiful basket.