Finger Lakes Gift Guide - Wine Gifts and More

Giving a gift is never an easy task, here is a quick guide to different options to make sure you give the perfect gift.

Wine & Gift Baskets

Wine and wine accessories make a great gift for any wine drinker. Before you select your wine gifts, it is helpful to know if the wine drinker is someone who really knows their wine, or if they just enjoy drinking a nice glass. If they are a knowledgeable wine drinker you’ll need to put a little more thought into the gift – don’t just buy a common brand for your local store. It doesn’t need to be expensive wine, but you ask someone at your local store about a unique varietal or something that a knowledgeable wine drinker would enjoy.  Another great idea is to give local wine for the recipient to try. Finger lakes wines make perfect gifts because their quality is high but most people have not tried them.

 If you are sending wine as a business gift, wine baskets are always a favorite since they include food, cheeses, chocolate and additional gourmet finds in addition to the wine. Or some may prefer to give wine clubs which allow them to choose different combinations of wines delivered over the course of many months.

Books

Consider giving a unique or local interest book as a gift. There are a wide variety of books related to the finger lakes, from novels set in the area to photo books to great books about wineries and things to do in the finger lakes region.

Gift Certificates and Gift Cards

Shopping for someone really tough, or really picky? Consider giving a gift card or gift certificate  to them – you can choose a store that you know they already like.  While some feel gift cards and certificates aren’t as personal of a gift, they have become extremely popular in recent years and are usually well received.

Restaurants

A meal at a nice restaurant is always a great and memorable gift. Call the restaurant ahead of time and buy a certificate that will cover the entire meal – drinks, meal and desert.

Tickets

Tickets to a concert, a sporting event or a play are a great gift. In the Finger Lakes area there are a number of major venues for large concerts, professional sports as well as a number of smaller playhouses where you can see a quality production.