I'm making up a wine basket to donate for a silent auction for a local charity. I wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions on putting it together. My original idea was to pick a couple bottles of different types (a white, red, dessert, and rose) and attach recipes/menu that would go well with each bottle. Do you think instead of a variety, all reds or all whites would be better? Also, are there any recs for fabulous wines for a good value?
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Hi star. I've made wine baskets for raffles here...
But I selected a single bottle, bought one of those nifty wine bottle holder boxes/cases (they run about $15 at those house decorating stores), then filled the rest of the basket with crackers, spreads, small set of spreading knives, corkscrew and 2 glasses. Lots of fluffy straw base, cellophane and raffia ribbon.
You have a really nice idea about the recipes. Some folks still buy the salty "cooking wine" product and true wine is so much better and often not much more expensive.
PS: I've realized you can present toilet paper as a gift if you use enough cellophane and raffia around it.
But I selected a single bottle, bought one of those nifty wine bottle holder boxes/cases (they run about $15 at those house decorating stores), then filled the rest of the basket with crackers, spreads, small set of spreading knives, corkscrew and 2 glasses. Lots of fluffy straw base, cellophane and raffia ribbon.
You have a really nice idea about the recipes. Some folks still buy the salty "cooking wine" product and true wine is so much better and often not much more expensive.
PS: I've realized you can present toilet paper as a gift if you use enough cellophane and raffia around it.
bonnieinholland
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starburst, I quite like the idea of doing white, red and a dessert mix. (Works for me, anyway, as it gives folks a little of everything. Not being a rose fan, I can do without that one.) What if the basket of wines was grouped around a menu with three or four courses, and you included that and the recipes for each course? In any case, how many bottles in total are you talking about and what's your overall budget for the basket? That'll help with figuring out menu/recipes and wines. And are you located in a place where a good selection of wine is readily available?
cheers, Bonnie
starburst, I quite like the idea of doing white, red and a dessert mix. (Works for me, anyway, as it gives folks a little of everything. Not being a rose fan, I can do without that one.) What if the basket of wines was grouped around a menu with three or four courses, and you included that and the recipes for each course? In any case, how many bottles in total are you talking about and what's your overall budget for the basket? That'll help with figuring out menu/recipes and wines. And are you located in a place where a good selection of wine is readily available?
cheers, Bonnie
i'm thinking $50-$70 for the basket, and 3-5 wines...i know that is a big range...
but it'll be depending on what i can get for what prices. luckily, I am located near a great wine store with a wide selection and they just happen to be having a wine sale!
I have 2 personal favorites that everyone seems to like and is very inexpensive. I'm considering these, although I'm wondering if I should pick more expensive wines.
2004 Ironstone Symphony is great, especially for the price.
and for dessert wine Chiarlo Nivole Moscato is very nice!
but it'll be depending on what i can get for what prices. luckily, I am located near a great wine store with a wide selection and they just happen to be having a wine sale!
I have 2 personal favorites that everyone seems to like and is very inexpensive. I'm considering these, although I'm wondering if I should pick more expensive wines.
2004 Ironstone Symphony is great, especially for the price.
and for dessert wine Chiarlo Nivole Moscato is very nice!
richard-in-cincy
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À deux fils papier hygiénique?
Est touché finale magnifique!!
Est touché finale magnifique!!
Starburst: In answer to your cheese concern....many cheese keep just fine at room temp..
for a period of time. Especially the wax wrapped ones. If your basket is not going to be out for more than a day or two, then cheese would be great.
In addition to the crackers and accessories already mentioned....
you might try pretty cocktail napkins, maybe small paper plates that match, a sausage or two like green peppercorn sausage (again, will keep for awhile at room temp), fresh fruits like apples and pears, and whole nuts such as almonds, pecans or walnuts either salted, plain or candied. A pretty basket itself is also key. And I like your idea of a variety of wines. Will you let us know what you did?
for a period of time. Especially the wax wrapped ones. If your basket is not going to be out for more than a day or two, then cheese would be great.
In addition to the crackers and accessories already mentioned....
you might try pretty cocktail napkins, maybe small paper plates that match, a sausage or two like green peppercorn sausage (again, will keep for awhile at room temp), fresh fruits like apples and pears, and whole nuts such as almonds, pecans or walnuts either salted, plain or candied. A pretty basket itself is also key. And I like your idea of a variety of wines. Will you let us know what you did?
bonnieinholland
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If there's a great wine store that has a good selection, and having a sale, then perhaps the thing to do is to ask them for advice on your selections. Also, if you have in mind two wines that folks have enjoyed when you've served them, then that seems like a good sign to me!
cheers, Bonnie
If there's a great wine store that has a good selection, and having a sale, then perhaps the thing to do is to ask them for advice on your selections. Also, if you have in mind two wines that folks have enjoyed when you've served them, then that seems like a good sign to me!
cheers, Bonnie
heather_in_sf
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The winning domestic rose from a recent tasting party was Pax from Mendocino
a rose of Syrah 2005 vintage. It retailed for $14 and it was the 3rd place winner of the tasting that night! Winners 1 & 2 were hand carried in from Germany and we're still looking for a local or internet provider of them - Innemitz and Hayden. We tasted 23 bottles and tried to be pretty discriminating!
So if you want to throw in a rose, I'd really recommend the Pax, such a beautiful ruby color and it was so delicious - hope you try it!
Here's a link to their website:
http://www.paxwines.com/2005rose.html
http://www.paxwines.com/2005rose.html
a rose of Syrah 2005 vintage. It retailed for $14 and it was the 3rd place winner of the tasting that night! Winners 1 & 2 were hand carried in from Germany and we're still looking for a local or internet provider of them - Innemitz and Hayden. We tasted 23 bottles and tried to be pretty discriminating!
So if you want to throw in a rose, I'd really recommend the Pax, such a beautiful ruby color and it was so delicious - hope you try it!
Here's a link to their website:
http://www.paxwines.com/2005rose.html
http://www.paxwines.com/2005rose.html
richard-in-cincy
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Non! Two-ply!
That's what I figured, but babelfish has its own mind...and apparently
it's slightly sadistic.
"À deux fils papier hygiénique = "With two wire toilet paper"
Ha...those wacky French. In Paris, I barely got one ply for my sou from the crotchety old woman handing it out a piece at a time.
Of course, I'd be crotchety too if my job was to sit in a toilette all day and hand out toilet paper.
Hell, I'm crotchety anyway.
it's slightly sadistic.
"À deux fils papier hygiénique = "With two wire toilet paper"
Ha...those wacky French. In Paris, I barely got one ply for my sou from the crotchety old woman handing it out a piece at a time.
Of course, I'd be crotchety too if my job was to sit in a toilette all day and hand out toilet paper.
Hell, I'm crotchety anyway.
richard-in-cincy
Well-known member
Madam Mar,
That is sadistic – LOL!
I remember my earlier trips to Scotland (70’s to 80’s) where one-ply waxy TP was commonplace. It had no absorption properties whatsoever!
Ahhh, the freedom to discuss food and TP in one place….
P.S. I use www.wordreference.com to refresh my French
Mademoiselle Sandy
That is sadistic – LOL!
I remember my earlier trips to Scotland (70’s to 80’s) where one-ply waxy TP was commonplace. It had no absorption properties whatsoever!
Ahhh, the freedom to discuss food and TP in one place….
P.S. I use www.wordreference.com to refresh my French
Mademoiselle Sandy
richard-in-cincy
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Plis forgive me Marg..... I finally found deux plis!! (see le link)
http://www.savonevy.com/papier_jumbo.html
http://www.savonevy.com/papier_jumbo.html