Unique Gifts for Wine Lovers Available at Cellar 46

Mercer Island, WA (PRWEB) December 13, 2007 -- Cellar 46°, the Northwest's premier destination for wine lovers, is now offering unique gifts for wine aficionados just in time for last-minute holiday shoppers. Wine, food and accessories gift baskets are available in three sizes: small, medium and large. For the gift that the recipient can enjoy throughout the upcoming year, Cellar 46° offers six wine club memberships. And, if you don't know what kind of wine to purchase, gift cards are also available in any denomination which can be used in the retail shop or restaurant/wine bar.

Wine, Food & Accessories Gift Baskets:

SMALL - $46 (photo attached)

This gift set is a great way to say thank you and show your appreciation. Each item is beautifully displayed and ready to enjoy in a beautiful hand-crafted basket including one bottle of Tunnel of Elms Cabernet Sauvignon wrapped in a festive wine bag, bruschetta crisps, smoked almonds, salmon spread, gourmet shortbread cookies and gourmet cocktail crackers.

MEDIUM - $69 (photo attached)

This gift set is a great way to give someone a mini wine retreat. Each item is beautifully displayed in a ready to enjoy handmade basket including one bottle of Tunnel of Elms Cabernet Sauvignon wrapped in a festive wine bag, a set of two open blade cheese knives, a Tru Bamboo cheese board, bruschetta crisps, biscotti, salmon spread, Dalmatia fig spread, gourmet shortbread cookies and gourmet cocktail crackers.

LARGE - $131 (photo attached)

When only the best will do, this is the basket to give. Each item is beautifully displayed in a ready to enjoy handmade basket including two bottles of Tunnel of Elms (Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay) wrapped in festive wine bags, a wine and cheese music CD, four-piece cheese tools, a Tru Bamboo cheese board, bruschetta crisps, salmon spread, Dalmatia fig spread, gourmet shortbread cookies, gourmet cocktail crackers, pasta, olives, Casa Brina Extra Virgin olive oil, Mrs. Field's raspberry creme sticks, Charle's orange twigs and sea salt crackers.

Wine Club Memberships:

OLD WORLD CLUB (6 bottles) - $90-$125

Red only or Red & White. Allow us to take you on a journey, maybe offer a history lesson or two. Here we revisit the art of wine as it was in years past. These Old World gems are sure to please.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK (2 bottles) - $60-$100

With so many new wines vying for your attention it can be hard to keep them straight. That's where we come in. We'll hand select two bottles of the latest and greatest offerings and you take it from there.

CURIOUS CONSUMER (6 bottles) - $75-$110

Red only or Red & White. Up for a little fun? These are select wines for the eclectic palate. Open the door to this wonderful world of daring and adventurous wines. Stretch your imagination and your palate. Who knows, your new favorite could be only a bottle away.

UNLIMITED - $MKT

The sky's the limit. You tell us what you want to drink and how much you want to spend. Then sit back and enjoy (some restrictions may apply).

STAFF PICKS (3 bottles) - $55-$90

The team at Cellar 46° will share a few of their favorites. See what we're enjoying right now and what we're hanging on to. We're a diverse bunch and this is a diverse club. Won't you join us?

WEST COAST RARITIES (1-2 bottles) - $MKT

These wines are not easy to come by. Perfect for the ultimate wine connoisseur.

Housing a wine shop, wine bar/restaurant and wine storage facility, Cellar 46° carries an extensive collection of Northwest wines and Old World favorites to please every palate. Cellar 46° draws its name from Washington state's primary grape growing region located on latitude 46° N, the same line of latitude as the famed Bordeaux grape growing region of France.

With a knowledgeable and personable staff, Cellar 46° is dedicated to providing premium Northwest wines and ongoing education about the Washington wine industry. Whether our guests choose to enjoy a glass of wine at our wine bar/restaurant, choose the perfect bottle to share with family and friends or store their collections in our temperature-controlled wine lockers, Cellar 46° has it all.

Cellar 46° offers one of the country's largest selections of Northwest wines and a "Premium Room" with hard-to-find bottles and large format selections from around the world. Cellar 46° also offers convenient shipping services directly from the shop, allowing customers to send gifts or ship wines home without making an extra trip to the post office.

Located in the heart of downtown Mercer Island, the 2,400 sq. ft. space features a warm and inviting "living room" atmosphere. The space is complete with soft leather chairs, bar stools, table cloths over bistro tables, a warm color palate, and is designed to evoke comfort and conversation as well as wine education. Cellar 46° is located in The Mercer Building facing East on 77th Street.

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