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Wine Picnic Baskets


Slowing down frenetic work patterns, soaking in soft green canopies, bird songs or murmuring beaches while sipping your favorite wine . . . picnics are a perfect getaway from concrete-jungle survival wars. They mean time for love, leisure and luxury, and to revitalize drooping bodies and spirits.



From the earliest known utilitarian hampers that were packed with goodies and sodas, today?s baskets range from functional and aesthetic to plush and expensive. Wine picnic baskets are a newer addition, specially designed to include glass wine bottles, prevent spillage and maintain the temperature that suits the wine best.



Whether buying one for yourself or as a gift, compact wine picnic totes or larger baskets are a welcome addition to any family collection. They can be given at showers, housewarming parties, anniversaries, corporate occasions and holiday celebrations. They cater to a maximum of six picnickers.



Wine picnic baskets are modeled in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and materials. They are assembled in easy-to-wash nylon, denim, polyester or canvas, as well as bamboo, rattan, willow, wood, leather or aluminum/steel-encased. They can include an antique finish, PVC/velvet-lining, thermal insulation, temperature control, a waterproof cooler section, extra sleeves/pockets/dividers, detachable pouches, re-useable trash bag, adjustable straps, Velcro fastenings, metal hinges/latches or customized brass accents.



Whether light, sturdy and durable or large, heavy and decadent, wine baskets come in backpack prototypes or useful trolley models, for ease of transportation and guaranteed safety to the products within. They come empty or with select items that include wine glasses, unbreakable crockery, corkscrews and simple linen accessories. Upgraded versions even come stocked up for a day at the golf course, wine and cheese outings, wine and fruit/chocolate escapade or wine and gourmet feast. Prices vary according to the model, add-ons and promised contents.



Wine picnic baskets trigger a torrent of positive feelings. Whatever the occasion, a wine picnic basket is always in vogue. It heralds relaxation and respite. Spelling an opportunity to break free from the mundane, it toasts merriment and conviviality. Bon appetit and let the spirits flow!





Wine Baskets provides detailed information on wine baskets, wine gift baskets, wine picnic baskets, wine and cheese baskets and more. Wine Baskets is affliated with Bakery Management.

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Tudor Pinot Noir


The 2003 Tudor Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir is the inaugural release from Tudor Wines. By working closely with family growers and winemaking staff, Tudor insures that low yields combined with maximum grape maturity produced wine with optimal flavor profiles - a balance of ripeness, acidity, and tannins. The 2003 vintage was small in size and late in arriving, yet yielded some of the best wines since 1997. This Pinot Noir benefited in particular from these conditions. A "big" Pinot with plenty of fruit, Tudor shows what California Pinot noir can accomplish given the right terroir and crafstmanship. A wonderful Pinot that won't "break the bank" like most Burgundies. TPN03 TPN03


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Ancient Biblical Grape Juice And Wine Drinkers, Raisin Eaters And Teetotalers (part 1)

The purpose of writing this article is an attempt to clarify opinions, about whether it is a sin or social offense to drink wine or strong drinks as explained in the Scriptures of the Hebrew Bible. Personal opinions are multitudinous on the subject and will not be exercised in the discussion subject except to let the reader judge for himself and form an opinion based on an honest selection of statements from the Bible.

It is well known that birds are attracted toward the alcoholic fermentation of berries on vines and trees. Mankind also has been drawn to the alcoholic process of fermentation of fruits and berries transformed into an aromatic liquid, that when drunk will raise man's spirits. These drinks are often called 'Spirits', because they appear to relax the mind from worldly cares and can lift his spirits to ecstatic levels of enjoyment and detachment. The spirits, when drunk to excess, can cause the drinker to be transformed into drunken behavior.

In the year 154 B.C., the Roman historian, Pliny, wrote that the Roman steam baths in the city of Pompeii were so hot and were supplied from the boiling waters of the volcano, Vesuvius. The bathers would sometimes faint into unconsciousness and after recovering would rush out of the steam room "often still naked, to grab a large vessel of wine and drink down its contents, only to vomit it up again so more could be drunk" (XIV 136)

The defense of many protestant religious and ministers of forbidding wine drinking to Christians is the claim that Jesus drank grape juice, not the fermented wine. It is clear from reading the Scriptures in this article that claim is untrue. Many references are given to show that the Bible translators had an understanding that grape juice, grape wine, and raisins are were all separate products of grape and were translated by different words.

All Scriptural references to wine are not negative, nor prohibitive of drinking wine or strong drink. The Old Testament of the Hebrew Bible basically is anti-wine drinking, but some Old Testament Scriptures approve of drinking wine.

"When you arrive, use the money to buy an ox, a sheep, or some strong drink to feast there before the Lord your God, and rejoice with your household." Deuteronomy 14:26

"Well, one thing at least is good: it is for a man to eat well, drink a good glass of wine, accept his position in life, and enjoy his work, whatever his job may be, for however long the Lord may let him live" Ecclesiastes 5:8

"So go ahead, eat, drink, and be merry, for it makes no difference to God!" Ecclesiastes 9:7

Wine was given as a reward by God to tithers (financial supporters) of the Hebrew Temple fund, as stated in Proverbs 3:9 "Overflow your wine vats with the finest wines."

Most Scriptures of the Major Prophet, Isaiah, are negative toward drinking wine except for two Scriptures. This is a bit of evidence for the theory, that there were three Isaiah Prophets whose works were combined into one book.

"Sing and dance and play and feast and drink. Let us drink, eat, and be merry you say: What is the difference, for tomorrow we die" Isaiah 22:13

This particular Scripture from Isaiah may be a prophecy concerning Heavenly feasting and wine drinking in Paradise and the promise of eternal life.

The Lord..."will spread a wondrous feast for everyone around the world...a delicious feast of good food, with clear, well-aged wine, and choice beef...he will swallow up death forever." Isaiah 25:7

Jesus told a parable (story with hidden meanings), that because the Jews would not be willing to give up their embedded religious bias, that in metaphor form, prophecized that the kingdom of Heaven would be taken from the Jews and given to others (Gentiles)

In this parable Jesus told the story of a grape vineyard farmer, who "dug a pit for pressing out the grape juice", and "At grape picking time, he sent" various men including his only son", all of whom were murdered by the vineyard tenants. Jesus suggested that the tenants (Hebrews) who murdered the only son (God's only son, Jesus), the Jews would be cursed and the grape juice vineyard (God's kingdom) would be given by God to others (Gentiles). Mark 12:1

Perhaps, the strongest suggestion in the Hebrew Scriptures, that wine drinking was permissible was given by Jesus, a Jew himself. The first miracle performed by Jesus was turning water into wine.

Jesus, when pressed by his mother, Mary, with a shortage of wine at the wedding feast, changed six barrels of water ? each containing 20 to 30 gallons each into the finest wine. John 2:6

There can be no doubt that Jesus drank wine as revealed in the following Scriptures describing the event known as the Last Supper in the upper room, that today is recreated into the sacrament of Communion at Christian churches.

"After supper he gave them another glass of wine, saying, this wine is taken of God's new agreement to save you." Luke 22:20

"And he (Jesus) took a cup of wine and gave thanks for it and gave it to them and said, Each one (of you) drink from it, for this is my blood, sealing the new covenant. It is poured out to forgive the sins of multitudes. Mark my words ? I will not drink this wine again until the day I drink it new and with you (disciples) in my Fathers Kingdom." Matthew 26:27

Jesus was criticized by the Pharisees because the disciples of John the Baptist fasted, "Why are you wining and dining?" Jesus answered (Luke 5:37) "No one puts new wine in old wine skins (to store) for the new wine bursts the old wine skins, ruining the wine skins and spilling the wine. New wine must be put into new wine skins. But no one drinking the old wine seems to want the fresh and the new. The old ways are best, they say." Luke 5:33

Jesus said, "But I eat my food and drink my wine, and you say, What a glutton Jesus is! And he drinks! And he has the lowest sort of friends." Luke 7:14

Jesus said, "For John the Baptist doesn't even drink wine and often goes without food; and you will say , He's crazy. And I, the Messiah, feast and drink, and you complain that I am a glutton, and a drinking man, and hang around with the worst sort of sinners." Matthew 11:18

The book of Timothy suggested that wine may be drunk to relieve digestion problems.

"(By the way this doesn't mean you should completely give up wine. You ought to take a little sometimes, as medicine for your stomach because you are sick so often)" 1 Timothy 5:23

Jesus, in one of his famous, I AM, statements in the Gospel of John told his disciples, "Yes, I AM the Vine (grapevine) you are the branches. Whosoever lives in me and I in him shall produce a large crop of fruit. For apart from me you can't do a thing" John 15:5

Continued in Part 2 The translation of the Scriptures in this article comes from The Living Bible
Copyright (c) 2006 Patrick Malcolm

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Cosmopolitan sentiments are spiritedly emphasized within the layout of the swank wine basket Total Elegance. Impress your loved ones with a basket that includes Giovanni’s Lobster Pate, Brie Cheese, Gourmet Pepper Wine Biscuits, Garlic Bruschetta, Parmesan Focaccia Raspberry Chocolate Cookies, Jazzy Praline, Cappuccino Crunch Popcorn, Assorted Cheese Wedges, Wheat Crackers and Assorted Sausage. We’ve also added Gourmet Coffee, and Dipped Chocolate Spoons for a sumptuous touch. The Mosel Riesling Kabinett and Chardonnay are the crowning jewels of this, our most elegant wine gift basket. TEB04 TEB04D


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