New Orleans Wine Gift Delivery Tips
Mardi Gras season
Parades close streets for weeks before Mardi Gras. Check the parade schedule, order early and send to an address away from the routes.
Hotels and conventions
For a guest at a French Quarter or CBD hotel, call first to confirm the front desk can sign for an alcohol delivery, and include the guest's name and dates.
Jazz Fest and big events
Jazz Fest in late April and early May, the Sugar Bowl and big conventions fill hotels. Order early.
Heat and humidity
Louisiana is hot and humid for much of the year. From May through October, choose a savory basket and pick a day when someone will be home.
Hurricane season
From June through November, storms can pause deliveries along the Gulf Coast. Check the delivery date at checkout and avoid ordering when a storm is in the forecast.
Hospitals
Ochsner, Tulane Medical Center and Children's Hospital New Orleans may not accept alcohol for patients. Send to the recipient's home instead.
More details: wine gift basket delivery rules and our Louisiana wine gift guide.
Our Top Picks for New Orleans
Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, a famous food culture, hotels full of wedding guests and conventioneers, and hurricane season all shape which gift works best in New Orleans. Here's where we'd start.
Rosé All Day Wine & Charcuterie – $149.99
Rosé with a full cheese board. Rosé and a cheese board waiting for a wedding or convention guest.
Midnight Snack Veuve Champagne Basket – $159.99
A half bottle of Veuve Clicquot with chocolates and sweets. Veuve Clicquot for a Mardi Gras toast, an engagement or New Year's Eve.
Wine & Champagne Trio Basket – $749.99
Silver Oak, Cakebread and Veuve Clicquot in one gift. Silver Oak, Cakebread and Veuve Clicquot for a top client or a milestone.
Italian Wine Gift Basket – $169.99
Chianti with pasta, sauce and cheese. Chianti with pasta, sauce and cheese for a dinner at home.
Classic Red Wine Gift Basket – $99.99
Merlot with summer sausage, garlic cheese, crackers and olives. Rated 5 out of 5. It's mostly savory, so it holds up better in New Orleans heat than chocolate.
Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay & Charcuterie – $239.99
A well-known Napa Valley Chardonnay with gourmet snacks. A polished Napa Valley gift for a CBD law or energy client.
New Orleans Wine Gifts by Occasion
| Occasion | Our pick | Price | Why it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Classic Red Wine Gift Basket | $99.99 | Merlot with a savory cheese-and-sausage spread |
| Summer gift | Chianti Wine Italian Gift Basket | $109.99 | A savory appetizer board that handles the heat |
| Hotel welcome | Rosé All Day Wine & Charcuterie | $149.99 | Rosé and a cheese board for warm days |
| Anniversary | Red Wine & Dark Chocolate Gift Basket | $149.99 | Cabernet and chocolate for two |
| Celebration | Midnight Snack Veuve Champagne Basket | $159.99 | Veuve Clicquot for a toast |
| Client gift | Wine Duo Gift Basket | $179.99 | Two bottles and plenty to share |
| Executive gift | Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay & Charcuterie | $239.99 | A well-known Napa Valley Chardonnay |
| VIP or milestone | Wine & Champagne Trio Basket | $749.99 | Silver Oak, Cakebread and Veuve Clicquot |
Delivery Notes by New Orleans Neighborhood
- French QuarterVieux Carré
- CBDDowntown
- Warehouse DistrictDowntown
- Garden DistrictUptown
- UptownUptown
- MarignyDownriver
- BywaterDownriver
- LakeviewNorth
The French Quarter
The French Quarter has hotels, restaurants and historic homes with courtyards. Streets are narrow and often closed for events, so call hotels first and allow extra time.
The CBD and Warehouse District
Downtown has law and energy offices, hotels, condos and the convention center. Office and condo desks may not sign for alcohol.
The Garden District and Uptown
Uptown has grand homes along St. Charles Avenue and near Tulane and Loyola. Many students are under 21.
The Marigny and Bywater
The Marigny and Bywater have shotgun houses, music clubs and restaurants. Pick a day when someone will be home.
Lakeview
Lakeview has family homes near Lake Pontchartrain. A home address is usually easiest.
Nearby Louisiana Cities
Sending to someone elsewhere in Louisiana? See our city guides:
New Orleans Wine Gift Basket FAQs
Can wine gift baskets be delivered in New Orleans?
Yes, to most New Orleans addresses. The merchant behind the baskets on this page, GourmetGiftBaskets.com, ships wine gifts to Louisiana. An adult 21 or older must show ID and sign, and there's a $7.99 adult-signature fee. Checkout confirms the recipient's address.
Can I get next-day wine delivery in New Orleans?
Many of the baskets on this page offer next-day delivery if you order before the merchant's daily cutoff. Checkout shows the earliest delivery date for the recipient's address.
Will Mardi Gras affect delivery?
Yes. Parades close streets for weeks before Mardi Gras. Order early and send to an address away from the parade routes.
Can I send wine to a French Quarter hotel?
Often, yes. Call the hotel first to confirm the front desk can sign for an alcohol delivery, and include the guest's name and dates.
Will hurricane season affect delivery in New Orleans?
It can. Storms can pause deliveries from June through November. Check the delivery date at checkout and avoid ordering when a storm is in the forecast.
Can I send wine to a Tulane or Loyola student?
Only if the student is 21 or older and can show ID.
Is same-day wine delivery available in New Orleans?
The baskets we feature ship by carrier, so we don't list a same-day option. For the fastest delivery, order early in the day and check the date shown at checkout.
How much do wine gift baskets cost?
The gifts on this page range from $74.99 for the Red Wine Countryside Gift Crate to $749.99 for the Wine & Champagne Trio with Silver Oak, Cakebread and Veuve Clicquot, plus the $7.99 adult-signature fee and any shipping shown at checkout.
About Wine Gift Basket Delivery
Wine Gift Basket Delivery is a gift-comparison site and a sister site of Gift Basket Connection, a woman-owned and veteran-owned business in Phoenix, Arizona that has helped shoppers compare gift baskets since 1996. We don't sell or ship alcohol ourselves. The gifts on this page are sold, shipped and age-verified by GourmetGiftBaskets.com, which sets current prices, contents and delivery options. We may earn a commission when you buy through our links.
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