It's a familiar ambition among wine buffs to own a small vinery and devote their lives to producing wine. Images of sunny days spent caring for the vines and then retreating to a garden patio in the evenings to taste the resulting wine are certainly romantic, but unlikely to be realised.

Wine connoisseurs can now live the daydream at least a little bit, by adopting a grapevine at one of the country's best known vineries. After you've adopted the vine plant, you'll get a certificate telling you exactly which grape vine you've taken on, plus a lot of info on the history of the vineyard and the bottles it creates.

You'll also be granted a free tour of the vinery, along with a discount on anything you buy during your tour.

For most of us, owning a vineyard and winery will remain a dream, but this fantastic idea of adopting a vine will make a great present for anyone with an interest in how their wine is made.

Source: Gift For Wine Lover