It's a popular aspiration among wine connoisseurs to take over a country vinery and devote their lifetimes to producing wine. Images of sunny days spent tending the vines and then retiring to a patio in the evenings to try out the resulting wine are certainly attractive, but unlikely to be attained.

Wine lovers can now live the daydream at least a little bit, by adopting a vine at one of the country's most renowned vineries. Once you've adopted the grape vine, you'll receive a certificate letting you know exactly which vine you've taken on, plus plenty of info on the history of the vineyard and the drinks it produces.

You'll also receive a free tour of the vinery, as well as a price reduction on anything you buy during your tour.

For most of us, holding a vineyard and making wine will stay as a dream, but this superb idea of adopting a vine will make a great present for anyone with an interest in how their wine is made.

Read more information at Adopt A Vine, on the gift advice site Gifts Land.