With that in mind, I researched and shipped top-rated wine, chocolate and other food gifts across the country, vetting them to uncover the best gift baskets ... to pop off any occasion.

Desiree DeNunzio is the gift guide editor for CNET's Commerce team. When she's not writing and editing, she's either hiking through the redwoods or curled up with a good book and a lazy dog ...

The hardest part of gift-giving is zeroing in on the exact perfect item. Do they already have this? Is this what they want?

This one gets props from our team for including a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, a champagne that instantly elevates any ... gift basket will make a loved one feel special no matter the occasion ...