Chandler Spotlight: d'Vine Gourmet, Arizona in One Beautiful Basket

Step through the doors of d’Vine Gourmet in the heart of Downtown Chandler and you’ll quickly realize this isn’t your average gift shop. The scent of handmade caramel drifts from the kitchen. Shelves are lined with Arizona wines & beverage experiences — perfect Arizona souvenirs and locally made gifts for visitors. Visitors linger over wine flights and tastings while locals stop in for birthday gifts, corporate baskets or simply a bottle of Arizona wine to enjoy with friends.

Arizona Flavor in Every Gift

It’s less of a store and more of a celebration of Arizona.

“We’re Arizona’s version of Harry & David,” says owner Denise McCreery with a smile. “We want everybody in Arizona to know they can buy from us and support local.”

How d’Vine Gourmet Got Its Start

Twenty‑three years ago, while making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for her young children, she glanced across the kitchen counter at her husband Andrew’s wine samples. “I should make wine jelly,” she remembers thinking. She and her sister‑in‑law had no idea how to make jelly. “We said, ‘Let’s figure it out.’” They did.

The first batches were sold at Arizona street fairs, where customers quickly became fans searching for unique Arizona‑made gifts and foodie souvenirs and foodie souvenirs.

From Wine Jelly to Gift Baskets

As demand grew, customers asked if the jellies could be packaged as gifts and shipped to family and friends. “They’d ask, ‘Can you make this into a gift basket?’ That’s really how it evolved,” McCreery says.

Today, d’Vine Gourmet is one of Arizona’s few remaining independent gift basket companies and the state’s only professional gift basket provider to the NFL.

A Showcase of Arizona Makers

Inside the Downtown Chandler store, shoppers will discover products from roughly 150 Made in Chandler – local makers and food producers alongside d’Vine Gourmet’s handcrafted specialties, truly a one‑stop shop for Arizona souvenirs, gourmet treats and local artisan products.

Arizona Wines, Oils & Gourmet Foods

The selection ranges from Queen Creek Olive Mill oils & products and Arizona wines to locally roasted coffee, salsa, beer, chocolates, books, apparel, artwork, candles and gourmet snacks alongside d’Vine Gourmet’s own line of handcrafted specialties

McCreery proudly points to longtime partners like Relish, Sting ’N Linger Salsa, Urban Oven Crackers, and numerous Arizona wineries that have grown alongside the business. “We want to support everybody,” she says.

Events at d’Vine Gourmet

That commitment extends beyond the shelves. d’Vine Gourmet regularly hosts wine flights, tastings, sip‑and‑paint nights, book clubs, community gatherings and private events, listed on Visit Chandler’s Events Calendar.

Tastings, Flights & Community Events

Guests settle into the wine lounge with friends, sample local wines or simply enjoy the welcoming atmosphere that has made the shop a favorite gathering place.

“We really are the hub of downtown,” McCreery says. “We’ve created a community of vendors. We’ve created a community of locals that want to shop here. We’ve created a community for corporate gifts. Everybody has a place here.”

That sense of place feels especially fitting in historical Downtown Chandler.

What’s Next for d’Vine Gourmet

Plans are underway for the next chapter. d’Vine Gourmet is expanding its Arizona wine selection to 100 labels, adding lounge space and introducing a nostalgic candy bar filled with handmade sweets and gourmet confections, ideal for visitors seeking tasty Arizona souvenirs and handcrafted treats.

Souvenirs for Visitors & Locals Alike

“But even as the business grows, its mission remains refreshingly simple,” McCreery says. “Whether someone needs a Chandler souvenir or local gift, a corporate gift, a bottle of Arizona wine or something special to take home, we want them to find it here.”