I'd say number one sounds ideal.

Smoked salmon is nothing like salmon sashimi and is usually featured in gift catalogues aimed at Japanese people wanting to bring back omiyage gifts from their trip abroad (for instance those returning on Scandinavian Airline flights can order it on the plane for home delivery in Japan). I'm sure it would be appreciated and welcomed. Same with the ice wine (but you seem to realise that already!)

Everyone in metropolitan areas seems to have problems with where to put things. A bulky jumper which might not get worn and which could soak up damp in the summer and so demand special storage could wind up becoming an imposition. Saying that, quality cashmere is usually welcomed. I think the point is that anything bulky (or with potential to go mouldy) has to be worth the effort of keeping/caring for it. I'd personally stick to small gifts and comestibles.


(Not to put you off, but isn't smoking fish supposed to imbue it with mildly carcinogenic properties? I'm sure the doctor won't mind or care, but depending on his research I can't help but wonder if this could be a seen as a lightly ironic gift.)