Would you like to surprise a wine lover with an extraordinary gift?
Good gift ideas for wine connoisseurs are not that easy to find for laypeople. Especially if the wine lover has special preferences or already has a whole range of wines and accessories at home. Nevertheless, there are some classics that you can give as gifts again and again with a clear conscience, as well as new products and other special gifts that can surprise even a wine lover.
1. Corkscrew and wine opener
Corkscrews are common wine gifts because most good wines still have a natural cork. There are a variety of corkscrews. These include very elegant and precisely crafted models made of stainless steel with acrylic handles. If you prefer an eye-catching tool, creative designs are suitable. A novelty is the corkscrew from Apero made of aircraft aluminum, which uncorks using nitrous oxide.
the models from Coravin in no way inferior. With this system, the wine is no longer even uncorked. Instead, a hollow needle pierces the cork, making it possible to pour the wine without opening the bottle as usual. Meanwhile, argon gas is added from a cartridge. In this way, oxidation can be prevented and wine can be stored for a long time. Due to its nature, the natural cork closes the puncture site by itself.
With newer Coravin models, a different part of the cork is always pierced. Such a system is particularly suitable for wine lovers with very high-quality and expensive wines that you rarely want to treat yourself to a glass of.
2. Original wine bottle holders
Add a futuristic touch to your wine collection with unusual wine bottle holders. They make your wine bottles appear as if they are floating on the surface, while a wooden construction gives them a charming rustic touch.
Wine bottle holders are now available in numerous shapes and variations. These include some that look like chains or ropes and make the wine bottle appear to float over the table, or holders that look like wood or antlers.
You can engrave them with your name, family motto or favorite quote - let your creativity run wild! Aside from the good looks and unusual functionality, individual wine bottle holders are surprisingly easy to use. All you have to do is insert the top part of your wine bottle and it will stay perfectly balanced.
It's simply a visually exciting way to decoratively store your wine bottles in your living spaces, proving that you don't need a wine cellar to be an interesting wine collector.
3. Wine thermometer
Wines are best drunk at a certain temperature, as the bouquet is then best displayed. The recommended temperature for a white wine is 8 to 14° C, for a rosé wine 10 to 14° C and for a red wine 12 to 18° C, although this varies depending on the individual wine.
Modern wine thermometers can be placed around the bottle like a belt and show the temperature via a digital display.
4. Special vessels
Wine lovers prefer to serve their wine in wine carafes and decanters There is now a variety of designs. Especially for wine carafes, which, for example, take on bizarre and artistically extremely interesting shapes. Oak Bottle combines a clever concept .
The Oak Bottle is a small bottle-shaped oak barrel that not only makes an impression as a serving vessel, but also promises to get an excellent vintage out of a red wine within two hours.
5. Glasses
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Glasses are wine gifts that every wine lover is guaranteed to be able to use. There are very high-quality, artistically interestingly shaped and practical glasses. What should be highlighted here is the EvOlverre glass , which can be used for four different drinks: water, cognac, wine and champagne. All you have to do is replace the bottom of the glass. Wine glasses that are housed in a transparent cup are also practical for on the go.
kyouei design that has its own tank is particularly original This means the amount in the glass always remains constant. Air and water pressure prevent overflow.
6. Unique storage options
There are tons of storage options that make wine bottles a real eye-catcher. Some are so decorative that they brighten up an entire room.
The classics are wine racks . This is the most popular solution for every home. You can buy one or make one yourself by choosing which elements are included and which are not. The shelf can be made of wood or metal or both materials and is sturdy enough to hold the bottles and glasses.
There are common horizontal and vertical shelves to save space and put the bottles directly into the openings.
You can see a small selection of creative and original ways to store wine on our pinboard (will only be displayed if you have agreed to our cookies):
7. Practical gimmicks and accessories
There are numerous gimmicks and accessories for wine lovers that will brighten up a wine tasting or a glass of wine in the evening. For example, a small finger food plate that can be pulled over the finger as a ring. This means you can hold a wine glass and finger food in the same hand, while the other hand remains free and can be used for gesturing during a conversation.
Another option is the silicone holder for wine glasses , which can be hung around your neck. There are also wine bottle holders that are specially designed for outdoors. So if you want to make yourself comfortable outside with a bottle of wine and a picnic, you can simply put the bottle and glasses in the wine bottle holder from time to time. Wine coolers are also a classic among practical gift ideas.
8. Wine aerator
The Üllo Wine Purifier aerates the wine and uses the so-called Selective Sulphite technology. This filters the wine from sulfites and sediments. A soirée also serves to aerate the wine. When the wine is poured at the soirée, it is enriched with oxygen and then cascaded into the wine decanter or glass.
9. Tote Bags
The tote bag refers to a carrying bag . There are special shapes for wine bottles. Here too you can find tons of designs. Maybe you will find exactly the right model for the person you want to give a gift to.
10. You never stop learning
Even wine lovers can still learn something. That's why literature can't do any harm. “The Master Wine Guide: The Magnum Edition” by Madeline Puckette, Justin Hammack and Brigitte Rüßmann and “Wine: The Great School” by Jens Priewe are particularly beautifully illustrated.
11. Winecoat Baggy
A winecoat baggy is great for social gatherings outside and looks better than a traditional wineskin.
The Winecoat Baggy also ensures stability and cools the wine.
12. … and not to forget: phenomenal wines
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Last but not least, a wine lover is always happy about a good wine. Here you can get advice from specialist shops. If you are unsure, just ask about new wines.
Even if the recipient doesn't like the wine 100%, a wine lover is usually interested in the latest wines on the market in order to exchange ideas with others.
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