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Every year when the holidays roll around, we can’t help but shout out loud, “The best gift for wine lovers is real wine!” Because what wine lovers want most is good wine, not those clunky little gadgets. They don’t want an electric corkscrew, they don’t want tacky wine-themed text designs, and they don’t want little grape-shaped charms hanging from their wine glasses. We definitely didn’t want a gift basket full of all of those things, plus a bunch of other stuff we’ll never touch. No, we want wine. Great, traditional wine.
But here’s the tricky part about wine gifts: True wine lovers typically only want wines that match their personal preferences. Unless you’re willing to do a little research or know as much about wine regions, varietals, and vintages as they do, deciding which bottle of wine to buy your loved one can be nearly impossible.
The good news is that there is always a compromise, as it is entirely possible to buy wine-related gifts that aren’t electronic corkscrews, fancy farmhouse wine labels, or a set of fancy glass pendants. There are plenty of tools, bags, and edible gifts that wine lovers actually want to use, and we know this because we are wine lovers ourselves.
To help you find the perfect gift for the wine lover in your life, we’ve rounded up wine-related items we actually use, as well as some wine gifts we’d be thrilled to receive this year. We’ve even included a set of non-stick felt wine glass handles and some great wine selection tips if you decide to give wine as a gift.
Here are the 49 best gifts for wine lovers you can buy online this year, whether you’re willing to spend $15 or $1,500.
This unusual bottle opener is our favorite gift: a special tool that doesn’t come cheap. Most serious wine lovers have a collection of regular corkscrews, but sometimes traditional corkscrews are overkill for old, fragile corks that can easily break if pierced and pulled out, leaving tiny particles of cork in the glass. Now let’s talk about this unique bottle opener. It slides around the cork rather than through it, allowing it to be removed with a simple shake and saving the wine lover from having to tediously filter an expensive bottle of real, aged Cabernet Sauvignon twice.
If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for your favorite wine lover, we’ve got wine gifts for every price range. There are stylish foil cutters, Italian pewter wine coasters (to keep wine from dripping onto the table), discreet but non-sticky felt wine charms, and a set of beautiful marble wine stoppers (for short-term storage of still wine). For those of you who love bubbly but don’t want to drink it all, we’ve included a stainless steel wine stopper that holds bubbles better than any other champagne stopper we’ve tried.
Almost certainly, anyone who loves good wine also loves good food, so treat a wine lover to something delicious – whether it’s a French cheese plate or a selection of wines from your favourite producers. Or, take it a step further and gift them a cheese subscription and help them put together a beautiful cheese plate at least once a month. If you’re feeling generous, offer some charcuterie or caviar, or for those friends who prefer crisp white wines like Muscadelle, Fino sherry or Champagne, oysters. While wine lovers often choose savoury dishes to complement their wine, wine lovers who have a sweet tooth should consider gifting them chocolate truffles to pair with Champagne.
In some ways, choosing glassware for wine lovers is as difficult as choosing wine for wine lovers, since most true wine lovers know what they want and already have what they need. But there are some wine glasses that will always be popular, including the versatile Zalto Denk’Art glass. Zalto makes some of our favorite stemmed glasses that really take wine tasting to the next level. The shape concentrates the aromas, and the delicate rim makes every sip more elegant. Of course, they are fragile and can easily break — which is why any true wine connoisseur will appreciate a new Zalto wine glass (or six). For a less expensive, less ornate, but still luxurious wine glass that’s perfect for gifting, consider the hand-blown wine glasses from Glasvin or the colored wine glasses from Estelle Colored Glass.
Is there anything more classic than a vintage champagne ice bucket? We say no, but it depends on the personal taste of your favorite wine lover, and we also love this vintage-style ice bucket below. Or maybe they’d prefer an ice bucket made of marble, in which case you have three gorgeous gift-worthy options below.
Beautiful glass wine bottles make the perfect gift for wine lovers because they are so versatile. A bottle of water on the table serves as a reminder to stay hydrated, and an empty bottle of wine can also be used as a modest decanter or even a vase in a pinch. While most home wine lovers don’t need a wine storage container as elaborate as the Coravin, if your favorite wine lover always wants to save a half bottle of wine for weeknights, consider the Savino Wine Storage Container. It looks like a simple, elegant wine bottle, but has a simple silicone rim that keeps wine fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Do you know a wine lover who loves to bring home a new bottle of wine from every trip? The ISTA-approved wine bag below is the perfect gift that will keep a bottle of wine safely and securely transported. For those of you who always bring home a special wine for dinner, check out this cute crossbody bag below. It’s stylish, easy to carry, and holds two bottles of wine without them touching, so it’s sure to become your new favorite. To keep your wine cool on the go, the clear pouch at the bottom doubles as a portable ice pack and can be used to chill champagne, chardonnay, or rosé—a popular choice in small Parisian cafes.
If your wine lover always has a few bottles that he or she can’t find a place for, consider gifting him or her a stylish wine rack that won’t take up too much space. Folding wine racks can be stacked to store extra bottles and put away when not in use, while a sturdy and stylish three-bottle wine rack is compact enough to fit almost anywhere.
Even the most seasoned wine drinker can learn something new about wine, which is why a book about wine makes a great gift. Sparkling wine lovers should check out Sparkling Wine for the Modern Age by wine writer Zachary Sussman. This 2021 book looks at sparkling wine traditions from around the world, offers recommendations, highlights emerging regions, and delves into the history of sparkling wines like Champagne, Prosecco, Lambrusco, Pét Nat, and more.
Serious wine lovers may want to invest in an external storage unit for long-term storage, but if they don’t have built-in storage, they can still use a wine refrigerator at home. This year, consider gifting your wine lover a special refrigerator that will keep all (or at least some) of their favorite bottles at the perfect temperature. Dual-zone refrigerators can even store different types of wine at different temperatures.
A wine mug isn’t for everyone, but it’s definitely a great gift for a busy wine lover. We prefer this stemless wine glass for enjoying crisp white or rosé wine at an outdoor picnic or campfire.
While a decanter may not be the best way to serve fine wine, it can enhance the flavor of the wine while speeding up the evaporation of sulfites and ethanol. For red wine newbies who don’t have a decanter, this affordable decanter is a great choice for any wine lover looking to start decanting wine at home.
In general, we don’t recommend many wine subscription services or multi-brand wine clubs. But we trust our sommelier friends at Parcelle Wine to choose a good wine for you. Choose a 1, 3, 6, or 12-month subscription and gift a wine lover you love a festive gift of three bottles of wine each month (plus an invitation to a tasting one month).
As we’ve mentioned, wine lovers can find it difficult to buy wine, but it’s not impossible. If you’re planning on buying wine as a gift, you’ll definitely want to do your research first. Does your gift recipient prefer Italian or French wines? Or do you prefer California or Portuguese wine? Do they only drink Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon? Or hardly ever? The same goes for white wines – if natural wines from Australia or alternative wines from Jerez are always present at dinners, you should do the same. Once you’ve got your bearings, below are some options to consider.
Here’s a popular tip about rosé: Some of the best rosés appear in late summer and are sold out by the time rosé starts looking especially tempting the following spring. Any wine lover would be happy to have a few bottles of Tempier summer rosé in their wine cabinet, ready to enjoy at any time. Also check out Chateau Pradeaux’s Bandol rosé at your local store—it’s full-bodied and full-flavored. (But remember: Once they sell out, you won’t be able to buy them again until at least next year.)
It’s too late for your recipient to enjoy a wine advent calendar (at least not the way it’s intended), but you can still gift them eight carefully selected 187ml bottles of wine. The eight bottles of wine include Montepulciano, Pinot Grigio, red Bordeaux, rosé Sangiovese, Verdicchio, Barbera, white Rhone, and Bordeaux—even if you don’t like any of them, there’s not much wine to go to waste.
Okay, we know, this isn’t a very practical gift, and it’s definitely not the kind of gift that would appeal to a wine lover. But for the eccentric champagne drinker who loves to show off and seems to have everything money can buy, consider this luxurious yet stunning champagne sword from the Made In glassware brand.
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