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More This site contains affiliate links from which we may earn a commission.Wine is life. – Petronius, Roman writer
Consider yourself lucky if shopping for an oenophile. It’s easy enough to pick up a bottle of a tried and true favorite, or something completely new, and call it a day. But if you want to gift something other than a bottle, here’s your short list. So much wit and wisdom has been shared about wine over the ages, we decided to introduce each gift with a quote.
Sommelier Waiter’s Corkscrew With Olivewood Handle
“Here’s to the corkscrew – a useful key to unlock the storehouse of wit, the treasury of laughter, the front door of fellowship, and the gate of pleasant folly.” – W.E.P. French
This handmade, French corkscrew from Laguiole is a “buy once for life” item. This is a great gift for anyone, but the person who loves fine wines and craftsmanship will appreciate the quality of this piece.
Thorpe Wine Bottle Coaster
“The wine was red wine, and had stained the ground of the narrow street in the suburb of Saint Antoine, in Paris, where it was spilled. It had stained many hands, too, and many faces, and many naked feet, and many wooden shoes.” – Charles Dickens, “A Tale of Two Cities”
Look, after a bottle or two, the pours might not be quite as precise and it’s a shame to have an errant drop end up on a table or counter. Not drinking a famous-for-staining red? Condensation of a chilled white doesn’t belong on all surfaces either. Ralph Lauren’s art-deco wine bottle coaster is a stylish way to protect furniture.
The Oxford Companion To Wine
“Wine that maketh glad the heart of man.” – The Book of Psalms, 104:15
Man has been writing about wine for thousands of years. While we found a handful of quotes about wine for this piece, “The Oxford Companion to Wine” is practically the encyclopedia of the wide world of wine. One of the great things about wine is depth, variety, and history and this is a wonderful resource for anyone who enjoys a glass.
Pivot Wine Preservation System
“Drink wine, and you will sleep well. Sleep, and you will not sin. Avoid sin, and you will be saved. Ergo, drink wine and be saved.” – Medieval German saying
If you can’t drink it all in one sitting, it’s best to use Coravin’s Pivot Wine Preservation System. As wine is poured, argon gas enters the bottle to prevent oxidation, meaning a bottle can still be drinkable up to four weeks after uncorking. Consider this for someone who might want to enjoy special bottles over time.
Bronze Horse Head Wine Stopper
“Men are like wine – some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.” – Pope John XXIII
If the Coravin Pivot is overkill, a simple stopper will do the trick. But why settle for something uninteresting when a masculine, horse head wine stopper is an option?
32-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Cooler
“When one door closes another door opens. Usually a refrigerator.” – Bonnie McFarlane
Especially true if it’s the wine cooler. This 32-bottle cooler holds both reds and whites with two separate temperature zones, making it a smart choice for just about any wine enthusiast. With refrigerator space being a premium in most homes, the extra space to chill whites and store reds is sure to be appreciated.
Marble Wine Chiller Bucket
“The best of artists has no conception that the marble alone does not contain within itself.” – Michelangelo
And what might that marble contain? Perhaps a chilled bottle of rosé. The Homeries marble wine chiller bucket makes so much sense. Forget the buckets, messes and towels. Add a touch of style with the simplicity of this chiller.
Charcuterie Board Gift Set
“Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures.” – Michael Broadbent
Everyone can put a charcuterie board to good use when hosting. But even for a solo meal, sometimes a board of cheeses, crackers, fruit, salamis and spreads and a bottle of wine make for the perfect dinner.
Large Elegant Wine Decanter with Aerator
“Age appears best in four things: old wood to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust and old authors to read.” – Francis Bacon
If a wine has been aging for years, it might not seem like an extra few minutes in a decanter matters, but it does. This is a great gift for someone you know is without a decanter. If someone already has one, a second may not make sense given the necessary storage space these require.
Extreme Cabernet Glass (Set of 2)
“Fill ev’ry glass, for wine inspires us,
And fires us
With courage, love and joy.
Women and wine should life employ.
Is there ought else on earth desirous?”
John Gay in The Beggar’s Opera [1728], act II, sc. i, air 19
And, of course, consider gifting glasses to the wine lover in your life. We highlighted Riedel’s Cabernet set, but consider gifting glasses to accompany your recipient’s favorite variety.
The Bottom Line
We hope you have not only found a gift, but perhaps a quote to add to the card.
Cheers!
This Article is part of the Holiday Gift Guide Series.
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