Booze may be a safe gifting bet for many people but it can also be a little boring, predictable, uninspired, and impersonal. I mean if you sat back and made a batch of wine, whiskey or beer to give out as gifts we might give you a pass but otherwise, a bottle of wine is not likely to stick out in the sea of gift-giving this time of year.
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But that doesn’t mean you should discount the category altogether. Wine-inspired gifts can make a much more fun way to surprise and delight the wine drinker on your list. From giggle-inducing wine glasses to gadgetry 007 herself would approve of, these are some the best vino and vino-adjacent gifts to give a wine drinker on your list.
The Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil, $18.34 on Amazon
Amazon
Karen MacNeil’s seminal work on wine is a must-have for any true wine drinker. Many have lauded it as the most complete wine book ever, and it contains loads of useful and usable information no matter what level a wine drinker you are,; from the history of wine and wine-making to the intricacies of the many regions and varietals.Buy Now
Wine Wand Sulfite & Histamine Filter (pack of 8), $19.99 on Amazon
Amazon
There are mixed feelings (including from myself) about how effective the Wine Wand actually is in delivering on its claims to alleviate wine hangovers. When dipped into a glass of wine, the filter is said to remove histamines and sulfites which many attribute that next-day fogginess to. A pack of eight is just $20 which, if it works for you, is a small price to pay for a clear morning after.Buy Now
T-Rex Wine Bottle Stopper, $24 on Etsy
Etsy
This handmade T-Rex wine stopper is a fun way to cap that unfinished bottle of wine. I’m told that dinosaurs don’t drink, so you don’t have to worry about this guy pilfering a glass (but no guarantees).Buy Now
Rainbow Wine Decanter, 24.99 on Bed Bath & Beyond
Bed Bath & Beyond
This funky wine decanter makes a lovely wine gift and looks like it cost way more than 25 bucks. It’s not just a good way to get all-important oxygen flowing through your wine, but a nice addition to your holiday dinner table decor.Buy Now
Vintage Wine Rack & Glass Holder, $25 on Amazon
Amazon
Form meets function with this gold-brushed metal wine rack bookended with smart, built-in wine glass holders. It makes the most of a small space and it looks pretty cool t0o.Buy Now
White Wine Corsickle, $25 on Sur La Table
Sur La Table
Keeping a bottle of white chilled once it lands on the table isn’t easy, especially if you have some semblance of tact and drink your wine at a normal human pace. (No judgments if you don’t.) This wine “corkcickl”e does exactly what you think it would do, plus it aerates the wine as you pour. That’s what we in the biz call a “wine-win-win”!Buy Now
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Wine-Inspired Soaps (set of 4), $28 on Uncommon Goods
Uncommon Goods
These clever soaps aren’t made from wine but with ingredients, and notes meant to replicate popular varietals like berry plum and apple for “Pinot Noir,” and bright citrus “Chardonnay.” A pack of four is less than $30.Buy Now
Shark-Infested Wine Glass, $29.95 on Etsy
Etsy
I’m not usually one for gag gifts, but I can’t help it with this one. I love the idea and the execution is even better. I’m sure washing these shark-infested wine glasses is a bit tricky, but totally worth it for the parade of chuckles.Buy Now
Wine MasterClass with James Suckling, ($90 on MasterClass)
MasterClass
Of all the many sub-categories in the food world, wine is one of the more complex. That said, a bit of knowledge, know-how, and the vocabulary to both understand and express it all goes a long way in helping one enjoy wine more. That’s why an intimate online course with a master like James Suckling—a renowned American wine critic—makes a great gift for the wine drinker you suspect would like to dive a bit deeper.Buy Now
Ullo Wine Purifier and Handblown Carafe, $130 on Amazon
Amazon
Ullo works to purify wine, removing sulfites and sediment, which could be great especially if you drink a lot of wines with residual sediment or “dregs,” as it’s sometimes known. The handblown carafe can be used with or without the filter, too.Buy Now
A Cool Bottle of Bubbles to Saber, $199
Coup Champagne
If you’ve got a brave and gadget-obsessed on your list, this bottle of Coup Champagne (aged 12 years), a sleek stopper, and saber is a total win. Sabering, if you don’t know, is the ultra-flamboyant art of opening a bottle of Champagne with a sword. Coup Champagne has managed to create a safe saber that does the job but won’t separate you from your hand should it slip. But still….please be careful, and practice first on a lesser bottle of bubbles.Buy Now
A Wine Subscription
Winc
Ok so I know I said giving wine was impersonal but the one exception may be a subscription. Namely, because a lot of these subscriptions can be personalized, and have an engagement and discovery factor, so you’re really giving more than just wine. It’s a sort of a wine experience. Here are some of our favorite wine subscriptions to give yourself or gift this year.Buy Now
And check out Chowhound’s 2019 Gift Guide Headquarters for more great gifting ideas.
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