Chic accessories for wine connoisseurs

Nov 05, 2012 1:35 AM by Kori Ellis

Posted in Food & Recipes

Holiday Gifts
For Wine Lovers

For the wine lover on your holiday gift list, consider one of these chic accessories. From wine racks to tasting kits, you are sure to find the perfect present.

Wine test kit

Wine-tasting kit

If you want to splurge a little on the wine connoisseur, check out this complete wine-taste and -aroma kit (Wine Enthusiast, $200). It helps you identify wine tastes and aromas and improve your wine vocabulary. The kit comes in a pine gift box and includes two tasting glasses, nine vials of the common essences found in wine, 36 vials of the common aromas and much more.

Insulated wine glasses

With insulated wine glasses, wine always stays at the proper serving temperature, no matter how long it takes to sip it. These unique handblown glasses feature a double-wall design for extra insulation and an interesting visual effect. Made from lead-free crystal, a pair of these Steady-Temp cabernet glasses makes a terrific gift. These practical glasses can also be used for coffee, tea and other beverages.

Outdoor wine bottle holder

Wine is perfect for picnics and other outdoor gatherings, but you don't want to set the bottle on an uneven surface. So instead, get a cool outdoor wine bottle holder (UncommonGoods, $15). This unique, stainless steel bottle holder stake was created just for picnics. You simply push the stake into the ground, and no more worrying about a tipsy bottle.

Wine aerator

This Vinturi wine aerator (Amazon Prime, $29) speeds up the breathing process by instantly aerating wine in the time that it takes to pour a glass. It easily enhances and brings out the flavor, aroma and finish of any wine. It comes with a no-drip stand and is even dishwasher-safe.

Stackable wine rack

If you are looking for a cool and modern gift for the wine lover on your gift list, consider a modular or stackable wine rack. This unique wine rack (Opulent Items, $75) can be set up in various formations to create different looks. The panels easily slide into each other to connect and disconnect.

Wine accessories

Wine accessories set

This six-piece engravable wine connoisseurs set (Home Wet Bar, $40) makes a fantastic gift. It includes a corkscrew bottle opener and holder, aerating pour spout, bottle stopper and replacement corkscrew tucked away in a cherry-wood gift box. Remember to order a little early if you want this set engraved.