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We all know someone whose day isn’t complete until they’ve had a chance to unwind with a glass of wine. Naturally, it goes without saying that a wine-based holiday gift will be right up their alley. But with so many different varietals, brands, and accessories on the market, how does one choose? We’ve rounded up 12 of the best gifts for wine lovers that your recipient will most definitely raise a glass to.
How to Shop for Wine Lovers
While there’s one very obvious gift you can give a wine lover (cough, cough, wine), if you’re looking for something a little outside the box, we’ve got some useful tips for you.
Opt for something practical: For a gift you can feel confident they’ll actually get some use out of, go for something you know they’d pull out the next time they uncork a bottle. From aerating wine glasses ($50, Uncommon Goods) to chillers ($23.99, Amazon) that will keep bottles of white nice and cool all night long, there’s a functional wine gift out there for everyone.
Opt for something funny: If your giftee is a wine drinker with a good sense of humor, you can always opt for something cheeky. Between endless pairs punny socks ($9.95, Amazon) and wine-inspired coloring books ($5.99, Amazon), the options are truly endless!
Opt for something kitschy: Looking for something unique? Get kitschy with an at-home winemaking kit($60, Uncommon Goods) or a cheese plate that’s made from recycled bottles ($24, Uncommon Goods) — the perfect companion for their next charcuterie night!
Opt for something classic: When in doubt, why not go to the root of their obsession with a great bottle of wine? If you know their favorite types, it’s easy to pick up a bottle or two. If you’re not sure what they like, however, a wine subscription box ($39/month, Winc) is a great way to play to their tastebuds with an assortment of wines to taste and enjoy.
Best Gifts for Wine Lovers
Ready to shop? From the practical and useful to the one-of-a kind wonders, we’ve got plenty of gifts that are sure to tickle a wine lover’s fancy. Keep scrolling to shopFIRST’spicks for the best gifts for wine lovers.
For the wine connoisseur in your life, a subscription to the number one wine service, Winc Wine Club, is the way to go. Each month, the company will deliver four bottles of wine your loved one is sure to adore straight to their doorstep. Simply have them fill our a flavor profile and Winc will do the rest, curating a box that's filled with reds, all whites, or a combination of both that will satisfy their palette. If you already know their favorites, you can also curate a box yourself by browsing the site's wide array of wines for the ultimate personalized gift.
Aerating wine gives it a chance to remove any off smells and flavors and replaces them with stronger, more appealing notes and scents. With this set, you can skip an aerator and pour wine straight into the glass, thanks to its innovative small fountain cup in the center. Any variety of wine will be easily able to breathe in this cup, allowing it to release its unique flavors and aromas. It comes in a set of two, making it just the right size for an at-home date night for your favorite wine lover and their better half.
Equal parts useful and unique, this cheese plate is handmade in Wyoming from recycled wine bottles, making them one-of-a-kind works of art. They come in either an amber or green and include a cork-topped cheese knife. Rustic-yet-refined, these plates are perfect for the wine lover who loves to entertain.
Any wine lover knows that when it comes to tough-to-remove stains, red wine is one of the worst culprits. Whether you need to remove spilled it from clothes, the couch, or the carpet, this red wine stain remover can get the job done. It's made from a biodegradable surfactant and is safe on all colorfast washable fabrics. It will also make stubborn berrry juices, coffee, and most other household spills disappear, making it a great multi-use product.
Is your wine lover also an avid tea drinker? Give them the best of both worlds with this merlot-infused tea. Though it's alcohol-free, it's made from a blend of organic black tea, vanilla, bergamot, and merlot berry that will soothe worried minds. Best of all, it comes with the pictured stainless steel tea infusion ball for easy steeping.
Elegant and classy, this marble wine bottle cooler is a stunning piece that any wine enthusiast will count themselves lucky to have in their collection. Made from 100 percent shimmery solid gray marble, it's sleek, durable, and doubles as a gorgeous flower vase. It will also make your loved one think of you fondly each time they put a bottle on ice.
If you're looking for a fun twist on a classic boozy gift, pick up this luxurious wine-infused soap set. Each bar is made using notes found in some of the most popular red and white varietals (think berries, plum, and apples for a "pinot noir" scent) to turn each at-home spa day into the ultimate happy hour.
Wine pairing is an art. Unfortunately, it's not one that everyone is well versed in. This fun wine pairing towel set takes the guesswork out of it by listing out an array of food pairings for some of your favorite wines. With one for red wine and one for white, each towel covers 68 wines that have been rated (excellent, good, or best avoided) against 56 foods: that makes 3,808 possible pairings sure to thrill palate newbies and seasoned sippers alike.
Looking for a gag gift that they'll secretly love? These unisex "If you can read this, bring me wine" socks are bound to be a hit. A great stocking stuffer idea, they fit most sizes and are made from a cozy cotton/wool blend, so they'll get plenty of use of during cold winter months, too.
The ultimate way to unwind comes in the form of this On Cloud Wineadult coloring book. Coloring is a great way to relieve anxiety, and with all of life's stresses, everyone can use an outlet. When paired with their favorite glass of vino, your wine lover can decompress with this book that's filled with more than 40 funny pages all about their favorite drink.
For the true wine aficiando, this make your own merlot wine kit will offer hours of entertainment. Believe it or not, winemaking is a simple, natural process you can do at home by adding yeast to grape juice and letting it ferment in a controlled environment. This kit comes with everything your giftee will need to make one gallon of merlot from grapes sourced from Chile's famous Maipo Valley, including the glass bottle, a funnel, tubing, the merlot juice (complete with yeast, oak, and additives), an airlock, and a step-by-step guide. Just be sure that once it's ready, the maker shares some with you!
There's nothing quite like a great glass of mulled wine once the weather dips. Let your gift recipient customize their own blend with this mulled winemaking gift set. Designed to infuse their favorite wines with the delectable flavors of autumn, it's packed with seven essential aromatic spices: cinnamon sticks, anise stars, dried orange slices, allspice berries, cardamom pods, whole nutmeg, and whole cloves. Complete with a reusable mulling bag and a how-to guide, this set makes six wine bottle-sized batches for delectable mulled wine all season long.
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