Best Wine Accessories for Wine Lovers

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A decanter is both functional and stylish

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the wine lover on your list, you can never go wrong with wine accessories. Wine accessories- like glassware, openers, racks, etc are useful gifts for oenophiles and for new wine drinkers, too.

Wine Racks

Since most people don’t have wine cellars, wine racks are a practical and necessary item. A wine rack is one of the best wine accessories you can give a wine lover.

Geo Wine Rack from wine.com

Picture of the Geo Wine Rack with one bottle of wine. It is a 6 hexagon pyramid made from gold plated stainless steel.
The Geo Wine Rack is made from gold plated stainless steel

For your friends with more modern an eclectic tastes, the Geo Wine rack is a fun and stylish wine rack. It holds 6 standard wine bottles.

This rustic farmhouse style wine rack is great for casual rooms. It can be mounted horizontally or vertically; made of wood and metal. It holds 4 standard wine bottles.

Legnoart Enoteca Wall-Mounted Wine Rack

For a truly different and intriguing wine rack, this wall-mounted rack from combines beauty, function and quality into a wine rack that is truly a work of art. This Italian artisan-designed wine rack holds 10 bottles of your favorite wines.

Glassware

Using a crystal glass in the correct shape will ensure you get the complete tasting experience from wine. I have a collection of free tasting glasses with logos on them that I’ve acquired over the years. These are my “everyday” glasses, which I use, well, everyday. I have crystal wine glasses but I only use them on special occasions like holidays and dinner parties.

But, just like beer tastes better out of a bottle than a can, wine in the proper glass also tastes better.

And, it’s possible to find affordable crystal that you won’t be afraid to use on a daily basis. So up your daily wine drinking game with glasses that don’t have writing on them.

Riedel Vinum XL Tasting Set from wine.com

Picture of Riedel Vinum XL Tasting Set holding their respective wines. Set includes 1-Cabernet Sauvignon, 1-Pinot Noir, 1-Riesling Grand Cru and 1-Oaked Chardonnay glass.
Riedel Vinum XL Tasting Set. Set includes 1-Cabernet Sauvignon, 1-Pinot Noir, 1-Riesling Grand Cru and 1-Oaked Chardonnay glass.

Riedel is to wine glasses what Kleenex is to tissues. They are the wine glass people. The tasting set includes 4 differently shaped glasses that will enhance the taste of the varietal it was designed for.

These machine-blown crystal glasses are dishwasher safe so you won’t have to worry about handwashing them. The set includes 1 cabernet sauvignon glass, 1 Pinot Noir, 1 Riesling Grand Cru and 1 Oaked Chardonnay glass.

4 pack of red wine glasses from Wired for Wine

Picture of a German blown lead-free crystal red wine glass available from wine.com.
German blown lead-free crystal Red wine glass. Comes as a set of 4.

The Sommelier’s Tasting Flute from wine.com

Picture of a Riedel Sommeliers Individual Sparkling Wine Glass.
Riedel Sommeliers Individual Sparkling Wine Glass.

Riedel’s Sommelier line of glasses are hand-crafted of 24% lead crystal and are considered the premier tasting glasses for showcasing wine’s bouquet, taste, balance and finish. The rim on these flutes “directs the flow of wine towards the front of the palate, highlighting the wine’s sweetness and characteristic fruit flavors.”

Though pricey, these glasses will be a treasured addition to any wine lover’s crystal collection.

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4 Pack of Crystal White Wine Glasses from Wired for Wine

Crystal wine glasses nice enough for special occasions but inexpensive enough to use everyday. Add some flair to your Wednesday evening glass of wine.

Height: 9 3/4 inches
Volume: 19 ounces
Glass: lead free and machine washable

Picture of German-blown lead-free crystal white wine glass available at Wired for Wine.
German-blown lead-free crystal white wine glass.

Decanters

True oenophiles know the benefits of decanting certain wines. Older wines and certain red wines need decanting to remove sediment or to add oxygen that opens up the flavors in the wine. Wine decanters are both functional and stylish. Some are true works of art and sell for hundreds of dollars.

Lehmann Cepage Decanter from Wired for Wine

Picture of Lehmann Cepage Decanter
available at Wired for Wine.
Lehmann Cepage Decanter

This handblown crystal decanter was developed by the French company, Lehman, in concert with sommeliers and restauranteurs. On sale for less than $50, it’s affordable yet still a beautiful addition to a glassware collection.

Reidel Red Wine Decanter from wine.com

Picture of Riedel Cabernet Decanter.
Riedel Cabernet Decanter

This Riedel Cabernet decanter is the perfect size for entertaining since it can hold 2 bottles of wine. Its shape is designed to provide optimal aeration for old and new wines.Riedel decanters combine sophistication and elegance with optimal sh

The Riedel Cabernet Magnum Decanter is 10-1/2″ high and made form 24% lead crystal.

Openers and Chillers

Legnoart Ghemme Sommelier Corkscrew from Wired for Wine

Legnoart Ghemme Sommelier Corkscrew WF-5.
Legnoart Ghemme Sommelier Corkscrew WF-5

A professional style wine opener can make anyone feel like a wine expert. There’s something satisfying about opening a bottle of wine like a pro would. This corkscrew combines design and function with its ergonomic handle, sturdy screw and mirror finish stainless steel.

Corkatoo Wine Opener

A whimsical wine opener is a great gift for any wine lover. This guy will make you smile the next time you enjoy a bottle of wine. He is sturdy and durable, making him useful as well as adorable.

Wine Chillers

A chiller is also an important accessory for wine lovers. It keeps your wine at the proper temp and looks good doing it.

S’Well Wine Chiller from wine.com

This chiller has a marble design on the outside and a triple walled stainless steel interior to keep wine cold and condensation free.

S’Well Wine Chiller made of 18/8 Stainless Steel is condensation free with triple-layer insulation,

Convex Bottle Chiller from wine.com

Convex Bottle Chiller is angled and contoured to showcase a vintage with museum-worthy panache.
Convex Bottle Chiller is angled and contoured to showcase a vintage with museum-worthy panache.

The stainless steel convex wine chiller adds a modern flair to your table.

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Miscellaneous Wine Gifts

Wine Descriptions Chart

Learn how to describe wine like a professional wine taster. This chart will help has 120 wine descriptions and what they mean. A useful gift for anyone who enjoys wine.

A wine pairing guide available at Wired for Wine

Cover of the book "What to Drink With What You Eat" is a complete guide for wine and food pairings. Available from Wired for Wine.
Click on the Cover to find a copy at Wired for Wine

What to Drink With What You Eat  is a complete guide for wine and food pairings. Unsure what to pair with a new dish? Want to be certain you are bringing out the best in your favorite wine? This book has more than 1500 entries with input from America’s finest restaurants. As a bonus, it includes beer and spirit pairings. A useful book for anyone who entertains and it also looks great on a coffee table.

Never feel uncertain about your pairings again!


You can learn more about wine at Wine Folly by going to their site at winefolly.com. If you are new to wine you might want to check out their article Wine 101; Beginner’s Guide to Wine.


Wine Chips from Wired for Wine

Picture Wine Chips Manchego - Designed for Rose is the Wine Chips line of wine pairing potato chips. They are designed to pair seamlessly with Rose wine.
Wine Chips Manchego – Designed for Rose

For the wine lover on your list who has everything, wine pairing potato chips may be the perfect gift. Available in 3 different flavors, they are the perfect complement to a cheese board, charcuterie or appetizers.

They are available in Manchego flavored chips for pairing with Rose, smoked Gouda for Cabernet Sauvignon and Blue cheese for Sauvignon Blanc.


For more wine accessory gift ideas or to buy wine on line, visit wine.com or wiredforwine.

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