Gifts for Wine Lovers
Wine Spectator Riedel Rabbit Corkscrew Kevin Zraly Jancis Robinson
Dec 3, 2007
The Wine Lovers Wish List:
Everyone has a wine lover on their gift list and you better believe they have a wish list a mile long. If you're not a wine-o, chances are you have no clue as to what to buy them. Not only that, but you're probably intimidated when you walk into the wine store down the road, totally confused with all the wine lingo they use. And what's with all the gadgets they like to talk about, like foil cutters and neoprene totes? All this time you thought a rabbit was a fluffy white animal with long ears that laid Easter eggs? Good news! Help is on the way.
Wine Gadgets and Accessories:
- The Rabbit Corkscrew and Rabbit 6-piece wine tool kit from Metrokane and amazon.com Priced from $39.95.
- Riedel Wine Glasses - The Wine Glass Company features 24% lead crystal Vinium glasses. Also known for their uniquely shaped "O" Series Wine Tumblers.
- Riedel Wine Decanters are breathtakingly beautiful, mouth-blown 24% lead crystal. Various shapes and prices.
- BUILT NY 2 Bottle BYOBag Made of neoprene just like scuba divers' wet suits. --- $16.99 amazon.com.
- Wine Away instantly removes wine from fabrics and carpet. Great fix for those clumsy guests. $9.95.
- Le Cache hand crafted Premium Wine Cabinets. Check them out for the Ultimate in Wine Cabinetry.
- Wine Cooler 12-bottle Compact Wine Cooler $99.99
Wine Books, DVD's and Magazine Subscriptions:
Books and dvd's can all be found on amazon.com.
- Wine Journal for all the tasting notes and labels.
- "Jancis Robinson's Wine Course" on DVD --- $15.49
- "John Cleese - Wine for the Confused" on DVD --- $14.99
- "Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2008" --- $10.17
- "Chicken Soup for the Wine Lover's Soul: A Toast to the Perfect Occasion" by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Theresa Peluso --- $10.17
- "Kevin Zraly's Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2008 Edition" $16.47
- Magazine Gift Subscription to The Wine Enthusiast 1 year --- $29.95
- Magazine Gift Subscription to Wine Spectator USA: 1 year --- $49.95
Online Wine Schools and FREE courses:
- Courses to Wine Spectator School "Understanding Wine" is a great course for building a foundation of wine appreciation. Specialize your interests by taking courses on Wine and Food Pairing, Sensory Evaluation, Tuscany, etc. Prices start at $39.99 and vary with course selected.
- FREE! Learn about wine online free with Wine Spectator. The "ABC'S of Wine Tasting" includes set and setting, looking at wine. smelling wine, tasting wine, color, aroma, varietal characteristics, etc.
Wine Tours:
- "Wine Tour and Tasting California Wine Tours" are perhaps the most widely known for their Napa and Sonoma Wine Tours. Stretch Limousines, Custom Vans, Mini Buses, Full Size Motor Coaches - they offer it all and in total comfort. Prices vary according to the package selected.
- There are many others in the USA and abroad to pick from including:
- Washington Wine Tours, Finger Lakes Wine Tours (NY), Virginia Wine Country Tours and Connecticut Wine Trail. And for those that want an Italian experience, take a Tuscan Wine Tour.
The sky's the limit when it comes to wine accessories. When in doubt, a gift certificate to the local wine store would please your friend to no end. Better yet, take a wine course together, do some tastings at a winery, or go on a wine tour. Chances are, you may learn something new and exciting. You may even be the next wine connoisseur in line at the liquor store with your nose in the latest issue of Wine Spectator magazine!
Prices are approximate (US dollars) and may vary according to store and location. Most items can be purchased online. Cheers!
Have a favorite baker to buy for? Check out Holiday Gifts for Gourmet Bakers
Resources:
amazon.com, le-cache.com, wineenthusiast.com, riedel.com, rabbitcorkscrew.com, costco.com, californiawinetours.com, washingtonwinetours.com, fingerlakeswinetours.com, virginiawinecountrytours.com, ctwine.com, tuscan-wine-tours.com
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