If you’re searching for the perfect gifts for wine lovers, you’ve come to the right place. Not only are we the ultimate wine lovers, we own all of the gifts we mention on this list and swear by them. There are so many great gifts to give the wine enthusiast in your life, there’s absolutely no excuse for buying a sub-par gift this year.
See below for our list of 12 fun and useful wine gifts to give your wine-loving friends this holiday season. There’s a little bit of everything on our list, but every single item has been tried and tested by us to make the list.
For more travel gift ideas, see this gift guide.
Great Gifts for Wine Drinkers
Tirrinia 2 Bottle Wine Gift Tote Carrier
These wine totes are great for all kinds of occasions. It’s insulated so it keeps the bottles chilled (or from getting too warm). It holds two bottles and has a nice strap that makes it easy to carry. We use this when we got to the park, to a concert, to the beach … it’s always useful.
Good Day, Bad Day Glasses
We’ve all been there. Some days just require more wine than others. These cute good day, bad day, don’t ask wine glasses are perfect for someone who’s seemingly always in the midst of these ups and downs.
It’s a great talking point at parties and sure to put a smile on everyone’s face. The glasses’ capacity is 12.25 Fl Oz and they are dishwasher safe.
Coravin Timeless Wine Preservation System
Do you know someone who likes to have a glass or two of wine but can’t drink the whole bottle in one sitting? The Coravin is a great tool for them. You don’t take the cork out of the wine, you insert the Coravin and it extracts the amount you want to drink. The cork stays in tact, like you never opened the bottle at all.
Aervana Wine Aerator
You may think your friend is a wine snob, but they probably just really love their wine! There’s nothing like opening an older vintage wine, aerating it properly, and enjoying the aromas as you sip and enjoy. This Aervana wine aerator does all the work to bring an aged wine back to life so you can fully enjoy it.
In Case of Emergency Wine Gifts
If you’re looking for more of a gag gift or white elephant gift for work, this is the perfect thing. It can easily be hung on any wall – it’s quite small. It would look great in an office.
Wine Glass Insulator/Drink Holder
We’ve had a number of these over the years. They’re really great for wine walks or festivals where you’ll be carrying around your glass and also eating food at the same time. It allows you to hold your glass and another thing at the same time without spilling or dropping it.
YETI Rambler 10 oz Wine Tumbler
These YETI insulated wine glasses are amazing. We have a set of them to take to the beach with us for sunset, so we can keep our white wine chilled. They’re perfect for taking wine outside in the summer. They stay cool for a very long time.
Corkcicle Air 4-in-1 Iceless Wine Chiller
I love this Corkcicle because it’s a lot of things rolled into one. You can chill, aerate, and pour your wine all with the same rod for your bottles. It’s made with BPA-free plastic and non-toxic freeze gel.
Wine Wars: A Trivia Game for Wine Geeks
This is such a fun trivia game for those who like wine. We’ve played it so many times and haven’t run out of questions yet. There are categories like Vine to Vino (growing grapes, making wine, and world production), Wine Cellar (selecting, storing, and tasting wine), and Cork Culture (wine people, business, arts and science, and trivia).
Think-n-Drink Fun Wine Bottle Puzzle
It took me a long time to figure this out when I got one for Christmas from a friend. It’s a great coffee table puzzle to have your friends work out while they’re visiting. It’s made with 100% natural wood and fits on a standard wine bottle.
PortoVino Wine Bag
This is brilliant. It’s a vegan leather wine bag with a hidden insulated wine compartment that can be filled with one full wine bottle’s contents. Then you can pour it out the side spout. It’s great for taking to the beach, a picnic or a concert. The best part is you don’t have to carry around the heavy bottle.
Wine Watchers
These are not your ordinary wine glass charms. They’re way cuter! The guests will love picking out their color and sticking him on the wine stem. They’re endless fun. Don’t believe me? Give them a try. You’ll see. No one can resist the wine watchers. We also love the mustache version.
Wine Squirrel Wine Preserving Glass Decanter
The Wine Squirrel is perfect for anyone who regularly doesn’t finish a bottle of wine in one sitting. Instead of letting the wine go bad because it’s been open too long, the wine squirrel provides an air tight seal on the wine in a decanter that keeps the wine fresh for weeks. You can open it and pour a glass, then seal it back up without any issues. You can even store the carafe on its side, since the seal is so tight.
Boxxle Box Wine Dispenser
Having wine essentially on tap at home would be amazing. This Boxxle wine dispenser holds up to 3 liters of wine. You just need to attach a box wine pouch on the inside of the container and it will keep the wine fresh for up to 6 weeks. You can also buy reusable bags for the machine, which will hold 4 bottles of wine.
Wine Condoms
Wine condoms make a great gift to give someone who loves wine. It’s a funny joke gift or gag gift, but it’s also quite practical. The shrink to fit technology allows you to seal up almost any opened bottle, creating a water-tight and air-tight seal that is fully reusable. Plus it’s a great conversation piece at a party.
Wooden Wine Gift Box & Tools
This real bamboo wooden wine box is a great way to deliver a special bottle of wine to friends as a gift. It makes a lovely wedding or house warming gift. The interior has a slot for the wine bottle that protects it and keeps it from rolling around. There are matching bamboo wine tools in the box’s lid, including an opener, stopper, and pourer.
Electric Wine Opener
There’s no easier way to open a bottle of wine than with this electric wine opener. It uses compressed air technology to quickly and easily remove the cork at the press of a button – in less than 3 seconds. And you can open 20-30 bottles on a single charge. It’s perfect for a wine party where you’re opening a lot of bottles at a time. All you have to do is push the needle into the bottle and push the button. The cork is expelled. It requires 4 AA batteries (not included).
Wine Stakes Set
We received these wine stakes as a wedding gift and found them indispensable for picnics and events held outside. They stake easily into the ground to provide a place to keep your bottle and wine glasses upright in the grass. Genius.
Oenophilia Wine Tasting Kit
Ever thought about hosting your own blind wine tasting party? We used to hold one every year and our guests loved it. It’s a fun way to get to know wine better, to try your skills at blind tasting, and to have a fun time while doing it.
CONCLUSION
I hope you’ve enjoyed this list of 13 unique wine gifts to give your wine-loving friends. If you’ve got a wine lover on your gift list this year, you can definitely find something here that they will love. Have another suggestion to add to the list? We’re always looking for more ideas! Send them our way.
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Laura Lynch, creator and writer of Savored Journeys, is an avid world traveler, certified wine expert, and international food specialist. She has written about travel and food for over 20 years and has visited over 75 countries. Her work has been published in numerous guidebooks, websites, and magazines.