20 Clever Gifts Any Wine-Lover Will Savor
A chilled glass of rosé on a warm sunny day is what we, as wine-lovers, would consider one of life's greatest pleasures. Pair that with a charcuterie board or a selection of dark chocolates and you have yourself the perfect afternoon.
To help you express your love for the imbibers in your life who never let you forget it's five o' clock somewhere, we've curated a list of the best gifts for wine lovers. From the utility buys (a collapsible countertop wine rack and a fancy decanter for the tech age) to the silly scores (dad-joke tees and card games), this gift guide has something for every kind of wine drinker — whether they're already an expert or just beginning on their vino journey.
Kick back, relax, and snag some of these excellent wine accessories before they're all gobbled up. Read on to find the perfect pairing for the wine lover in your life.
— Additional reporting by Emma Glassman-Hughes and Samantha Netkin
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A Set of Sexy Coasters
Wine Chilling Coasters with Glasses Set of 2 ($45)
Who said coasters have to be boring? These freezable chilling coasters are designed to keep stemless glasses cold well into the evening so you can keep the conversation and the vino flowing without interruption.
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A Bathtub Addition
Bathtime Essentials Wine Holder ($38)
This wine holder attaches to a tub wall, and was designed with your most luxurious, pleasure-seeking loved one in mind. Bubbles in the bath and bubbles in your glass? Yes please!
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A Rack of Ages
10 Bottle Wooden Stackable Wine Cellar Rack ($13, originally $20)
Great for countertops, this wine rack is not only chic, it's useful and compact. Perfect for loved ones with little room to spare (shout out to all the wine lovers living in shoebox apartments! It's not easy having great taste!), this rack will help them keep their prized possessions organized and on display.
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The Everyday Pairings Book
"Big Macs & Burgundy: Wine Pairings for the Real World" ($13, originally $25)
Sometimes, you just need to know the best wine pairing for popcorn and General Tso's Chicken. This book is full of excellent pairing suggestion for the everyday foods and girl dinners that make up our weeknight menus.
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The Dad Joke T-Shirt
IPOP Champagne Tee ($25)
Andre Mack is a sommelier-turned-winemaker who also has a robust "schwag" offering on his website for Maison Noir Wines. Choose from dozens of dad-joke-approved tees printed with wine puns that are sure to get a giggle out of your wine-loving bestie.
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A Sweet Treat
Chocolate Gift Basket ($37)
Who doesn't love an elaborate chocolate spread, especially with a nice glass of red? Perfect for the friend who holds multitudes: they're sweet, salty, crunchy, and have impeccable taste.
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A Colorful Glass Set
Estelle Colored Glass Stemless Wine Glass Set ($170)
This handcrafted wine glass set is a customer favorite for a reason. Each glass is hand-blown by glass artisans in Poland, and the set of six comes in 11 different color choices.
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For the Messy Drinker
Chateau Spill Red Wine Stain Remover ($16, originally $22)
For your friends who love to play with fire (i.e., drink red wine while wearing a white sweater), this adorable red wine stain remover has got them covered.
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The Perfect Pairing
Cheese Board and Knife Set ($38, originally $80)
This charcuterie board calls for happy hour at home, so it's perfect for the friend who loves to indulge after work or the couple that loves to entertain.
Another Bath Time Favorite
Wine Soaps Set of 4 ($30)
These wine soaps make such an unexpected yet fun gift for the wine lover in your life who just can't get enough of the good stuff. Not only do they smell heavenly, but they come in such irresistible colors — sure to add a splash of cheer to any bathroom sink.
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A Different Kind of Drinking Game
Wine Wars : A Trivia Game for Wine Geeks and Wannabes ($25)
Wine snobs love to flaunt their vino know-how, and nothing gives them a greater excuse than this adorable wine trivia game.
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A Budding Wine Enthusiast's New Favorite Kitchen Accessory
Wine Pairing Towel Set ($28)
Ever wondered what pairs best with grilled fish or a dish with lots of rosemary? This wine pairing towel is sure to give you some ideas. Printed with pairing suggestions for 68 popular wines and 56 different foods, this towel features a possible 3,808 pairings so you'll never have to wonder what to drink with your meal ever again.
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For Cork Collectors
Wine Cork States ($35)
From their anniversary Chardonnay to their birthday Grenache, wine enthusiasts are big on saving corks. Give them somewhere unique to display them with these woodcut cork holders in the shape of different states.
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A Genius Invention
Ullo Wine Purifier With Hand Blown Decanter ($103, originally $150)
This elegant decanter comes with a filter to pull out some of the pesky sulfites that lots of red wine drinkers detest. Headaches be gone!
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Another Silly Card Game
Do or Drink: Win or Hydrate Game ($25)
Ideal for raucous gatherings, this card game will have you and your besties up and active during girls' night. Silly, wine-drunk dances await.
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A Hangover Helper
Hangover Helper Herbal Loose Leaf Tea ($22)
For the friend who likes to party a little too hard, a soothing hangover tea is just what the doctor ordered. Nothing says "I love you" quite like encouraging them to hydrate!
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For the Future-Forward Wine Drinker
Aervana Original: Electric Wine Aerator ($100)
This instant aerator-decanter gadget is perfect for the wine lover who hates waiting for their reds to open up over the course of an evening. With just the press of a button, this tool is supposed to provide six times the aeration of the more standard gravity aerators on the market.
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For the Documentarian
Wine Tasting Journal Guided Tasting Notes Book & Checklist ($13)
What good is trying a bunch of world-class wines if you don't remember anything about them? This tasting diary is perfect for the loved one who's always trying to keep track of all the delicious things they've guzzled over the years.
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A Celebrated Red
McBride Sisters Collection Pinot Noir Central Coast 2022 ($19)
The McBride sisters are on a mission to change the face of the wine industry. Whether you choose a bottle from their Black Girl Magic collection or one of their bright, juicy pinot noirs, you're supporting one of the largest Black-owned wineries in the country.
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A Splurgy Wine Club Membership
SommSelect 3 Month Club Membership ($306)
If you're really looking to spoil the wine-lover in your life, opt for a splashy pre-paid wine club membership from a group like SommSelect. Each month, your loved one will receive a selection of three distinct and highly celebrated reds (or other varietals depending upon their preference and your price-point), plus product info, tasting notes, and suggested pairings and uses.
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Emma Glassman-Hughes (she/her) is the associate editor at PS Balance. In her seven years as a reporter, her beats have spanned the lifestyle spectrum; she's covered arts and culture for The Boston Globe, sex and relationships for Cosmopolitan, and food, climate, and farming for Ambrook Research.
Shelcy Joseph is a former associate fashion editor at PS.
Samantha Netkin is a former assistant editor at PS.