Ideas for the Best Wine Gifts

Wine has been produced for over 8,000 years and has a history rich in playing a role in religion and ceremonies. Staying true to tradition, the red or white variety is a great gift when congratulations or celebrations are in order. However, sometimes a bottle of wine isn’t enough for a present. There are several accompanying wine gifts that are sure to please any wine lover.

• Wine serving accessories are great wine accompaniments. For those that have large parties, wine glasses and wine charms are always needed. Wine glasses come in a variety of styles and prices, and wine charms vary greatly in theme and design. Decanters are also great gifts as they can draw attention to the wine and make it the centerpiece at a table for those who hold formal dinner parties.   


• Gift your bottle of wine with a tool for the bottle. Wine stoppers help preserve wine better than a cork, while aerators can improve flavor immediately. Wine openers are great gifts for those constantly misplacing their kitchen gadgets or for those that are receiving your bottle as their first. Bottle holders are also great gifts as they come in a variety of shapes and sizes and look great in any kitchen.


• Pair the wine you wish to give with foods that complement its flavors. Prepackaged gift baskets feature foods that go well with certain types of wine and some actually come with the wine so you can’t make the wrong pairing. If you know the recipient well, you can always make your own basket based on their favorite foods. 


• Keep your gift giving by gifting a wine of the month membership. Members receive a different bottle of wine each month so they will constantly be able to try something new.


• Give a book about wine with your bottle. From food pairings and serving to wine history and varieties, there is certainly a book that will be a delight to curl up with and read with a glass of wine.