Pop A Bottle, Let Your Body Waddle:
When it rains, we pour:
ANIMAL HEAD POURERS!
Add a little bit of entertainment to your drinking adventures and gatherings. Though mainly seen used for wine, these humorous and lovely pourers can be used for spirits as well. I love these things, something so simple that can make a smile even bigger when you see your glass getting filled.
$16
According to my doctor, I need to get glasses:
UNBREAKABLE WINE TUMBLERS (SET OF 2)
Attractive, unbreakable, and BPA free. The new Wine Tumbler Set is designed for outdoor dining, but performs so beautifully itβs likely to earn a spot at your nightly dinner table. The unique Tritan material doesnβt absorb odors or flavors, so go ahead and pour your driest redββthe only finish will be on your palate. Dishwasher safe!
$16
CRYSTAL JOUR WINE GLASSES
β"Well, hereβs a modern, French spin on the classic wine glass: These beauts were designed with inspiration from traditional glassware found in France (and we can tell with those clean lines and that slightly curved rim). Oh, and hereβs something youβll love: Theyβre each handcrafted from lead-free crystal. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite red or white in one of the stemmed vessels, or let your favorite bubbly drink shine in the high water silhouette.β - Food52 (they wrote it better than I could)
$59-69
WELL TOLD DESIGNβS MAP GLASSWARE
Iβm so obsessed with this company. And yes, these will forever be on my gift guides. Get someone a glass from their hometown, favorite vacation spot, or even some other place that holds a special memory. Pick the glassware style, pick the location, can't go wrong!
(Range of styles available: Stem Wine Glass, Stemless Wine Glass, Pint Glass, Mug, Copper Mugs, Rocks Glasses, Insulated Bottles, etc!)
$ - $$ (Depending on style)
CHAMBONG (CHAMPANGE SHOOTERS)
YES, it is a thing! Get the perfect gift for all those bubble enthusiastsβglassware for rapid Champagne consumption!
$35
Hold me, baby:
VINGLACE WINE BOTTLE CHILLER & TUMBLERS
Great way to keep your wine chilled for hours! These double-walled and vacuum-insulated gems easily go over your bottle of wine, bubbles (or even water). Lovely designβand comes in other colors as well!
$35-90 (depending on purchase of one or more items to complete the set)
MINI WINE FRIDGE
Not all wine refrigerators need to be huge and take over the world. For those who are looking for a place to store their wine, want to keep them at that right temperature, but want something smaller for their kitchenβwell, hereβs a little wine fridge for ya that fits right on your counter! This one is a 6 bottle one, but anywhere from 6-12 is great gift for those wine lovers in your life!
$60
Literature:
WINE FOLLY: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO WINE
This is my favorite book for those who want to know more about wine! I'm pretty sure it's... probably the greatest freakin' book in the entire world for that. Seriously, I'm not kidding. I've ranted about this book to too many, and have learned so much from it. It's the wine book that's fun and super informative without being snobby and buried in words you don't understand. With it's great layout with fun graphics and witty remarks, you're all set to take on the wine world with a head full of knowledge.
$15
Psst. Also if you're geeked out on the Somm documentaries on Netflix, the author is in the second one: Somm: Into The Bottle. She's delightful.
SCRATCH AND SNIFF GUIDE TO BECOMING A WINE EXPERT
βScratch and sniff your way to expertise by introducing the basic components of wineβthe fruits, the wood, the earthβenabling you (and anyone) to discover the difference between a Syrah and a Sangiovese and get the glass you love every time. Humorously illustrated, with 16 scents, this irresistible gift puts the fun back in wine fundamentals.β
$13
THE NEW WINE RULES: A GENUINELY HELPFUL GUIDE TO EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Jon BonnΓ© explains everything you need to know in simple, beautifully illustrated, easy-to-digest tidbits. Now, becoming a happier, more confident wine drinker is easy. The first step is to forget all the useless, needlessly complicated stuff the βexpertsβ have been telling you.
$8-9 (kindle vs. hardcopy)
Other things that are awesome:
SILICONE REUSABLE WINE STOPPERS
WINE PRESERVE: These wine stopper can air-tight seal your wine bottle to prolong and preserve the wine flavor.
FIT ALL TYPES: One side thinner, one side thicker, to fit in all types wine and beverage bottles.
PREMIUM QUALITY: These wine stoppers are made of food-grade silicone and stainless steel.
EASY to USE: Easily insert the wine stopper into the bottle, remove with a single pull.
EASY to CLEAN: Compact or dishwasher is OK, and easy to store these wine stopper for reusing.
$8 (Set of 10) $7 (Set of 5)
BAD ADVICE FROM WINEβ¦
Because thatβs all we needβ¦and a place to jot notes and get great, awful adviceβ¦after possibly too much drinking. Each page holds a great quote from wine and itβs a great journal for writing down tasting notes, expressing your feelingsβ¦making listsβ¦and whatever else you like to writeβ¦
$8.50
VITICULTURE BOARD GAME
For 1-6 players
45-90 minute playing time
The essential edition includes the second edition of viticulture along with several elements from the original Tuscany expansion pack
It contains 154 cards at the 44x67mm size and 78 cards at the 63x88mm size
Includes 36 Mama & Papa cards, 18 Field cards and and 24 Automa cards
You find yourself in rustic, pre-modern Tuscany, where youβve inherited a meager vineyard. You own a few plots of land, an old crush pad, a tiny cellar, 3 workersβ¦and the dream of owning the best winery in Italy.
Your job is to allocate your workers and helpful visitors to complete various tasks throughout the year. Each season is different on a vineyard, so the workers have different tasks they can take care of in the summer and winter. Thereβs competition over those tasks, and often the first worker to arrive at each one has an advantage over the rest.
$45