Most people buy their wine-loving friends a bottle of the nectar of the gods. However, there are several other gift options that you could give wine enthusiasts for their birthday, over the holidays, or another special occasion.
Each wine lover has a preference, and the wine you buy might not suit your friends or family members. Instead of giving them a bottle that will find its way to the back of a cupboard, why not try some alternative gift ideas?
Pets and accessories
Many wine lovers might choose booze dog names for their canines, such as Rosé. Why not get their pooch a personalized jacket or sweater with their name on it? Alternatively, consider a doggy T-shirt that bears a slogan about its owner’s love of wine. OurFitPets gives pet owners advice about their dogs and includes fun lists of potential dog names.
If you know that your wine-loving friend is longing to own a dog, give them the greatest gift of all by getting them one. Canines offer great companionship and have made COVID-19 lockdowns easier for their owners.
Wine glasses
There is a set of wine glasses to match every budget if you look online. From budget glasses to expensive crystal ones, you will find something your wine-loving friends and family members will appreciate.
As a personalized touch, consider having their names added to the glasses or add a commemorative date for an occasion like a wedding anniversary. This will augment thesentimental value attached to your gift.
Food and wine guides
For would-be sommeliers, a guide to which wines to serve with different meals is essential. These books are typically arranged by wine types and offer several food pairing options. Therefore, expect to find a chapter on red wine, including the different types, and what food should be served with them.
To learn more about how wine is made and how the unique flavors are introduced to each one, buy a wine book as a gift. Some books are technical while others are aimed at novices. Choose the right one based on your wine-loving loved one’s enthusiasm for the subject.
Wine subscription
Let some experts choose the right wines for your friend or family member by purchasing a wine subscription box. Depending on which one you choose, they can look forward to a monthly, quarterly, or biannual delivery of selected bottles of wine.
When looking for a wine subscription offer, opt for one that lets you specify the wine types your loved one prefers. This guides the subscription provider in choosing wines that suit your wine-loving loved ones’ palates.
Wine racks
Any wine lover needs a good wine rack to store their collection. With so many types to choose from, consider your friend or family member’s bar area or kitchen, where the wine rack will be displayed. Select a rack that matches the aesthetic.
Most wine racks hold a dozen bottles, although there are smaller and larger ones. Consider how much wine the gift recipient owns and where they will place their wine rack.
Wine suitcase
If your wine-loving loved ones like pairing their love of the beverage with travel, a wine suitcase is an ideal gift. One half of the suitcase is devoted to space for packing clothes and other essentials. The other has padded storage space that allows for wine bottles to be packed individually.
This will prevent wine bottles from damage or leaks during transit, whether in a car’s trunk or an airplane’s luggage hold. Your friends might set off with that half of their suitcase empty if they are going on a wine tasting vacation and return with it full to bursting!