Anyone who has a deeply entrenched love and obsession for a certain hobby are brilliant people to buy gifts for, and wine connoisseurs are no different. If a loved one in your family has a viticulture inspired obsession which absorbs much of their time (and money) then you know that a relevant present is always going to go down well. Not only that, there are items that cover a range of pricing brackets to suit any pocket.
We have highlighted some of our favourite gifts below that will give the greatest pleasure to any wine lover.
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Monthly Subscription To A Wine Club
The idea behind a monthly subscription is that your loved one will have access not just to a wide range of different wines from around the world, but also to all the additional information, classes, offers and promotions that are included as part of the subscription. There are any number of wine club options to choose from, to suit any budget. From those that offer a case of wine every month, to those that work directly with wine makers to protect the quality and integrity of the wine, where a subscription can be as little as a few quid each month.
You Can Never Have Too Many Accessories
Corkscrews, stoppers, aerators, decanters, blades… there’s a real joy in collecting the different styles and brands of accessory to complement your love of wine. While zinc alloy or stainless steel are the preferred materials, you can complement a collection with more unusual collectibles discovered in antique and flea markets. Keep your eye open for unusual and quirky accessories while you’re out and about – you never know what you might find.
You Can Never Have Too Many Glasses
Wine glasses often go through ‘phases’ – stemless ones being all the rage at the moment. But just like accessories, you can never have too many glasses – and I’m not talking about the pack of four wine goblets that you can pick up from the supermarket. Brands such as Riedel wine glasses come with a 300 year old history of wine tasting and drinking, and deserve reverence as part of a wine connoisseurs pride and joy.
Book The Perfect Wine Travel Experience
This is one that you can both enjoy, if you are fortunate (or not) enough to be married to a wine obsessed partner. The wonderful thing about wine is that usually the grapes grow in the most glorious parts of the world. From the slopes of southern England, to the hills of South Africa, wine tourism gives you the perfect excuse to explore some of the most beautiful countryside any country has to offer.
A wine tour in any country will take you into some gorgeous tucked away corners that you would normally not be able to see. With wine comes delicious food, so put the diet to one side for a bit and dive into the diverse gastronomy driven by those who have a passion for quality viticulture and everything that goes with it.
Quirky Wine Themed Art
Maybe if your budget is a little on the small side, you might want to pick up some quirky little prints or pictures that are specifically wine themed. Sometimes the corny sits graciously alongside the expensive, to evoke an overall feeling that is relaxed and humorous.
So don’t worry if you don’t have much money, or if you don’t have the same level of passion or interest in wine. Indulging your partner in their passion, whether by spending just a few quid, or thousands of dollars, is what will make sure the gift is received with the a high level of love and appreciation.