An updated gift guide for those wine geeks who deserve better than a last-minute bottle.
A kit: Essential tool box
“Come wine with me” is a “gift in a tin” from the award-winning Apples to Pears collection. It basically consists of a small metal box that contains essential tools for any wine lover. Includes various accessories: a stainless steel wine pourer with stopper, a foil cutter and four glass charms, which come in a 11 cm by 11 cm box, very easy to transport anywhere and ideal for getting out of trouble when it’s about drinking wine with friends. It is also an excellent gift for those who have just moved house. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apples-Pears-Come-Wine-Me/dp/B08629DWK6
A book: The New French Wine
After eight years of research, Jon Bonne offers a unique exploration of the world’s most popular wine region in this book launching in 2023, which arrives as the first definitive guide to contemporary French wines and producers. More than 7,000 wines, 800 producers, photographs, evocative maps, detailed descriptions for each region from Bordeaux (to understand the Bordeaux blends that influence Marques de Casa Concha Heritage) to Burgundy and all places in between. An essential document for all wine lovers, which will undoubtedly remain a reference in the next decade. Plus, it comes in a luxury case.
Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1607749238?ots=1&ascsubtag=__st1218awd__cjg6tzuk60043nsy67xuk1fpk__220814________6______google.com&linkCode=gs2&tag=onelinkuk0d-21
An object: Neon light
For those wine lovers who also like design, creating atmospheres or giving style to their way of drinking, a decorative object can surprise them and help them in their mission. This cup-shaped neon light is battery-powered and available in different colours: white, blue, purple or red. A cool object to give colour and vibe to the space of eclectic wine lovers.
A board game: SOMM Cards
A strategic, addictive and very fun card game to learn to compete in your own blind tasting. The idea is to match the cards with the wine you are drinking. How? For each bottle, each player receives 5 cards and tastes a wine blindly. It includes white and red wine lists, the rules are simple and includes 107 cards that include flavour descriptors, high or low acidity cards, high or low tannins, whether it is aged in oak or not, regions and varieties. Ideal to play with when you open a bottle like Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc.
Available at: https://blindersgame.com/products/original-deck
An essential: Riedel glasses
Lastly, the wine glasses couldn’t be missed. They are essential when drinking wine, and whether we like it or not, they break…so reinforcing the stock with new, good quality glasses is always welcome. This set of four Riedel crystal glasses to enjoy red wines such as Terrunyo Cabernet Sauvignon will leave anyone who receives them happy.
Available at: https://depto51.com/collections/riedel/products/set-de-4-copas-vino-tinto-wine-friendly
