Looking for a gift that will rioja the world? I’m your partner in wine when it comes to finding the finest gifts for wine lovers. Almost every present that I have given to my loved ones in the last few years has contained just a smidge bit of booze. You can get self-confessed wine connoisseurs, right? Well, I like to consider myself a wine gift connoisseur – I know the perfect pairing.
And, I’m not the only one who’s devoted myself to wine. According to the Telegraph, “the average Briton is now drinking 108 bottles of wine a year” which means that if you get five glasses per bottle we brits are drinking around 1.4 glasses of wine a day. I know, shocking!
I’m talking about everything from novelty gifts for wine lovers to thank-you gifts and everything in between. Whether the giftee is ALL about white, red, rosé, or Prosecco I’ve made pour decisions that’ll make it wine o’clock all day every day. But, please do remember to always drink responsibly.
The best gifts for wine lovers
Cheese and wine - name a better partner in crime… With a hamper coming in at under £30, this is most certainly a bargain. This set comes with 75cl Cortefresca Merlot 2017, Verduijns Savoury and Black Pepper Wafers 75g, Snowdonia Cheese Company Ruby Mist Cheese 200g and it's all hand-packed in a gift box, meaning you can send it right through the recipient. So basically a last-minute shopper's dream.
One of the best gifts for a wine lover is an easy one - wine. And if it's sparkling, it feels even more like a treat, we think. Sea Change Prosecco is a delicious sparkling wine with a light taste and an exciting fizz. Perfect with shellfish or vegetarian dishes. What's even better is that Sea Change helps to fund vital research into sea plastic.
If having a glass of wine and soaking in the bath sounds like a romantic Valentine's Day surprise, then these Rose Wine Bath Bombs will complete the mood. There's no way that your partner won't love this gift. Plus, it'll leave skin with that glitzy shimmer, which we all need a bit more of now that the colder months have rolled on in.
Splash out and treat a loved one to this modern, twelve-bottle drinks cooler. Fabulous for storing wine, the easy-to-use LED display will allow you to control the temperature, which ranges between 5-18 degrees.
To vino or not to vino, that is the question, right? If a wine enthusiast fancies a glass of the red stuff, they can decant into this gadget for a more enhanced flavour as it speeds up the process where wine breathes. It also maximizes oxygen exposure to accelerate tannin oxidation. We know, high-tech stuff.
Boxed wine has had a glow-up! Yes, this box is equivalent to 18 glasses of the good stuff which makes it the perfect party pleaser. Plus, we love the hints of strawberries.
Name a more iconic gift combo than wine and chocolate; you can't. We all appreciate a treat or two, which is why these incredible products are considered to be the best sellers in our eyes. In this little hamper, you'll find two Three Mills Reserve Red Wine (187ml each), Lindt Lindor Assorted Truffles (37g), Ferrero Rocher Four Pack (50g) and Farmhouse Chocolate Orange Biscuits (200g) - yum.
White wine gin, anyone? Combine your giftee's two favourite drinks in this ultimate fusion of alcohol. Wine gin will certainly shake up ANYONE'S booze collection.
Anyone that considers themselves an oenophile definitely owns a bit of this kit. A gadget like this always ensures that wine is served at the correct temperature.
Cheap and cheerful, this glass bottle top with a silicone seal will make a hilarious Valentine's gift. We love that this pressie makes it (kind of) more acceptable to drink straight from the bottle. Or is that just us?
Come on- this is genius. Gift your favourite gal this "Her Wineness" glass, and make sure it is always topped up otherwise she may come for your head.
www.thebottleclub.com
"Here's a gift for both wine and film lovers alike - a Californian Zinfandel produced by Francis Ford Coppola and family. The six-time Oscar-winning director of films including The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now bought the Inglenook vineyard in the 1970s, and this "Edizione Pennino" has been named after his grandfather, Francesco Pennino.
"As you'd expect from a bottle carrying such heritage this classically-styled Zinfandel is bold, complex, and unforgettable. It is a vivid, garnet red in the glass and carries a fruity aroma that only improves as the wine has a chance to open up.
"To taste it has less of the jammy flavour I was expecting, and what sweetness there is, is well-balanced against some more savoury flavours - including a big hit of oak. Despite such a big profile we found it extremely easy to drink, especially when paired with Beef bourguignon, then cheese, and some classic Hollywood cinema."
"Not cheap by any means but for a special occasion or as a gift for a movie-buff, look no further." Tried and tested by Affiliate Operations Editor, Adam Binnie
www.notonthehighstreet.com
Are you looking for a gift for someone who loves to host a dinner party? This wine carafe is a showstopper - it's proper fancy, making it great for the in-laws.v We also love the fact that you can personalise the oak stopper with up to 16 characters.
www.redletterdays.co.uk
Available across nine different locations in England, take a wine fan's love one step further with a tasting evening. It's not just about sampling all the premium beverages; there is a chance to absorb expert advice on food pairing and find out how to taste wine correctly. It's an experience perfect for wannabe wine connoisseurs!
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i heart Prosecco
www.iheartwines.co.uk
Who wouldn't want a bottle of bubbly with their face on it? Whatever the occasion, whether it's for a birthday, anniversary or moving house - nothing says you care more than a personalised bottle of Prosecco.
www.etsy.com
Not sure what to buy the biggest wine fan that has it all? Get creative with a personalised wine cooler. It's the ideal pressie for weddings, anniversaries and engagements - definitely a keepsake, this one.
nice-drinks.co.uk
You know what wine fans want? More wine, right? With this Nice mixed case, you can enjoy a lovely selection of Argentinian Malbec, pale rose and sauvignon blanc. Because wine, not?
Best gifts for wine lovers: The verdict
I don't know about you, but choosing one gift for a wine lover is pretty hard. There are SO many options out there it was difficult enough to curate this list, but if we had to choose one - we'd have to go with the Rosé Wine Bath Bombs.
Start running the bath and watch these babies fizz - with a glass of the good stuff in hand, of course, 🍷. And, then you're ready to relax knowing you've made their Valentine's Day wonderful.
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Lily Anderson is a Senior Commercial Content Writer at Bauer Media, where she tests products for titles such as Heat, Closer, What’s the Best and Mother&Baby.
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