For the serious wine lover...
So, for christmas a family member is getting a wine cooler/fridge, corks and a opener for the stocking. And I just bought two beautiful local wines. Any suggestions on books, other gadgets, etc that would be the perfect gift for the wine lover?
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10 Comments:
A decanter for reds is an excellent gift, but can be pricey.
Good glasses are a plus (Seriously. They make a difference, but again pricey).
And there's a great book that came out last year called "What to Drink with What You Eat" by Dornenburg and Page that I can recommend.
corycm at 2:05PM on 11/15/07
A gift shop for a good cheese store.
lemons at 2:14PM on 11/15/07
Thanks! They already have a tone of beautiful wine glasses...the book sounds great and could be just what I was looking for! A decanter is something I never thought of!
Lilartist at 2:26PM on 11/15/07
Costco has a great "rabbit" knockoff opener for 19 bucks that is good everytime. I regularly give them as gifts. Every place I went to in the mall has those neoprene wine bags, single double and triple. Some even with a pouch for gadgets on the go. (small opener, foil cutter and standby pourer)
My father bought my husband an Oster Wine Opener http://osterinspire.com/Product.aspx?pId=1963 it is a fun little gadget.
JerzeeTomato at 3:01PM on 11/15/07
Vacuum-Vin. Oh what a blessing since I've discovered this years ago. We can't always finish that whole bottle of wine, but it's almost as good the next day with the Vacuum-Vin, and it's CHEAP! Go for it!
jonfoxx at 4:16PM on 11/15/07
second on the vacuum-vin. it's a great little gadget.
VerasTastyFreeze at 4:59PM on 11/15/07
A really fun book on Napa valley wines and wineries is "A Moveable Thirst" by Kushman and Beal:
http://www.amazon.com/Moveable-Thirst-Tastes-Season-Country/dp/0471793868
I couldn't put it down!
Dominic
the zen kitchen
dvchurch at 10:11PM on 11/15/07
I third the vacuum-vin, I've found it indispensable .
Cheyanne at 7:25AM on 11/16/07
A gift certificate to Murray's Cheese in NYC would make any wine lover happy! And yes, they ship all over the country.
Curlz at 9:53AM on 11/16/07
I'll fourth the vacuum-vin...
Glass trinkets are fun (I'm always getting my glass confused with someone else's)
A GREAT BOOK, even just to read, not only for the great advice (it's actually funny and well written:
Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine: 108 Ingenious Shortcuts to Navigate the World of Wine with Confidence and Style
http://www.amazon.com/Oldmans-Guide-Outsmarting-Wine-Confidence/dp/0142004928
lo82070 at 1:14PM on 11/16/07