Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Wine Enthusiast Gifts







Looking around your local wine shop may give you some ideas.


Pique the interest of a wine lover with a gift to enhance his hobby. A personalized gift will let the recipient know that you took the time to find something special just for him. If you know what type of wine is his favorite, seek out that type and brand to accompany a unique gift.


Aeration


A wine enthusiast knows that wine must breathe to enhance the bouquet and flavor of a good wine. Get your wine enthusiast friend a decanter or aerator. A wine aerator or decanter helps release the aroma of the wine and gives it just enough air to "breathe." A decanter mimics the swirling of the wine, and an aerator lets you pour the wine in an open container for a period of time before consumption.


Serve & Preserve


Give your wine enthusiast a method to open and preserve a bottle of wine. Corkscrew sets are available with the bottle opener and corkscrew to prevent additional air from entering the bottle. A wine stopper is a decorative addition to a bottle that can be used in the place of a corkscrew. Many wine stoppers are available at art boutiques and are an elegant gift for the wine lover.


Wine Storage


A wine refrigerator is a more elaborate gift but would be valuable to those who love white and blush wines. These small refrigerators are available for as few as five bottles or as many as 24 bottles of wine. A wine refrigerator can be stored in a pantry, in the kitchen or under a countertop, depending on the recipient's preference. Many new-construction homes are available with a space reserved for wine refrigerators in the kitchen or bar area.


Accessories








Accessories will dress up not only your wineglasses but also your presentation. Charms are a unique way to enhance a simple wineglass and can be coordinated with the theme of a party or social function. Wine chillers can be as simple as a silver bucket or as elegant as a clear, thermal-insulated cylinder. Let your wine enthusiast dress up her wine bottles with bottle covers. These are decorative drapes that are placed over the top of the bottle and drape to the bottom of average-size wine bottles.

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