Should you’re studying this proper now (the eve of Christmas Eve), you may be a type of people who just like the hunt—the hunt being, in fact, the Christmas present you forgot to purchase prior to now. However calm down, you’ve got 1.5 extra purchasing days and you probably have a wine lover in your life, your job is straightforward. Listed below are 10 stocking stuffers that you simply nonetheless would possibly procure now, should you hunt and click on quick.
Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book. Since 1977 (only a yr after the historic “Judgment of Paris”), this helpful little information, written by regional consultants, has outlined the world’s wine-producing areas, notable producers and signature wines. (Full disclosure: I’ve written the chapters on Texas, Southwest U.S., and Mexico for the previous 5 years, and may attest to the due diligence concerned!) $14.99
Delong’s Wine Tasting Notebook. Although there are various high-quality wine-tasting journals on the market, I just like the sleekness of this slim e-book, which inserts into your again pocket like a reporter’s pocket book. I additionally recognize the clear, straight-forward web page design with useful jogs on descriptors however with out interfering with my very own notes. Hardbound: $14.95; softbound: $8.95
Le Moderne Recipe Journal. Anybody severe about meals and wine pairing will need an nifty e-book like this for recording recipes, pairings, scores, notes and favourite purveyors. Consists of measurements and conversions. It has the magnificence of a Baedeker information, solely you need to use this one for meals/wine journeys. Hardback with a ribbon marker; three colours, measures 6” x 8.5”. $32.99
Save your fingers with this foil cutter
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EDGY Wine Foil Cutter Accessory. In case your wine lover is clumsy dealing with that mini knife on the waiter’s wine key (or doesn’t have one), this ergonomically designed foil cutter saves frustration and fingers. 4 sharp stainless-steel chopping wheels do the trick. $9.97
Left, the VacuVin comes with two stoppers; Proper, the Zwilling set of three.
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Wine stoppers. I obtained the Vacu Vin as a stocking stuffer about 15 years in the past, with considerably of an apology from the giver. To today, I don’t know why he was so sheepish: This has been a tried and true gadget for conserving wine recent after opening. Equipment comes with two stoppers. $12.95. A extra stylish choice is the Zwilling 3-piece vacuum wine sealer set for $19.95. Obtainable on-line solely; greatest bets are Mattress, Bathtub & Past and Sur La Desk.
For the wine geek in your life
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Periodic Table of Wine Marble Coasters. Manufactured from Italian marble with protecting cork backing, this set of 4 options fashionable grape varieties with their very own atomic symbols and numbers. Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir. $44.95
Wine Cork Key Chains. Varied kinds and variations with and with out charms, personalised, and/or created from your personal particular corks. Many variations obtainable on etsy and variously priced; the model pictured here is $12.50
Pulltex presents a cultured solution to open your wine
Pulltex
Pulltex “Cordoba” double-lever corkscrew. Your wine lover will open bottles like a professional and with model with this good-looking “Cadillac of corkscrews.” Handmade in Spain with pure silver and black horn inlays. Slick mechanism, comes with a black leather-based pouch. $99
An all-year spherical solution to preserve your [wine] cool.
VinGlace
VinGlace insulated wine glasses, tumblers and bottle coolers. Metal outdoors and glass insert inside, these are easy in design, straightforward to get a grip on and preserve 10 ounces of your wine cool. Eight colours for all of your entertaining moods. $34.95 every (glass or tumbler); matching insulating cooler is $90.
