As the Christmas holiday is fast approaching, people are getting ready to reunite with their friends and families. And one of the things many are doing is gift shopping.
Getting the perfect gift for your friends and family is paramount. So you have to consider their likes and ask about what they’ve been yearning for and if you can afford it, get it for them.
Here are some things you can place in Christmas gift hampers for wine lovers.
Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers
If you have no idea what to get your friend who loves wine this holiday season, follow the tips below to prepare or organize customized and personalized Christmas gift hampers for them.
A Beginner Wine Lover Gift Hamper
If your friend is a new wine lover, these are the perfect wine gifts to include in their hamper.
A Wine Atlas
A wine atlas is a beautiful gift for beginner and intermediate wine lovers. It’s meant to educate them about the different types of wines and their history.
Although it does not have a list of all wines, it will provide a breakdown of the major types. It also gives an insight into the process of making wine and drinking it.
Wine Journal
This is a journal where they can note down the different types of wine they’ve consumed. Some even note down the ingredients and places.
Wine Aroma Tasting Kit
If you are a wine lover, you know how important it is to smell the wine before taking a sip. The aroma plays a very crucial role in your overall wine experience.
A wine sommelier can tell the origin, history, and ingredients used in making the wine from its aroma, which sets them apart from the newbies.
Vacu Vin Wine Saver
This is the perfect gift for a wine lover who can’t finish a whole bottle in one sitting. This vacuum pump lets them suck all the air from the bottle, keeping the wine tasting fresh for 10 days after it’s opened.
The vacuum pump comes with two stoppers with a universal fit. The best part is that the stoppers can be reused and are dishwasher-safe, making them a perfect and durable gift.
Sommeliers Wine Gift Hamper
If your friend is an experienced wine lover, someone who can tell the name of the wine from the smell, these are some items you can include in their gift hampers.
Wine Thermometer
This is the perfect gift for a wine connoisseur. A wine thermometer will show them that you took time getting the present and that you know of their love for wine.
A wine thermometer allows wine lovers to enjoy wine at the maximum. And the best part is it will drain not your pocketbook.
Specialized Cork
During your research, you may have come across specialized corks. These are corks that are designed in a way to amplify their wine experience.
Some corks are designed with holes that allow the air to enter the bottle, thus improving the taste. On the other hand, others are designed to remove the bottle’s air, keep the wine fresh and cool, and allow it to maintain its taste.
You can get them a set of specialized corks for different occasions.
Wine Rack
As we all know, the wealthy have wine cellars. And since we are all not at that level, you can get a wine rack holding several bottles of wine for your friend.
And if you are into woodworking DIY projects, you can custom-make a wine holder and include their name. This will make the gift more meaningful.
To wow them more, you can have the rack filled with several bottles of their favorite wine.
Wine Decanter
This speaks of luxury and patience. So if your friend is the type to pour wine into a glass and go straight to drinking, this is not for them.
A wine decanter is a perfect gift for someone who likes to take their time to enhance their wine drinking. The wine decanter is wide at the bottom, exposing the wine for maximum aeration.
Wine-Party Host Gift Hamper
If your friend has a habit of hosting parties that involve a lot of wine consumption, these are some good items you can include in their wine gift hamper.
Wine Cooler and Aerator
For your impatient friend who doesn’t have the time to sit and let the wine aerate, you can get them a wine cooler and aerator.
The best part is that it fits on top of the bottle, and you must pour it into your glass. This is the perfect gift for those who like hosting huge parties, as many do not have time to aerate the wine with a decanter.
A wine aerator will trick your friends into thinking that the wine is of better quality than it is.
Marking Pens for Wine Bottles
When hosting large parties, there is a risk of having people mix up wine glasses. So if your friend has a habit of hosting wine parties, save them this headache by giving them a marking pen for wine bottles or glasses. The best is that it’s non-toxic and can be washed off.
Wine Freeze Cooling Cups
Wine is to be enjoyed when it’s cool, and a wine lover should never be found holding lukewarm wine in their glass. As such, you can get them freezable wine glasses that will keep the wine chilled for hours.
Pairing Chart
A pairing chart is also a perfect gift for a party hoster. The chart allows them to see which types of foods go best with the wine they have.
Or what wine to purchase based on their menu. It gives off the illusion that they are more knowledgeable about wine than they are.
Gift Hamper for an Outdoors Wine Lover
If your friend has a thing for the outdoors, where you’re constantly invited to a picnic or a beach outing, these are things to include in their gift hamper.
Wine-carrying Tote
A wine-carrying tote could be a perfect gift if your friend is always on the move or loves hosting outdoor picnics.
Ensure the tote is fashionable and comes in your friend’s favorite colors. It should have durable handles and adjustable straps, with plenty of dividers to prevent the bottles from knocking against each other.
Wine Cooler Sleeve
Another perfect gift for an outdoorsy person is a wine cooler sleeve. It is meant to keep your wine chilled. This goes hand in hand with a wine-carrying tote.
So make sure to include several bottles of wine in the hamper together.
Wine Travel Case
This can be a perfect gift for a traveler and an outdoorsy person. The case is designed to carry several wines, ensuring you do not run out any time soon.
A perfect gift for that friend who likes to spend time alone in a mountain cabin away from civilization.
Portable Wine Glass
Portable wine glasses are a hit for outdoorsy travelers. And the best part is they can be fitted in your wine basket or travel tote. And you won’t have to worry about leakage as they are watertight.
Collapsible Wine Bag Flasks
If your friend frets about carrying wine bottles, this can be the perfect gift.
They can transfer the wine into these collapsed wine bag flasks, and they don’t have to worry about the bottle breaking.
A plus is that they are lightweight, leakproof, and reusable.
Wine Bottle Wind Chime
Instead of throwing away the wine bottle, make a wind chime for your wine-loving friend, and use them as decoration on their porch.
The chimes from the bottles can be a welcome distraction on that night you are relaxing on the porch with your glass of wine.
The Best Overall Christmas Gift Hamper for Wine Lovers
These are the best gifts to include in a wine gift hamper for wine lovers this Christmas.
Wine Club Membership
If you live in a region with wine clubs, you could enroll your friend for a year-long membership and have them praise you.
Most clubs usually hold wine-tasting events and more, to which your friend is guaranteed an invite where they get to meet other people and network.
And if you also have a membership, you now have more things to do together.
Custom-Made Wine Glasses
The best way to enjoy wine is by using wine glasses. Yes, they may already have wine glasses, but you can take it a notch higher and get them personalized glasses with a personal mark that only they will understand.
A Cookbook that Incorporates Wines in the Meals
If your friend is a wine lover, you can be sure that some of their meals contain wine as an ingredient. A perfect gift would be a cookbook with recipes that incorporate wine.
Don’t limit the recipes to entrees; they can also include salads, desserts, soups, and appetizers.
Wine Basket
It may sound traditional, but imagine opening your gift hamper to find a collection of the most expensive wines paired with decanters and other wine items.
So don’t just choose any wine; be intentional and search far and wide for the best wine bottles to put in the wine basket.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the best gift for your wine-loving friend can be a daunting task.
But worry no more as we’ve compiled a few gifts tailored for wine lovers, and your work is to choose several depending on your friend’s character and preferences and include them in their Christmas gift hamper.
Have fun shopping!
