Christmas gift ideas for wine lovers

Find the best wine gift for Christmas

Firstly, it may seem like a very simple task, as there are many wine accessories and gifts to choose from. This remains true even if we don't spend time on wine gifts that are labeled with funny or obscene remarks. The world of wine is wonderful and diverse, which is why it's easy to get lost in it, especially when trying to find a gift that can truly be useful to a wine-loving friend. Where we can, we help, so we list and justify the surefire wine gifts.

1. Quality Corkscrew

Even in the era of screw-cap wines, a corkscrew is a mandatory tool in every wine lover's home. However, there are different types of corkscrews, so how do you know which one to get for your acquaintance? The key is to choose one that is durable and has a staged design, which prevents annoying cork residues in the wine and a broken cork in the bottle neck.

2. Decanter

Just as there are different types of corkscrews, so too with decanters. The more decanters you have at home, the more different types of wine you can aerate at the same time, which is essential for a table showcasing great wines. Your decanter should be made of glass and be aesthetically pleasing; you don't have to buy the most expensive one, a few thousand forints will do a great job in breathing new life into the wine.

3. Wine Glasses

This is a slippery slope, so be very careful, but if you don't mind delving deeper into the subject, you can find some very nice sets at relatively good prices. The most important rule is that the stem and the wall should not be too thick, and of course, they should not be decorated. It's especially good if you can find out what the recipient's favorite wine is, and then you can gift a special glass suitable for that particular type.

4. Wine Tasting as a Christmas Gift

Wine Experience Wine experiences are gaining more prominence among wine gifts. In this case, the gift is not an item of use but rather a trip or a wine tasting experience. For example, if you know the favorite wine region of the person you want to surprise, you can browse our wine tastings. But if you are totally uncertain and want to leave the choice to your loved one, surprise them with a wine tasting gift voucher to ensure their joy.

5. Vacuum Pump and Vacuum Stoppers

If you know someone who likes to taste different wines, a vacuum pump with accompanying stoppers will bring great joy. This simple and not overly expensive wine tool is designed to reseal an opened bottle of wine so that it doesn't come into contact with air. This way, the wine ages much slower and can retain the same taste experience even days after opening. It's also a much simpler way to reseal the bottle without struggling with the cork.

6. Wine Book

If the person you're looking for a Christmas gift for also likes to read, you can kill two birds with one stone by gifting them a book about wine. You will always find interesting reads on this topic on the shelves of bookstores, but unless the person is aspiring to be a winemaker, we would advise against specialist books, as there is already a wide selection available.

7. A Bottle of Wine

We've left the most obvious gift for last, but here too we can offer some good advice. Don't be afraid that it will be too plain if you give a bottle of wine as a gift, and trust yourself: a nice bottle of wine can be a very beautiful Christmas present. It's worth choosing a slightly more expensive or special wine for Christmas, one of our biggest holidays. It's not appropriate to gift something too simple or fresh. The wine shop staff will surely be able to help, but ultimately trust your instincts: if you like the label and the price is above 4000 forints, you'll be fine. Also, check out the Borindex webshop, where we increasingly offer wines directly from the wineries.