
December means holiday parties and gift exchanges, so we’ve come up with a gift guide for finding the perfect present for your wine-loving friend. Wine is a great way to thank a generous host, or a last minute gift idea for your second cousin, but sometimes you need something a little more. Here are a few of our favorite wine gift ideas, beyond your usual bottle of pinot noir.
For a wine connoisseur…
If your loved one loves wine, chances are they could use a wine cooler! Wine coolers are a great way to keep wines chilled to the perfect temperature in a completely controlled environment. Storing wine in a refrigerator takes up space and doesn’t offer the optimal conditions for precious bottles.
Find a wine cooler by the number of bottles it holds, or the style – would your recipient want something built-in for the wet bar, or something that fits on a kitchen counter? You can also shop by price, or by brand! You’ll be able to find a wine cooler for any setup or budget.
Read our Wine Cooler Buying Guide for more details on which features to look for when choosing a wine cooler.
For a perpetual host…
If a wine cooler is a little more extravagant than what you have in mind, consider getting something your recipient didn’t even know he or she wanted!
If your wine lover likes to host regularly, whether they have an intimate dinner party once a month or a big holiday bash once a year, something practical like a single bottle wine chiller makes a memorable gift they can use year after year.
- A beverage chiller will cool your wine in minutes, and they’re compact enough to store easily.
- An instant wine refresher is a unique little contraption with an innovative design that attaches to a bottle and instantly chills the wine as you pour.
- A sleek decanter with a contemporary design is great for offering aeration that can soften harsh tannins and boost flavor. This one will look great in any home.

For a lover of reds and whites…
Any wine aficionado knows red and whites must be chilled to a specific temperature before serving. Red wines are recommended to be stored at 55-60°F / 12.7-15.5°C, while white wines have an average recommended storage temperature of 49-56°F / 9.5-13.3°C.
If someone in your life drinks red and whites equally, look for a dual zone wine cooler, which has two separate zones operating on different temperatures. Dual zone coolers allow a person to store both kinds of wines in one convenient place.
For that special someone…
Don’t you think your significant other deserves a gift that can be enjoyed long after the wrapping paper is thrown away?
Creating a fond Christmas memory is a fun way to show someone you really care. Offer him or her something different and unique –take your lover on a romantic English-style picnic!
Give that someone special a deluxe picnic experience with an all-in-one picnic basket kit. You can buy a wine lover’s picnic set complete with a cheese board, porcelain settings, a wine duffel, a plush blanket and more, all in a convenient insulated wicker basket.
For the one who has it all…
Think outside the box for someone who seems to have it all. If their wine fridge is always stocked to the brim already, consider a wine accessory set that offers stainless steel tools in a classy black leatherette carrying case. Or wrap up a cute wooden cheese serving set that’ll help complete their wine tasting experience.
The great thing about buying for a wine enthusiast is that there are a plethora of gift ideas to choose from. No home mini bar is ever fully complete, and a present can be much more thoughtful than just the gift of a bottle of wine.

What’s your favorite bottle of wine for the holidays?