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Red wine with fish? White wine with meat? Real wine lovers know that convention in wine does not a good pairing make. But what do you know? And how are you supposed to give a gift to a connoisseur who knows so much more about the ins and outs of wine than you do? Dread ye nat. Wine gifts are as easy to give as they are to receive (if wine is your thing) if you just find the right resource. A number of companies are in the business of providing clueless laymen like you and me with the know-how, products, and good pricing necessary to make a good gift to someone who really knows wine.

In case you need a little primer to get started, consider the elements of a good wine gift. Most wine aficionados already have their favorites – so there’s no need to try to buy them a wine that they already know about, and either already have or don’t really like. Next, consider that wine gadgets generally go unused by someone who is set in their ways, so keep it simple in the gadget department. A simple screw-pull with a foil cutter (which constantly break), or a top-quality branded “rabbit-style” bottle opener will be a welcome addition to any devoted wine drinkers gadget collection. Also, frequent wine drinkers almost always need new and high quality stemware since glasses are not immune to breaking — even in the experienced hands of wine masters – and some of the nicer models, which diffuse aromas around the bulb of the glass to enhance the ‘bouquet’ (or the aroma that the wine gives off) can be rather costly and considered an indulgence that isn’t a top priority but would be nice to have. Finally, a good decanter will be appreciated by any collector of wines. Vintage wines always need to be decanted, and having a variety of shapes and styles available will give any collector the flexibility they need to serve up that ’53 Haut-Brion or ’82 Lalande.

Going to an online resource for this will guarantee that you get tried and true gifts that are truly appreciated by wine lovers. Not only that, but most companies will pack these accessories into baskets and arrange them beautifully for a small premium over what you would pay if you were to buy the products, basket, and shipping yourself. So why deal with the hassle? Outsource your gift-giving and be a hero for it. Cheers to that!