Gifts for the Wine Lover

Finding gifts for wine lovers can be surprisingly hard: they already have a cellar's worth of opinions, and most of the bottles. What they rarely buy for themselves are the beautiful things that go around the wine – the glass, the decanter, the stand on the table. Here are our favorite wine lover gifts, from crystal glasses to the last drop.

Crystal Wine Glasses

A good glass changes the wine. As William Yeoward puts it, the shape of a glass can enhance – or diminish – the nose and even the taste of a wine.

Lalique 1er Cru Wine Glasses, Set of 2

Crystal wine glasses shaped and finished by master glassmakers in the Lalique manufactory in Wingen-sur-Moder, Alsace, and beautifully boxed – a pair for two people who share a bottle.

Christofle Iriana Red Wine Glasses, Set of 2

A pair of crystal red wine glasses from Christofle's Iriana collection, from the French house founded in Paris in 1830.

L'Objet Prism Wine Glasses – Bordeaux, Set of 4

A set of four in a deep Bordeaux color from L'Objet, made with skilled European and international ateliers – a cheerful set for weeknight bottles. See all wine glasses.

Decanters and Carafes

Lalique 100 POINTS Wine Decanter

A crystal decanter from Lalique's 100 POINTS collection, made in Wingen-sur-Moder – a centerpiece for the bottle they have been saving.

William Yeoward Olympia Wine Carafe

Olympia is William Yeoward's collection of specialist wine glasses, handmade for the enjoyment of wine, and the carafe is made to pair with them. Explore more decanters.

On the Table: Stands, Coasters and Stoppers

Christofle Albi Silver-Plated Bottle Coaster

A silver-plated coaster that holds wine or water bottles and carafes. Christofle's Albi line, created in 1968, takes its clean straight lines from the cathedral of Albi, a French town between Toulouse and Bordeaux.

Christofle Graphik Silver-Plated Wine Stand

A modern silver-plated wine stand inspired by the motif of Christofle's Graphik glassware – the perfect complement to a wine service.

Michael Aram Orchid Wine Rest

A sculptural wine bottle holder with Michael Aram's orchid motif, handcrafted in the Michael Aram workshops, where each design begins as a hand-forged original.

Michael Aram Olive Branch Wine Coaster & Stopper Set

A coaster and a bottle stopper in the Olive Branch design, handcrafted metal and beautifully boxed – an easy, elegant host gift. For a single stopper, see the Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Wine Stopper.

For the Champagne Lover

Christofle Malmaison Two-Bottle Champagne Cooler

A silver-plated cooler with two side handles and room for two bottles, in Christofle's Empire-style Malmaison pattern with its frieze of palm and lotus leaves – named for the Château de la Malmaison, the favored residence of Napoleon and Empress Josephine.

Caring for Crystal Glasses and Decanters

Fine crystal lasts for generations with a little care. Wash it by hand in warm water with a drop of mild soap, rinse well and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth while it is still warm, so no water spots remain. Rinse a decanter with warm water soon after use, and let it dry upside down on a stand or a towel. Store glasses upright rather than on their rims, and keep them out of the dishwasher unless the maker says otherwise.

Tips for Wine Lover Gifts

• Pair a decanter with a bottle from a year that matters to them – a wedding, a birth, a first home.
• Glasses make the best gifts in pairs or sets, so the first pour can be shared.
• For a host, a stopper or coaster is a thoughtful small gift that will be used at every dinner.

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