To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Saratoga Standard asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Wine Gifts
1) Sparkling Wine Kit
Brooklyn Brew Shop: Sparkling Wine Kit
2) Wine Bottle Coaster
This customizable nautical map wine bottle coaster is handcrafted in Portland, Maine and can hold a standard wine or champagne bottle.
3) Wine Sulfite Purifier & Aerator
The Üllo wine purifier targets sulfites that can potentially cause unwanted side effects (for you) and alter taste (for your wine). Sulfites work as a preservative to keep wine fresh until the cork is popped. They can cause things like a stuffy nose for some people and even affect a wine’s flavor. Just pour a glass (or bottle) of wine through the sulfite capture filter and enjoy. Wine is now in its purest, preservative-free form. If you’re sipping a red, the filter can serve as an aerator, too.
4) Slow Wine Pourer
A slow wine pourer is the best way to serve delicate and older wines. The Vacu Vin tool pours wine from the bottom of the bottle straight to the bottom of your glass slowly. This means there is minimal exposure to oxygen, which can zap freshness and affect taste. This slower method gives an aged bottle of cabernet sauvignon or Bordeaux the special treatment it deserves.
5) One-Touch Electric Wine Aerator
Aervana: One-Touch Electric Wine Aerator - Original
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