Wine Pairings: Popular accessories add to enjoyment of vino
Wine isn’t simply a beverage; it’s an entire culture, with all of the history, lore and accouterments that go along with that.
And wine lovers are, it seems, just as fond of those accessories as they are of the history and lore. Wine necessities – and a heck of a lot of just plain toys – abound. Here’s a selection.
1. EuroCave SoWine Home Wine Bar, $395.95
This countertop unit is designed to chill and preserve opened wine for as long as 10 days, and has separate compartments for red and white wines. From Sur la Table.
2. Sock Monkey Wine Sleeve, $9.95
This is about as whimsical as it gets: The venerable sock monkey, in a size designed specifically for dressing a wine bottle. From Sur la Table.
3. Label Lift Wine Label Remover, $9.95
Want to save the label from that special wine? The 10 sheets in this package automatically laminate the label and protect it for safe-keeping. From Sur la Table.
4. Skybar Wine Chill Drops, $39.95
If you need to chill wine quickly, do it by the glass with this set of two Chill Drops. From Williams-Sonoma.
5. Twister Wine Aerator & Decanter with Stand Set, $79.95
Decant your wine in style – and provide a little entertainment for guests who are easily amused – with this mouth-blown set. From Williams-Sonoma.
6. Cider & Wine Press, $299.95
It may look like an antique, but this brand-new gadget is an effective way to make juices, cider or wine. From Williams-Sonoma.
7. Wine Bottle Oil Lamp Kit, $29.95
So much wine, so many bottles. Put those dead soldiers to good use with this kit that transforms it to a vehicle for soft candlelight. From www.WineEnthusiast.com.
8. Stiletto Wine Barrel Holder, $29.95
Wine snobs may be stuffy, but wine lovers don’t have to be. Add some edge to your vintage with this colorful display. From www.WineEnthusiast.com.
9. Wine yoke, $3.99
Tired of trying to balance your wine in one hand, a plate in the other? Wear this and you won’t have to. From Cost Plus World Market.
10. Metrokane Rabbit Aerating Pourer, $29.99
Here’s a simple way to improve a wine’s flavor and bouquet: an aerator that attaches to the bottle. From Cost Plus World Market.
