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Buying for someone who knows more about wine than you can feel impossible. The trick is to give the tools professionals use but most enthusiasts never buy for themselves.
At a glance
| Pick | Product | In one line | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For old bottles | The Durand Two-Part Cork Puller | Saves fragile old corks | Price → |
| The reference glass | Zalto Denk'Art Universal Glass | Feather-light, hand-blown | Price → |
| Rare and clever | Coravin Sparkling Wine Preservation System | Keeps Champagne fresh for weeks | Price → |
| Train the nose | Wine Aroma Kit (Le Nez du Vin style) | Learn to name what's in the glass | Price → |
| For celebrations | Riedel Veritas Champagne Wine Glasses | Smell the wine, not just the bubbles | Price → |
| Statement piece | Riedel Ultra Decanter | Elegant and practical | Price → |
Serious wine lovers already own a corkscrew and decent glasses. What they often lack: a tool for old corks, a way to keep sparkling wine for weeks, a reference glass, or a way to train their nose.
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