Gifts for the wine lover that they won’t whine about

When it's time to buy a gift for a wine lover, it's easy to grab their favorite bottle and go (sure, that's still an option), but if you're in search of something a bit more thoughtful this time, we've come up with a list of the best gift ideas for the wine lover in your life.

There are classic options like wine glasses, wine gadgets and wine gift baskets—or unique wine gifts like the best wine subscriptions, a wine making kit or even their very own Napa Vineyard. No matter what type of wine connoisseur you're shopping for, these are the best wine gifts that will have them saying, "Cheers to you!" 

Best wine gift sets and wine gift baskets

Wine gift baskets and gift sets are one of the best ways to get the most bang for your buck because you can gift a loved one an entire basket or box full of their favorite wine and treats, all with minimal time and effort. Check out these gift baskets and boxes sure to please any wine lover in your life whether they prefer red, white, rosé or bubbly.

1. White Wine and Cheryl's Cookies Gift Box

For the white wine drinker with a sweet tooth

For a white wine drinker with a sweet tooth, a simple gift box with a bottle of Moscato and a dozen cookies in classic flavors is just what they'll want, and that's what they'll get with this sweet and simple White Wine and Cheryl's Cookies gift box.

2. The Prisoner Company's Red Wine Bundle

For the red wine lover

The red wine drinker will love this gift set of three premium, crowd-pleasers from The Prisoner Wine Company. The Red Wine Bundle includes one bottle each of The Prisoner Red Blend, Saldo Red Blend and Unshackled Red Blend, all packaged in a gorgeous gift box.

3. A Little Veuve and Cheer Basket

Indulge in premium champagne and gourmet snacks

A Little Veuve and Cheer Basket is an elegant gift idea for any special occasion. It includes a bottle of premier label Veuve Clicquot champagne along with a gourmet assortment of sweet and salty snacks such as black truffle popcorn, a strawberry champagne white chocolate bar, trail mix and more.

4. Maker Wine and Gourmet Snack Pack

Premium wines paired with gourmet snacks

The Wine and Gourmet Snack Pack from Maker is a beautifully packaged gift for a wine lover who likes to drink one serving at a time and pair it with a tasty snack like sourdough crackers, green olives and dried apricots. Each of the six cans of premium wines are one-third of a regular size bottle with zero sugar and less than five grams of carbs.

5. In Good Taste Curated Flight of Wine

For the wine lover who enjoys variety

For the wine lover who loves a little variety in life, I highly recommend a curated flight from In Good Taste. Each tasting flight comes with eight featured mini bottles of world-class wine. Pick the flight that best suits the taste of the person you're shopping for, from the California Wine Mixer to the Vine Voyage, the options are endless.

6. Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet & Cheese Board Gift Set

For wine and charcuterie nights

This popular Duckhorn Cabernet gift basket includes a sweet and savory assortment of snacks, cheese and charcuterie to please the palate. Plus, a gorgeous bamboo cutting board is included with this thoughtful wine gift.

7. Drizly alcohol delivery service

For a wine gift in a hurry

Need a wine gift in a hurry? Order a bottle (or two) from Drizly, a popular alcohol delivery service available in most major cities in the U.S. For individual bottles, some personal favorites I'd recommend are Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Meiomi Pinot Noir and Whispering Angel Rosé.

Best wine subscriptions

For the wine lover you know is in it for the long haul, a wine subscription is probably the best gift they'll ever receive. Boxes of wine delivered monthly to their door? It doesn't get better than that. There are wine subscription services that cater to all types of wine drinkers. Any of these subscriptions are sure to wow the wine lover in your life.

8. Firstleaf Wine Club

For the novice wine drinker

One of the best wine delivery services we recommend is Firstleaf, because they curate your monthly boxes based on a thorough intake quiz to find your flavor preferences and offer a flexible subscription model. They're a great choice for a newbie looking for affordable and customizable options.

9. Mysa Natural Wine Club

For the natural wine enthusiast

Although a pricier wine club, Mysa is a favorite for those who prefer natural wines. You'll feel better about gifting a wine subscription because they only sell high quality natural wines, which means organic grapes and less additives. We tried out the wine club and found Mysa to be the best natural wine service with a fantastic selection to choose from and excellent customer service. 

10. Dry Farm Wines

For the health-conscious wine drinker

All growers at Dry Farm Wines use organic, regenerative and dry farm practices (meaning no irrigation). In addition, every wine is dry with less than one gram of sugar per liter, contains a lower than average alcohol content and is low in sulfites. 

Best wine glasses and flutes

Every wine drinker needs a nice set (or several sets) of wine glasses. Here you'll find a set of glasses to fit anyone's style or drinking habits including classic and vintage options, coupes, flutes and tumblers.

11. Crate & Barrel Tour Wine Glasses

Elegant wine glasses for sipping and entertaining

Wine just tastes better when it's sipped from a beautiful glass. The hand-blown crystal Tour Wine Glasses from Crate & Barrel are a beautiful, modern silhouette made of break-, chip- and scratch-resistant Tritan glass, and are dishwasher safe.

12. Williams Sonoma Vintage Etched Wine Glasses

Wine glasses with a vintage vibe

For someone with more traditional style, the Vintage Etched Wine Glasses at Williams Sonoma feature an intricate hand-cut floral motif and sculptural pedestal stem. I also love them because they look very similar to the wine glasses my cherished grandmother passed down to me.

13. Estelle Colored Wine Glasses

For the wine lover who lives in color

For the wine lover who appreciates a beautiful splash of color, choose from four beautiful stemless wine glass options from Estelle. If you can't decide on one color, grab the gorgeous mixed set.

14. Mikasa Julie Glass Champagne Flute

A classic set of champagne flutes

If it's a classic gift you're after, look no further: Mikasa's Julie Champagne flutes are simply elegant, made of European lead-free crystal and featuring a timeless stem. This affordable set comes with four, eight-ounce flutes that are dishwasher safe.

15. Vintage Art Deco Coupe Glasses

For timeless elegance

Shaped specifically for champagne and classic cocktails, a coupe glass is a stylish gift option that is made to impress. This set of four Vintage Art Deco Coupe Glasses offers timeless elegance and they come packed in a gift box with a silky, pink interior.

16. Corkcicle Stemless Wine Glass Tumbler

The perfect to-go cup for wine

Whether hanging out by the pool, going to a picnic or enjoying a nice evening on the patio, Corkcicle's triple-insulated wine tumblers with a spill-resistant lid will be the cup your wine lover will want to grab time after time.

Best wine gadgets and accessories

If they're already fully stocked on bottles of wine or if you're looking for an additional gift to go with their favorite bottle, we have some fun, thoughtful and useful gift options when it comes to wine gadgets and accessories.

17. Twine Rose Quartz Wine Gems

Sip in style with these cool, quartz wine chillers

The stylish wine lover you're shopping for will gasp in delight as they open this beautiful package of Rose Quartz Wine Gems. Designed to keep wine and other cocktails cold without watering them down, the polished rose quartz spheres just need a few hours in the freezer before they can be popped into a drink to keep it cold and looking cute.

18. OWO Wine Bottle Stopper

For the friend who always has unfinished bottles

There's always that person who is craving to crack open a bottle of wine, only to drink half of a glass before calling it a night. (Me, I'm that person.) Well, there's a perfect gift for that individual and it is a shiny little OWO wine stopper. 

19. Secura Electric Wine Opener

Easily remove corks in seconds

Do you know someone who always struggles with a corkscrew, only to have the cork get stuck or fall apart? (I may or may not be speaking from experience.) If this sounds like a familiar scenario, then do your friend a favor and gift them a high-quality electric wine bottle opener like the Secura. The wine lover in your life will be thrilled to spend less time struggling and more time sipping!

20. Allcamp Outdoor Gear Picnic Backpack

For those who enjoy sipping outdoors

Plan a romantic picnic for two with one of Reviewed's best picnic basket sets of 2023. Featuring comfortable shoulder straps and ample room for food, utensils, and wine, we also recommend this Allcamp Picnic Backpack for its useful insulated storage compartment to safely store food.

21. Vinglacé Wine Bottle Insulator

For those who like to keep their wine chilled

A wine bottle insulator is one of the best wine gifts for someone who likes to keep their wine chilled, or likes to entertain outdoors. The modern, sleek design of the Vinglacé Wine Bottle Insulator makes it a very stylish wine chiller for a trendy wine drinker, without sacrificing functionality.

22. Frontgate Super Chill Chilling Coasters

Keep wine chilled with these super cool coasters

There's nothing better than a chilled glass of Chardonnay, right? Keep things cool with this set of Super Chill Chilling Coasters that claim to do just that, keeping their favorite adult beverage cold with a frozen gel core, meaning they don't have to keep adding ice cubes to their glass.

23. Bariboo Wine Rack

A wine rack to keep bottles organized and stored properly

The Bariboo Wine Rack was named one of our best wine racks. The modern, wave-style wine rack can easily fit on a kitchen countertop or next to a cabinet, and can be placed vertically or horizontally. The rack holds 12 bottles, but another one can actually be stacked on top or next to it to double your storage capacity.

24. Le Chateau Wine Decanter

An elegant tool to aerate wine

Release the natural aromas and flavors of your favorite wine with the Le Chateau Wine Decanter.This elegant decanter is easy to pour with spilling, and easy to clean, making it one of the best decanters of 2023.

25. Wine Enthusiast 32-Bottle Dual Zone MAX Compressor Wine Cooler

A luxury wine gift for the serious wine connoisseur

Wine Enthusiast offers a 32-bottle wine fridge which proved to be our best overall wine fridge. Whether the wine connoisseur in your life is a top sommelier, or just plain picky about the temperature of their wine, this wine fridge is a splurge-worthy, luxury gift that will properly chill and store any kind of wine.

26. The Original Drop it Wine Drops

Enjoy wine in moderation without a headache

The Original Drop It Wine Drops claim to reduce sulfites and tannins (which can cause headaches for some people) in all types of wine. So, does it actually work? We tested the wine drops and found they did indeed reduce sulfites, and our tester did not experience any headaches after using them.

Most unique wine gifts

For the wine lover who already has all the gadgets and a fully stocked bar, you'll need to get more creative. Here we have chosen some of the most unique wine gifts for someone who has it all or is hard to shop for. They'll appreciate any of these thoughtful, unique wine gifts.

27. Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Making Kit

Make your own wine with this unique gift

The Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Making Kit from Uncommon Goods is an all-inclusive kit with all the ingredients and equipment needed to make a Napa-Worthy, full-bodied Cab. Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio kits are also available. 

28. Sugarwish Wine Tastings

For the hard-to-shop-for wine drinker

With a Sugarwish Wine Tastings gift, your recipient gets to select their own glasses of wine from a variety of red, white and rosé options, or they can choose a curated wine tasting experience. Send your fussy friend a Sugarwish and they'll be sure to love their gift. (After all, they picked it out for themselves!)

29. Sommify Board Game

A blind wine tasting board game

Level up their wine tasting party or game night with Sommify — a fun, easy-to-learn board game. Up to six friends can take turns sampling and guessing mystery bottles and unlocking "cellar doors" as they progress through the game.

30. Own a Napa Vineyard

For the wine love ready to take their passion to the next level

Does the wine lover in your life like, really, really love wine?  If so, you can actually gift them their very own vineyard in Napa (the heart of wine country in California) with this unique Groupon gift. The one year package includes hands-on lessons on how to prune and harvest grapes, invitations to annual parties and vineyard owners can even tend to their own vines.