5 Must-Have Accessories For Every Wine Lover’s Collection

So you’ve mastered the basics of wine and have became a pro at distinguishing the different wine varietals. Now you’re ready to take one step further by equipping your home bar with some stylish accoutrements.

You don’t need much to appreciate a glass of fine wine but these five functional accessories will certainly elevate your wine drinking experience – and make it all the more pleasurable.

The experience of enjoying wine starts with the right glass. The right one not only looks elegant, it also enhances the flavour and aroma of the wine you're drinking. Case in point: Schott Zwiesel Prizma Red Wine Glass. Ergonomically designed and dishwasher-safe, this set of six crystal goblets is specially crafted with a rounded bottom and a narrow top for wines to breathe. This allows the fruity-fine aromas of Cabernets, Merlots, and other red wines to really come through.

If your tastes skew towards white wines, the Viognier and Chardonnay glasses from 264-year-old Austrian brand RIEDEL also make great additions to your stemware collection. Hailing from the glassmaker's Vinium stemmed series, these dishwasher-safe glasses bear the classic RIEDEL shape. As a result, the rich flavours, freshness and supple textures of the wine are perfectly delivered to ensure a long, balanced finish with every sip.

For over a century, Georg Jensen has been a name synonymous with timeless Scandinavian designs with a nod to Art Nouveau. Its Wine Ice Bucket is proof of that: picture a sleek and sophisticated cooler-and-tongs set crafted from mirror-polished stainless steel. The bucket is constructed in two insulating layers to keep ice and wine cold for longer, while its organic sculptural form adds a touch of minimalist chic to your home.

In search of the perfect statement piece for your bar cart? The RIEDEL Curly Clear Decanter ticks all the right boxes. This crystal showstopper is as visually stunning as it is functional. The decanter’s playful curves and spirals help aerate wines, allowing the bouquet to develop faster, while the closed “tail end” and wide spout allow for easy pouring. Every piece is handmade, so you can be sure that your very own Curly Clear Decanter is slightly unique.

Every avid wine enthusiast could use a helping hand during happy hour. Like its name suggests, the Vinaera Waiter's Friend is a must-have for your home bar. A foil cutter, corkscrew, and bottle opener in one nifty device, it features an easy-to-use lever action and non-stick screw thread that lets you open a bottle of wine without any hassle.

The challenge of finishing wine in one seating is something most (if not all) of us have faced before. That is why a trusty wine preserver is an essential accessory every wine drinker should own. Vinaera’s Classic Base with Vacuum Wine Preserver is designed to let you enjoy a bottle of wine at your own pace, without the fear of waste or spoilage.

The preserver – which comes with a matching countertop base – will vacuum-seal your opened wine in a matter of seconds. Simply place it on the wine bottle; it will start sealing automatically and monitor the bottle’s air pressure in real time to ensure your wine is sealed securely in a leak-proof state.

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