QUICK STARTUP
For those who are new to pretty much all things vino, here are a few essentials to get you started.
1. Zyliss bottle stopper
A funky bottle stopper ($3.50) that’s just the trick for keeping those unfinished bottles fresh for another day. Available at TOTT.
2. Schott Zwiesel Basic Bar Collection all around wine glass
Whether you prefer red or white, these glasses ($18/glass; $108 for six glasses) are great for all varieties, and will save you both storage space and money. Available at Zwiesel.
3. Alegacy professional waiter’s corkscrew
This corkscrew ($10.70) makes it much easier to get to the wine in the bottle you just bought (although more and more bottles these days use screwcaps). Available at Tangs.
PARTY HOST
If wine is just part and parcel of your lifestyle, these items should do you nicely the next time you’re playing hostess with the mostest.
4. Vacuvin Wine Saver
Preserve unfinished wines for longer with this innovative wine saver ($69). It suctions all the air out of open bottles and reseals them with a reusable rubber stopper. Now your opened bottle may last up to a week without compromising too much of its initial flavor. Available at Tangs.
5. Schott Zwiesel Audience carafe
This slender carafe ($85) makes for a nice, slick way of serving your wine, particularly if the color is especially nice (or if you bought a super cheap bottle and don’t want anyone seeing the label). Available at Zwiesel.
6. William Morris Collection corkscrew
Made from world famous Royal Selangor pewter, this corkscrew ($85) is a thing of beauty. Available at Royal Selangor.
VERITABLE AUTHORITY
Bona fide wine connoisseur? You’ve probably already got it all. Then again, it’s hard to say no to these beauties. Trust us, we should know.
7. Vanity decanter
Effortlessly elegant, Zwiesel 1872’s vanity decanter ($538) makes for a stunning centerpiece. Plus, the design allows your wine to do some intensive breathing. Available at Zwiesel.
8. Manta Ray bottle cradle
Uniquely shaped like a manta ray, this bottle cradle ($440) adds a dash of character to your collection and is a great way to show off what your current tipple is. Available at Royal Selangor.
9. Vacuvin Elegant Champagne cooler
This sleek Champagne cooler ($99) is vital for bubbly fresh. You’ll be able to sip on a chilled glass in just five minutes flat. Available at Tangs.
10. The First black wine glass
We love this chic all-black Zwiesel 1872 glass ($118/glass; $708 for six glasses), and not just because it looks chic— blind tastings anybody? Available at Zwiesel.
Essentials:
Royal Selangor
Tangs
TOTT
Zwiesel
