Wine Related Gifts For Fun

If you love wine or know someone else who does, then here's an array of wine related items and gadgets that could make great gifts. Have some fun and find a gift an unusual gift in the wine department.

From a chic, beautifully designed 'flow' wine rack to a gorgeous pink hip flask for the girls, as well as this funky bottle holder, there are loads more amusing things to make you laugh.

There is bound to be something that tickles your fancy and could brighten up your home - and even become a talking point when entertaining guests.

Drinking wine is one of life's greatest pleasures. Ergo, not being able to open the flippin' bottle is one of life's greatest frustrations. So imagine how exasperating it would be if you couldn't even get at the actual bottle in the first place.

But how could that happen, you ask? Well, quite easily actually. All you need is a Don't Break the Bottle puzzle. These fiendish brain bam-booze-lers (see what we've done there?) are ingenious gifts that will amuse and infuriate, depending on whether you're giving or receiving. Simply lock the bottle of your choice in the puzzle's seemingly impenetrable embrace and present to your host/victim.

At first glance, these maddening contraptions appear easy to solve. In fact, recipients may even titter at your thinly-veiled malevolence and applaud your twisted sense of humour. But not for long. After a few failed attempts, they'll be pulling faces worthy of The Hulk trying to do a Rubik Cube. And, as full on dipsomania sets in, they'll be begging for the solution. (Walking out at this point is a seriously good joke).

Black+Blum flow 22-1/4 by 3-1/2 by 2-3/8-Inch Wall Mounted Wine Rack, Brushed Staineless Steel

I've always liked this unique wine rack. I suppose it's because of its minimalistic design. It has been inspired by the flow of liquid, and is finished in a brushed stainless steel. Flow is wall mounted and will hold up to eight bottles using a minimum amount of space.

Flow Specifications:

• Brushed 2mm stainless steel.
• Includes wall fixing.
• Packaged in a corrugated box which can be torn in half to make two additional wine racks (for use in your wine cellar or garage).
• Dimensions: H 55cm x W 4.5cm x D 8cm.

Oenophilia Vinomatico Rechargeable Corkscrew

TESTIMONIAL

"I recently received a Vinomatic (love that name!) as a gift from a friend and thought that I wouldn't use it too much. How wrong I was...I use it every time I open a bottle of wine and it opens them beautifully."

Fridge Monkey

Bottle and Can Stacker

(Blue)

Fridge Monkey is an extremely simple product that performs well at keeping bottles and cans from rolling around on a flat refrigerator shelf. The unit holds 10 beer/soft drink cans or bottles, or 5 wine bottles, or any combination thereof.

In blue colour only.

J.K. Adams MWR-40 Hardwood 40-Bottle Wine Rack, Natural

The unit securely cradles up to 40 standard-size bottles of wine. Precisely constructed of solid hardwood and put together like tinker toys, the pins seat so snugly into the octagonal beams that the unit requires no glue for assembly. Each wine-rack kit comes packed with enough extra joining pins to allow for adding on additional racks in the future as the wine collection grows.

To clean, simply wipe down with a damp cloth. The wine rack measures approximately 9 by 30 by 22 inches and carries a five-year limited warranty.

True Fabrications Chain Bottle Rack

The chain is made from a nickel-plated iron, so strength is not an issue. If you place the Wine Chain Cradle onto a surface without a bottle, it will not be able to hold itself up. But when a bottle is placed into the cradle, it balances perfectly!

Dimensions:

H 190mm W 230mm D 145mm Max. Bottle Neck: Ã 30mm

Glass Wine Carafe with Oak Stopper

67 oz.

The oak spherical ball top is a perfect fit and extremely easy to remove with fingers without having to tip the decanter up. This ball closes the neck of the decanter to wine so avoiding oxidation (air spoiling the wine) or other contaminants.

It measures 12" tall.

Wine Travel Carrier & Cooler Bag.

I loved this bag the minute I set eyes on it. As a two bottle insulated wine carrier, it's gotten an adjustable shoulder strap, unlike many others, so it can easily be carried by the handle, or over the shoulder. It also has a side pocket with room to carry a pocketbook inside - now that must be some good extra space!

If you go to BYOB restaurants, then this bag is just what you need - bring a bottle of red, and a bottle of white, and you're in for a good night!

Wonky glasses

I must get some of these and watch my friends desperately try to correct their 'faulty' vision when faced with these wonky drinks glasses, especially after a glass or two.

Even in a stone cold sober state, one look at one of these glasses is enough to make one feel tipsy.

They're a must-have for pranksters and those with a sense of humor.

Vacu Vin Rapid Ice Champagne Chiller Bag

Cork Design

The multi-layered foil jacket is filled with a non-toxic gel which has been designed to remain flexible after freezing and therefore will accommodate various shapes and styles of bottles.

Featured in black with and accented with champagne corks in gold. Travels well and makes a perfect gift for anyone who entertains.

Reed & Barton Silver-plated 2-Quart Ice Bucket

Refresh guests' drinks with this bar accessory or set on a buffet table filled with shavings or cubes for self-service. The classic container is richly plated with tarnish-free silver.

Featuring a clever design, the lid is attached to the swing handle, keeping the cover secure and the ice from melting. Hand polishing maintains the satin finish for years to come. Crafted by Reed & Barton, one of America's leading silversmiths for nearly two centuries, this bucket makes a perfect gift, complementing any décor with refinement.

Therm Au Rouge 7386 Wine Warmer

Most people know that to bring out the full bouquet and flavour of red wine it needs to be consumed at room temperature, but how often do we forget to purchase our wine before entertaining or simply store wine in the garage to save space. Last minute attempts to warm wine can destroy the taste.

Experts in the wine industry have independently tested and approved The Therm au Rouge which means that it must do the job effectively.

Think before you drink!

The Daddy Wine Puzzle

This fiendish wooden contraption is guaranteed to amuse and infuriate, as its seemingly impenetrable embrace can only be released via a decent dollop of lateral thinking - there's much more to it than simply untangling a mess of balls, blocks and cord. Dad won't know whether to thank you, throttle you or beg for the solution.

Both Standard and Deluxe versions fit any bottle with a 3.3cm diameter neck. And once dear pater has solved his he can use it again and again to imprison other unsuspecting bottles. If Dad's lateral thinking isn't up to the challenge the solution is provided in an envelope in the pack.

Cheat, cheat, cheat!

This must-have reference and source book covers every household problem, featuring new and time-tested solutions, strategies and secrets for each room of the house-and the garden too.

This handy guide, organized into categories including Indoor Hints, Outdoor Hints, Safety and Environment and Daily Living, features room-by-room cleaning ideas; repairs, refinishing and tools; gardening basics, lawn care and automobiles; home safety, pest control and energy-saving tricks; holiday hints, organizing methods and so much more.

One for the ladies!

Pink Hip Flask

Fill this 2.5 oz stainless steel flask with your favorite tipple. Captive top.

Not really wine related, but couldn't resist it, can you?

!! SPECIAL OFFER !! This wine bottle holder will always remind you of what it's like when you have drunk too much. (Delivery excludes wine bottle)

Beautifully handcrafted in Germany.

Wide range of different items

bar tool WINE BOTTLE THERMOMETER stainless steel cuff

Works with 750ml bottle. Reusable again and again. No batteries needed. It acts as your own personal sommelier. Perfect as a gift! Dimensions: 2.5" closed (it stretches to fit the wine bottle).

Genuine wine cork with a 4GB USB drive inserted and a cellphone strap to attach to your keychain or briefcase - perfect gift for a wine lover! Wine stamps will differ from the one shown in the photo.