Finding the perfect wine gift for a sommelier or fine wine enthusiast can be a challenge. Instead of gifting yet another bottle, consider high-quality wine accessories that enhance the wine experience. At Tanglewood, we have carefully curated a selection of premium wine accessories, chosen by former wine professionals and sommeliers. Below we highlight five outstanding wine accessory gifts (ideal for summer occasions or any time of year) that will delight any wine connoisseur with their blend of functionality, design, and expert pedigree. Give a little different this summer with Tanglewood.
Jancis Robinson x Richard Brendon “One Glass for All Wines” Set
The Jancis Robinson Collection wine glass is a universal stem designed to optimise any wine, from Champagne to vintage port.
Created by world-renowned wine critic Jancis Robinson OBE, MW in collaboration with designer Richard Brendon, this universal wine glass set is engineered to bring out the best in every wine. The glass’s tulip-shaped bowl and gossamer-thin rim have been “meticulously designed to maximise your enjoyment of all wines’ aromas, flavours and textures”. Mouth-blown from lead-free crystal, each glass is remarkably lightweight yet dishwasher-safe, combining elegance with practicality. For the serious taster, this single glass shape can elegantly handle red, white, sparkling, or fortified wines, a versatility that makes it an exceptional wine accessory gift. Gifting this set means giving the result of 40+ years of wine expertise distilled into a single, beautiful glass design.
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Richard Brendon “Fluted” Art Deco Decanter
Richard Brendon’s Large Fluted Decanter blends 1920s Art Deco style with modern craftsmanship for a stunning presentation piece.
A stylish decanter is a classic gift for wine lovers, and Richard Brendon’s Large Fluted Decanter adds a unique twist. Inspired by the decadent cocktail culture of the 1920s, the design features hand-cut vertical fluting that echoes Art Deco elegance. This decanter is mouth-blown by master glassblowers, giving it a reassuring heft and crystal clarity. In Richard Brendon’s signature style, the Fluted Collection “combines just the right amount of traditional and contemporary elements to create a progressive yet timeless collection”. The decanter’s form isn’t just for looks, its wide base ensures ample surface area to aerate a fine red wine, while the fluted crystal catchers the light beautifully on a summer dining table. Also great for whiskey! This piece makes pouring wine feel like a special occasion, and its top-of-the-line design pedigree will impress even the most jaded sommelier.
The Large Fluted Decanter by Richard Brendon
“Le Nez du Vin” Aroma Training Kit (24 Aromas)
The Le Nez du Vin Duo aroma kit by Jean Lenoir includes 24 vials of classic wine scents (12 red wine aromas and 12 white) plus educational booklets.
For an interactive and educational gift, the Le Nez du Vin aroma kit is unbeatable. This Duo set contains “24 sample bouquet [aroma] vials covering the essential aromas found in red and white wines (including Champagne)”. Each aroma, from citrusy lemon and grapefruit, to rich notes like truffle, honey, vanilla, or smoke, comes in its own glass vial. The kit includes informative booklets on the sense of smell and wine tasting, guiding the user through scent recognition and linking aromas to the world’s finest wines. Wine enthusiasts and aspiring sommeliers can sharpen their nose by learning to identify the key fragrance notes in various wines. Using this kit is not only fun at summer gatherings (“quiz” your friends on wine scents!), but it also builds real expertise. Beautifully packaged in a red case with all vials individually cased, Le Nez du Vin is a thoughtful gift that says you value the recipient’s passion for wine at a professional level.
Le Nez du Vin Duo - 12 Red Wines & 12 White Wines
Zieher VISION “Balanced” Hand-Blown Glasses
Zieher VISION “Balanced” glasses have a distinctive shape designed to maximise aeration for complex, delicate wines.
Give the gift of glassware that is as specialized as the wines it’s meant for. The Zieher VISION Balanced glasses are an innovative stemware design from Germany, created to showcase highly complex but sensitive wines (think fine Burgundy, Barolo, or aged Champagne). Each tall, striking glass holds up to 850 ml and features a broad bowl that allows wine to breathe generously without a separate decanter. This glass is “perfect for wine that is not for decanting because of its sensitive structure, but still requires a great deal of air”. In other words, Balanced hits that sweet spot – it gently opens up delicate, old or subtle wines, enhancing their aroma without over-aerating or overwhelming them. Even challenging or “discordant” wines can become “a concentrated and highly elegant impression” in this glass, turning each pour into “a complete aromatic experience, without overdoing it”. Hand-blown by master craftsmen, Zieher glasses are conversation pieces in themselves. This set makes an ideal wine lover’s gift for summer, perfect for savouring an exquisite Pinot Noir on a warm evening.
The Zieher 'Balanced' Vision Glass
LIGNE W “Origine” Old Oak Wine Barrel Corkscrew
For a truly unique wine accessory gift, consider the LIGNE W “Origine” corkscrew by Laguile, a french masterpiece that carries a piece of wine history in its very handle. Each of these waiter's-style corkscrews is hand-carved from a genuine used oak wine barrel, so “no two pieces are the same, from the wood grain to the colouring caused by the saturation of the wine it lovingly stored”. The result is a beautiful blend of form and function: the oak barrel wood, still bearing subtle wine aromas and stains, is paired with high-grade stainless steel components for durability. Far from being just a showpiece, the Origine corkscrew is extremely functional, it’s a double-hinged (two-step) waiter's friend with a built-in foil cutter and bottle opener, a design so reliable it’s “used in bars and restaurants across the world and approved by top sommeliers”. LIGNE W also emphasises sustainability, using natural and biodegradable materials in production. Each corkscrew comes in an elegant minimalist box with a wax-sealed note about its creation, making the unboxing experience itself special. This gift connects the recipient to the heritage of winemaking, every time they uncork a bottle, they’ll be holding a piece of an old wine barrel and a story in their hand.
The Ligne W Old Oak wine barrel cork screw
Elevate Your Gifting: Each of these accessories offers something beyond the ordinary, which is exactly what makes them perfect for the discerning wine lover. From glassware designed by Master of Wine Jancis Robinson to aroma kits and handcrafted tools, these items show an understanding of a wine enthusiast’s world. By choosing a wine accessory gift curated by professionals, you not only avoid the cliché of gifting a bottle, you give a lasting, enriching addition to someone’s wine journey. This summer, surprise your favourite oenophile with a gift that reflects their passion and expertise, and watch their eyes light up like a well-aerated vintage in the glass. Cheers!