30 best wine gifts that wine lover won’t whine about (2024)

When it's time to buy a gift for a wine lover, it's easy to grab their favorite bottle and go, but if you're in search of something a bit more thoughtful this time, we've come up with a list of the best wine gifts.

There are classic options like wine glasses, wine subscriptions, and wine gift baskets—or unique wine gifts like a wine making kit or even their very own vines at a Napa vineyard.

No matter what type of wine connoisseur you're shopping for, these are the best wine gift ideas 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 give a loved one an entire basket or box full of their favorite wine and treats, all with minimal time and effort.

White Wine and Cheryl's Cookies Gift Box

For a white wine drinker with a sweet tooth, a simple Harry & David 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.

The Prisoner Company's Red Wine Bundle

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.

Midnight Snack Veuve Champagne Basket

A Midnight Snack Veuve Champagne Basket is an elegant gift idea for a little late-night cheer. It includes a bottle of premier label Veuve Clicquot champagne along with a gourmet assortment of sweet and salty snacks such as cheesy cheddar popcorn, a prosecco milk chocolate bar, wafer cookies, and more.

Maker Wine and Gourmet Snack Pack

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 5 grams of carbs.

In Good Taste Curated Flight of Wine

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.

Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet & Cheese Board Gift Set

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.

The Red Set X Hu Chocolate Collection

There's no better pairing than wine and chocolate, and this gift set that combines Just Enough Wines with Hu Chocolate certainly pairs them together well. Your giftee will receive two cans of Pinot Noir, two cans of Cabernet Sauvignon, and two cans of our Petite Sirah, along with a Salty Dark Chocolate Bar, Simple Dark Chocolate Bar, and a Hazelnut Butter Dark Chocolate Bar. Worth indulging on? We think so.

Drizly alcohol delivery service

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 we'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. 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.

Firstleaf Wine Club

Firstleaf curates monthly deliveries based on a thorough intake quiz to find flavor preferences and offer a flexible subscription model. Our favorite wine subscription service, it’s a great choice for a wine novice looking for affordable and customizable options.

Mysa Natural Wine Club

Although a pricier wine club, Mysa is a favorite for those who prefer natural wines. They only sell high quality natural wines, which means organic grape varieties and less additives for a wine subscription gift you’ll feel better about. We tried out the wine club and found Mysa to be the best natural wine service with a fantastic collection of wines to choose from and excellent customer service.

Dry Farm Wines

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.

Crate & Barrel Tour Wine Glasses

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.

Williams Sonoma Vintage Etched Wine Glasses

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.

Estelle Colored Wine Glasses

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.

Mikasa Julie Glass 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.

Vintage Art Deco Coupe Glasses

Shaped specifically for champagne and classic co*cktails, 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.

Corkcicle Stemless Wine Glass Tumbler

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 are easy for your wine lover to grab time after time.

Best wine accessories and gadgets

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 tools, accessories, and gadgets.

Twine Rose Quartz Wine Gems

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 co*cktails 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.

OWO Wine Bottle Stopper

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.) The perfect gift for that individual is a shiny little OWO wine stopper.

Secura Electric Wine Opener

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!

Allcamp Outdoor Gear Picnic Backpack

Plan a romantic picnic for two with one of Reviewed's favorite picnic basket sets. 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.

Vinglacé Wine Bottle Insulator

A wine bottle insulator is one of the best wine gifts for someone who likes to keep their wine chilled or 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.

Frontgate Super Chill Chilling 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.

Bariboo Wine Rack

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

Le Chateau Wine Decanter

Release the natural aromas and flavors of your favorite wine with the Le Chateau Wine Decanter. This elegant decanter is easy to pour without spilling, and easy to clean.

Wine Enthusiast 32-Bottle Dual Zone MAX Compressor Wine Cooler

Wine Enthusiast offers a 32-bottle wine fridge which proved to be the best overall wine fridge that we’ve ever tested. 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 wine gift that will properly chill and store any kind of wine.

The Original Drop it Wine Drops

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

Wine lover gifts can be more difficult when shopping for someone who already has all the gadgets and a fully stocked bar. 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.

Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Making Kit

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.

Sugarwish Wine Tastings

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 friend a Sugarwish and they'll be sure to love their gift. (After all, they picked it out for themselves!)

Sommify 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.

Own Napa Vineyard Vines

Does the wine lover in your life like, really, really love wine? If so, you can actually give them their very own vines at a Napa vineyard(the heart of wine country in California) with this 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.

Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.