{"id":2585,"date":"2019-12-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jeanleon.com\/2019\/12\/13\/this-holiday-season-give-the-gift-of-wine\/"},"modified":"2019-12-13T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T00:00:00","slug":"this-holiday-season-give-the-gift-of-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jeanleon.com\/en\/this-holiday-season-give-the-gift-of-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"This Christmas, give the gift of wine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s hard to believe, but the Holiday Season is upon us. And that means thinking about presents, a task that seems to get more complex every year. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve decided to put together a handy list of six original gifts that\u2019ll make any wine lover happy. Here we go\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wine areator<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An essential when it comes to enjoying a good wine. If you don\u2019t want to wait for the wine to breathe, you can always turn to an aerator, which speeds up the process, as well as bringing out the wine\u2019s color and helping it adjust and settle. Wine aerators come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. Some are surprisingly original, others more sophisticated, but they\u2019re all perfect for wine lovers, whether they\u2019re seasoned sommeliers or not. Here\u2019s our recommendation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re more of a traditionalist, a classic decanter<\/a> makes for an excellent gift. The perfect companion for prized wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Corkscrews<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A classic among classics: a lovely detail to go with a great bottle of wine. The options are almost endless, from the most basic to the truly inventive. We\u2019re particularly fond of the original Zig Zag by Jules Bart<\/a>. This history-laden corkscrew has become a collector\u2019s item and will bring an added touch of class and sophistication to a good bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottle carrier<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Usually made out of neoprene, this is the perfect bag for transporting a bottle of wine from point A to B and keeping it at the ideal temperature. A wonderfully practical gift that\u2019ll make sure the wine reaches dinner in perfect condition and at the right temperature. In fact, the carrier not only insulates the bottle, but protects it from rain and damage during transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carriers come in all sorts of styles, but we prefer those that don\u2019t take up too much room or get in the way once their job is done. Pictured is our preferred wine bottle tote \u00ad\u2013 it\u2019s foldable, which is why we like it so much. Available at Built NY<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wine cooler sleeve<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A very useful gift for people who like drinking their wine, particularly whites and ros\u00e9s, at the perfect temperature. In contrast to the wine bottle tote, the cooler sleeve is only used at the table and always stored in the freezer. At Jean Leon we\u2019re partial to the classic sleeve, which also happens to be the most effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Books about wine<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The world of literature is full of small wine-themed gems. If the intended recipient of the gift is a wine-loving bookworm then you can kill two birds with one stone getting them one of these three options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n