Unique Wine Gifts

When you think of wine, you always tend to envision the fluted shape of the neck, the silver wrapping that covers the cork and the dark or light colored glass that usually indicates whether the wine is red or clear. As common a site as this idea may present, there are actually quite a lot of ways wine can be presented as a gift and quite a few other wine related items that can be given to your wine-loving friends.

Whether giving these gifts to a wine connoisseur or just somebody special to you, there are a few unique gift ideas that you can use to spice up the usual wine bottle with a ribbon offering that you can give them.

One rather lovely idea when considering giving somebody who loves wines a gift is giving them something that reminds them of the bottled libation but does not necessarily include the drink itself in the equation. You may have heard of the popular board game Monopoly, where you choose a token and toss the dice to get your piece around a board and earn cash and property along the way. Well, now there is Wineopoly, built specifically for those who enjoy the drink that is its namesake. Wineopoly uses wine oriented tokens for play, like a cork, a wine glass, grapes and even, of course, a wine bottle. The game lets you purchase grapes instead of lots and the winner gets to be proclaimed king or queen of the vineyard. Aside from this game being a barrel of fun for the usually staid and quiet wine party you attend, this enjoyable game also perks up your knowledge of wines and such with information that is printed on the back of the game cards used in this lovely board game.

Another rather unique idea in gift giving for wine lovers is the beautifully hand-crafted ceramic wine inspired tiles. This colorful gift idea is an elegant addition to the usual wine basket that you may bring to a friend's birthday or engagement party and shows wonderfully painted scenes that mirror a person's admiration for this grape derived drink. These stunning works of art will make any homeowner beam with pride as they hang this 13x16x1/4 mini masterpieces in their kitchen, living room or dining room. These outstanding and one-of-a-kind pieces can also be displayed in your office or anywhere you can easily view and appreciate its simple yet awe-inspiring vibrancy. Each tile is completely hand made and has some embossed areas to give these works of art some depth. Their glossy finish also adds a touch of elegance to each piece, significantly drawing your attention to the different colors and textures that makes this gift truly unique. They are built ready to hang with its built in tab and the porous back is protected by felt to prevent moisture from seeping into the tile.

One more unique wine inspired gift that you can give a friend or a family member is the artistically designed wine bags and carriers. These little bags that can house and transport your bottles of wine safely add a little whimsical touch to the usual wine bottle shape we all know so well. The wine bags easily replace the boring and uninspiring brown paper bags that you usually use to put your libations in. Want the wine bottle to accompany you dressed like a chef? How about dressing it up in a golden bag with beads and embroidery? Another possible way to bring your wine with you is in a crimson red boxlike creation that has wonderfully embossed designs all over it, giving it an elegant touch. Other choices may not be as fashionable but can be worthy of some attention as well with either a simple yet seductive red gauzy fabric for a carrying bag or a completely simple yet utterly useful two bottle padded carrier for those who value function over fashion.

While these wine bags are light and often easily disposable, the alternative to this is more substantial the wine carrier. Built out of either metal or wood, these wine carriers are a very good keepsake for the wine lover as well as for the memento collector. There are certain beautiful designs to choose from, with shapes and sizes that vary according to their design or function. There are metal paper-bag design carrying cases that are constructed of tin and can even be used as a newspaper or magazine holder. There is the traditional wooden box wine container that has a padded interior and all the accessories a wine lover needs to appreciate a good bottle of wine, less the wine glass though. There is even a vine design double wine bottle carrier that is simple with its basket like appearance yet beautiful with its grapes and vine decorations all around.

Whatever unique wine gift you choose, these will surely be appreciated by the recipient as well as the people who share their love for wines.