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19 Wine Gifts That Are Way More Creative Than Just Giving Someone Another Bottle of Vino

Finding good gifts for wine lovers isn't exactly hard — all you really have to do is pop into your local wine shop and pick up whatever speaks to you first. But while bringing a bottle of wine as a present is simple, it's kind of like toting along a gift card you picked up on the way to a birthday party. It's nice, but you aren't going to get any "wows" giving it to someone. We've already compiled a beer gift guide, so we figured it was about time we got around to folks who love their wine.

These great wine gifts are perfect for any type of wine drinker. Whether you prefer white or red, moscato or pinot noir, this list won't judge you. Instead, take a look at the various ideas it has to offer, from fancy bottle stoppers to coasters to a fun trivia game everyone will want to play. It sure beats bringing a bottle of wine (though if you want to bring one of those too, it probably couldn't hurt).

by Emily Maas

Major Scale Musical Wine Glasses

These wine glasses are major-ly awesome. Perfect for that one friend who swears they have perfect pitch. Also, these come in a set of two, but if you want a whole freakin’ party set, you can find that here. Who needs a band when you can just drink wine?

Major Scale Musical Wine Glasses Set of Two, $65, UncommonGoods

Electric Wine Bottle Opener

If you hate corkscrews, you will love this electric bottle opener. I can personally vouch that it is not only way easier than wrestling with a corkscrew, but it also makes you feel super cool doing it.

Electric Wine Bottle Opener, $18, Amazon

Monogrammed Wood Wine Bottle Stopper

Get this monogrammed bottle stopper custom engraved for the classiest stocking stuffer around.

Monogrammed Wood Wine Bottle Stopper, $7, Etsy

Shhh... There's Wine in Here Mug

Why get another wine glass when you can get a wine-themed mug instead? Everybody loves a cute mug, even wine lovers.

Shhh…There’s Wine in Here Mug, $14, Etsy

Cupcake Vineyards’ Red Velvet

If you’re really in a pinch, a bottle of wine is an easy option. This red velvet blend by Cupcake Vineyards is a delightfully festive choice.

Cupcake Vineyards’ Red Velvet, $9, Wine.com

Monogram Wine Cork Holder

This wall decoration looks great empty or filled with wine bottle corks. You can even get multiple letters and spell out a word! And then you’ll just have to drink enough wine to fill them all up… bummer.

Monogram Wine Cork Holder, $25, Etsy

Quotable Wine Towels

Sorry you have to do the dishes, but here are some cute and quirky towels to make it all better. With quotes from Mark Twain, Benjamin Franklin, Winston Churchill, and Ernest Hemingway, these towels bring the thoughts of insightful drinkers — I mean thinkers — to your kitchen.

Quotable Wine Towels, $45, UncommonGoods

Wine-O-Saur Wine Bottle Holder

Perhaps for the pinot noir-loving paleontologist? Or really anyone, because this dino is super cool.

Wine-O-Saur Wine Bottle Holder, $45, UncommonGoods

Recycled Wine Bottle Platters

These flattened wine bottles would be perfect for a wine and cheese party!

Recycled Wine Bottle Platters, $17, UncommonGoods.com

Wine Wars Trivia Game

A great trivia game to break out at parties for newbies and winos alike.

Wine Wars Trivia Game, $14, Amazon

Wine Cork Coasters Kit

These mahogany coasters don’t actually come with the corks. The fun part is, in order to really use these coasters, you have to drink enough wine to fill them. Yay!

Wine Cork Coasters Kit, $20, BedBathandBeyond

Wine Charms

A true wine enthusiast can never have too many charms like these.

Wine charms, $10, HighFashionHome

Sunset Wine Tote

This adorable insulated bag comes with two glasses, two checker print napkins, and a corkscrew for the ideal romantic picnic.

Sunset Wine Tote, $36, Amazon

Wine Bottle Dog Toy

A hilarious gag gift for your dog owner/wine lover friend. While they’re chugging down a bottle, their Cockapoo can be chewing on one.

Wine Bottle Dog Toy, $8, Amazon

Set of Two Hand Painted Stemless Wine Glasses

For your artsy friend, these winter trees are simple and beautiful. If the trees aren’t quite right, this particular Etsy shop has a bunch of alternative designs like peacock feathers or black cats.

Set of Two Hand Painted Stemless Wine Glasses, $35, Etsy

Less Whine More Wine T-Shirt

For the angry wine-drinking friend, this bold t-shirt is a must have.

Less Whine More Wine T-Shirt, $12, Fab

Zip It Up Wine Bottle Hoodie

If you’re in sweats drinking wine, why can’t your wine be in sweats too?

Wine Bottle Hoodie, $13, Amazon

Woodland Park Owl Bottle Stopper Set

These darling little Kate Spade bottle stoppers are too cute to pass up. And who doesn’t love owls?

Woodland Park Owl Bottle Stopper Set, $30.00, Amazon

Hammerhead Shark Corkscrew and Bottle Opener

Perfect for Shark Week, this sleek Hammerhead doubles as a corkscrew and has a bottle opener mouth.

Hammerhead Shark Corkscrew and Bottle Opener, $25.00, Amazon

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