If you’re an aficionado of red wine, there’s a chance you already have the bottles you enjoy on hand waiting to be paired with a rich meal or simply enjoyed as a relaxing after-work drink. Regardless of whether you prefer a nice glass of Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, or Cabernet Sauvignon, you’re all set on the wine front.
Even if you have a basement or temperature-controlled wine cellar to store your wine, there’s a chance you simply crack open your favorite bottles using a grocery store bottle opener and drink it out of any random wine glass you find in the cupboard. But there are plenty of ways to elevate the experience of drinking your favorite red wines.
Below, you’ll find a list featuring some of the best, most essential tools for red wine lovers. You might not even realize you need them, but you’ll wonder what you ever did without them.
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Williams Sonoma Signature Wine Tool Set
A combination of versatility and elegance, this four-piece set includes a copper-plated corkscrew that was designed to open all types and sizes of wine bottles, and a foil cutter with an internal blade that’s perfect for removing the pesky tops of your bottles. The bottle stoppers are chrome-plated and have a silicone base to guarantee your wine stays fresh.
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Stanley Insulated Wine Tumbler
We already mentioned elegant, classy wine glasses. Now it’s time for the on-the-go wine drinker. Whether you’re enjoying a glass during a picnic lunch or at a campsite, you can’t go wrong with the Stanley Insulated Wine Tumbler. This 10-ounce tumbler is double-wall vacuum insulated, made from 18/8 stainless steel, and is BPA free. This dishwasher safe vessel comes with a drink-through lid to guarantee a mess-free red wine experience. It also comes in a variety of colors to fit all personalities.
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Crate & Barrel Swoon Decanter
If you’re a fan of full-bodied red wines, there’s a good chance you’ll let it breathe before drinking it by pouring it into a decanter. The curved design and angle-cut rim stands out, and this hand-made carafe is sure to add aroma and flavor to your favorite red wine. This elegant decanter is sure to be the centerpiece on your table or home bar, and fits a generous 80 ounces of wine. That’s the equivalent of more than three 750ml bottles.
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Cuisinart Electric Wine Opener
Maybe you’re the type of red wine drinker who wants their wine right now. Sure, you’ll let it breathe for a bit after opening, but you don’t want to have to fiddle with complicated, hand-cranked bottle openers. Cuisinart makes one of the best electric bottle openers out there. This surprisingly inexpensive tool is easy to use with remove and eject switches. Made with a brushed stainless steel exterior, it can open as many as fifty bottles before requiring a full charge. It also comes with a foil cutter that is stored in the charging base. It’s cordless, lightweight, and easy to bring anywhere wine is being imbibed.
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Spiegelau Red Wine Glasses
You might have a random wine glass or two in your cupboard, but if you consider yourself to be a connoisseur, you’re going to need a set of well-made glasses. This German-made glassware is crafted to allow the maximum level of aroma and flavor to be unlocked. It comes with four 22.2 ounce, non-lead crystal, dishwasher-safe glasses so you can share your favorite red wine with friends and family.
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YETI Rambler Wine Chiller
If you’re a beer drinker, you likely already have a YETI Rambler to guarantee your favorite lager or IPA will stay cool on a hot day. But you might not have known the popular brand has a similar product to keep your wine cool while camping or sitting on a back porch on a humid, sunny day. Well, they do. The YETI wine chiller is double-wall vacuum insulated to guarantee the perfect temperature for every glass. It also has a silicon landing pad to make sure it doesn’t shift or slip around while you’re awaiting your next glass. It comes in a variety of colors to suit every style and fits most wine bottle sizes.
