Wine accessories: for amateur sommeliers, connoisseurs and anyone who wants to become one
Wine is in fashion – and not just as a spritzer in summer. Enjoying wine doesn't have to be complicated or exclusive: wine is for everyone. With fine equipment, you can turn a simple pleasure into an art. Explore our selection and become an amateur sommelier – because bar accessories and tableware are about more than wine glasses and carafes.
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Wine accessories you shouldn't be without
Waiter's friend: wine connoisseurs value these corkscrews for their versatility. They combine a corkscrew, foil cutter and bottle opener in one, which makes them the perfect companion when you're out and about.
Decanter: many wines only develop their full aroma once they come into contact with air. Others need to be separated from their sediment. In both cases, a decanter helps. Always use a carafe with a large surface area to let the wine breathe. A good choice is the New Norm Wine Breather from Menu. This innovative decanting carafe connects directly to the wine bottle, and an integrated filter removes any sediment from the wine.
Wine thermometer: serving temperature is crucial to the taste of a wine. Red wines are best enjoyed at 16 to 18 °C. White and rosé wines should be well chilled – they taste best at four to ten degrees. To take the science out of getting the temperature right, a wine thermometer is a good idea. It lets you keep an eye on the temperature at all times.
Wine stopper: not every bottle is empty at the end of the evening. With a bottle stopper, the wine will taste just as good the next night. It protects the wine's aromas by shielding its surface from oxygen, as contact with oxygen speeds up the ageing of the wine.
Wine cooler: especially in summer, it's important to protect wine from too much heat. Bottle coolers are a good solution here. Insulating sleeves or double-walled stainless steel wine coolers, like the one from Stelton, are particularly practical. They make it easier to control the temperature of the bottle than with ice.
Corkscrew: above all, a corkscrew should be sturdy – that way, you're sure to win the battle against the cork. A solid body and a stainless steel worm should be the minimum requirements. Lever corkscrews in particular have proven practical, as they greatly reduce the effort needed.
Drip ring: this little piece makes sure the wine ends up where it belongs – in the glass. It's annoying when a single drop lands on a light tablecloth after pouring. The wine collar from Philippi prevents that.
Tip: wine sets make a lovely gift for wine lovers and anyone who might become one. Give the right wine accessories as a set: the Blade set from Menu, consisting of a corkscrew, vacuum stopper and decanting pourer, is a good option.
Would you like to buy wine accessories online? Simply have them delivered to your door by Connox in just a few working days. You'll find more interesting stories about wine in our Connox Magazine, in the article "Drinking wine: useful facts & the best wine festivals".
