National Drink Wine Day
People have been making wine for thousands of years. The taste of the wine can depend on plenty of various factors. The amount of sun, type of soil, the way it was pressed, and barrels that were keeping the wine until it arrived in the bottle to your local store. The wine was so important that Egyptians associated it with blood. The Greeks and Romans had dedicated gods of wine, Dionysus and Bacchus, and of course, Christianity uses it to symbolize the blood of Christ.
Besides its historical importance, wine is also plenty of healthy benefits. It is rich in antioxidants, wine lowers bad cholesterol, keeps your heart healthy, and that is just a few of the more extensive list of benefits. That is why we celebrate National Drink Wine Day on February 18th.
But, wine drinking celebration also requires that you enjoy it in good company. We made a list of wine-related gifts that you can gift to your friends (or yourself) and celebrate this holiday in style.
Secura Electric Wine Opener
The first step to enjoying a good glass of wine is to open the bottle. That can sometimes be a problem. Some corks are just impossible to remove. And you probably end up with a broken wine cork, one half crumbles into the bottle and ruins your wine. To prevent that from happening again, you should get one Electric Wine Opener for yourself. It opens the bottle in just 6 seconds and on one charge can open 30 bottles. This is probably the most practical gift that you can buy if you are a wine lover.
Amazon.com Ullo Wine Purifier with Hand Blown Decanter
Decanter is not just something that looks pretty in the movies. A true wine connoisseur knows that a bottle of good wine needs to be decanted and breathe for a little while before drinking to develop all wine’s aromas and flavors. The more important fact is that during the process of decanting your wine, you actually remove the sulfites from the wine. Why is that so important? Sulfites are the little troublemakers that will cause your hangover headache. No sulfites, no problem!
Amazon.com I’m Not Old, I’m Vintage Wine Glasses
After your wine has been decanted and ready to drink, you need an appropriate wine glass. Although you might have some at home, these glasses with the message that reminds you that you’re not old can be an awesome gift for your friends or parents. Don’t forget, vintage is always better.
Amazon.com Sir Perky Wine Pourer
This little guy will make you laugh every time you pour the wine. If you give it to your friend with a good sense of humor, we can promise you that they will use it a lot. The serious part is that it helps you pour the wine from the bottle without a messy spill that usually always happens. The funny part is the looks. The private parts are the more important for Sir Perky since he has one side stuck in the bottle and the other… Well, the picture says more than words!
Amazon.com Chihuahua Amigo Wine Bottle Holder 4110
If you have some special bottle of wine, you sure want to display it and keep it in good hands. There are no safer hands than the paws of your chihuahua amigo. This cute gift will keep your bottle safe and will look adorable while doing it. You will almost feel sorry to take the bottle from him, but if you do, make sure to bribe him with another wine bottle.
Amazon.com Conclusion
There is a lot of history connected to wine. Romans used to say In Vino Veritas, meaning that the person under the influence of wine will tell the truth. But keep in mind that Herodotus also noted that you should reconsider any decision made while being drunk after you sober up. Have fun enjoying the National Drink Wine Day, think about pairing the wine with some good cheese as the French do, and don’t forget always to drink responsibly.
