7x Father’s Day: the best gifts for wine freaks
Forget that tie clip, cinema voucher or cheerful socks. Because if your dad likes wine, this is what will really make him happy.
For collectors (and/or sensible drinkers)
Does your dad have a wine cellar? And does he wonder when that old Bordeaux will finally be ready to drink? Or would he like the occasional single glass of that precious dessert wine instead of the whole bottle? With the innovative Coravin, he can open a bottle of wine without uncorking the bottle. Magic? You’d almost think so! But it works, even without help from Hans Klok.
For music lovers
Does your dad dislike carrying things, but enjoy chilled wine and some heavy beats? Then the portable Synergy is just the thing for him. A Danish-designed gadget that combines a wine cooler, Bluetooth speaker, vase and LED lamp in one. In other words: streaming playlists while his Pinot Grigio is chilling—if only every day were Father’s Day.
For taste purists
It really (s)matters: the shape of a wine glass has a huge influence on the wine’s aroma and the ultimate tasting experience. But we don’t need to tell your dad that. Still: has he discovered the Rolls-Royce of wine glasses yet? Each wine tastes better in the mouth-blown, ultralight glasses from Austrian Zalto—and they can even go in the dishwasher.
For sporty types
Get to know Amsterdam’s coolest hotspots with your dad in the most enjoyable way possible on the WijnSpijs Wandeling. You can see it coming: during the walk, you stop at several restaurants. A signature dish is served here with a matching glass of wine. The same goes for editorial favourite Bar Fisk. And there’s a good chance it will be a wine your dad has never tried before.
For cool customers
The days of your dad spilling ice cubes are over. Because the WINECHILL keeps his white and rosé wines chilled for up to an hour and brings red wines to the perfect drinking temperature within 15 minutes. How? Very simply: he puts the stainless-steel stick (filled with a special gel) in the freezer for two hours and then inserts it into an opened bottle of wine.
For sweet tooths
We can confidently say that your dad knows Penfold’s. After all, this iconic winery from Down Under may well make the best Shiraz in the world. But surprise: Penfold’s also makes fortified wines. Port-style wines in a league of their own. And how appropriate: Father is the name of this Grand Tawny. With an explosion of flavours such as fruit, nuts and caramel, this is a glass of wine worth licking your fingers over! Daddy happy, you happy.
For wine detectives
Rotten eggs, sulphur, cork, vinegar… these aromas reveal that something is wrong with the wine. It’s useful if your dad can recognise these smells too! The Le Nez du Vin aroma set with 12 faulty aromas will help him do just that. With the aroma set and accompanying book, he’ll learn to match the right words to a faulty aroma.
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