Thirteen Funny Wine Glasses

Looking for some levity in 2020? How about gifting a set of funny wine glasses? We scoured the internet for the best selection of funny wine glasses out there. This blog shares our top thirteen selections.

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Why Funny Wine Glasses?

While many prefer to drink out of traditional wine glasses (insert Gabriel Glas article), special events and gift giving can provide occasions for having fun your wine-loving friends who also have a sense of humor!

Things to Avoid When Purchasing Funny Wine Glasses

If you are purchasing a funny wine glass to gift to a wine connoisseur, here are a few things to keep in mind to increase the odds that your carefully purchased gift won’t end up in the dark corners of a cabinet.

Hand Lettered Wine Glasses

Hand lettering became a big trend in the 2010’s. Cute, funny, and naughty sayings found themselves plastered all over home decor, t-shirts, and coffee mugs. Wine glassware, unfortunately, did not escape this trend.  

Hand-lettered wine glasses available through online retailers are often “cheap” wine glasses constructed of lower quality glass or glassware with very thick rims. Sometimes the issue is not the glassware but a low-quality printing or etching on the glass. The saying isn’t funny anymore when a few letters go missing from a printed-on slogan after only a couple washes.

Also, hand-lettering is distracting to some wine lovers. While funny, the lettering can detract from the visual aesthetic of swirling and visually evaluating the wine in the glass.  Instead of choosing hand-lettered glasses, we focused on funny shapes and styles of glassware with more timeless appeal. 

Avoid Stemless Wine Glasses (Unless Requested)

Stemless wine glasses were developed in response to some wine lovers’ need for wine glasses that don’t tip over easily, or that are easier to wash without fear of breaking the stem.

While these stemless galsses are very popular, they can be polarizing. Some wine lovers are turned off by smudged wine glasses (as there is no stem to hold on to). Others don’t like that wine in stemless glasses can become warm too quickly due to the close proximity of the wine to the warm temperature of hands.  

Unless a gift recipient has expressed a love for stemless wine glasses, we recommend sticking with funny wine glasses with stems.  Another option is purchasing a wine tumbler like the Yeti Wine Tumbler and personalizing it.

Where to Buy Funny Wine Glasses

One -of-a-kind funny wine glasses are available at many online retailers.  These include large box stores, online platforms like etsy.com, and small businesses. For locally sourced humorous wine glasses, check on etsy.com, your local wine retailer, or a local glassblower.

Some online retailers specialize in personalized wine glasses. Does the gift recipient have a “trademark saying,” or is there a special retirement sentiment you’d like to share? Plan a few days or weeks in advance and obtain a personalized funny wine glass 

Funny Wine Glass Themes

Funny wine glasses are often inspired by the comedy of everyday life.  Here are some common themes in funny wine glasses:

  • Oversized or odd-shaped wine glasses

  • Professional, vocational

  • Stage of life or lifestyle

  • Naughty

  • Hobbies and Pets

  • Regional or City

  • Current events

  • Overindulgence

  • Humor at expense of “Wine Snobs”

Our 13 Favorite Funny Wine Glasses of 2020

Even with sidestepping the hand-lettering trend, we were able to find thirteen funny wine glasses that are great as gifts or for entertaining at home with friends.

Tipsy Wine Glasses 

No, it’s not an optical illusion, these glasses are tipsy! This set of two funny wine glasses comes with bent stems, giving the illusion that the bowl is going to fall over.

If you are looking for a gift for a raffle or office party, this set of funny wine glasses might be the perfect fit. These glasses can also serve as a great practical joke - replace your friends’ glasses with a couple of these and wait for the startled response.

Pros:

  • Good for practical jokes

  • Timeless

Cons:

  • Not necessarily uniform; stems in a set of glasses may bend at different angles

  • If you fill the glass over 150 mL, it may tip over!

Giant Wine Glass

These novelty giant wine glasses stand twenty inches tall. And yes, they can hold an entire bottle of wine. While the primary purpose of such a glass is as a gag gift, this giant wine glass can also serve as a cork holder, fishbowl, or wine chiller.

 
 

Pros:

  • Ships in a sturdy box

  • Handblown

Cons:

  • Variation in glass quality reported by some consumers

Vampire Wine Glass

These funny wine glasses are more quirky than laugh-out-loud funny. However, many wine enthusiasts will find their design fun and unique. Essentially, one can consume the wine in the glass “like a vampire,” aspirating the liquid through a glass straw on the side. Perfect for a Halloween get-together!

Pros:

  • Made out of food-safe Borosilicate Glass

  • Microwaveable

Cons:

  • Delicate

Beaker Wineglass

Here’s a fun wine glass for the STEM crowd - a wine glass designed to look like a beaker! This would make a good white elephant gift for a doctor, nurse, scientist, science teacher, or science grad. Or, maybe gift it to someone who is “experimenting” with new types of wine!

Pros:

  • Handblown

  • Made from authentic laboratory glass

  • Foodgrade

Cons:

  • Due to the handmade nature of the product, there might be slight variations in the glass and robustness of the graduation labeling


Hourglass Wine Glass and Martini Glass

One side is a wine glass, the other side is a martini glass. Visually, this represents an hourglass. Cool, right? This could be a good gift for a martini lover who also enjoys wine, or perhaps someone who is a fan of Days of Our Lives.  

 
 

Pros:

  • Design is complementary to many other styles of glassware

Cons:

  • Due to the handmade nature of the product, there might be slight variations in the glass 

Mason Glass / Ball Glass Wine Jar

This funny wine glass is a staple in steakhouse gift shops and Cracker Barrel stores: the Mason Jar Wine Glass. This item may make for a nice white elephant gift.

 
 

Pros:

  • Made in USA

Cons:

  • Can be difficult to drink from - the opening is small 

  • Better to handwash

Miniature Wine Glasses

Technically these are shot glasses, but we can think of lots of fun ways to pass them off as “mini wine glasses.” We envision them decorating wedding tables or being used as decorations for a bachelorette party or wine lover’s birthday party. Or, buy a set to have a little fun with that friend who always says “Sure, I’d like to try a little bit of that wine - just a little.”

 
 

Pros:

  • Lead-free, food-grade glass

Cons:

  • Small, even small for a shot glass

Aerating Wine Glass

Have a friend who is obsessed with wine aeration and aeration gadgetry? This will make the perfect gift - fun, but fragile! Also makes for a good conversation starter at parties.

 
 

Pros:

  • Unique design

  • Conversation starter

Cons:

  • Delicate, easy to break

  • Difficult to clean

Halloween Zombie Wine Glass

Perhaps you know a wine enthusiast with a dark sense of humor. Or maybe you have a friend who loves doing the Halloween Zombie Lurch. This polyresin hand could be a fun gift. Spooky!

 
 

Pros:

  • Realistic

  • Perfect for Halloween

Cons:

  • Delicate

Christmas Wine Glass Ornament

Friends or family who collect Christmas ornaments in addition to wine may enjoy this fun wine glass ornament for their tree. Consider gifting it with a bottle of wine! This ornament might also be a good selection for a white elephant gift exchange.  

 
 

Pros:

  • A simple wine glass ornament

  • The “wine’ moves around inside the ornament

Cons:

  • Not available in “white” wine color for white wine lovers

Wine Horn

This is a good gift for someone who enjoys Renaissance Festivals, fantasy novels, or the Highland games. Enjoy wine or your favorite beverage in “the original wine glass.”  

 
 

Pros:

  • Handmade

  • Available in two sizes

Cons:

  • Not a traditional wine glass

  • Not transparent 

Floating Wine Glass

These floating wine glasses look just like traditional wine glasses, but they float! These fun glasses might be good for enjoying wine in a pool, a hot tub, or at the beach. They are generous in size and are constructed of Tritan, which is more shatterproof than acrylic.  

 
 

Pros:

  • Plastic, which is great for pool use

  • Unlike acrylic floating wine glasses that lack a base, these “glasses” can transition from the water to the patio.

Cons:

  • White wine does not show up well, you could “lose” the glass in the pool due to the lack of color

Funny Wine Glasses Wrap-Up

We hope you’ve enjoyed our round-up of funny wine glasses! Though some wine lovers profess a desire to drink only from traditional wine glasses, there are often occasions to cut loose, not take oneself so seriously, and enjoy a funny wine glass or two!

Cheers!

Creative Ways to Gift Wine

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You’ve identified the wine bottle you would like to gift, but are looking for a creative way to gift it without boring tissue paper, cellophane wrap, or a single-use paper bottle bags. Lucky for you, we’ve identified and developed over ten creative ways to give the best wine gifts! 

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Gift Wine With a Pair of Socks

We love to gift wrap wine bottles with a pair of novelty graphic crew socks.  Simply insert the wine bottle into the first sock, then place the second sock over the top of the bottle.  Add a finishing touch like a raffia bow or decorative hat from a craft store to dress it up a bit.  

Some of our favorite food and drink novelty socks come from HotSox. These socks are super-comfy without being too thick. They really do feel like premium socks one would find at a high-end store like Nordstrom.

There’s a variety of novelty socks available online with humorous themes or hobbies to pair with your friends’ interests.  Don’t know what the gift-recipient is into? Simply default to these wine themed socks.

 
 

Stage Christmas Wine With LED Lights

If you’re looking for a fine wine gift presentation that’s more elegant, consider decorating an end table with a few wine items - decanter, glassware, corkscrew, and another empty wine bottle.  Then, place the gift wine in front of the festive decor. Check out our list of our 50 favorite wine accessories to accompany your fine wine gift.

 
 

You may also consider placing the wine in a single bottle wine holder and decorating around it. 

Books and Wine - Always a Perfect Pairing

If the wine lover in your life is also a book lover, we have the perfect gift! This handmade book-strap carrier by Hide & Drink comes with a handle that you can loop around wine.  It is constructed of full-grain leather and comes with a 101 year guarantee!

 
 

Not sure what book to get?  Check out our recommended wine books or this new release from fellow North Carolinian Elizabeth Schneider.

 
 

Gift Wrap Wine With a Scarf

Another two-for-one gift idea is wrapping a bottle of wine with a scarf.  There are a lot of options you can consider: vintage, re-gifting an unused scarf, or a white elephant scarf.  

Here’s a helpful video on how to gift wrap wine with a scarf.

Note that the scarf does not need to be small.  One could use a blanket sized scarf like the one below and simply fold it in half twice before following the video instructions.  

This burgundy, black and gold scarf would complement many red and white wines.

 
 

Gift Wine With a Luggage Tag

If the wine gift recipient travels frequently, placing a new luggage tag or two around the neck of the bottle may be a good way to connect their love of travel with wine. With so many luggage tag color options, one can select a tag that matches or contrasts the wine gift or complements the recipient’s luggage.  

 
 

Gift Wine In a Suitcase

Does your New Year’s resolution include cooking more at home, exploring a new cuisine, and trying some new wines?  Stop by your local wine bottle shop and have them select six or twelve wines that they’d recommend to try with the cuisine you’ll be exploring in the new year.  

Perhaps you also plan to travel to a wine region in 2020 and want to do a little wine homework.  Place those bottles in a VinGarde Valise and place the valise under the tree.

 
 

And if travel is in your new year, check out our blog on traveling with wine for more wine travel tips and tricks!

How to Gift Wine in a Gift Basket

While you could purchase a ready-made wine gift basket, it is often more personal to build the basket yourself, especially if the gift basket includes customized corporate items. Additionally, many off-the-shelf wine gift baskets include salty or sugary items with artificial preservatives. Making your own gift basket allows you to tailor the food items to the preferences of the recipient.  

When selecting a gift basket, we prefer to get our basket from a craft store or a thrift store.  We look for baskets with a sturdy upright carrying handle. Place a tea towel in the bottom of the basket. There are a number of funny tea towels available online. If the gift recipient is more conservative, this tea towel might be a good choice, especially for corporate clients.

With a tea towel in place, secure the wine to the basket in an upright position, and tie the neck of the bottle securely to the handle. Then arrange gift items around the wine centerpiece.  You may want to use double-sided tape to secure some items to each other to prevent contents from flying out of the basket or being crushed if the basket tips over.   

Gift Wine in Slippers

Keep your toes and your insides warm with this combination of wine-themed slippers and two bottles of wine. These applique slippers have grippy bottoms and the inside of the slippers are super soft!

 
 

Dress Up Your Wine in a Wine Outfits

While we prefer to gift items that will be re-used or re-gifted by recipients, we understand that sometimes you want to just have fun with dressing up wine bottles. These wine bottle outfits can be re-used year after year.   

Ugly Christmas Sweater

We’re big fans of an ugly holiday sweater party - why can’t wine partake as well?

 
 

Swedish Gnomes

And of course, there are wine outfits for gnome-loving wine enthusiasts!  

 
 

Holiday Formal Wear

Add a little formal whimsy to the corporate open bar.

 
 

What are some ways you have gifted wine?  Let us know in the comments box below.

Cheers!

Over 50 Gifts for Wine Lovers

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Autumn is coming to a close, and that means that we’re on the fast track to fall and winter festivity. So, in preparation for the 2020 holiday season, we’ve rounded up the best wine gifts for the wine connoisseurs, wine enthusiasts, and sommeliers on your gift list.

You won’t find trendy trinkets, wine t-shirts, or silly slogans on this list. Instead, you’ll find timeless items that wine lovers will truly love (and that we have personally used - and loved! - ourselves).

Use the links below to search by category:

Wine Preservation Gifts

Coravin Model Eleven Fully Automatic Wine Preservation System 

This is the ultimate gift for the wine collector who has been coveting the Coravin, has a passion for all things wireless, and is a total gadget fanatic.  Enjoy wine by the glass without removing the cork! This bundle also has accessories for screw-cap wines.  

Coravin Model 2 Premium Wine Preservation System

Know a wine lover who has everything, but still want to be able to pay you rent after you buy their present? Here’s the Model Eleven’s little sister, the Model 2.  Enjoy wine by the glass without removing the cork, and without all the frills of the Model Eleven.  

Eurocave WineArt Preservation System

This attractive wine preservation system is ideal for the wine connoisseur who opens one or two bottles a week and intends to consume the wine in under seven days. This system is designed to sit on countertops and fits under most cabinetry, helping to eliminate the risk of partially consumed wine bottles being hidden in the refrigerator and forgotten.  

Wine Saver Vacuum Pump Preserver

Great for the wine enthusiast on a limited budget, with limited space for bulky wine preservation systems. This system stores nicely in a kitchen drawer and is also good for holidays when many bottles may be partially consumed.

Wine Folly Champagne Stopper Made in Italy

Can’t finish that bottle of bubbly in one evening?  No worries, use this heavy made-in-Italy Champagne stopper, refrigerate it, and you’ll still have fizz two days later (or more)! Works for other sparkling wines as well and is a thoughtful gift for Mimosa lovers.

Repour Wine Saver - Wine Saver, Stopper

Don’t care for all the gadgets, and simply want a good stopper? This Repour Wine Saver, used by a growing number of wine bars, is good if you want to minimize oxidation and plan to finish that bottle in three or more days.  

In-Home Wine Dispenser - Just Like Wine Bars

Now you can have the look and ease of a fine wine bar in the comfort of your home. For that partner that sees an Enomatic at the wine bar and wants to take it home, here’s the solution!

Wine Storage Gifts

Best Large Wine Cabinet

Check out our review on living with a Eurocave wine cabinet for over five years (coming soon!).  We personally own a Eurocave 283, but also love the Artevino, which is a little smaller, storing approximately 200 bottles.

Best Small Wine Refrigerator

Check out our review on the best small wine refrigerators , and see our top pick here:

Made in America Wine Racks

Already have a cool, dark place to store wine?  Here’s our favorite wood wine rack by Wine Racks America. Store 72 wines in your closet, basement or wine cave.

Metal Wall Wine Rack

No cellar? No problem. Display a few wines you will consume in the coming weeks right on your wall.  Good gift for wine lovers in townhomes and apartments.

Wine Glassware Gifts

Gabriel Gold Glas Universal Wine Glass

Check out our Gabriel Glas Gold article for a full review.  This is our favorite feather-light go-to glass.

Zalto Universal Glass

Ideal for those who love the thought of fine rimmed bows and delicate stemware, but want a more robust feel in their hands without sacrificing a great bowl.  

Gabriel Glas Decanter

We just love the look and feel of this mouth-blown, Austrian crystal, lead-free decanter. It is easier to clean than some other artistic decanters on the market.

Everyday Decanter - Le Chateau Wine Decanter

This lead-free crystal decanter is a good step up from big-box store decanters. Price point is good for home parties where one mis-step could lead to broken glassware on your floor or in your sink. 

Wine Service Gifts

Waterford Crystal Wine Bottle Coaster

This is a nice gift for anyone wanting to own one piece of Waterford. It adds a splash of elegance, and is a good paperweight when not holding a bottle of wine.

Stainless Steel Wine Bottle Coaster 4-pack

We use these frequently in North Carolina when cool white wines start to sweat after being removed from the refrigerator. Keep your table looking nice with this coaster 4-pack.

Champagne Wine Bucket with Stand

Regardless of your wine preference, this bucket and stand pair is great for keeping sparkling and white wines (as well as craft beer bombers) cool on hot summer evenings. With a combined weight of 6 pounds, it can prop open patio doors, and with its stainless steel construction, if you accidentally leave it outside overnight it will not rust. Instead, it becomes the Best. Birdbath. Ever.

Vacu-Vin Wine and Champagne Cooler  

No space for a Champagne wine bucket? No problem. These re-usable and foldable wine sleeves cool down warm wines quickly. Simply store them in the freezer between uses.

American Metalcraft Wine Service Tray

These stainless serving trays can be used to transport wine bottles and glassware, as well as food between tables or food stations.  

Serviette (aka White Cloth Restaurant Napkin)

Sommeliers use these simple white cloths to cover the service tray (to prevent bottle and glassware slippage while walking) as well as to wipe bottles and stop drips during pouring.  

Wine Tasting Gifts

KnowWines Wine Tasting Class

Get a group together and organize a wine tasting to explore new tastes as well as build community. Contact us for an in-person class.  We can customize classes to fit your needs.

Not in North Carolina? No problem. Contact your local wine bottle shop or wine bar to see if they offer classes on site or can send someone (and some wines!) to your home.

Wine Tasting Grid Mat

Setting up your own wine tasting?  These wine tasting grids double as placemats.  Also check out our blog on how to do a wine tasting in your home.

Blind Tasting Wines

This wine subscription aims to present to you wines to explore with their identities covered.  Taste with friends or family and see who guesses the best. Once you unveil the wine, you can learn more about it in enclosed envelope.

Wine Glass Cleaning Supply Gifts

So your wine loving friend already has a kitchen or dining room full of wine accessories.  For the neat-nik in your life, a thoughtful collection of cleaning supplies in a gift basket might do the trick.

Riedel Microfiber Polishing Cloth

After five years of home glass-polishing use, ours are still going strong. 

Crystal Glass Cleaning Sponge with Handle

There are so many different types of glass cleaning sponges on the market. What makes this one stand out is the scratch/free brush and the bamboo handle that allows you to stand it up to dry. 

Polident

Can’t get that red wine stain out of glassware? Let it soak overnight with Polident.

Decanter Cleaning Brush and Beads

Decanter brushes and beads get in all the nooks and crannies where typical brushes cannot go.  

Decanter Stand

Once your decanter is washed, it can be dried and stored on this decanter stand with rubberized ring that prevents scratching of the decanter neck and body.

Wine Travel Gifts

North Carolina Wine Trails

Plan a weekend getaway exploring North Carolina’s gorgeous wine trails.

Napa and Sonoma

Plan the ultimate West Coast wine adventure using our detailed guide to Napa and Sonoma.

Bordeaux

Treat yourself to a beautiful trip in Bordeaux with our guide for women traveling solo in that region.

Rhone

Become a Rhone Ranger and gift your partner a journey to this beautiful, rustic region.

Virginia

Virginia is for lovers! So what could be more romantic than a Virginia wine trip for two?

Wine Gift Bags

Two Wine Carrying Bag

Read our blog reusable wine bags for more ideas in this category. (But, spoiler alert: this is our top pick!):

Wine suitcase

Traveling to wine country and need to bring back bottles in checked luggage? Check out our blog to learn more about traveling with and packing wine. And for your gifting needs, here’s our favorite wine luggage:

Wine Bag for Wine Sales Person

Have a friend or family member in the wine business who could use a high quality bag for carrying samples?  This is the wine bag we personally use when teaching wine classes.  

Wine Stocking Stuffers

Wine Stain Remover

If you happen to spill some wine on your clothes, the carpet, or your friend’s jacket, this Made-in-Texas product really does work on fresh wine spills!  It is available in a 4.8-ounce bottle for home use and single-use packages for dining out and travel.

Wine Opener

Check out our review of wine openers.  Here’s our top pick for gift giving, for quick reference:

Wine Charms

In 2019 we reviewed wine charms. One of our favorites, Simply Charmed, also makes holiday-themed magnetic wine charms:

Yeti wine tumbler

Whether you need to keep wine cool in the summer or your gluhwine warm during the holidays, we found this excellent Yeti tumbler can meet both needs.  

Free and Low Cost Wine Gifts

Subscription to a Wine Podcast

Have a friend who doesn’t know how to download wine podcasts?  Spend an hour at a wine bar with them and get them set up! Some of our favorite wine podcasts are Wine for Normal People, Vinepair, and Guild of Sommeliers.

Wine Games

Download some FREE wine word search games to alleviate cabin fever or to pass time in the car or airport!

Wine Tasting

Learn about local wine tasting events, both free and with fees, through this great site.

Wine Magazine Subscriptions

Decanter

This leading wine magazine from the UK offers a European perspective on wines and is often regarded as the world’s leading magazine on wines. The magazine covers many areas, including vintages, winemakers, destinations, farming practices, and industry news, as well as wine ratings.  

Wine Spectator

The leading wine lifestyle magazine in the United States with a US consumer focus. Short stories and features on winemakers, wine regions, and wine collectors. Also includes wine reviews.  

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Wine Gift Books

Snob-Free Wine Book 

By podcaster and Raleigh, NC resident Elisabeth Schneider, this book is great for GenXers and your favorite sceptic.

New Wine Book

The perfect wine book for a visual learner.

Becoming a Sommelier

Go behind the scenes with Somm Rosie Schaap, author of Drinking With Men: A Memior.

World Atlas of Wine 8th Edition

Just in time for the holidays, an update to the beloved Wine Atlas. 230 maps!

And that’s a (gift) wrap!

We look forward to adding to the 50+ items on this list as new, high-quality products become available. What will you be gifting to that special wine lover in your life this season? Let us know in the comment section below!

And yes, several of these links are affiliate links.  What that means is that we get a small commission from some sellers at no additional cost to you.  These commissions allow us to buy and try products and give you some insight on these products from the perspective of a fellow wine lover.  

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Top 5 Reusable Gift Bags for Wine

You’ve found the perfect bottle of wine for a housewarming gift, promotion present, or hostess offering. Don’t settle for that flimsy, disposable gift bag. Present the bottle in a gift bag that the wine-loving recipient will use again or proudly re-gift! Better yet, get two — give one away and keep one for yourself.  We’ve reviewed loads of gift bags for giving wine as a special present. This article details our top picks.

Why Use a Gift Bag for Wine?

The purpose of a gift bag is to show the recipient that you not only put some thought into the selected wine, but also that you cared enough to pair the packaging to the recipient’s style. Often, the selection available for wine gift bags does not match the style of the wine or personality of the recipient. For example, you don’t want punny wine sayings “It’s time to wine down!”) plastered on a bag containing a Bourgogne Grand Cru. Another consideration is that many paper gift bags simply end up in the trash heap without being re-used.

A higher-end, reusable wine bag not only impresses the giftee and makes the wine seem more special, it also serves as a discreet way to carry that special bottle. This is convenient in the event that you plan to bring the gift into an open office setting without making it obvious to your colleagues that you are gifting a bottle of wine.

Finally, the wine bag can serve as more than just a festive ornament. You may want to consider a wine bag that keeps the wine cool while you travel a long distance, or even help the recipient go the distance by selecting a wine bag that attaches to their bike!

Decide How Many Bottles

Is more always better? Not always. Our research found that wine gift bags overwhelmingly hold just one bottle of wine, which aligns with how we typically gift wine.  

Still, you may want to consider a two-wine gift bag if you think the recipient likes to start a meal with a sparkling or white wine and transition to a red wine for the meal. Or perhaps you want to offer one dinner wine and one wine that works well with dessert. A two-wine bag is also great when you want to carry one wine and one 750 mL bottle of sparkling water. Some two-wine bags can even hold magnums (1.5 L bottles). Wine bags can also be used to gift craft beer bombers and many whiskey and craft spirit bottles.   

What is the Best Wine Gift Bag for the Recipient?

Consider the recipient and their interests and hobbies. If you are unsure, take a look at their social media platforms, like Instagram or Pinterest. Their posts should give you a good idea of their style, interests, and perhaps even color preferences.  

Here are some questions to consider when selecting a bag for the recipient:

What colors does the recipient like?

Is the recipient up on trends or more traditional? Are they minimalist or extravagant?

Where will the recipient use the bag?

Will they use it indoors, outdoors, or both?

Might they use the bag for travel?  

Is the recipient a leather lover or would they prefer vegan materials?  

Keeping these considerations in mind, we found the following five bags to be our favorites.

Wine Tote by Viski

 
 

After just one look, we wanted to be seen carrying this classy bag to our favorite beach restaurant. We love the minimalist design. This gift bag differs from a lot of bags in that it does not look like a lunch bag. Also, the faux leather makes it a good selection for vegan friends.     

Pros: We liked the easy-to-clean faux leather. The modern design is refreshing. The magnetic stainless steel closure gives it a luxurious appearance.

Cons: There is no strap, and the metal closure might not be comfortable for carrying a long distance.    

Premium Insulated Wine Carrier Bag by OPUX

 
 

This wine bag looks like it came from of a high-end outdoor provisioning store. Riding on the current athleisure trend, it mixes sport, outdoors, and travel. The robust strap makes it ideal to carry some distance, and the brighter color options make it appealing for pool parties and housewarming gifts. The construction has some padding to help keep wines an appropriate temperature, however not so much as to make it bulky. The free corkscrew is a nice addition.

Pros: There’s an included divider to prevent bottles from clinking against each other. The bag comes in a wide selection of bright and dark colors. It is not heavy and can be reused as a lunch cooler. Great design for concealing  wine. The removable strap and standard handle make it easy to cover. There’s a small loop inside the lid for storing the corkscrew. The pocket does not have a zipper, making it handy to slip in a map, small booklet, or card for the recipient.     

Cons: Don’t fill bag with ice directly as melted water will leak out. Best for standard wine bottles as it is hard to get oversized, tall, or odd-shaped bottles in the bag.

Shintop Jute Wine Bags

 
 

This bag is our pick for bulk gift giving, let’s say for a bridal party or for a handful of favorite clients. Perhaps you would also like the option to personalize the bag for the recipient. This is also our pick for covering up wine bottles when hosting blind tastings. The Shintop Jute Wine Bag can also be used for storage or regifting items in addition to wine.    

Pros: We like that this eco-friendly bag is composed of burlap from natural jute. Unlike rough box store craft burlap, this burlap is silky and has no foul odors.  

Cons: While each bag comes with an attractive drawstring, the bag is not convenient for carrying to restaurant.

Fyxation Leather Bicycle Wine Carrier

 
 

If your wine gift recipient uses a bike for running errands — and those errands include picking up a wine or a beer bomber — this leather minimalist holder fits the bill. It’s perfect for wine country tours as well! Please bike responsibly!

Pros: Trendy and impressive. Made in USA of high quality full-grained leather.  

Cons:  Can be difficult for some users to figure out how to get a wine bottle in the carrier when it is attached to the bike. Use caution when inserting the bottle so you don’t rip the bottle label.  Not vegan. Higher price point than other options.

Kato Insulated Wine Carrier Tote

 
 

This bag is perfect if you don’t have time to do research on the recipient’s preferences and simply want a clean, timeless look. Any recipient will appreciate an easy-to-carry bag, especially if it comes with a free corkscrew!

Pros: We liked that the bag has three layers — durable polyester, foam, and aluminum. The divider keeps bottles from bumping against each other. The strap is removable and has a metal buckle. The bag features sturdy handles and a small zippered pouch on the outside to store a corkscrew.

Cons: Some users report that the item does not include the corkscrew as indicated at time of purchase. It’s triple layer construction also means that if it is squished during delivery, it can take some time for it to return to its normal shape. This might put gifters in a bind if the item does not go back to its original shape between unpackaging and gifting. Like all the other bags reviewed, this one is not leak proof.

Conclusion

When it comes to wine gift bags, there are a lot of options out there. These are just a few of the great gift bags currently available. We like that these gift bag options are reusable, unlike the flimsy, disposable wine gift bags you find in grocery stores.

For us, the winner was the Premium Insulated Wine Carrier Bag by OPUX. In fact, we snagged one of these ourselves for a hostess gift. We like the durability and the range of colors. The black and grey options are timeless, and the brighter colors are great for those who like bold colors. The bag keeps wine cool while transporting to parties, and packs well in checked luggage. When not in use for carrying wine, it doubles as a weekday lunch bag.

Finally, if you multiple wine lovers on your shopping list, check out our ultimate guide to gifts for wine lovers!

Cheers!