With only seven shopping days left, the time to find the perfect travel gift for the wine lover in your life is running out. Before you panic and rush feverishly to the mall, check out these great gift ideas our editors have put together to fit any style of traveler and vino aficionado.
For the Jet-Setter Who Always Brings His Own Bottle…
Snag the VinniBag. Traveling with a special bottle of wine can be an anxiety-ridden experience. What if it breaks inside your luggage and leaks all over your clothes? For the traveler who loves taking a souvenir bottle home, the VinniBag provides soft, inflatable protection around your wine. The inner chambers conform to the bottle itself, no matter the size or the shape. You also can deflate the recyclable VinniBag, in case there’s limited room in your suitcase. Available at www.vinnibag.com, $28.
For The Adventure Traveler…
There’s PlatyPreserve. For your loved one who enjoys trekking the mountains while still having a glass on the go, this outdoor friendly wine preservation system is just the gift. The brilliant BPA-free baggie is super simple to use — just pour the wine into the pouch, squeeze the air out to keep the vino fresh and tighten the cap. That’s it. The PlatyPreserve will stay closed and secure no matter where the trail leads. Available at www.platypreserve.com, $9.96.
For The Weekend Getaway Wine Connoisseur…
Try The Globetrotter Collection. Oenophiles who scour everywhere from Belize to Bali for great pours will love this at-home wine delivery package. With six vintages from around the world — like the 2010 QUO Gastiago Grenache, a voluptuous Spanish blend of berry and spice notes, and the 2008 Cicchitti Blend Seleccion Limitada with hints of cherry — included in the assortment, the collection should please the palate of any well-traveled wine lover on your list. Available at www.velvetpalate.com, $85.
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