Amazon has a gadget for everything, especially when it comes to wine. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a newly minted wine enthusiast, navigating the wide world of wine gadgets can be difficult. Choosing a product worth buying will be much easier with professional help. So we asked Emilian Boutilla, chief winemaker at industry-favorite champagne house Piper-Heidsieck, for his top recommendations.
From wine glasses he calls “the ideal companion to Piper-Heidsieck Champagne,” to an $8 tool that lets you save half-finished bottles of beer for later, these are Butilla’s go-to wine glasses and gadgets. Starting at just $8.
Best gear recommended by winemakers
Laguiole en Oblac Sommelier Waiter’s Corkscrew
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Although you don’t need a corkscrew to open a bottle of happoshu, Boutilla says a quality corkscrew is “a must-have for Champagne oenologists and wine enthusiasts.” The winemaker uses this wine to “tast new white and red still wines from around the world.” This Laguiole en Aubrac waiter’s corkscrew is his favorite wine key. The editor happened to agree. After testing over a dozen corkscrews, this one came out on top as our favorite luxury item.
Betfor champagne stopper set of 2
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Butilla believes that every kitchen needs a quality champagne stopper to avoid wasting precious bubbles. “You don’t have to close an empty bottle, even if you don’t use it often.” This Amazon set is only $8. That’s just $4 each. It comes with two stoppers, so you can keep one for yourself and the other as a housewarming gift or stocking stuffer. Available in silver, black, gold, and rose gold.
Lehman N°4 Champagne Glass Set of 6
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The best champagne glasses are as elegant as the wine they’re poured into, says Boutillat, “These wine glasses from Reims city glass brand Lehmann are perfect.” Boutillat recommends pairing them with traditional flute glasses or coupe glasses. Instead, he prefers this flared white wine glass, saying its shape “releases everything to appreciate the full expression of Champagne.” [of] That scent. ”
