What is the Importance of a Wine cellar Hygrometer & Thermometer

Friday, September 14, 2018

For the wines to age well, temperature control in a wine cellar is very important.

The temperature should be kept at a constant level so as to ensure that the quality of your wine collection remains intact. The humidity levels should also be right to keep the corks moist but help prevent damp and mildew forming. Fluctuations in the temperature and relative humidity can spoil the wine and hence a hygrometer and thermometer is one of the most important accessories required in a wine cellar.

What is the Importance of a Wine cellar Hygrometer & Thermometer

Why You Need Tulip Champagne Glasses

Wednesday, September 05, 2018

An important element of enhancing the taste and enjoying your champagne, lies in having the right glass to drink it from.

Bringing out the best in your champagne is all about the movement of the bubbles in the drink. These aren’t just there to look nice, they have an important role to play. And the right flute ensures that they do their job well!

Why You Need Tulip Champagne Glasses

Wine Decanting Accessories

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Wine Decanters are essential if you want to bring out the best in your wine. Wine decanters are important for two main purposes. Namely aeration and sedimentation.

Wine Decanting Accessories

What are Whiskey Stones?

Saturday, May 26, 2018

Amongst the different cocktail accessories, for those who fancy their whiskey on the rocks, the whisky stones take centre stage. These are solid stone cubes made out of rock that chill your alcohol without diluting it like in melting cube of ice would. These stones are odourless and colourless so you do not have to worry about a change in the taste or appearance of your whisky.

What are Whiskey Stones?

Range of wine measures and spirit measures

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Good quality spirit measures are very important to get your cocktails right. At Fine Wine Accessories, we have one a great variety of wine and cocktail accessories. Amongst these is our variety of quality wine and service spirit measures. Our variety of wine and spirit measures is available for licensed bars as well as for home use.

Range of wine measures and spirit measures

Corporate Wine Accessory Gifts - Tips to Ensure a Great Selection

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Wine accessories make great gifts. One of the main advantages with wine related gifts is that you have options available from the top end to the very affordable wine accessories that come in different shapes, sizes, and materials. So when it comes to choosing the right gift, be it personal or corporate, you first need to set a budget and depending on the budget and recipient you can decide your gift options.
Accessories are best suited for different gifting purposes such as incentive gifts or performance appreciation gifts or even festive gifts for any wine novice or enthusiasts!
In case you are unsure about your choice of gifts, Wine Gift Vouchers also make a great option and here at Fine Wine Accessories, we provide such gift vouchers.

We can also personalize the gifts or get your custom logos printed on the gift items. We have a great range of business presents or promotional items from low value giveaways to high value gifts.
With our unique range of wine related gift items you can ensure your associates and employees get the recognition they deserve.

Corporate Wine Accessory Gifts - Tips to Ensure a Great Selection

Find maps of French wine regions

Thursday, February 15, 2018

If you are a wine collector or simply just a wine enthusiast, one of the best ways to explore wine and understand it at a deeper level is with the help of a wine map. Wine maps are a good source of information to point out vineyard areas and best wine producing regions. If there is a winery that you have not heard of before, an updated wine map is a great way to get an idea about it.

Find maps of French wine regions

Wine Ice Buckets - Best option to keep your wine Cool

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Wine is best drunk at the appropriate right temperature. Most white wine at room temperature is not so appetising and wine if chilled beyond a certain point loses its fine flavour.

Wine Ice Buckets - Best option to keep your wine Cool

Wine Cooling Bucket

Choose Your Wine & Champagne Glasses Wisely to Enjoy Your Favourite Drinks

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Wine and champagne have a way of being served so that the aroma, flavour and taste get enhanced even further. For wine to reach its best it needs to be aerated well and hence the wine glass should be such that it exposes the wine to the right amount of oxygen so as to get the best out of it. The best of the wine glasses are designed scientifically in order to achieve this. The diameter of the glass has to be right and the depth has to be just enough to help maximize the flavour.

Choose Your Wine & Champagne Glasses Wisely to Enjoy Your Favourite Drinks

Perfect Champagne Glasses

Wine Pourers

Thursday, November 23, 2017

A wine bottle pourer also known as a wine aerator or wine oxygenator, is a handy device that is functional and helps making enhancing the flavour of your wine. Placed at the opening of the bottle, the wine bottle pourer aerates the wine as it is poured into the glass.

Wine Pourers

How to choose the right Wine Decanter

Thursday, October 12, 2017

For the serious wine lover wine decanters are often chosen depending on the kind of wine that is preferred. Decanters help in bringing out the best in the wine by improving its flavour and removing the presence of stem, seed and pulp sediment. Some wines take longer to decant than some others.

How to choose the right Wine Decanter

Why should you Buy Champagne Glasses

Thursday, September 28, 2017

If you are amongst those who think that buying fancy champagne flutes is just about the looks, feel and class you are absolutely mistaken. Bringing out the flavour of champagne is not only about the right temperature and tipping it in the glass the right way

Why should you Buy Champagne Glasses

Perfect Champagne Glasses

Announcing The Electric Corkscrew

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Sometimes even the hardcore amongst the wine enthusiasts might find it difficult to pry open a very stubbornly cork in the wine bottle. Sometimes age or illnes may make opening a wine bottle difficult. This is where the need for the electric corkscrews comes in.

Announcing The Electric Corkscrew

Electric Cork Screw

Importance of Wine Decanters Aerators

Monday, July 17, 2017

Decanting wine ensures aeration and is thus one of the most important wine accessories. If you want to bring out the best in your wine, aerating by decanting is an accessory. Here is why wine decanters are so important.

Importance of Wine Decanters Aerators

Wine Coolers - How to Choose the Right One for Your Needs and Budget

Monday, July 03, 2017

There are a number of wine refrigerator options to choose from to keep your private wine collection cool. Here are a few pointers to help you choose the right ones.
Ascertain your storage needs first. Depending on the size of your collection you can choose your refrigeration options.

Looking for Wine Racks? Here are some Great Tips

Sunday, June 04, 2017

Planning to start your very own wine collection?
The first consideration in that case should be storage and a storage option which is a good one since wine bottles are special. If you are just starting off, wine racks are the best place to start if your collection isn’t way too big. These make the easiest storage solution for wines and are quite hassle free.

Looking for Wine Racks? Here are some Great Tips

A Pewter Hip Flasks makes a great gift

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

As winter gives way to summer, one of the best options for a special gift for a special someone is the classic pewter hip flask and we have many in store for you. See our high quality rectangular Hip Flask which comes with a fascinating 'Hammered Finish' lending it a classy touch. This new sleek looking hip flask makes the perfect gift for someone who is always on the move. Have a tipple in style no matter where you are.

A Pewter Hip Flasks makes a great gift

Buy Cocktail Accessories Gifts

Thursday, March 09, 2017

Wine and Cocktail Accessories make fine gift options. So if you are confused about gifting your near and dear ones or even looking out for bulk gift options, we have a wide variety of wine and cocktail accessories gift options. Head to our ‘Gift Ideas’ section to have a look at our latest and best recommendations for classy gifts.

Our corporate gifts include business presents or promotional items from low value giveaways to high value presentation gifts. Personalised gifts and promotional corporate wine related gifts are also available. You are sure to find a lasting gift as a parting present for an employee too.

Do not miss our ‘Special Offers’ section for the latest ongoing offers and the Star Buy for the week. You can buy and send your gifts online and for a little extra we can also Gift Wrap your selection and put in a personal message too for your loved one.
Browse our wine accessories website.

Buy Cocktail Accessories Gifts

Champagne Flutes for a Touch of Elegance

Monday, February 13, 2017

Champagne is the drink of celebration. Be it a wedding, birthday, anniversary or a silver jubilee celebration no special occasion is complete without popping open a bottle of this classy and elegant drink. A drink so classy and reserved for such special occasions needs no compromise on the way it is presented. Apart from the looks of presentation, the essence of the drink also lies in proper bubble formation which considerably enhances the aroma of the drink and hence needs a glass specifically designed to bring out the best in the champagne.
Champagne flutes are the perfect mix of class and function. These are elegantly designed and their shapes ensure that the movement of the bubbles is just right to help bring out the best in the drink. These beautifully crafted long-stemmed glasses are the perfect accessory to add a touch of elegance to any occasion. Choose from the wide variety of classic champagne flute designs that we have in our repertoire and raise a toast in style to mark your special occasion.

Champagne Flutes for a Touch of Elegance

Guide to Choosing Champagne Bowls

Saturday, January 14, 2017

Champagne is the best from amongst the world of sparkling wines. Nothing puts the ultimate seal on a special occasion like the sound of the pop of a cork from a champagne bottle. However to make the most of your bottle of Champagne, it needs to be served at the right temperature. The ideal temperature at which champagne is consumed is between 45ºF and 48ºF i.e. 7ºC-9ºC. Ideally champagne is refrigerated to bring it to this temperature so as to enhance its taste before serving.

Guide to Choosing Champagne Bowls

Black plastic Champagne Bowl to cool and keep Champagne as it should be - with chromed base

Shopping For Champagne Flutes and Glasses

Monday, December 12, 2016

Champagne is a drink relished on very special occasions. With its effervescent fizz and a beautifully subtle golden sparkle popping open a bottle adds to the charm of the special occasions. When the drink is so special, needless to say, the accessories for relishing these drinks need to be as special. There is a wide range of champagne flutes available in the market. But buying champagne flutes and glasses goes beyond just their look and feel.

Shopping For Champagne Flutes and Glasses

Bar Accessories and Equipment Special Christmas Offers

Monday, November 21, 2016

Christmas is not too far off and so it is good to get a head start on all your Christmas gifts shopping now. Wine and bar accessories make great Christmas presents and this time we have some special offers on bar accessories and equipment. Head to our Fine Wine Accessories home page and click on the Christmas offers banner to have a look at all the interesting accessories and equipment on offer this season.

Do not leave the shopping till the last moment since these are our fast moving items and we would be hate to disappoint you because of stock shortages. As Christmas is falling on a Sunday this year we will try our very best to dispatch items up to and including midday on Thursday 22nd December for your convenience. We will try to do our best to ensure that the items are delivered before Christmas unless there are any adverse weather conditions.

Nearly all Wine Accessories make great Christmas presents and we have one of the largest ranges available. Please remember that if you still can’t decide what to buy for near and dear ones, there’s always the option of giving our Gift Vouchers that can be redeemed with us.

Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Bar Accessories and Equipment Special Christmas Offers

Changing Seasons

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Summer has now given way to Autumn and Summer activities such as Tennis and Cricket have given way to other outdoor pursuits such as Shooting and Hunting (think Hip Flasks!) and watching Football or other Winter Sports (again think Hip Flasks!). The focus for wine accessories has also moved away from wine and champagne coolers - ice buckets and even acrylic wine glasses suitable for outdoor entertaining and picnics. Although Champagne white and rose wines still need to be chilled, for indoor entertaining more elegant items more suited for Dinner Parties are required – Claret Jugs and Decanters are a must when entertaining your guests and are sure to impress! as would our magnificent Champagne 4 hole cooler with foot.

Changing Seasons

Wine Chillers For the Outdoors

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Summer holidays are here and it is time to head outdoors and enjoy the sunshine and warmth. Picnics and outings are a must and there is something about enjoying white wine, Champagne and your sparkling wine outdoors. Keeping the drinks cool can be a task at times, but with the right accessories, this isn’t such a big deal. There are so many ways of doing this. At Fine Wine Accessories we have a very wide selection of wine and champagne chillers to keep your wine and champagne cool.

Check out this Vacu Vin wine cooler for instance. Just put it in the freezer for some time and place it over the bottle later to keep it cool. Your bottle will be chilled within 5 minutes and will stay that way for 2/3 hours at least. Vacu-vin Rapid Ice Champagne Cooler jacket is also a great accessory and works in the similar manner as the previous one.

The oval clear Plastic Wine Cooler comes with a double insulated wall providing you with an effortless way keep wines chilled. Our double walled Wine Cooler looks really elegant on the table. This insulated Bottle Cooler with Table Clamp looks very elegant and is virtually unbreakable.

Browse our site to see our full range of wine chilling equipment

Wine Chillers For the Outdoors

Our Wine related Gift Recommendations

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

With the coming of summer we have put up a list of a few recommendations for gift items that will sure remain very memorable.
We have a complete range of glassware that is classy and elegant. Also wine glasses, wine tasting glasses, champagne flutes and more that will make great gift options. The decanting cradle that we have in our collection is of exceptional value with its good looks and functionality. For those you know who love to increase their knowledge about the different flavours and aromas of wine, Le Nez Du Vin is something that you can go for.
Also see our range champagne sabres which are classy and elegant and allow you to open the bottles with absolute flair and style. Then there is our range of wine pouring arcs, bottle holders and cradles than can also make great gift options.
Amongst everyone's favourites wedding presents are wine decanters and we have lots of them .... some quirky, some ornate and some very classic examples. The decanter is an essential accessory and will be a useful gift for the wine lovers.

Browse our section full of wedding gift recommendations. Here we have listed some great accessories that make fabulous gifts. Head there to have a look at the complete range.

Our Wine related Gift Recommendations

Symphony Decanter with Handle

Hygrometers

Friday, June 17, 2016

Hygrometer is an important gadget that helps you to maintain the perfect temperatures in your wine cellars. Proper wine aging and development of your fine wines largely depends on the right temperature and humidity. With this device you can store your wine in optimal conditions as it is one of the most reliable measurement devices for humidity and temperature monitoring.

At Fine Wine Accessories we have two new Thermometers/Hygrometers in our collection. These nifty gadgets monitor and display information on its digital screen. The Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer with Maximum and Minimum Function can be either mounted on the wall or can stand freely if necessary. The more advanced version amongst these shows the maximum/minimum temperatures over the past 24 hours since your last automatic reset. Both these items are perfect for Cellars and Wine Stores as well as for general use around the Home or Office. Check out our ‘Wine Thermometers and Wine Hygrometers’ section for more details.

Hygrometers

wine hygrometer

Le Nez du Vin

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

The ability to describe wine, its flavours and aromas is something every enthusiast looks forward to. It is a fine art that takes a good amount of time and effort to master. For the wine enthusiasts who are interested in increasing their knowledge about wines, Le Nez Du Vin is a great place to begin. What was created for the ‘Master of Wine’ students decades ago, has now become one very useful guide for wine lovers and enthusiasts too.

So what exactly is Le Nez du Vin?

It is basically an organized tool for increasing your knowledge about identifying the flavours and aromas of wines. Le Nez Du Vin is a kit containing Wine Aroma Vials along with Illustrated Explanatory Cards and an Instructional Book which is an easy guide to help you master your wine recognition skills and vocabulary. This will in turn help you find the perfect words to describe a particular type of wine. Let’s say for example you have some fruity wine that you want to identify or describe. All you have to do is pick up the illustrated card which is usually bifurcated as per the family such as “fruity,” “floral,” etc and read under the heading fruity to find out information about the particular aroma that you are looking for.
There are different kinds of kits available such as Le Nez du Vin Duo 12 Red Wines and 12 White Wines kit. This comes complete with tasting notes and full instructions. The Master Kit, includes 54 vials of scents along with an illustrated book and 54 Explanatory Cards. Le Nez du Vin is a kit widely used by educators to for classroom training. It is a very useful gift option for wine lovers too. Get your Le Nez du Vin and develop your knowledge of wines so you feel like a like a true connoisseur when you understand, describe and enjoy your wine.

Le Nez du Vin

Cork Retriever to remove those stubborn wine corks

Saturday, April 09, 2016

How many times have you faced the situation where the cork of your wine bottle has been pushed down into the bottle or has broken during extraction and gone into the wine bottle.
This makes pouring the wine almost impossible.
A very simple solution to this awkward situation is our Cork Retriever at Fine Wine Accessories.
This is one ingenious accessory that will save you the embarrassment of struggling with the cork and rescuing your wine bottle with ease.
The cork retriever can be slid into the bottle enabling you to grab and extract the cork.
Simplest solution to a frequent problem!
Browse our site for details and other ingenious wine accessories!

Cork Retriever to remove those stubborn wine corks

Cork retriever to remove corks that have entered the wine bottle

Wine bottle stacks

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Store your wine bottles in a wooden wine rack that looks really bice you can mould to fit all kinds of crevices and convenient places. The latest wine rack product that we have added at Fine Wine Accessories is the Bottle Block Wine Rack that will allow you to store and display your wine collection in style. This bottle rack is made from the finest quality pine which gives it a chic classy look. It is amazingly easy to assemble and its compact size allows it to fit into any space effortlessly.

Made from the finest quality pine, Bottle Block Wine Racks can be easily assembled to fit any space and can be seamlessly added to. As 'Bottle Blocks' come as separate stackable interlockable blocks you can build them up in any shape you like. We have storage stacks that can hold anything from 13 to 103 wine bottles.

Wine bottle stacks

AntiOx Wine Preserver

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

You seldom finish a wine bottle in one go. So obviously the most common problem faced after enjoying your favourite glass of wine is preserving the same to finsh another day. Maintaining the quality of the wine left over in the bottle is important. So what is the best way to preserve the wine that you leave behind?
There are a few options available. One is that you have the Vacu Vin Wine Saver that helps prevent the deterioration of wine once opened. This wine saver can simply be placed in the neck of the wine which later pumps out the air. There are variants available that are suitable for sparkling wines as well. There are Original Inert Gas Aerosol Wine Preservers as well.
The simplest one however is this AntiOx wine preserver that simply pops onto the bottle firmly and requires no pumping. The micro filter in the top keeps opened bottles as fresh as any other preservers that have been tried and tested. This product has been tested for its efficiency and has had proven results of preserving the flavour for over 10 days and has also markedly outperformed vacuum systems. The special patented filter in the stopper and its silicone construction forms a tight hermetic seal on the bottle which helps preserve the flavour and halts oxidation too. The best feature of this stopper is however the date recording system which helps you keep track.

AntiOx Wine Preserver

AntiOx Wine Stopper

Decanters Are Essential and not just another wine accessory

Friday, January 08, 2016

If you think that a decanter is just another fancy wine accessory then think again
Decanters are essential if you want to relish the wine at its best
So how does a decanter help in enhancing the wine?
- Aeration. It is a well known fact that wine is generally enhanced by exposure to air. The more it gets exposed the better! Once you pour the wine into the glass it gets aerated to an extent. But pouring wine into the decanters help in aerating the wine even more. The decanters are made in such a way that the large surface of the decanters offer greater exposure to air and thus it gets aerated thoroughly. Aerating the wine enhances it by softening it and developing the aromas further. Decanting helps even the cheaper wines to an extent
- Sedimentation. Older wines often have a degree of sedimentation that accumulates at the bottom of a wine bottle. It is best not to drink this. By decanting wine into a decanter one can avoid pouring the seddiment into the decanter and thus make it easier to avoid any seddiment entering the wine glass when pouring from the decanter

Fine Wine Accessories offers a good variety of wine decanters. Right from the simple ones to the ornate and unusually shaped decanters, the variety is stunning.

The Ships decanters for instance which were traditionally used by Royal Navy ships are characterized by a broader base as compared to the others and there are some classy options available.

If you are looking for something fun we have a whole range of unusually designed duck decanters that come in the shape of a duck. Other options include Symphony Decanter, Prestige Decanter, and Sovereign Decanter etc.

The other available decanters include the Burgundy Vendanges Decanter, Concerto Decanter, the Spiegelau Angelo Decanter, the Hoggett Decanter etc. Unique looks and stunning appearances make these decanters make exquisite gift options too!

Decanters Are Essential and not just another wine accessory

CHRISTMAS 2015

Thursday, December 10, 2015

See our Christmas Newsletter @ http://bit.ly/21SblCe

Tastevins and Spittoons

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

At Fine Wine Accessories we are always have a good stock of accessories and wine related gadgets for our wine lovers. We have a fine stock of Spittoons and Tastevins amongst our Wine Tasting Equipment.

To the layman these names are a little strange sounding but Tastevins and Spittoons these are commonly used by wine tasters at the wine tastings.

Tastevins and Spittoons happen to be one of the oldest accessories used for wine tasting and date back to the 300 B.C. Even today the Tastevins haven’t lost their charm and importance when it comes to wine tasting and are used by the cellar masters, enthusiasts and wine connoisseurs alike. Tastevins are by far one of the best accessories for analysing the color and clarity of your wine.
We stock lots of different shapes of Tastevins such as the Pewter Burgundian Tastevin, an ideal accessory often used at tastings by both professionals and enthusiastic amateurs alike. The Plain Tastevin with Serpent Handle is a wine tasting dish that looks good and comes in handy for displaying the colour and nose of the wine. The wine Tastevins, Quaiches and spittoons look quite ornate and are excellent wine associated gifts for some special occasions.
Spittoons are, though it sounds a little strange, as the name suggests used for spitting wine rather than drinking it at a tasting. It is not considered rude to spit out wine at a wine tasting and generally individual spittoons are provided for the same. At fine wine accessories we have a wide variety of spittoons including spittoon buckets, stainless steel and plastic hourglass spittoons etc.
Browse our site

Tastevins and Spittoons

Spittoon Oeno Hourglass Stainless Steel

Attention all Hotels, Pubs and Restaurants!

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

We are pleased to advise that our full range of 2016 Restaurant Diaries, Hotel Room Planners and Registers are now in stock and available to order. We have been selling the Restaurant Diary since we started in 2003 and have never heard of anything other than praise for these essential items for the smooth running of all Catering Establishments. We know full well the rough treatment that the Diaries receive in busy kitchens and restaurants but have never had an adverse comment re problems concerning the strength of the binding! Our range also includes the traditional Visitors Book – still a favourite!

All our items are available Gold Blocked with your establishment’s name on the front cover if required.

Attention all Hotels, Pubs and Restaurants!

U K FATHER'S DAY - 21st JUNE 2015

Monday, June 08, 2015

To celebrate Father's day this year we are offering 15% off all orders (Except for Special Offers) received before 21st June, even if you're not buying for a Dad! Wine Accessories are prehaps the most suitable of Gifts for giving as a Father's Day present and one of the most gratefully received! We have one of the largest selections of wine related gifts available – from Claret Jugs and Decanters to Corkscrews; Wine Coolers and Wine Preservers or see our Gift Suggestions in our Miscellaneous Gift Section

Please enter FD01 Promotional Code in the Shopping Cart when ordering.

U K FATHER'S DAY - 21st JUNE 2015

ACRYLIC AND POLYCARBONATE GLASSES

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Did you know that there is now a bye-law in place in most of London (with Birmingham and Manchester following soon) that all drinks taken outdoors (beit Gardens, Roof-gardens, Patios or Roadside tables) in Pubs, Restaurants, Cafes and Clubs etc, have to be served in Polycarbonate or Acrylic glasses? As suppliers of Polycarbonate Glasses this is probably the first time that we thoroughly approve of our friends in 'Health and Safety'!! We have a range of 3 Polycarbonate Glasses with more coming soon - 1 Wine Glass 260cl, 1 Large wine glass 530cl and 1 Champagne Flute 140cl. These glasses are also ideal for Barbecues and all outdoor catering at home, negating the ever problem of breakages and the necessary tidying up at the end of your party.

ACRYLIC AND POLYCARBONATE GLASSES

Wedding Gifts

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Happy St George's Day!

So far we have had an excellent Spring and hopefully a glorious Summer to come! The Wedding Season has now started in earnest and if you are looking for Wedding Gifts remember that Wine Accessories make great Wedding Presents. Wine and Champagne Glasses are always acceptable and our great range of glasses from Lehmann Glassware offer exceptional Quality and Value. Claret Jugs and Decanters are still one of our biggest selling Wedding Gifts – maybe our magnificent Duck Decanter as something really special! If you happen to be the Groom don't forget gifts for the Best Man and Ushers – see our range of Wedding Gifts and Accessories and something a little more special for the Best Man? – a Champagne Sabre possibly!

Wedding Gifts

Laguiole Corkscrew

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Wine bottles with screw tops or with corks? The debate continues! Wine bottles with corks go way back. These are classic, these are elegant and these are historically preferred too! Fast forward to the present day and we have the screw tops! These are handy, these are less expensive and some say that these show positive ageing results too! So the question remains! Screw tops or corked wine?

Laguiole Corkscrew

EASTER 2015

Thursday, March 19, 2015

With Easter only a couple of weeks away, it's time to think of not just cards but possibly a Gift of some sort to give to a special friend or a member of your Family. Here at Fine Wine Accessories we have a huge range of wine accessories that make perfect presents for Easter – from Corkscrews and other bottle openers (not to be forgotten if going on a picnic) as well as Ice Buckets and Wine Coolers. For those who really want to spoil somebody take a look at our great range of Claret Jugs and Decanters - especially our magnificent new Duck Decanter or possibly our ever popular range of the amazing Clef du Vin which not only is a most useful wine accessory but will be sure to arouse great interest around any Dinner table.

EASTER 2015

Corkscrews still remain in demand

Friday, March 13, 2015

Whilst the number of screw top wine bottles continues to expand at the expense of cork or cork equivalent stoppered bottles there is still a healthy demand for traditional cork screws.
To meet this demand we at Fine Wine Accessories keep introducing new ones every now and then. Latest in our repertoire is this Twin Lever Black Corkscrew, European made, with an open worm. This is a top quality example and is much sturdier than many of the less expensive models. This model apart from being sturdy is also quite stylishly made to be shown off and not kept hidden at the back of some drawer.
Browse our range of corkscrews to see our full range.

Corkscrews still remain in demand

VALENTINE'S DAY

Thursday, February 05, 2015

This Year surprise your Loved-One with a present that is not only a gift that they would wish for but also something truly close to their Heart! - surely anything connected with Wine will not only delight but give lasting pleasure over many years! At Fine Wine Accessories you can choose any gift from purely a thought to something really special – see our Gift Ideas or may we suggest a more practical gift such as Wine/Champagne Glasses or maybe something a bit more special like a Claret Jug or Decanter. If you wish to be a little more romantic how about our Champagne Cork Display Box or maybe a Champagne Cork Paperweight – whatever you choose we are sure you will be appreciated!

VALENTINE'S DAY

CHRISTMAS

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Once again we're asking our Customers not to leave it too late when ordering this Christmas – we hate to disappoint! - see our Christmas information banner on our Home Page. Nearly all Wine Accessories make great Christmas Presents and we have one of the largest ranges available. Our selection of Claret Jugs and Decanters is well known for both quality and value as indeed are all our products which have been carefully chosen and our range added to over the last 11 years. Please remember that if you still can’t decide what to buy, there’s always the option of giving our Gift Vouchers (please phone Clive Burroughs on 01403 784852 to order).

CHRISTMAS

Wine Tasting Accessories

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

All Wine Companies and Vineyards and many Hotels and Restaurants hold regular wine tastings for Customers and Staff alike – and now there are an increasing number of private wine tasting clubs and groups, all of which need wine tasting accessories. We at Fine Wine Accessories have a fully comprehensive range of tasting accessories - Wine Tasting Glasses and Tastevins as well as Spittoons and Blind Tasting Covers. For a really special occasion our magnificent Decanting Cradle will add both gravitas and professionalism. See all our wine tasting accessories as well as all our huge range of Wine Accessories at Fine Wine Accessories.

Wine Tasting Accessories

Clef du Vin

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

A scientifically-designed measuring device, Clef du Vin allows you to optimise the tasting, selection and laydown time of your wines. Effective on all wine (white, red, dry, sweet etc) Clef du Vin immediately reveals your wines’ ageing potential over the years to come.

Entertaining and Easy to use The Clef du Vin is dipped into a 10cl glass of wine. For each second that the disc is submerged, the taste and aroma of the wine will be modified, "ageing" the wine by the equivalent of one year. Commence by pouring yourself a glass of wine (10cl), taste and memorise. Dip the Clef du Vin disk into the glass for one second, taste again and compare. Dip the Clef du Vin disk into the glass for two seconds, taste again and compare. Repeat the operation until the wine deteriorates. If after several dips (or a continuous dip of a few seconds), the wine remains pleasant or improves, you can buy with confidence, it will age well. If the wine deteriorates after one or two seconds of contact, the wine has little or no ageing capacity, and should be drunk soon.

When drinking Young Wines with Clef du Vin you can appreciate the real potential of an immature wine in a matter of seconds. Red wines will see their tannins softening, and their roundness appearing. The acidity of dry white wines will be diminished, revealing the subtle flavours of the fruit while sweet white wines will become richer.

Clef du Vin allows you to enjoy today the full potential of a lay down wine, which would have otherwise waited for years. Disclaimer The Clef du Vin accelerates the natural ageing process of wines. Consequently, wines with no ageing capacity may not improve and may actually deteriorate as a result of using Clef du Vin. (It will not turn "plonk" into a fine wine!)

Clef du Vin

Thermometers and Hygrometers

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Wine if too cold could mask it's complexities - if too warm, even with the most amazing of flavours it may land up taking a back seat to the alcohol. To bring out the best in your wines it is essential to serve the wine at the correct temperature. We provide a good range of wine thermometers and wine hygrometers for you to make sure that your wine is served at just the right temperature. Needless to say, serving the wine at the right temperature will surely enhance the wine drinking experience. After serving, the storing and preservation of the wine is even more important. With the right temperature, preserving and developing the wine becomes easy. Our range of top quality wine cellar thermometers and wine cellar hygrometers will make the job easier and keep your valuable contents safe and sound by helping you to maintain the right kind of temperatures for the proper preservation and development of your wine.

Thermometers and Hygrometers

Attention all Hotels, Pubs and Restaurants!

Monday, August 04, 2014

We are pleased to advise that our full range of 2015 Restaurant Diaries, Hotel Room Planners and Registers are now in stock and available to order. We have been selling the Restaurant Diary since we started in 2003 and have never heard of anything other than praise for these essential items for the smooth running of all Catering Establishments. We know full well the rough treatment that the Diaries receive in busy kitchens and restaurants but have never had an adverse comment re problems concerning the strength of the binding! Our range also includes the traditional Visitors Book – still a favourite!.

All our items are available Gold Blocked with your establishment’s name on the front cover if required.

Attention all Hotels, Pubs and Restaurants!

The Open Championship 2014

Monday, July 07, 2014

With Wimbledon now behind us, sports lovers' minds will now be turning to The Scottish Open Golf at The Royal Aberdeen Golf Club this week to be followed by The Open next week at Royal Liverpool when the World's top Golfers will be competing for the Famous Claret Jug. We have a great range of Claret Jugs and other Decanters which all make ideal wine related gifts – possibly as a prize for a Golf competition or as a Wedding Gift. We also have a very good range of Decanting Funnels and Aerators as well as our magnificent Wine Decanting Cradle. Please remember that all Wine Accessories make great gifts for almost all occasions.

The Open Championship 2014

Entertaining Outdoors

Friday, June 20, 2014

With Summer weather now a reality and not just a promise, Outdoor Parties and Barbecues are in full swing, and what could be better than sipping a wine glass or 2 of a chilled white or rose wine. Our range of Wine and Champagne coolers and buckets is packed with products to chill and keep your glass at just the right temperature - see our huge range of Wine and Champagne Coolers and Buckets. Our range of Wine Glasses and Champagne Flutes now include 3 Polycarbonate Glasses – essential for relaxed outdoor entertaining! Our range of Acrylic Wine Buckets are great for keeping your Beers as well as your Wine perfectly chilled!

Entertaining Outdoors

Wine Warmers and Coolers

Monday, June 16, 2014

To enjoy your wine to the fullest it should be served at just the right temperature so it brings out the true flavours. There are some wines that need to be chilled before drinking while there are those that need to be warmed up a little to maximize their potential.

At Fine Wine Accessories we offer a wide range of useful wine coolers as well as warmers to ensure that your wine gets served at the perfect temperature.

The Therm Au Rouge (link to) in our collection is a great wine warming device well equipped to get your wine to the ideal temperature in a matter of minutes. Its simple mechanism enables you to activate this apparatus with just a click of a button and the energizing gel contained in it works wonders when it comes to getting your wine to its right temperature.

Wine Warmers and Coolers

Wine Maps

Sunday, June 08, 2014

There are many people who like to have Wine Maps of their favourite wine regions in their own home, however they are a really useful form of decoration and information when used in Restaurants and Wine Bars – not only for visual effect but also are of considerable interest to their Customers. Possibly our most popular and informative is Vignobles d'Europe showing all the major wine growing areas of Europe. Our larger map Vins et Eaux de Vie d'appellation d'Origine de France not only gives a huge amount of interesting details but can be a most attractive feature when displayed adding considerable atmosphere.

Wine Maps

Barbecues and Picnics

Monday, May 26, 2014

Traditionaly Bank Holidays in the UK are Wet and Cold and this year it is no exception but surely fine and warmer weather is just around the corner?? We at Fine Wine Accessories are well stocked and prepared for a rush in sales of wine accessories essential for outdoor parties. To this end we have just introduced 3 polycarbonate glasses (2 polycarbonate wine glasses and 1 polycarbonate champagne flute) to our already huge list of Glassware. These glasses are perfect for all outdoor parties and celebrations and although not unbreakable will make your entertaining that much more stress-free! Have a great Party!

Barbecues and Picnics

Summer Living !!

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

If the weather forcasts are to be believed then better and warmer weather is just around the corner! It seems ages ago when we tried to keep cool and not dry and warm! At Fine Wine Accessories we are stocking up on seasonal wine accessories and we now have a really great range of Wine Coolers, and Champagne Chillers. One of our favourite Champagne Bowls is our 4 hole Stainless Steel Champagne Cooler with Foot – This really is a quality item which is just perfect for Summer Parties. We also stock a large range of reasonably priced Acrylic Champagne Bowls and large Wine Buckets.

Summer Living !!

The Graal Decanter

Thursday, May 01, 2014

Over the past 10 years we have sold many Claret Jugs and Decanters both traditional and modern, quirky and purely practical, inexpensive as well as top quality. Our favourite and possible our best-selling is Spiegelau's amazing Graal Decanter - not only does it look amazing (causing great admiration and comment around the Dinner table) and is beautifully made, but it acts as one of the most efficient aerators there is. One of our tips is to pour the wine straight into the middle of the Bowl from as high as you dare (without risking an accident!) and with it's huge surface it soon 'softens' your wine bring out it's full potential.

The Graal Decanter

Wedding Gifts

Monday, April 21, 2014

As we head towards late Spring and hopefully a glorious Summer! the Wedding Season really gets into full swing and Wine Accessories make great Wedding presents. Wine and Champagne Glasses are always acceptable and our new range of glasses from Lehmann Glassware offer exceptional Quality and Value. Claret Jugs and Decanters are still one of our biggest selling Wedding Gifts – maybe a Ships Decanter as something a little different!

It's not just for the Bride and Groom that wine accessories are so ideal, they also make great Gifts for the Best Man and Ushers – Hip Flasks are a great favourite for Ushers and how about something a little more special for the Best Man – a Champagne Sabre possibly!

Wedding Gifts

Easter (2)

Wednesday, April 09, 2014

Please remember to order in plenty of time for delivery in time for Easter, we would hate to disappoint! We thought it a good idea to mention some unusual wine accessories which make great gifts for any occasion – not just Easter. Our Butlers Thief corkscrew has been one of our best selling wine accessories since we started over 10 years ago and creates plenty of amusement and comments when used! Other slightly different items include our Champagne Pliers to remove those stubborn corks, or a Champagne Star equally useful! What about a Left-handed Corkscrew ? Or possibly a Whisky Quaich – particularly popular in Scotland ? With gifts like these you won't be accused of being unoriginal!

Easter (2)

Easter

Wednesday, April 02, 2014

We know that Easter Eggs and Chocolate Bunnies are the most popular gifts at Easter, however many People like to treat their friends and families to a small gift as well. We have a huge range of wine accessories that make perfect gifts for Easter – from Bottle pourers and Drip rings, Corkscrews and other bottle openers as well as Wine Coolers and even a Wine Warmer! For those who really want to spoil somebody take a look at our range of Claret Jugs and Decanters or possibly our ever popular range of Clef du Vin which not only is a most amazing and useful wine accessory but will be sure to arouse great interest around any Dinner table.

Easter

Mothers Day

Monday, March 24, 2014

Wine Accessories are possibly not the first type of present that comes to mind for Mums on Mothering Sunday. Alas we are unable to sell Champagne or Wine which would possibly make one of the most acceptable gifts, we can suggest however some great Champagne Accessories to make the occasion even more memorable! Any Mum would be delighted to receive this amazing Champagne Flute and be really touched by the thought behind the Gift! A silver plated Champagne cork key ring or maybe a Champagne Cork paperweight would also be greatly appreciated. We only hope that Mum is not tee-total!

Mothers Day

Lehmann Wine Glasses

Thursday, March 20, 2014

The wine tasting experience obviously depends on the quality of the wine but also on the type of wine glass used. The wine glass is the most important wine accessory and has a significant influence on the wine tasting experience.

At Fine Wine Accessories, the latest in stock is this beautiful Lehmann Excellence White Wine Glass. These wine glasses are all machine-blown and offer qualities of having a brilliant transparency, high breakage resistance, high sonority and high elasticity. These beautiful glasses are a perfect mélange of the modern day technology and the traditional designs.

Lehmann Wine Glasses

Lehmann Excellence Tumbler (6 x 390ml)

Facelift for Fine Wine Accessories

Friday, March 14, 2014

Our Website has been given a facelift! with not only a great new colour scheme but it is also now more user friendly for all mobile devices – perfect for showing off our great new wine accessories that we have added over the last few months. Our range of wine glasses and champagne flutes now offers a huge selection – from the unusual to the traditional, something for even the most discerning! We are also really pleased with our recent additions in the Claret Jug and Decanter section – again from the modern to the traditional. We hope you enjoy browsing through all the categories that we have and shall continue to add new items as we grow.

Facelift for Fine Wine Accessories

Lehmann Glass – 2

Thursday, March 06, 2014

We are delighted to announce that our range of Lehmann Glassware has now been increased considerably, and now includes their Excellence Range of Machine Blown glasses – 3 Wine Glasses, 1 Champagne Flute and 2 Tumblers, all at extremely competitive prices. The Absolus Range (also Machine Blown) of 5 Wine Glasses and 1 Champagne Flute are slightly more stylish in design and offer the same great craftsmanship. Our 3rd new range is their modern and innovative Mouth-Blown range Pro-oeno which comprises 3 Wine Glasses, 1 Champagne Flute and 1 Tumbler and are all expertly made and Visually Stunning! We are sure that the whole range will prove to be very popular and become one of our trademark products.

Lehmann Glass – 2

Lehmann Glass

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

We are both proud and pleased to announce that we are now listing glassware from Lehmann Glass in Reims, France. With over 30 years glassmaking experience Gerard Lehmann has teamed-up with Gerard Bosset OBE, one of the world’s top Sommeliers and Masters of Wine to create a range of Glassware '' to make wine tasting and drinking a unique sensory experience'’. Over the next few weeks we shall be adding to the remarkable range of Wine Glasses, Champagne Flutes, Tasting and other Glassware produced by Lehmann Glass. We have decided to start with their range of Mouth-Blown Jamesse Glasses (the top of their range!). We have 4 wine glasses – the Grand Rouge, Grand Blanc, Flute and Dessert and 2 champagne flutes – The Grand Champagne and Classic Flute. Remember watch out for further additions!

Lehmann Glass

Claret Jugs and Decanters

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

One of our core wine accessory categories is Claret Jugs and Decanters which make perfect wine related gifts for all occasions. We have just added this most attractive Decanter decorated with pewter grapes which is not only stunning visually but a most useful and practical wine accessory. Our new Claret Jug with a Pewter Mount has already become one of our best sellers after its introduction just before Christmas. Wine Decanters of all types – modern or traditional, from our ever popular Graal Decanter to our favourite Ships Decanter are appreciated at all times of the year and are always going to be both useful and decorative.

Claret Jugs and Decanters

Wine Tastings

Monday, February 10, 2014

Late Winter and early Spring sees the peak of the Wine-trade’s ‘Wine Tasting Season’, with most of the leading Wine Merchants and Importers showing their new finds and vintages. We at Fine Wine Accessories have a great range of Wine Tasting Accessories to suit not only the Wine-trade but also the numerous Private and Club tastings which are now so popular. We offer every type of wine tasting accessory from Wine tasting glasses – including Black wine-tasting glasses to Blind tasting Bottle covers as well as our range of Tastevins (in Hallmarked silver, Silver-plate and Pewter) and of course Spittoons ranging from the standard Bucket style to the Professional Oeno Hourglass Spittoon.

Wine Tastings

Valentine Wine Gifts for Men

Monday, February 03, 2014

Its February!! Love is in the air…and so is the time to go gift hunting and buy some interesting things for your favourite person as there are just a few days left for the much awaited Valentine’s Day!

Gifting a girl is easy. There plenty of things available for her that will make her day. From jewellery to clothes to the cute and lovely goodies…the options are endless. The difficult part is finding the right gift for him. Gifts for him are difficult to find as there are not many options that will make the perfect gifts for him. A girl has to really hunt for the right kind of gift that will make the perfect romantic gesture.

Valentine Wine Gifts for Men

Clef du Vin

Monday, January 27, 2014

We are pleased to advise that we now have stocks of all our range of the amazing Clef du Vin - one of our best selling wine accessories. In the Professional range we have the Pocket model Clef du Vin and the Service model as well as the set of the Pocket, Service and Bottle models. The most popular Clef du Vin is undoubtedly the Elegance Pocket Model and we now have good stocks of this once more. For full details and instructions of how to use this great wine accessory please see This Link. Please note that our January sale ends this week so don’t delay.

Clef du Vin

Winter

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

After one of the mildest Decembers for many years and the wind and rain over the last few weeks, we can now expect more normal winter weather ? One of our best-selling categories of wine accessories at this time of year is (not surprisingly) Hip Flasks - not forgetting our ever popular Hip Flask Funnel. Another wine accessory that comes to mind at this time of year is the Wine Warmer, although your White and Rose wines will still need to be cooled before serving - for example see our range of Wine Coolers and Wine Buckets. Don’t forget that our January Sale offers 12.5% off all our wine accessories so remember to enter the code FWA002 in the shopping cart when ordering.

Winter

Happy New Year / January Sale

Thursday, January 02, 2014

We at Fine Wine Accessories hope all our Customers – Past, Present and Future had a very Happy and Merry Christmas and wish a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to all. A New Year means it’s time for our annual January Sale so don’t waste time and start shopping now! See our huge range of great Wine Accessories which includes everything from Corkscrews and Bottle Accessories to Champagne Bowls and Coolers to our selection of Wine Tasting Accessories. Remember our great range of Claret Jugs and Decanters is one of the best around and with the reduced prices offer really exceptional value.

Happy New Year / January Sale

Last Minute Orders for Christmas

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

There’s no need to panic yet, but please don’t leave ordering any of our Wine Accessories in time for Christmas much longer. Officially our last date for despatching Christmas Orders is Midday on Friday 20th, but we shall do our upmost to despatch orders right up to midday on Monday 23rd. See our Gift Ideas Banner on our Homepage for last minute gifts for the Wine Lover in your family or just for ideas for Stocking Fillers, and if all else fails there’s always our Gift Vouchers but please don’t delay, there’s very little time left! Have a great Christmas from us all at Fine Wine Accessories.

Last Minute Orders for Christmas

Christmas Ordering

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

To avoid the risk of any stock problems and disappointment this Christmas please do not leave ordering until the last minute – see our Christmas information banner on our Home Page. Nearly all Wine Accessories make great Christmas Presents and we have one of the largest ranges available. Our selection of Claret Jugs and Decanters is well known for both quality and value as indeed are all our products which have been carefully chosen and our range added to over the last 10 years. Please remember that if you still can’t decide what to buy, there’s always the option of giving our Gift Vouchers (please phone Clive Burroughs on 01403 784852 to order).

Christmas Ordering

Christmas Gifting!

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Every year with Christmas approaching comes the herculean task of finding the right gift for the right person. To make your job a little bit easier we at Fine Wine Accessories have selected and displayed a wide range of wine and champagne related items as gifting options for this Christmas.

Visit our Christmas Gift Ideas to see our selection of gift ideas….. or browse our whole site to see the full range of gifts for Christmas and other occasions.

Christmas Gifting!

CHRISTMAS !

Monday, November 25, 2013

Fine Wine Accessories is the perfect site for Xmas Gifts for just about everyone (OK maybe not young Children!). We have selected a range of wine accessories under our Christmas Gift Ideas Banner Link which offers everything from Stocking Fillers and practical gifts such as Hip Flasks (an essential item for Outdoor Winter activities) to our finest accessories for that very special person. One of our most popular Gifts at this time of year is our Hogget Decanter – guaranteed to cause quite a stir at Dinner Parties! Remember if you’re still stuck for ideas there are always our Gift Vouchers which can be used as part-payment for any of our products.

CHRISTMAS !

New Claret Jug

Friday, November 22, 2013

We are thrilled to add this magnificent Claret Jug to our collection of Claret Jugs and Decanters - A truly beautiful Christmas Present for someone special!

New Claret Jug

Another New Decanter

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Once more we're pleased to add another great Decanter to our huge range of Decanters and Claret Jugs - The slightly quirky Tuscany Decanter !

Another New Decanter

Gift vouchers introduced …. a great idea for Christmas!

Monday, November 11, 2013

Christmas is almost upon us. With the approaching festival comes the time consuming task of choosing the right gifts for your nearest and dearest. Are you amongst those who are clueless about choosing the right gifts? Are you worried that the gift that you choose might not be well appreciated?

Gift vouchers introduced …. a great idea for Christmas!

The Amazing Boom in Cocktails

Monday, November 04, 2013

Back in early July we wrote that Cocktails were back in Fashion in the best Bars and Restaurants in London and throughout the Country. We are amazed that sales of our Cocktail Accessories have grown at such an incredible rate and proved our earlier comments to have been absolutely correct. We have a full range of Cocktail Shakers including the famous and ever popular Boston Shaker; a selection of Cocktail Accessories – Strainers and Lemon squeezers etc as well as Cocktail Glasses – it certainly is shaping up to be a busy and a very Merry Christmas period for both Customers and the Trade alike!!

The Amazing Boom in Cocktails

New Decanter

Thursday, October 31, 2013

We have just added a new Decanter to our collection of Decanters and Claret Jugs - the Oval Slant Decanter which has a most unusual 'hole' in the middle. As the festive season approaches Decanters really do come into their own as well as making great wine related gifts - as do all Wine Accessories

New Decanter

2013 Vintage in France update

Monday, October 21, 2013

This year’s harvest in Bordeaux has become a very challenging one after a spell of hot and humid weather in the region, with many vineyards bringing forward their harvesting earlier than planned in an attempt to avoid Rot. This comes after violent hailstorms at the end of July and early August had already reduced potential yields in both Bordeaux and Burgundy - never mind the almost total destruction of vines in parts of the Loire Valley. There are estimates that in many areas yields will be considerably down on recent years and nobody is expecting anything more than a reasonable vintage at best. At least we at Fine Wine Accessories are not affected by such problems which are totally out of our control.

2013 Vintage in France update

Corporate Gifts

Wednesday, October 09, 2013

Fine Wine Accessories also specialize in all aspects of Corporate Gifts such as items for Sales Promotions and Client incentives. These, if ordered in quantity and subject to us being given sufficient notice can incorporate the business’s company logo.
Wine Accessories also make excellent Leaving or Retirement presents as well as Staff Incentives or rewards/prizes – Our range of Decanters and Claret Jugs are particularly popular in this field.

For details of all the above please contact us to discuss your requirements and we shall do our best to help you.

Corporate Gifts

New Hip Flasks

Thursday, September 26, 2013

You should not miss out on the latest addition to our collection, the new high quality rectangular Hip Flask with an awesome 'Hammered Finish' that gives it a classy touch. This new sleek looking hip flask is the perfect accessory to carry around and have a swig in style anywhere you please. In the times when it is all about plastics and cans and other disposable bottles, carrying these flasks around will have its own unique appeal.

A great gift for someone who loves boozing in style. Why just for the loved ones? It is a good gift for yourself too. Get one for yourself and be ‘happy high’ when you are on the move. And apart from these latest inclusions we also have an exceptional and wide range of Hip Flasks in our huge range of Accessories.

New Hip Flasks

Changing Seasons

Monday, September 23, 2013

As Summer gives way to Autumn (Suddenly this year!) it’s time to think of such Wine Accessories as Hip Flasks and Hip Flask Funnels as Outdoor pursuits need a little comfort at this time of year! Whether you participate in such sports as Shooting, Angling or more active sports, or maybe you are a keen spectator of Football or other outdoor matches, a Hip Flask is virtually a necessity to keep out the cold and maybe offer some comfort if the game is not going your way! We have an excellent and extensive range of Hip Flasks as part of our huge range of Wine Accessories.

Changing Seasons

2013 Vintage in France – Not all gloom

Monday, September 09, 2013

It looks now as though the 2013 French wine harvest is approaching average size for recent years with an increase of 11% compared with the record low harvest of 2012.

The long,wet winter helped replenish the soil with water, which allowed the vines to withstand the scorching temperatures of July well. Unfortunately, the end of July and the first days of August saw violent hailstorms in the French vineyards which will reduce yields considerably.

The weather in late August suggests a degree of optimism, especially the hot days which have been offset by cool nights and a light wind which is able to ward off fungal diseases and promote slow maturity.

Overall, 2013 should be a very interesting vintage year with the daytime heat offset by cool nights in August for a slow and good-quality phenolic maturity. However, no definitive conclusions about this later-than-usual harvest may be drawn until the grapes have been picked. Storms could still change things.

Although we do not supply wine itself remember us for all your Wine Accessory requirements.

2013 Vintage in France – Not all gloom

Attention all Hotels, Pubs and Restaurants!

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

We are pleased to advise that our full range of 2014 Restaurant Diaries, Hotel Room Planners and Registers are now in stock and ready to order. We have been selling the Restaurant Diary since we started in 2003 and have never heard of anything other than praise for these essential items for the smooth running of all Catering Establishments. We know full well the rough treatment that the Diaries receive in busy kitchens and restaurants but have never had an adverse comment re problems concerning the strength of the binding! Our range also includes the traditional Visitors Book – still a favourite!.

All our items are available Gold Blocked with your establishment’s name on the front cover if required.

Attention all Hotels, Pubs and Restaurants!

Champagne Flutes and Champagne Glasses

Monday, August 19, 2013

Traditionally Champagne and other Sparkling Wines have been served in special Glassware in order, not only to compliment these expensive wines but help preserve the Bubbles (or Mousse) in the glass (with the exception of the Champagne Saucer!). There are numerous special occasions when champagne and sparkling wines are drunk to celebrate the moment – Parties, Weddings, Christenings, Anniversaries, Birthdays etc as well as celebrating achievements such as sporting victories like winning the Ashes in cricket!

The Champagne Flute is without doubt the most popular champagne glass and we offer a huge range of these. The House of Spiegelau in Bavaria in Germany is without doubt one of the premier glassware manufacturers in the world and we are proud to have a large range of their Champagne Glasses and Flutes on our website. Champagne Saucers which were so much a part of the ‘Roaring Twenties’ during the last Century are once again proving popular – particularly with the ‘in’ set! in London.

Good quality glassware is essential in enhancing the enjoyment of drinking wine (particularly Champagne) and our range of fine and everyday Champagne Flutes and Glasses offer both quality and excellent value and choice.

Champagne Flutes and Champagne Glasses

New Oeno Spittoon

Thursday, August 15, 2013

We have just added this Oeno Hourglass Spittoon to our Portfolio of Wine Tasting Accessories

New Oeno Spittoon

New Zealand 2013 Vintage

Monday, August 12, 2013

From time to time we like to post items taken from the World of Wine. This week it’s a very brief look at New Zealand’s 2013 vintage.

The North Island (Gisborne,Hawkes Bay,Martinborough etc) had frost problems in spring which reduced yields in some areas, however the rest of the summer was good enough to produce some really great wines see Craggy Range.

The South Island (Marlborough etc) again, like in the Northern Hemisphere had a cold Spring but that gave way to a good Summer that produced some very good quality wines with moderate yields (Pinot Noir especially with Sauvignon Blanc looking promising).

Our latest Decanter – The Cetra – certainly would compliment the serving of any New Zealand Pinot Noir!

New Zealand 2013 Vintage

Home Bar Equipment for Home Drinking

Tuesday, August 06, 2013

With rising prices and the squeeze on savings, more and more of us are staying at home to drink rather than visiting the local bar or pub.

Maybe it is time to give your bartending talents a try by setting up your own personal bar at home. Having a bar at home provides a friendly place to entertain on a low budget.

A variety of wines and others drinks and some basic tools for bartending will prove to be a more than adequate start to your bar.

We provide a wide assortment of home bar equipment to provide a well equipped bar at home with an added touch of elegance.

A little bit of research will lead you to all sorts of equipment and accessories for opening wine and beer bottles, serving and preserving as well as displaying your wine accessory equipment. There are accessories to keep the bottles chilled, cocktail shakers and champagne flutes and a host of other equipment.

Home Bar Equipment for Home Drinking

Drinking alfresco in the Summer Sunshine

Monday, August 05, 2013

Our top 5 picks for drinking al fresco in the sunshine! What would your wine accessory picks be?

1) Vacu-vin Rapid Ice Wine Cooler - £7.95
2) Coutale Prestige Corkscrew Stainless Steel - £15.95
3) 3 Seal Bottle Stopper (Chromed Brass) - £10.55
4) Ice Tongs - Stainless Steel - £5.95
5) Ice Bucket - Insulated Aluminium – Small - £46.60

Drinking alfresco in the Summer Sunshine

New Wine Bottle Foil Cutters

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

We've added more Wine Bottle Foil Cutters to our range of great wine accessories - this is a picture of one of them.

New Wine Bottle Foil Cutters

Wine – France and the rest of Europe

Monday, July 29, 2013

Following on from our Blog last week about prospects for this year’s English vintage, this week we’re having a brief look at prospects in France and the rest of Europe. Like the UK most of Europe suffered from cold and wet weather in late winter and early spring which put vines back by app 4 weeks, but again like UK they have had a good spell of hot and sunny weather enabling vines to catch up app 2 weeks. Last year saw a very small harvest in France particularly and if this is repeated prices are sure to rise!
Although we don’t supply wine itself we can certainly offer a great range of Wine Accessories from Corkscrews and Champagne Sabres to Wine Coolers, Wine Preservers and Wine Tasting Accessories – all of which make great Wine related gifts.

Wine – France and the rest of Europe

Spiegelau Wine Glasses

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Lords test over, Open over, Tour de France over – console yourself with a glass of chilled wine served in one of our Spiegelau wine glasses

Spiegelau Wine Glasses

Wine – English Vineyards

Monday, July 22, 2013

Without Wine there would be no Wine Accessories never mind Fine Wine Accessories! and as we are an English Company we would like to write a little on this year’s English vintage. The cold and wet Spring put the vines back by nearly 3 weeks but with the recent amazing spell of fine hot weather many vineyards are saying that they have now almost caught up, with really good prospects for this year’s harvest – this is taken from the Vineyard Manager’s report from Denbies Vineyard in Surrey:
‘’ The dry warm conditions over the last few weeks have coincided with the flowering and pollination of this year’s crop which is the best possible weather for good pollination and fruit set. The crop looks to be significantly up on previous years. This is the first year that Denbies will make a Sauvignon Blanc from vines grown on their own estate and this very late ripening variety is also flowering and looks like setting a good crop. ‘’
Remember our great range of Wine Glasses and Champagne Flutes will compliment English Wine perfectly!

Wine – English Vineyards

New Claret Jug

Thursday, July 18, 2013

What better way of celebrating the first day of the Open than by adding a new Claret Jug to our Website!? It won't improve your golf but it could improve your Claret and certainly it will impress your Guests.

New Claret Jug

New Wine Buckets for this Sizzling Summer

Thursday, July 18, 2013

This glorious Weather has prompted us to add 2 new Wine Buckets to our website. These 2 extremely large (6 bottles of wine/champagne and/or loads of bottles of beer) will help make all your parties go with a swing. We have one wine bucket in frosted acrylic and one in matt black arylic.

New Wine Buckets for this Sizzling Summer

The Open

Monday, July 15, 2013

Golf’s Open Championship starts this week on Thursday at Muirfield and who knows who will be holding The Famous Claret Jug on Sunday? The weather at this famous Scottish Links course will be a major factor and if there is the usual wind it should favour our Home players. We have a great range of Claret Jugs and other Decanters which all make ideal wine related gifts – possibly as a prize for a Golf competition or as a Wedding Gift. We also have a very good range of Decanting Funnels and Aerators as well as our magnificent Wine Decanting Cradle.

The Open

Cocktail Crazy

Monday, July 08, 2013

We’ve gone Cocktail Crazy and have added lots of new Cocktail Accessories to our Cocktail Accessories Category . Cocktails have once again become fashionable with the ‘in’ crowd not only in London but up and down the Country – not since the 1920s have they made such an impact. You can make all sorts of Cocktails with our great range of cocktail accessories from a simple Dry Martini - see our Havanna Martini Glass to a Manhattan or Old Fashioned or even a Sidecar. You must always remember that nearly all Cocktails need ice as an essential ingredient so see our range of ice buckets to store it in.

Cocktail Crazy

New Champagne Bowl

Friday, July 05, 2013

Our new Stainless Steel Champage Bowl Inclinata is unusual in that it is angled on its base to display its contents - it holds up to 5 bottles of Champagne or other Sparkling Wine. We have also re-instated our 33cm Stainless Steel Champagne Bowl which we were unable to get for a while.

New Champagne Bowl

New Product - Champagne Pliers

Tuesday, July 02, 2013

We've just added these Champagne Pliers to our Champagne Accessories category - not only do they look good but they are brilliant when it comes to opening really stubborn bottles.

New Product - Champagne Pliers

Summer Living

Monday, July 01, 2013

As Wimbledon enters the second week and the Ashes are looming, along with the weather at last looking promising, it’s time for Picnics and Barbecues. See our range of Wine Coolers and Champagne Bowls as well as our Ice Buckets to make your party go with a swing and don’t forget the essential Corkscrew – we even have a range of Left-handed corkscrews! Wine always tastes better when served in a good quality Wine Glass or Champagne Flute and our selection of Spiegelau Wine and Champagne glasses will give your party that something extra to both impress and give pleasure to your Guests.

Summer Living

Our new Champagne Cooler

Friday, June 28, 2013

We have just added this new Champagne Cooler to our wine coolers and wine buckets category - hopefully it will come in useful for Wimbledon this coming week and maybe even celebrate a British Win !!?

Our new Champagne Cooler

Champagne Saucers (Yes they're back!)

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Champagne Saucers are back in fashion with the 'in' Crowd

As a result of this startling news we have just added 2 Spiegelau Champagne Saucers to our list of Champagne Glasses, Flutes and Saucers - firstly the Spiegelau Grandissimo champagne saucer and secondly the beautiful Spiegelau Adina champagne saucer (see picture).

Champagne Saucers (Yes they're back!)

Wimbledon 2013

Monday, June 24, 2013

Wimbledon starts today and lets hope for a dry and warm fortnight! For Spectators picnics are one of the delights and a bottle or 2 of a chilled White (or Rose) wine is essential – see our range of Spiegelau Wine Glasses which will really enhance the pleasure of drinking your favourite wine. Remember to chill your wine beforehand and use one of our wine coolers to keep it at the right temperature, if you have any over at the end of the day use one of our wine preservers so none is wasted or spilt on your journey home!

Wimbledon 2013

Wedding Gifts

Monday, June 17, 2013

As June and July are the traditional months for Weddings we wanted to suggest our huge range of wine accessories which make great Wedding Gifts. Our range of Spiegelau Wine Glasses and Champagne Flutes make Wedding presents that are always appreciated, as are Claret Jugs and Decanters. We stock a range of Hip Flasks which are ideal as presents for Ushers whilst why not spoil the Best Man with a gift of a beautifully engineered Laguiole corkscrew. Finally our Champagne Cork Display Box is perfect for keeping one of your Champagne corks as a wonderful memento of the day.

Wedding Gifts

New Champagne Sabres for Fine Wine Accessories

Friday, June 14, 2013

We have just added 2 more Laguiole Champagne Sabres to our Champagne Sabre section - 1 with a Juniper Wood handle (see picture) and 1 with a Light Horn Handle

Fine Wine Accessories - New Product

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Electric Wine Preserver - Item 1519
This Electric wine Preserver is rechargeable and comes with 2 wine stoppers, a stand, power adaptor and instructions.

Fine Wine Accessories - New Product

Father's Day Reminder

Monday, June 10, 2013

Final reminder for Father’s Day on the 16th, we stock a huge range of wine accessories which make great wine related gifts which are perfect for Father’s Day. Gifts such as Corkscrews are always useful – we even have a Cork Retriever which can save the day when a cork splits or crumbles. As it’s now Summer and the weather is at last getting warmer Wine Coolers are essential whether it’s a Wine Bucket or a Champagne Bowl – maybe if you have forgotten to cool your wine we have a range of coolers such as the Rapid Ice cooler which will cool the bottle in a very short period of time.

Father's Day Reminder

Father's Day Gifts

Monday, June 03, 2013

One of the most useful and appreciated Gifts for Father’s Day (on 16th June this year) is a wine accessory and we have one of the most comprehensive ranges of wine accessories available. We have Wine and Champagne glasses, Wine decanters and Claret jugs, a vast range of Corkscrews and other Bottle openers (including Champagne Sabres – see one being demonstrated Champagne Sabres. See our range of Wine Coolers and wine buckets, wine preservers and breathers and wine tasting accessories or just click on Gift Ideas. We’re sure you’ll find the perfect wine accessory gift to really delight Dad!

Father's Day Gifts

The Queen's Diamond Anniversary

Friday, May 17, 2013

The Queen’s Diamond Anniversary is a great excuse for a party or to open a bottle of Champagne ( or two ). There is no better way to enhance the pleasure of drinking champagne or wine than to serve it a good quality wine glass or champagne flute. Wine and champagne glasses are a very important part of our wine accessory business and for glassware of distinction wine glasses made by the house of Spiegelau in Bavaria in Germany are hard to beat for both quality and value. See our full range of Glasses

The Queen's Diamond Anniversary

Corkscrews

Saturday, May 11, 2013

For countless generations corkscrews have been used to open wine bottles – from Hand-held corkscrews to Bar-mounted corkscrews, from Champagne Sabres to Port Tongs. Corkscrews are possibly one of the first wine accessories that spring to mind. Although many wines now have ‘screw tops’ (Stelvin Closures) as many less expensive wines were using cheap corks made from immature trees – causing many problems with ‘cork-taint’, most fine wines are still loyal to the cork. See our full range of corkscrews

Corkscrews

Now it's Warmer get that wine or champagne cooler

Monday, May 06, 2013

With Summer just around the corner, thoughts turn to hot balmy days sipping a wine glass or 2 of a chilled white or rose wine (possibly Sancerre).
Our range of Wine and Champagne coolers and buckets is packed with products to chill and keep your glass at just the right temperature .
We have Vacu-vin Wine coolers including the Rapid ice Prestige wine cooler ( in black plastic as well as stainless steel), a Vacu-vin Champagne cooler, wine buckets, champagne bowls and ice buckets.

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Thursday, April 25, 2013