Last Nano Second Gift Ideagrams

First off, I didn't find these all by myself. This list is comprised of leads from award winning wine writer, Jennifer Rosen, "The Cork Jester," and that other costumed cork popper, "The Wine Whisperer."

The Cork Jester has her own new party game out called, "Wine Teasers." Then there's the Aussie novelty wine bottle holder to create your own "Unchained Melody."


Elegantly simple, clean design with a jumble of Scrabble™ letters for a name: the MuNiMulA Wine Tray. Maybe they named it after it's molecular composition. Available in a variety of colors.

I've heard more than one person comment on the stemless "O" glasses who wondered about the warming of white wines since your toasty mitts are wrapped around the bowl with these glasses.

Then these floated across our radar: "Floating Glasses." The bowl "floats" within an outer cylinder of glass. Just listen to this intriguing description: Float red wine glasses by Todd MacAllen and Stephanie Forsythe of Molo Design are carefully handcrafted by master glassblowers in the Czech Republic using the highest quality German borosilicate glass.
The float red wine glasses can be used to serve hot or cold liquids.
The suspended bowl design at the bottom of the glasses serves to elevate condensation away from the table surface, making the use of a coaster unnecessary. When used for cold drinks, beads of moisture from condensation cling to the rounded underbelly of the glass, adding delicacy to the optical effect

This gives "snifter" a whole new meaning. In the words of Jimmy Durante, "The nose knows, hot cha cha!" Take a whiff of your favorite wine and get an honest snoot full. The inventor of the "Silhouette" glass accumulated over 25 years in hospitality service, spending time scrutinizing the way patrons drank wine. He observed that no matter how creatively a wine glass bowl and height are changed in order to suit the taste buds, no glass existed that could
direct the bouquet to the nose. He noted that either the last ounce of wine was left or patrons were forced to rudely tip their head backwards to swallow it. This also meant losing conversational eye contact. "There has to be a better solution," he thought. And here it is!


Strange Carafes that Look Like Abstract Giraffes. If you want to give me something for Christmas here's my pick. Click the link or the photos to see one being filled.... it's a lot more interesting than you might think.













Now, that's cold! For the literalist on your list how about a real ice bucket. It's bound to put a chill on your favorite sparkling wine or other beverage.
Shot glass molds are also available to drop your Lemon Drops below zero. Simply fill
mold with water, freeze, remove ice and chill. Dress it up by adding fruits, ornaments, flowers or food coloring. Not just for wine! Use for mineral water, other beverages or even as a candle votive. Kit includes plastic ice mold, bottle stand and a vessel that collects the melting ice. Comes gift boxed.

Want to make a real splash when you pop into your favorite New Year's bash? Check out this costume. You will make the evening sparkle in this get-up.