Sommelier Matthew Kaner's Wine Enthusiast Must-Haves
VICESTake your wine enthusiasm to the next level with this curation by Matthew Kaner. As a 17-year wine industry professional and 40 Under 40 Tastemaker, he knows exactly what every wine lover needs for a well-rounded experience. Whether you're just beginning your wine journey or further along the road, these are the must-haves for all wine enthusiasts.
Hisense 54-Bottle Stainless Steel Wine Cooler
If you're wondering why you need to get a fridge just for wine, you're not alone. But if you're a wine enthusiast, making sure that the wine you're storing is aging properly is essential and a wine cooler can do that and more. Keeping wine at a steady temperature of 55 degrees or lower helps it taste the best. The Hisense Stainless Steel Wine Cooler has a sleek and modern design and is able to hold up to 54 bottles of wine. The low-E and anti-UV glass doors help keep your favorite wine at the perfect temperature. It has a front-venting unit so it can be used free-standing or as a built-in. Each bottle stays secure on six soft close shelves that allow quiet and smooth handling, keeping vibrations to a minimum. Matthew has used a Hisense Wine Cooler to store his favorite wine for over five years now with no problems.
Riedel Cabernet Decanter
The Riedel Cabernet Decanter makes pouring wine a special experience. The shape allows sediment to settle, clarifying older red wine to display its beautiful, natural color. The flavonoids, flavor profiles, and other scent-based molecules found in the wine are able to open up. For Matthew, the Riedel Decanter makes wine taste better and he loves how elegant it is. The graceful, outwardly curved neck provides a secure grip when pouring. Made in Austria by the world's most-renowned wineglass maker (Riedel Crystal, founded in 1756), the Cabernet decanter is machine blown of brilliant crystal and conforms to Riedel's exacting standards: colorless, transparent, and thin-walled.
Luigi Bormioli Crescendo Bourgogne Red Wine Glasses
Luigi Bormioli Crescendo Bourgogne Red Wine Glasses are perfect for adding a touch of class to your glassware collection. They have an innovative, elegant, and functional design. Each one has a sturdy and thick base for better stability and ease. The high-tech blown lead-free crystal glass is break-resistant and dishwasher safe. Matthew loves using Luigi Bormioli wine glasses for dinner parties. No matter how big your party is, they are a great addition to your table and will enhance everyone’s drinking experience.
The Durand Wine Opener
"Anytime you want to drink a bottle of wine at home that's more than 10 years old, you have to have this product," says Matthew. The Durand Wine Opener is the most durable wine opener that you'll find for vintage wines. It's perfect for a daily glass of wine, with friends at home, or a dinner party. It's also super effective at removing fragile or broken corks, whole and intact, especially those belonging to older wines. No matter where you are, if there's wine, the Durand is a necessity.
Coravin Timeless Six+ Wine Preservation System
Pour your favorite wines without pulling the cork with the Coravin Timeless Six Preservation System. This luxury system allows you to pour wine without pulling the cork, and save the rest of the bottle for months or even years. It's perfect for those moments when you want to have just one glass of wine but don't want to open the whole bottle. Using its patented technology, this preservation system allows you to dip into the bottle to pour out wine and once you're done, it sends an inert gas into the bottle itself to preserve the remaining wine until you're ready to drink the rest. Matthew loves his Coravin Wine Preservation system and believes it is a necessity for all wine enthusiasts.