TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Good wine deserves the best

The only wine gadgets you need

RIEDEL GLASSES

Using a “Paris goblet” or tumbler handicaps the concentration of aromas to the nose; professional tasters use tulip-shaped glasses. But even these vary, and Austrian company Riedel has spent decades perfecting the best shape for each style of wine. Its range of crystal glasses is huge, but typically cost £35 per pair. riedel.co.uk

ATELIER DU VIN WINE COOLER

Wine collars serve a simple function; you take them out of the freezer, and slip a bottle of white inside to cool it. Atelier du Vin’s Fresh Baladeur wine cooler looks chicer than most and costs £21 online. amazon.co.uk

CORAVIN MODEL TWO

The Model Two injects argon into a bottle of wine. This allows you to extract a glass via the syringe without removing the cork, leaving the bottle sealed and thus extending its longevity. Each capsule lasts for 15 glasses (around two bottles), with three capsules priced £23.95. The Model Two costs £249. coravin.co.uk

NEZ DU VIN

These small phials of scent are what wine professionals use to educate their sense of smell. If you have difficulty identifying different aromas, the Nez du Vin will soon have you waxing lyrical about geranium leaves or shaved pencil. The kits start from around £22 for six aromas to hundreds for bigger selections. lenez.com

WAITER’S FRIEND CORKSCREW

Dating from 1882, this classic design remains the simplest and most robust of all corkscrews. The two-step version, such as the Hedonism Pulltap corkscrew, £4.90, from Hedonism Wines, is better still. hedonism.co.uk

VIVINO APP

This free app allows you to take a picture of a wine label on your phone, identify and store the details, and find suppliers. You can also add your own tasting notes. vivino.com businesstraveller.com