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Lever Corkscrews vs. Waiter’s Corkscrews: Pros and Cons
Opening a bottle of wine isn’t just a task—it’s the beginning of an experience. For many, this simple act sets the tone for…
Benefits of Branding the Inventory for Bars and Restaurants
Every bar and restaurant has its own heartbeat—a unique energy that draws guests in and leaves them with something to remember. Branding your…
Common Mistakes When Using a Corkscrew and How to Avoid Them
Uncorking Without the Drama There’s a unique anticipation when a bottle of wine is about to be opened—the soft pop of the cork…
How to Use a Two-Prong Cork Puller (Ah-So) for Delicate Corks
Opening a bottle of wine is often more than a functional task—it’s a ritual that sets the stage for savoring a cherished moment….
What Is a Tumbler? Purpose, Benefits, and Why You Need One
When you think about the everyday items that accompany you through life, one of the most reliable and versatile might just be the…
How to Clean Your Ice Buckets: Must-Know Tips for Maintenance and Care
An ice bucket that sparkles can transform the simplest gathering into an elegant affair. Neglect it, and even the finest bucket loses its…
What is a Shot Glass? Everything You Need to Know About Shot Glasses
Understanding Shot Glasses A shot glass is a compact yet sturdy container crafted specifically to serve or measure spirits with precision. Known for…
How To Hold A Wine Glass Correctly?
Enjoying wine is a sensory journey, where every detail contributes to the experience. From the shape of the glass to the way it’s…
How to Open and Pour a Bottle of Wine for Any Occasion
Serving wine the right way means more than just opening a bottle—it’s about creating a memorable experience. Start by using the proper tools,…
Glass vs. Crystal Glasses: Which Is Better for Your Drinking Experience?
The material of your drinking glass may seem like a minor detail, but it plays a pivotal role in shaping your overall experience….
How to Recork Wine: Tips for Preserving Every Drop
You open a bottle, pour a glass, and let the wine tell its story—rich, vibrant, and full of life. But what about the…
How many glasses of wine in a bottle?
Pouring a glass of wine might seem like a straightforward task, but the art of serving wine involves more than just filling up…
Choosing the Best Cocktail Shaker for Your Drinks and How to Use It Like a Pro
When it comes to crafting the perfect cocktail, the right shaker is more than just a tool—it’s a bridge between inspiration and execution….
Types of Cocktail Glasses: A Complete Guide to Choosing the Best Glass for Your Drink
A well-crafted cocktail deserves more than great ingredients; it needs the perfect vessel to complete the experience. The right glass elevates not just…
12 Wine Accessories You Didn’t Know You Needed
A great bottle of wine deserves more than just a glass—it deserves the perfect tools to enhance every pour and sip. While the…
Best Cigar Accessories for a Refined Smoking Experience
There’s a special satisfaction in preparing a cigar: the weight of it in your hand, the smooth feel of the wrapper, and the…
Cardboard vs. Wood Wine Boxes: Which is Better for Transporting Wine?
Transporting wine is more than just moving bottles from one place to another—it’s about safeguarding craftsmanship, preserving flavor, and ensuring that every sip…
Discover the Best 6 Cocktail Shakers for Crafting Exceptional Drinks in 2024
A great cocktail shaker is more than just a tool—it’s the silent partner in every perfectly crafted drink. Whether you’re shaking up a…
Sip in Style: The Best 3 Wine Tumblers of 2024 for Every Occasion
Wine tumblers have become an essential part of modern wine culture, blending practicality with style. They’re no longer just trendy accessories but thoughtful…
Plastic vs. Glass vs. Acrylic Drinking Glasses: A Comprehensive Guide for Choosing the Perfect Drinkware
Choosing the Right Drinkware Material for Every Occasion Every detail matters when creating an unforgettable experience, and drinkware is no exception. The glasses…
How to Open a Wine Bottle Without A Corkscrew: 7 Smart and Easy Ways
You’ve set the mood, maybe poured a few glasses, and then… no corkscrew. It’s a situation many wine lovers have found themselves in,…
How to Use a Corkscrew Without a Lever for Easy Wine Opening
Opening a bottle of wine without a lever might sound like a challenge, but it’s actually an art waiting to be embraced. While…
Top 6 Best Ice Buckets in 2024: The Best Cooling Gear for Beverage Lovers
For drink lovers, having the perfect ice bucket goes beyond simply keeping beverages cold. It’s about enhancing the entire experience. Whether you’re enjoying…
Top Wine Stoppers: 6 Picks for Preserving Every Bottle
Once a bottle of wine is opened, the race against time begins. The flavors, aromas, and integrity of your wine can quickly deteriorate…
6 Best Champagne Stoppers to Keep Bubbles Fresh in 2024
Preserving the magic of champagne beyond the first pour is something every champagne lover understands. You want each glass to sparkle with the…
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use a Waiter’s Corkscrew Effectively in 2024
Whether you’re a seasoned sommelier or a casual wine enthusiast, mastering the waiter’s corkscrew turns the act of opening a bottle of wine…
Can You Bring a Corkscrew on a Plane? What You Need to Know Before You Travel
Understanding TSA Regulations for Corkscrews When preparing for a trip, especially if you’re a wine enthusiast, it’s important to know what items can…
Elevate Your Wine Experience with These Top 6 Corkscrews for Wine Connoisseurs in 2025
Selecting the right corkscrew isn’t just about having a tool—it’s about enhancing the entire wine experience. With countless options available, from sleek contemporary…
The History of Ice Buckets: How They Evolved Over Time
The Early Days of Ice Buckets Ice buckets trace their origins to the early 18th century when the concept of preserving ice for…
Ice Buckets for Different Settings: Home Use vs. Outdoor Events
There’s an art to serving the perfect chilled beverage, whether you’re unwinding after a long day at home or celebrating under the open…
When to Choose an Ice Bucket Over a Cooler: 5 Key Differences
There’s an art to keeping beverages perfectly chilled, enhancing both the taste and the overall experience of any drink. Whether hosting an intimate…
Choosing the Perfect Ice Bucket: Exploring Different Types and Their Unique Benefits
Ice Buckets: A Must-Have for Every Occasion Ice buckets are an essential accessory for any gathering, from a small dinner party at home…
Comparing Ice Bucket Materials: Stainless Steel vs. Plastic
When it comes to hosting the perfect gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, the right accessories can make all the difference….
How to Clean and Maintain Your Champagne Stopper for Long-Lasting Use
Best Methods for Cleaning Your Champagne Stopper Cleaning your champagne stopper effectively is crucial to ensure it continues to function well and preserve…
Why Some Champagne Stoppers Are Better for Vintage Bottles
Champagne Stoppers: Ideal for Vintage Bottles When it comes to preserving the quality of vintage champagne, the right champagne stopper is essential. Vintage…
Key Reasons Certain Wine Stoppers Perform Better for Red Wine Than White
Features for Red Wine Stoppers When choosing a wine stopper for red wine, the primary consideration should be its ability to create a…
From Cork to Silicone: A Visual Journey Through Wine Stopper Evolution
Early Materials in Wine Stoppers Before cork became the go-to material for sealing wine, various organic and inorganic materials were used to protect…
The Cultural Significance of Wine Stoppers Around the World
Historical Roots of Wine Stoppers Across Cultures Wine stoppers have a rich history rooted in the necessity of preserving wine long before modern…
A Complete Guide to Choosing the Best Ice Buckets in 2024
The success of any event hinges on the details, whether it’s a cozy gathering at home, a bustling evening at a restaurant, the…
Proper Care and Maintenance for Your Corkscrew in 2025 to Ensure Longevity and Reliable Use
Your corkscrew may not get much attention until it suddenly stops working. It is a simple yet essential tool, quietly doing its job…
Comparing Manual vs Electric Corkscrews: Which is Right for You?
Opening a bottle of wine can be an experience that either connects you with tradition or embraces modern convenience. When choosing between a…
How to Use a Corkscrew Like a Pro: Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s skip the clichés and get straight to the good part. You’re standing there, bottle in hand, and what you really want is…
How Wine Stoppers Revolutionized Wine Preservation
Imagine the disappointment of opening a bottle of wine, ready to enjoy that first sip, only to find the wine’s flavor has faded…
Exploring the History of Corkscrews: From Invention to Modern Designs
Have you ever held a corkscrew in your hand and wondered about its journey through time? From humble beginnings as a simple tool…
What is a Corkscrew? A Beginner’s Guide to Wine Openers
If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to open a bottle of wine at a dinner party, you’re not alone—most of us have been…
The Champagne Stopper: An Essential Tool for Every Celebration
Let’s get real—nothing beats the sound of a champagne cork popping when the party’s in full swing. But what happens when you’ve still…
The Essential Guide to Wine Stoppers: What Every Wine Lover Should Know
There’s something undeniably special about uncorking a bottle of wine—whether it’s a celebration, a quiet evening, or just a moment to savor the…
The Evolution of Champagne Stoppers: From Simple Corks to Modern Designs
Champagne lovers appreciate that there’s more to enjoying a bottle than just the taste—it’s about the anticipation, the moment when the stopper is…
Why We Drink Wine and Eat Cheese – (and why we need accessories to match!)
For hundreds of years, wine drinkers have been enjoying wine with cheese. The process of pairing the perfect wine with the perfect cheese…
Celebrate Special Moments with Customizable Cigarware
Life is about moments, especially the ones that take our collective breath away. Over the years, cigars have become a sign that a…
The Marketing Technique Popping Up on Your Patio: Umbrella Advertising
Now that more Americans are dining outdoors on patios and pedestrian-friendly streets, businesses are turning to unexpected advertising techniques. One of those is…
Protect Your Wine While Sitting Outside
In the summer months, there’s nothing quite like sitting outside and enjoying a glass of wine. But, wide-open stemware invites insects, leaves, pollen,…
Why Having a Pulltap Corkscrew Matters
When you take pride in the wine you drink, you should open your bottle with a corkscrew that shows it. The best corkscrew…
Why Wine Needs to Be Aerated and Why You Need a Wine Aerator
If you’re a wine drinker and you don’t have a wine aerator, it’s time to change that. An inexpensive wine aerator changes the…
The History & Importance of Wine Coasters at Home and in the Tasting Room
When you drink wine, stemware prevents condensation from damaging your tabletops. But, a chilled wine bottle can still put condensation on your table….
Wine Accessory Spotlight: Wine Shippers
New for 2021 we’ve added both Pulp (eco-friendly) and Styrofoam (more protective) Wine Shippers. We have both styles available in a variety of…
Wine Accessory Spotlight: Wine Gift Boxes & Carriers
Recently wine-n-gear has expanded its product line into wine gift boxes and carriers. Our gift boxes and carriers are made 100% in house…
Wine Accessory Spotlight COVID-19 Edition: The “To Go” Cocktail Drink Pouch
COVID-19 has changed the way we eat, drink, and interact with each other. We’ve had to adapt to these trying times and in…
Wine Accessory Spotlight: The Pulltap’s Wood Corkscrew
The Pulltap’s Wood corkscrew takes the form and function of the wildly popular Original Pulltap’s corkscrew and elevates it with a heavy stainless…
Branded Wine Glasses – their Importance to a Winery or Tasting Room
The importance of custom logo branded wine glasses is often overlooked as part of a functioning winery or tasting room. Often, for one…
Are “Ah So” Two-Prong Corkpullers the most underrated wine accessory of all time?
Few people have ever heard of an “Ah So” or a “Two-Prong” Corkpuller and even fewer have had the opportunity to use one….
Wine Accessory Spotlight: Wholesale Wood Wine Boxes
Wholesale wood wine boxes are one of our favorite custom wine accessory projects to work on at wine-n-gear. There is something extremely personal…
Wine Accessory Spotlight: Wholesale “Boomerang” Corkscrews
Wholesale Boomerang corkscrews are a silent favorite in the wine industry and it’s not hard to see why. The corkscrews are by nature…
Wine Accessory Spotlight: Wholesale Ice Buckets
wine-n-gear built its reputation in the wholesale wine accessory industry on the back of our large wholesale corkscrew selection. As of now we…
New wine-n-gear Website Launch!
Arthur here with some exciting news! At wine-n-gear we’ve been working on a TOP SECRET project these last couple months. And although I…
Wine Accessory Spotlight: Foil Cutters
Foil Cutters are a gorgeous, unique, and elegant wine accessory that heightens the anticipation and elevates the act of opening a bottle of…
Wine Accessory Spotlight: Laguiole Corkscrew in Black Gift Box
Laguiole corkscrews carry a certain cache in the wine accessory community – and not without good reason. Laguiole corkscrews are the epitome of…
Wine Accessory Spotlight: 750mL Wine Growlers
“One Bottle” or 750mL Wine Growlers made a huge splash when they landed on the Wholesale Wine Accessory scene a couple years ago….
Wholesale Wine Accessory Spotlight: The Innovation by Coutale Sommelier
The Innovation by Coutale Sommelier is the most cost-effective corkscrew in the Coutale Sommelier collection. As a part of the Coutale Sommelier France…
Wholesale Wine Accessory Projects [Week of June 17-21 2019]
We had a particularly noir week this week at wine-n-gear; lots of our wholesale wine accessory projects done in dark/noir color schemes. No project more…
This Week’s Wholesale Custom Corkscrew Projects
Although wine-n-gear is a wholesaler and direct importer of all wine accessories, corkscrews have always been our speciality. For one, we are the only Authorized…
Custom “Papi Wines” Wholesale Accessory Marketing Plan
Papi Wines recently reached out to us with a multifaceted branding project. They needed a unique Ice Bucket to pair with Acrylic Champagne Flutes, Champagne Stoppers, Champagne Sippers,…
This Week’s Wholesale Corkscrew + Wine Accessory Projects
We had an eventful week at wine-n-gear this week, sending out quotes and mock ups on a variety of wholesale corkscrew, “Ah So”…
Custom “Korbel” Wholesale Corkscrew + Wine Accessory Project
Korbel, the famed California Champagne House (and you can say “champagne” because they are grandfathered in) recently approached us with a complex project….
Ah So Wine Opener and Corkscrew Project – Sullivan Rutherford Estates
Sullivan Rutherford Estates approached us recently with a custom “Ah So” (also known as Butler’s Friend) Two-Prong Corkscrew project. One of their wine…
Case Study: Custom Ice Bucket + Branded Innovation Coutale Sommelier French Corkscrew
Philippe Dandurand, the gold standard for wine distribution in Canada, recently approached us with a unique project. They wanted to create an ice…
Corkscrew Case Study – The Power of Branded Wine Keys
Blackwood Lane Winery recently approached us with a unique corkscrew project. Having just released their Magnum Opus wine – The President – an…
What Makes the Pulltap Corkscrew So Great?
First of all, they’re Spanish. Pulltap’s corkscrews originated in Spain, a country that knows a thing or two about wine production (see Rioja Gran Reserva). When Pulltap’s corkscrews came onto the scene they were an…
3 Reasons Coutale Sommelier Wine key Corkscrews Are The Industry’s Best Wine Key
1. They’re The Original Spring-Loaded Double Lever Corkscrew. See the “Patented” metal embossing on the hinge? That’s because Coutale Sommelier French corkscrews, designed…
Wine-n-gear – A Re-Introduction To The Wine Industry’s Promotional Products Company
Wine-n-gear started as a Wholesale Wine Accessories Company based out of Sonoma, CA. A factory direct importer of French Coutale Sommelier Corkscrews, Spanish Pulltap’s,…
The Importance of Promotional Products To A Winery’s Bottom Line
Imagine this – you’re the owner of a Napa Winery just off of the St. Helena Highway. A couple visiting the Napa Valley…
Are Champagne Sippers The Most Cost-Effective Wine Industry Promotional Product Of All Time?
You might’ve seen a champagne sippers in action before. It looks something like this: Champagne Sippers, also called toppers or pourers, are a fun, cost-effective…
A Unique Collaboration – How a Top Med School Student And A Wine Accessory Importer Teamed Up To Create The Best ACT Test Prep Company On The Market
Arthur Morgan, owner of wine-n-gear and California Champagne Saber Company, and Alex Aabedi, Owner of CurveSetter, MCAT Prep 528, and an MD Candidate and…
Three Reasons Why Custom Logo Ice Buckets Are An Incredible Marketing Tool For Your Brand
1. Branded Ice Buckets Look Great And They Give A Brand High-End Appeal Let’s get the obvious out of the way. Logoed Ice Buckets look…
How Wineries can Utilize a “Brand Story” to Boost Wine Sales and Build Brand Awareness
The millennial marketplace gets captivated by a “brand story” that plays out through a combination of a UI friendly webstore, Instagram-heavy social media,…