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My former father-in-law (may he rest in peace) always said if you want to be a ball player, you better look like one.

Well, I think the same goes for wine drinking. That means the red solo cup officially has to go.

But what gadgets really do make your favorite glass of wine taste better? And with the holidays coming up, what’s the best gift to get that wine lover in your life?

My uber-tech gadget girl Alyssa Rapp founder and CEO of Bottlenotes came by to help us out.

We’ve split the items between reasonably priced and splurges. And I’ve included links  -- strictly for visual purposes -- not because I have any connection, opinion or financial stake in the sites below.

Reasonably priced:

--Good double hinge corkscrew
--Wine away
--Wine wipes
--Champagne stopper

Splurges:

--Good glassware
--Coravin
--A nice decanter
--Le Nez Du Vin

So think about slowly adding some of these to your collection.

Your chosen wine will taste better, last longer and your holiday gift choices will impress more.

Cent’ Anni.