Editors' Picks: The Splurge Items That Make Our Lives 10 Times Better

"I'm not a big wine drinker, but I love to enjoy a glass every now and then (read: once a week). The problem was that I would never be able to finish a bottle in one sitting, and by the time I remembered I had an open bottle to finish, the wine would be spoiled. Enter the Coravin Pivot + Wine Preservation System ($130). It's pricey for a wine accessory, but it truly does work to preserve your opened bottle of wine, so your wine stays fresh and you can enjoy it up to two (!) weeks later. These days, not only can I extend the life of my bottles, but I can also enjoy my more expensive stash without fear of it going bad once opened." —Stephanie Nguyen, editor