The art of fine wine can take a lifetime to master. But for those of us who only want to master it for an evening, there and a range of tools to suit the whims of even amateur sommeliers. WIRED asked Maria Moaca, head sommelier at Hotel du Vin & Bistro Wimbledon (hotelduvin.com), to test a selection of the latest wine gadgets. Each was rated according to factors including practicality, design and value for money.

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With its curvaceous acrylic tower stand (above), Vinturi's compact design will hold your wine glass while the aerator does its job. "Aerating wine lets it oxidise and evaporate so the flavours can mellow out, and this can often be a time-consuming process," says Maria Moaca, our tester.

"This device claims to aerate the wine as you pour, without having to let it stand and breathe so you don't have to plan ahead." But while Moaca felt that the apparatus started the aeration process, helping to "soften the tannins and bring out the full flavours of the wine without having to let it breathe", she wasn't impressed with how the wine splashed over the glass when she was pouring. 7/10 £60

Time taken to aerate 15 seconds Size 34.3cm (h) x 8.9cm (w) x 25.4cm (d) Wine tested 2009 Château Siaurac, Lalande-de-Pomerol, France

The Rouge 02 claims to reduce the breathing process from one hour to less than a minute. Insert it into the bottle or glass and press the start/stop button to "pass bubbling air through the wine".

"This worked very effectively, compared to the Vinturi model," Moaca notes. "I aerated a glass of wine and it had a better flavour and aroma as a result." She concluded that it was easy to use, clean and a fun and useful gadget for home or restaurant use. 9/10 £20

Time taken to aerate six seconds Size 29.5cm (h) x 3.5cm diameter Wine tested 2013 Rioja Crianza Ramon Bilbao

The Coravin Model Two Wine System lets you pour wine without removing the cork, thus protecting it from oxidation. "I like this product," Moaca says. "I used it on an unopened bottle and then, 24 hours later, opened it the traditional way and it tasted the same - just as it should."

She found its previous model time-consuming to use and frustrating during a busy period. However, she was pleased with this new version. "Wine comes out 20 per cent faster now, so I would recommend it for sommeliers or wine lovers and collectors." 8/10£249

Time taken to pour a glass 90 seconds Size 21cm (h) x 14cm (w) x 6.35cm (l) Wine tested 2012 Andre Kientzler Pinot Blanc

This plug-in device can be used to warm wine as well as chill it, from between 5°C and 19°C. Moaca liked the fact you can select a preset temperature for most grape varieties.

"The display said a bottle was chilled fairly quickly, but when the wine was decanted it was actually a few degrees below the display," she said. "It was good for personal use and is easily portable, especially for someone who doesn't want a fridge full of wine." 6/10 £80

Time taken to warm wine 25 minutes Size 27cm (h) x 25cm (w) x 27cm (d) Wines tested William Fèvre Chablis; 2015 Beaujolais Chenas, France

Displaying serving temperatures for up to 13 wine varieties, this thermometer has a stainless-steel cuff designed to fit a variety of bottle shapes.

"Each wine has an ideal serving temperature, but the readings were not always accurate," Moaca says. "In one instance, the temperature was 8°C and the ring was showing 12°C." 5/10 £8

Time taken to use 55 seconds Size 3.5cm diameter Wine tested 2015 Auntsfield Sauvignon Blanc; 2011 Château Bauduc Sauternes

This article was originally published by WIRED UK