This is for the host who refuses to let the good balsamic languish in a dark cupboard.

Maison Balzac’s The Balsamic Bottle turns a kitchen staple into a small piece of table theatre, decorated with plump glass grapes that give its clean silhouette a playful wink. Made entirely from borosilicate glass, it stands 20cm tall and holds 250ml, with a slender pouring spout for dressing leaves or finishing a plate at the table.

Keep it on the kitchen bench between meals, then bring it out for dinner. A delightfully unexpected hostess gift for someone who understands that even vinegar can dress up.