Wine tastes can be so personal and as such, wine lovers may have gained an unfair reputation as difficult to buy for. But don’t despair. We’ve pulled together a guide to the best gifts for wine lovers to help you find something fitting this Christmas.
We’ve considered interests of all levels in order to gather this selection – from wine subscriptions to wine-filled luxury getaways, gadgets to glassware, many of our picks will suit those with a new-found passion for the drink, as well as the aficionados. The gift ideas listed below are stylish, practical, fun or a combination of the three and made with wine lovers in mind.
Please note, all items in this wine gift guide include prices and stockists for those based in the UK – but should hopefully provide inspiration when buying gifts for wine lovers around the world this Christmas.
Top Christmas gifts for the wine lover in your life
Art print, Willi’s Wine Bar
Tucked away down the cobbled streets of Paris is Willi’s, an institution that has been serving thirsty Parisians since the ‘80s. Today, part of its legend is the annual publication of a poster for the bar by a new artist; the 2025 vintage is by cardboard artist Dominique Fournier. Fournier is a particularly interesting chap, having spent 20 years in a monastery manning a ceramics studio and writing books about Gregorian chant. Get your hands on this while you can.
£72, williswinebar.com
Timeless Six Wine Exploration Bundle, Coravin
Perhaps some of the great engineering masters of the last few decades were in the team at Coravin, who provided us with much-needed ability to preserve our favourite (and perhaps most expensive wines) by bringing the by-the-glass experience into homes across the world. It wouldn’t be a stretch to suggest that this may be one of the most sought-after gadgets for the wine lover in your life, and if you’re planning to gift some special bottles this Christmas, just be thankful that this tool will allow them to be enjoyed for weeks to come (should they not be finished at the Christmas table of course).
Black Friday: £296.99, usually £539.99, coravin.co.uk
An overnight stay at Black Chalk
Fancy spending the night in a treehouse? What if that treehouse was surrounded by 30 acres of vines? Say hello to Wild Escapes: a luxury off-grid experience nestled within the grounds of English wine producer Black Chalk. With four different houses to choose from, each one is set high within the trees, offering guests the chance to fully disconnect from the outside world. Each cabin is fitted with all mod cons and offers the most stunning views.
Prices dependent on accommodation, wildescapes.com
Wine journal, Fortnum’s and Mason
If jotting notes down on your phone or rushing to Vivino detracts from the romance of discovering a new cuvée, we encourage you to embrace your full flâneur and purchase a wine journal, in order to keep track of all those valuable tasting notes and pairing ideas. This notebook – in Fortnum’s house colour – comes complete with facts about Fortnum’s own history of wine, so you’ll always be able to drop in some trivia at a moment’s notice.
£75, fortnumandmason.com
Wine map, Brushery
If you’ve got a true wine geek in your life, you will know that they are nearly as fascinated by the geography of our favourite wine regions as they are the wines themselves, we therefore couldn’t think of a more perfect gift than these beautifully hand illustrated wine maps from Brushery, which detail multiple wine regions and their intricacies. We’ve chosen perhaps the most complex region to get your head around, Burgundy, to add to our wishlist, but they have maps for Bordeaux, Tuscany, Napa and more too.
£33, brusherymarket.com
Monthly cheese subscription, Jumi Cheese
Wine and cheese go hand in hand, and Jumi has developed a cult following thanks to the delicious and extensive Swiss cheese selection on offer (including the terrifyingly strong ‘blue brain’ that you may have seen on Tik Tok). Not able to visit their shops in Crouch End or Newington Green? No problem. The Swiss cheesemongers offer a subscription service that sees a new selection of cheeses, meats and snacks delivered to your door each month.
£50 per month, jumilondon.com
Port. Club, Churchill’s
Determined to make sure that fortified wine is for life not just Christmas, legendary Portugese producer Churchill’s has packaged up some of their bestsellers, so that the port-lover in your life can enjoy a selection of Vintage, LBV, and Crusted ports. These are available either en primeur or straight from the cellar, providing the chance to drink straight away or follow from the very beginning of harvest. Available as a one-off purchase or as a annual subscription as a member of Churchill’s Port.Club, by joining this membership subscribers are given access to special offers, one-off lots and insider-only bottlings.
£300, drinkchurchills.com
Wine cooling sleeve, Le Creuset
The eternally fashionable Le Creuset appeals to all ages, so one of the brand’s wine cooling sleeves seems like a safe bet for any discerning wine lover. These adjustable sleeves can be slipped over any bottle to give them a chill in minutes – they’re also perfect for a blind tasting if you fancy challenging relatives at the table this Christmas.
£28, lecreuset.co.uk
Gift membership, The Wine Society
Membership to The Wine Society grants access to a wide range of wines that have been selected by buyers dedicated to particular regions. The Society has bottles to suit all budgets and tastes. Also impressive is the fact that it offers free delivery, even on a single bottle, with no minimum spend. Lifetime membership is a one-off payment of £40 and the recipient receives £20 towards their first order.
£40, thewinesociety.com
The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guides: Switzerland and Rhone Valley
Wine tourism continues to increase in popularity and with so many estates offering behind-the-scenes access, as well as luxury stays and unrivalled gastronomic experiences, it’s easy to understand why. In partnership with Club Oenologique, Académie du Vin Library has published a series of pocket travel guides covering some of the world’s most attractive wine regions, providing insights into where to eat, shop, drink and much more, all carefully selected by those in the know. The latest editions cover Switzerland and the Rhône Valley but there are many more to explore.
£12.99 each, academieduvinlibrary.com
Champagne socks, The London Sock Exchange
The perfect stocking filler for the fizz lover in your life, need we say more?
Drinks box, FieldBar
This stylish drinks box by FieldBar is a must have for drinks lovers hoping to keep their bottles cool in the warmer months. Designed to carry either two bottles of Champagne or three Bordeaux bottles of wine, the team assures that bottles can be kept below 10 degrees for 50 hours, making it perfect even for overnight camping trips. Available in orange, blue, cream and more, this drinks box is both trendy and scuff-proof, meaning it’ll weather those journeys down winding country roads in the boot of the car.
£180, fieldbar.com
Wine Snob hat, Laylo
Following a few days of port for breakfast, lunch and dinner (no judgement here), there may be the need for comfortable, casual clothes and some rest and relaxation after Christmas – a great way to complete that look is with this ‘Wine Snob’ cap from wine box company Laylo. While we’re not ones for snobbery, this is a great option for the discerning wine lover and should be worn with pride.
£25, drinklaylo.com
Champagne and wine cooler, Georg Jensen
Known for their timeless Scandinavian design, Georg Jensen has long been a designer to look up for luxurious, stylish gifts and this Champagne cooler is no exception. Created by French product designer Aurelien Barbry, this sleek metal vessel follows in his belief that everyday products should be beautiful and would make the perfect centerpiece on a Christmas table.
£195, georgjensen.com
Evoking Margaux candle, Ouverture
One of wine’s great pleasures is its aromatics and this has been beautifully captured by Aleesha Hansel in her latest collection of candles, which honour different regions across France. From the woody and smoky Margaux (laced with plum, cassis and leather notes), to Sancerre (grapefruit, sea salt, jasmine) a candle from this range is the perfect gift for the sophisticated wine lover.
£58, ouverturelondon.com
Josephine No. 2 Universal glass, Josephinenhütte
Zalto glasses may have developed a cult following but the man behind them, Kurt Zalto, has moved on from the company to create glassware at Josephinenhütte. The Josephine No. 2 is the brand’s ‘do-it-all’ universal glass and features a trademark kink that’s designed to deliver optimal aroma to the drinker. There are, of course, grape-specific glasses on the market but this universal option will upgrade the experience of any wine compared with the average vessel. It’s as light and thin as you’d expect of a premium, handmade product and the shape all but guarantees gasps when the glass is unboxed.
£70, josephinen.com
Chocolate & Port tasting pack, Vinte Vinte
Is it even Christmas without chocolate and port? Make sure your loved one has both covered with this gift set from the founders of Taylor’s and Fonseca. The set comes with four different ports and four bars of artisanal chocolate, and each one has been perfectly paired for maximum enjoyment.
£21.95, EW Wines
Club Oenologique magazine
Of course we’re biased when it comes to the perfect Christmas gift for wine lovers… but might we suggest a subscription to our flagship print publication? Each issue covers the very best in fine wine and spirits, food and travel, which includes plenty of insights into world-class regions, collectable bottlings and winemaking personalities. Pick up a single copy for a glossy stocking filler – Issue 19 focuses on the fine wine and spirits markets – or gift them a subscription that includes both issues of the magazine each year at a preferential rate.
From £14 for a single issue, click here
