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Best Christmas gifts for wine lovers 2025: wine glasses, bottles and more
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In this article
- Best Christmas gifts for wine lovers under £30
- Aikaro Electric Wine Opening set
- Best Christmas gifts for wine lovers under £50
- Best Christmas gifts for wine lovers under £100
- Best Christmas gifts for wine lovers over £100
- Best red wines to gift
- Best white wines to gift
- Best sparkling wines to gift
Gifting bottles of wine isn't just for housewarming or dinner parties. Whether your wine-loving friend prefers red, white or anything in between, we've got great gift ideas – including which bottles to give them this Christmas.
As part of our taste tests, we ask up to 20 experts to blind taste and rate wines - you'll find some of their suggestions below. While we can't outright tell you how good a bottle is (you'll need to read our reviews for that), we'd never recommend a bad gift.
From bubbles and bottles of red to decanters and notebooks, these are the best gifts for wine lovers.
Do they prefer whisky? We consulted our resident whisky-sippers on the best Christmas gifts for whisky lovers.
Best Christmas gifts for wine lovers under £30
Savisto Wine Aerator
My sister has one of these wine aerators and when my dad spotted it, he was very taken with what a simple gadget it was! I remember thinking at the time, 'right, that's his gift sorted!'
We like: Speeds up wine aeration
Watch out for: Don't forget to pop in the mesh filter
Aerating wine can bring out more flavours or help it taste better, but it's not a quick process. Luckily, this little gadget speeds up the process. There's also a filter built in to prevent bits of cork or sediment from getting into the glass.
They'll just need to hold it above the glass and pour the wine into the aerator. Air will get drawn in as it's poured, aerating the wine.
Keep an eye on stock below:
BarCraft Wine Decanter
- Capacity: 1.5L
- Glass decanter
- Weight (empty): 0.5kg
We like: Cheaper than most options
Watch out for: Hand-wash only
While you could pay significantly more for a fancy decanter, this Amazon bestseller will cost under £15. It's not the fanciest design, but it gets the job done without breaking the bank.
Wine decanters claim to 'open up' a wine's flavour or aromas – similar to (but not quite the same as) the aerator above. If it's an older wine that's been stored for a while, it's good to decant it to expose it to oxygen.
Otherwise, if you'd prefer other styles, check out wine decanters from retailers like Amazon, Ikea and John Lewis. If you want to blow the budget, consider one from LSA International, Riedel, or Selfridges.
Aikaro Electric Wine Opening set
I'm a sucker for a gadget – but it has to be actually useful. Last year I was given the Aikaro wine opening set that included an electric corkscrew and, if you don't finish it all, a pump that lets you reseal the bottle and keep it for about two weeks without it going bad.
We like: No struggling with corks
Watch out for: Batteries not included
Sometimes it's comically difficult to get corks out of stubborn bottles of wine. Luckily, the wine buffs in your life can save you the faff with this electric opener.
This set comes as a battery-operated opener, but you can get a rechargeable option for around £4 more. A foil cutter, a pump to reseal your wine, and a pourer are also included.
Need a stocking stuffer for a niece, cousin, girlfriend or mum? Read our guide on the best Christmas gift ideas for women.
Moleskine Passions Wine Journal
One of my favourite things is trying new bottles to find another favourite. This wine diary means I can make a note of who gave me the bottle, where it's from and what I thought of the taste.
We like: Dedicated sections for six types of wine
Watch out for: Some colours may be more expensive
With this notebook, there are spaces on each page to jot down tasting notes, what type of glass to use, what grapes are used, and more. There are even stickers included that can help them organise their notes further.
If they're an aspiring sommelier, this is a great gift to help them build their knowledge of wines.
Best Christmas gifts for wine lovers under £50
The Wine Society membership
- £20 off the first order with a membership
- Hundreds of in-person and online events for members
- Free UK delivery on orders
We like: Lifetime membership with a one-off payment
We don't like: Can't order wine from them without a membership
If they're looking to expand their wine collection with cheaper bottles, a Wine Society membership gives access to thousands of bottles – many of them costing under a tenner.
The Wine Society also offers a subscription service that delivers a case of 12 bottles of wine every two months. These cost extra though, between £95 and £169 per case.
It's a gift that lasts a lifetime – many of the wine-loving Which? members we surveyed have been buying wine from them for decades.
See how it compares to other memberships in our survey on the best wine clubs. You can get memberships from The Wine Society (£40).
LSA Borough wine glasses
When we run our wine taste tests, our experts have shared insights about the importance of a decent wine glass, and the difference it can make to the taste and your drinking experience. So it’s worth investing in a good set to get the best from your wine.
We like: The wide bowl can help unlock deeper aromas
Watch out for: This design might not be for everyone
We're not total wine snobs over here, but drinking wine out of a mug doesn't exactly scream 'aficionado'. If they're lacking 'proper' wine glasses, we thought these were a great pick.
You could splash out on fancy wine-specific glassware, but these ones from LSA International are good for a wide variety of wines. These are also dishwasher-safe, which isn't always common with wine glasses.
You can pick up a set of four directly from LSA International (£50) or below:
These aren't the only styles available, either. If you'd prefer something else, you can view LSA International's full range of wine glasses online. Otherwise, if you think they'd prefer wine-specific glasses – Riedel makes a wide variety.
Best Christmas gifts for wine lovers under £100
Wine or champagne chiller
Nothing quite beats a glass of chilled wine on hot day. Instead of having to run to the refrigerator for another pour, pick up a wine chiller or champagne bucket to bring outside, or in the living room. You can even find some chillers with freezable inserts too, which means you won't need to keep getting ice to fill a bucket.
We like: Some don't even need ice
Watch out for: Huge variety in prices
Many rosé, white, and sparkling wines are best served chilled. Getting your present recipient a wine chiller or champagne bucket means the wine can stay cold without them needing to walk over to their fridge for another pour.
There are plenty of options to choose from – some can hold several bottles and ice, others just one, some are good on the go, and others are meant to stay on tables. With this much variety in models, it means there's a lot of variation in price, too.
Looking to keep drinks cold on the go? Read our reviews on the best cool boxes and best cooler bags.
A wine rack
I've got a small one tucked away on a shelf, and it's a great way to organise the wines I keep at home. You can get whole shelves that hold dozens of bottles, or countertop ones to stick in the kitchen for easy access. Just make sure you get one that fits in with the rest of their decor.
We like: Wide variety of styles to choose from
Watch out for: Large ones can cost hundreds of pounds
Looking for a present for someone struggling to store their growing collection of wine? Wine racks are an easy way to store several bottles without taking up too much space.
We'd recommend thinking about how much wine they want to store, where they would store it (on a table or counter, vs in a closet or cellar), and choosing a style from there.
Just be aware that some larger racks and certain styles might cost over £100.
You can get wine racks online from retailers like Amazon, B&Q, Ikea, John Lewis, or The Range.
Best Christmas gifts for wine lovers over £100
CDA Nancy Dark Skies wine cooler
This wine fridge might not offer the most storage for bottles, but you won't need to know the measurements of your recipient's cabinets, countertops, or kitchen in order to gift it. It's also one of the most budget-friendly models we tested.
We like: Compact, shelves can be rearranged
We don't like: Only stores 15 bottles
While it might not store the most wine, it was one of the most stylish coolers we tested.
This smart little chiller comes in 'dark skies', 'tea rose' or white colours and includes handy features such as a wireless charger on top of the fridge.
Read our full verdict in our guide on the best wine cooler, or compare prices below:
Best red wines to gift
The Best Primitivo 2021
- Country: Italy
- 13.5% ABV
- Suitable for vegans
This wine comes from the south-eastern region of Puglia in Italy and uses grapes native to the region. Expect a stronger, more intense red wine.
You can also spot the occasional discount on this bottle of wine when you use a Morrison's More Card.
The wine might be strong, but how did it taste? Find out in our guide on the best red wines. You can get bottles below:
Co-op Irresistible Fairtrade Organic Malbec 2022
- Country: Argentina
- 13% ABV
- Suitable for vegans
This Malbec hails from Argentina's largest wine co-op, La Riojana in La Rioja Province.
It's one of the few wines we've tested that's Fairtrade certified, too.
How does it compare with other bottles? Find out in our guide on the best red wines. Get bottles from Co-op (£9.65).
Want to be an eco-friendly drinker? Read our advice on how to buy more sustainable wine.
Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
- Country: Australia
- 14.5% ABV
- Suitable for vegetarians, but not for vegans
Hailing from the Limestone Coast between Adelaide and Melbourne, this Australian red claims to have deep and rich flavours.
Tasting notes include blackcurrant, vanilla and cedar - and it goes particularly well with beef, chicken and lamb.
Read what our expert taste-testers thought of this one in our guide on the best red wines. Pick up bottles below:
Best white wines to gift
Lidl Picpoul de Pinet
- Country: France
- 12.5% ABV
- Not suitable for vegans or vegetarians
Don't knock it until you try it. It might be from Lidl, but it's one of the cheapest white wines we tested, and is a popular choice for white wine lovers.
Watch out, though: you can only get this bottle in-store at Lidl, and some locations might be out of stock.
Read our full review in our guide on the best white wines. You can pick up bottles in-store at Lidl (£7.69).
The Best Assyrtiko
- Country: Greece
- 12.5% ABV
- Suitable for vegans
This style of Greek wine has been growing in popularity in the UK in recent years, and this is a good entry-level bottle for those wanting to try something new.
Like some other bottles, keep an eye out for multi-buy deals. You can sometimes get this wine for 30% off when you buy three bottles.
How did it compare to others? Find out in our guide on the best white wines. Pick up bottles below:
Chapel Down Bacchus 2023
- Country: England
- 12% ABV
- Not suitable for vegans or vegetarians
Made not far from the southern Kent coast, this white wine comes from one of England's leading wineries.
If your recipient has not tried English wine before, this might be the bottle that persuades them to drink closer to home.
How does it taste? Find out in our guide on the best white wines. You can get bottles from Waitrose (£16).
Need a present for a gourmand? Check out our picks on the best Christmas gifts for foodies.
Best sparkling wines to gift
Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Cava Brut
- Country: Spain
- 11.5% ABV
- Suitable for vegans
While the bottle might bear the mark of a British supermarket, the wine inside is anything but. It comes from a third-generation winery in Peralada, Spain.
Sainsbury's says the grapes used in this sparkling wine are grown 'at altitude' – meaning they're grown above sea level. This means the grapes grow at cooler temperatures which can affect the ripening process, which the brand says makes for a superior wine.
Could we really taste the difference? Find out in our guide on the best prosecco and sparkling wines. Pick up bottles from Sainsbury's (£8.75).
Asda Extra Special Crémant d'Alsace Brut
- Country: France
- 12% ABV
- Not suitable for vegans or vegetarians
It's French sparkling wine, but it's not quite champagne. Instead, this one comes from just to the east in Alsace.
While champagne production has stricter regulations and higher grape costs, crémant still uses similar techniques in the winemaking process. Bottles of these wines can be just as tasty and cost significantly less.
Find out how this bottle compared to others in our guide to the best prosecco and sparkling wines. Get bottles from Asda (£9.98).
Best champagnes to gift
Louvel Fontaine Champagne Brut
- Country: France
- 12% ABV
- Suitable for vegans
If you're looking for some budget-friendly bubbly to gift this Christmas, look no further than Asda's own-brand brut.
You can get it for under £20, which makes it an attractive option compared to luxury brands such as Piper-Heidsieck, Veuve Clicquot or Taittinger, which often cost at least twice as much.
We pit this bottle – and more – against luxury bottle Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial. Is it better? You'll need to read our review on the best champagnes to find out.
Get bottles from Asda (£19.98).
Tesco Finest Premier Cru Brut Champagne
- Country: France
- 12.5% ABV
- Suitable for vegans
Some wine snobs might turn up their noses at the thought of Tesco champagne, but we must reiterate: this is the real deal – from Champagne, France.
If you're gifting lots of bottles this Christmas, keep an eye out for offers. Sometimes you can get 25% off when you buy three or six bottles with a Clubcard.
Does Tesco really sell a bottle that's better than Moët? Read our review on the best champagnes to find out. Pick up bottles below:
Other wines to gift
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Orange Wine
This wine originates from Georgia, and has been extremely popular over the last year. Don't be fooled though, it isn't made with oranges. It's a skin-contact wine, meaning bottles tend to have more complex or unusual flavours than a regular bottle of wine. While it's not the easiest wine to get ahold of, it makes a great gift if you're after something a bit different.
- Country: United States
- 10.5% ABV
- Suitable for vegans
While it appears orange, this wine is often still classified as a white, although it's claimed to have the complexity of a red.
Orange wines are very trendy at the moment, and it's an adventurous gift for connoisseurs.
We liked this bottle, and you can compare prices below. If you're looking for other options, we found that Ocado has the widest range.
Zeno Alcohol-Liberated Sparkling 'wine'
If they're looking to drink less, but still love a glass of wine with dinner or after work, try a couple of bottles of non-alcoholic wine. These alternatives have come a long way in recent years, and there are plenty of options to choose from.
- Country: Spain
- 0.3% ABV
- Suitable for vegans
Has your wine lover been trying to cut back? There are several low-to-no-alcohol wines that aim to retain the flavour, aroma, body, and mouthfeel of a 'regular' wine.
While it wasn't the cheapest option we tested, this citrussy 'fizz' makes a great gift. Just note that it's not completely alcohol-free.
Read what we thought of it in our review of the best alcohol-free sparkling wines. You can get bottles from Waitrose (£12.50).
Looking for something a little different to give? Why not check out our article on 5 trendy drinks to try or gift in 2025.
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