We all have that friend we need to find a gift for who’s heavily into wine or spirits, but fine booze is becoming so expensive… and… where do you start anyway?! Luckily for us, there are some exceptional wine-related gifts out there that will make great presents for the most discerning sippers and at every price level. Here are some lovely things I’ve come across recently:
The Wine Wisdom Desk Calendar, £11.99 Waterstones, Foyles, Amazon
Created by fellow wine lover and educator, Amanda Selby from Drink With Me, The Wine Wisdom 2026 desk calendar is a perfectly sized present, brimming with fun, daily facts and tips to choose the right wine, every time.
Vinca Wine Tasting Cracker (3x187ml), £16 John Lewis, vincawine.com
Vinca is one of the best canned wine brands you can find and this cute cracker is the perfect way to gift all three of their Sicilian wines to someone for Christmas. Inside you’ll find their zingy, tropical Cataratto white, their pale and saline Syrah rosé and their crunchy, strawberry-scented red made with Nero d’Avola and Frapatto.
Mulled Wine Candle, £12 thewinecaverns.co.uk
This rather smart mulled wine candle smells as good as it looks and will certainly make any home feel more cosy this festive season with its rich, red wine and winter spiced aromas. These are hand poured, vegan and made with soy wax.
On Tuscany: From Brunello to Bolgheri, Wine Tales From the Heart of Italy, compiled by Susan Keevil, £35 Académie du Vin Library
Tuscany will always have my heart and it will yours too after reading this. A wonderful look at one of the world’s best loved wine regions, written by a team of knowledgeable experts who also clearly love the finer things in life.
The HelenaSips Bite-Size Video Wine Course, £39 helenasips.com
For those who want the basics in bite-sized chunks with videos between 1 and 5 minutes long, take a look at subscribing to my substack here to access my wine course. It’s a bit different in vibe but this time, you’ll remember what you’ve learned.
Coravin Wine Journal £29.99 coravin.co.uk
Perfect if your giftee already has a Coravin wine preservation system (see below), this journal lets you record all your tasting experiences, even of the same bottle over time. Inside, you’ll find guides to assessing wine along with tips on food pairing and best practices for using your Coravin. It’s super smart too - and a nice affordable price.
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