Christmas Gift Guide | Essential Gifts for Wine Lovers
- Dane Shorrock
- Oct 1
- 13 min read
Finding the perfect Christmas gift for a wine lover can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be complicated. Whether its for a casual sipper or a dedicated collector, there's always a wine accessory, gadget or just a thoughtful present that will put a smile on their face this festive season. From elegant glasses to practical wine openers, even luxury food hampers that would pair beautifully with your favourite wine. This guide will cover the Best Christmas Gifts for Wine Lovers in 2025.
Why Wine Lovers Make Gift Shopping Easy at Christmas
As we are wine lovers ourselves we know that practical accessories aid in the enjoyment of wine, this can be elevated with the use of stylish and fun wine accessories that make enjoying wine easier. So we have collated the most convenient Christmas gifts for wine lovers into one guide. Take a seat and enjoy some of our top picks.
Top 10 Essential Christmas Gifts for Wine Lovers
Stocking Fillers for Wine Lovers
Whether its something practical or small but fun, these stocking fillers for wine lovers can be the perfectly quirky gift or a novelty gadget. These affordable extras will surely add a playful touch, for under the tree, or as a secret Santa gift idea.
Starting off it wouldn't be Christmas without an obligatory purchase of socks and here we have a set of fluffy socks to keep your toes warm.
LUXE LIFESTYLE - "If you can read this bring me some wine socks for her"
Printed with anti-slip material ensuring safety after a glass! For that special wine lover in your life, surprise and excite with this one of a kind gift for her. The look on their face will be priceless, make them squeal with joy!
Thick Fuzzy Stretchy Cotton Velvet Blend Super Soft To The Touch Keeping Your Feet Toasty Warm Always.
Available on Amazon. Priced at £7.99
Looking for something small and little more funny for the wine lover in your life then this next item will surely bring a smile to their face.
SC Products - Alki Wine Stopper Funny Gifts for Women
Playful Logo with a Cheeky Twist - Featuring a clever “Alki” logo design, this novelty wine bottle stopper is a hilarious nod to anyone who enjoys a glass (or ten!). A perfect pick for funny wine gifts for women, it makes brilliant joke gifts for women who love to laugh while keeping their favourite bottle fresh.
This novelty wine stopper combines humour with function, featuring a secure silicone seal that helps lock in flavour and freshness. Perfect as funny novelty gifts for women or funny alcohol gifts for women, it’s a must-have addition to any collection of accessories and one of the best gifts for wine lovers who enjoy a laugh with their glass.
A Festive Gift with a Laugh – This novelty wine stopper makes one of the best funny Christmas gifts for women, guaranteed to spread cheer with every glass. A brilliant choice for Secret Santa gifts for her or cheeky stocking fillers for women, it’s a festive favourite that’s both practical and hilarious. Priced at £6.99
Also Available for him
Perhaps your gifting wine and want to add a little personal touch as a keep sake, then this has sentiment and fun at the same time. Don't just gift wine deliver it with a smile.
Handmade Wooden Hanging Heart Plaque Gift for Wine Lovers Novelty Funny Birthday Keepsake
Handmade wooden heart shaped plaque.
Packaged in transparent sleeve – perfect to give as a gift
Size: Approx. 10 x 9.5 cm
Includes length of hessian twine for hanging
Made from high quality sustainable 3mm Plywood (PEFC Certified)
Priced at £3.49
Sparkling Wine Accessories
From the humble champagne stopper, to elegant ice buckets, sparkling wine accessories can make the perfect gift for someone you love or a wine lover. Making them a perfect addition for anyone who wants to celebrate with bubbles.
Le Creuset Air Tight Champagne And Sparkling Wine Stopper
Le Creuset Champagne and sparkling wine stopper, Suitable for all standard sized bottles. Airtight seal allows horizontal storage of bottles, Keeps drinks fresh for up to 3 days, Preserves bubbles and flavour. 5-year guarantee. Easy to use and clean: Lightweight, Push and squeeze design, Snap on with ease and remove with a squeeze, Easy to clean, Handwash only. Number one best seller on Amazon, priced at £20.00
Huski Champagne Cooler Award-Winning Iceless Design with Detachable Bottle Stopper
MULTI-AWARD WINNING DESIGN - Red Dot Design Award 2025, New York Product Design Awards Gold 2024, Good Design Award Winner 2024, Best Design Award Winner Bronze 2024. KEEPS WINE CHILLED UP TO 6 HOURS - Triple insulation keeps your bubbly sparkling and perfectly chilled for up to 6 hours without ice. Double walled, vacuum insulated and copper lined for maximum thermal performance. No need for ice buckets or going back and forth to the fridge. Built into the base of the cooler, this handy detachable bottle stopper clips on and seals the top of most sparkling wine bottles. It's the perfect accessory to help keep your wine bubbly until the last drop (or pop!). No drips, just clean and cool wine. Available in 6 colours prices from £59.99 - £64.99.
Champagne colour
Black colour
Silver colour
Powder pink colour
Grey colour
White colour
Festive Wine Hampers
Packed with fine wine, artisan cheeses, and gourmet treats, a Christmas wine hamper is the ultimate in festive indulgence. Its a crowd-pleasing gift that never disappoints. We have a selection from our partners at Realfoodhub.co.uk CLICK HERE to search. They have a tremendous selection of local meats and cheeses from the UK and here are some of the hamper selections they have for Christmas. Lots on offer and well worth a look. Here are just some of the hampers they do.
The Celebration with White Wine Gift Box
The Celebration with White Wine Gift Box contains:
La Deliziosa Pinot Grigio 75cl
Farmhouse Honey & Chilli Biscuits 50g
Thornton & France Milk Chocolate Bar with Sprinkles 40g
Cambrook Caramelised Sesame Peanuts 45g
Excelcium Pralines 180g
Eternal Grocer Shortbread Biscuits 70g
Presented in a black and white branded gift box Priced at £35.95.
The Celebration Red Wine Hamper
Contains:
Otra Tierra Merlot 75cl
Farmhouse Honey & Chilli Biscuits 50g
Thornton & France Milk Chocolate Bar with Sprinkles 40g
Cambrook Caramelised Sesame Peanuts 45g
Excelcium Pralines 180g
Eternal Grocer Shortbread Biscuits 70g
Packed in a Black Gift Box. Priced at £35.95
Wine Storage Racks & Coolers
Whether its for a serious wine collector or just a gift for someone looking for a stylish or a compact wine cooler being both practical and elegant. These gifts will help preserve the wine at the perfect temperature. We also have a selection on our blog post on storage and coolers here. We also have a dedicated blog on Storage racks and coolers Click here for a more in depth look at wine racks and coolers.
Mardili Free Standing Acacia Wood Wine Rack Storage, 8 Wine Bottle Holder Stand
High quality wood - Made of 100% natural Acacia wood, the texture is natural and beautiful, and the feel is excellent. The wood surface is polished and varnished to make it smoother and brighter. Horizontal design that offers a more rustic charm than standard wine racks countertop holders this fancy wine rack features two tier shelving, smooth and rounded edges, and a minimalist style that fits in well with any home decor. Priced at only £26.99.
Mardili Solid Wood Flame Wine Rack Novelty Hand
Hand carved, these beautiful wine racks are carved by skilled workers from a single piece of solid wood. This wine rack looks like a flame from a distance and can be used as a home decoration, holds up to 6 bottles and can be used as a centerpiece in your living room, bedroom or kitchen. A great gift for wine connoisseurs. Unique gift for any wine lover and very reasonably priced at £22.99.
Wine Cooler Stick Set, 3-in-1 Kit: Stainless Steel Bottle Chiller Rod + Decanting Aerator
The VINENCO 3-in-1 Wine Chiller with drip-free pourer and aerator function will keep your pre-cooled wine at optimum drinking temperature and refresh red wine to ideal cellar temperature. With the vacuum pump, you can make your already opened wine last even longer, and with the foil cutter, you can open every wine bottle like a pro. Highest quality food contact certified food grade materials ensure pure aroma of your wine. Superb gift for a wine lover at a very reasonable price of £12.74 currently on a limited deal on Amazon.
Cheese and Charcuterie Board Sets
Naturally cheese and meats go hand in hand with wine and these next selections will certainly make an excellent gift. Perfect for those who love hosting friends and family at Christmas. We also have a dedicated blog post on Cheese and Charcuterie boards
Click here for a more in depth look at quality boards.
Giggi Bamboo Cheese Board Gift set | Cheese Board with 4 Piece Cheese knives
Giggi Cheese board with 4 piece Stainless steel cheese knife set is ideal gift for your Loved ones whoever it may be. The rich feature set of this premium luxury wooden cheese board enables you to create professional and artistic cheese platter display, whether you want to treat yourself or throw a party & impress your guests. The bamboo cheese board offers generous space with dimensions of 35.6cm x 28cm x 1.5cm (L x W x H). Currently only £19.65.
Gifting Wine
Gifting wine can be a tricky thing especially for a wine lover or enthusiast, will it be the right wine? Will they like it? Why not choose a Vintage wine that will be sure to impress, I know that I would be impressed with any vintage wine gifted to me. Look no further we have a solution to this with our partners at Vintagewinegifts.co.uk search for a birth year or from a particular sentimental year. They have over 2500 bottles stored and ready to ship, what better gift could you give than a vintage wine!
The selection is vast and all orders come with a free accessories kit worth £17.99. Each bottle comes boxed in a silk lined case and beautifully presented. Here we have just some examples of what that they have on offer.
2001 Chateau Les Mangons 2001 Bordeaux (Red wine)
The 2001 vintage in Bordeaux was a good year with a very mild winter and low rainfall in May and June. July stated out wet and cold but the vintage was saved by a hot August with average rainfall. September provided perfect harvest conditions and good quality wines were produced. Excellent Cabernet wines were made with Pauillac being the star of the vintage, but with good wines produced in Saint Estèphe, Margaux, Saint Julien and Pessac-Léognan (Graves)
What a gift this would make and a good vintage too.
2012 Chablis 1er Cru 'Cote de Lechet' 2012 Daniel Dampt (White wine)
From the very good 2012 vintage and scoring 16.5/20 by Jancis Robinson, this stunning Chablis has a crisp and precise, granitic nose. The palate is focused with great depth, hints of orange peel and tangerine. It has a delightful long finish. Drink now - 2033. Again comes in a beautiful gift box and with the accessories kit free. (worth £17.99)
Alternatively head to the website and check out what is on offer Vintagewinegifts.co.uk
Personalised Wine Bottles or Engraved Glasses
Looking to add a personal touch this Christmas, then engraved wine glasses or customised bottles would certainly feel extra special and also make for memorable keepsakes for years to come, we've also got some secret Santa ideas for you too.
Wine Label & Bottle Bag | Wine Bottle Labels Personalised Funny Gifts
A Prescription for Laughter & Wine! : These funny wine labels and prescription-style bottle bags are the ultimate funny wine gifts for women and funny wine gifts for men who love a good laugh with their favourite bottle. Designed to mimic a real wine prescription label, they add a hilarious twist to any celebration. These personalised wine bottle labels allow you to write the recipient’s name and sign it yourself, making them a unique and thoughtful choice of joke gifts for women and personalised gifts for men.
Unique Secret Santa Gift Ideas
Christmas Novelty Gifts
The Perfect Prescription for Mum
Available as one bag, one sticker £5.69or three bags and three stickers £8.49.
Personalised Engraved Enoteca 19oz Large Wine Glass, Personalise with Any Message for Any Occasion
Personalise your wine glass for any occasion! The perfect gift for any wine lover, all that's missing is your personalised message.
Accompanied with a stunning gift box, this glass is ready to give straight to the recipient. We recommend washing this before its first use, and is suitable for dishwashers.
This glass would be ideal for use with white wine.
Priced at £13.95 it would make and ideal secret gift or as a personalised gift.
Diamante Swarovski White Wine Glass - 'Hearts' Hand Cut Design Embellished with Swarovski Crystals in Gift Box
Made from premium ultra clear blown lead free crystal
Finished with genuine Crystals by Swarovski
Single glass packaged in a burgundy presentation box
360ml wine glass
Hand crafted and carefully decorated in the EU
Gifted in a box and would make a beautiful and tasteful gift with a personalised touch.
Nicely priced at £19.95
Give someone your heart at Christmas that they can cherish forever.
Wine Aerators & Decanters
Give the gift of full flavour with a stylish decanter or a quick use aerator to improve aromas and taste, making it a thoughtful and functional gift. The first economical aerator is the electric wine aerator/pourer. We also have a dedicated blog post on decanters. Click here
AIKARO - Electric Wine Aerator Pourer Rechargeable Automatic Decanter, with Corkscrew and Vacuum Stopper (Set)
The electronic wine aerator accelerates the decomposition of tannins and makes the wine more fragrant. It speeds up the wine's breathing so you can enjoy it immediately. The electric wine decanter works with conventional wine bottles. This electric wine dispenser has a built-in lithium battery that can be charged via USB. When fully charged, it can handle up to 30 bottles of wine. Set includes 1 automatic wine aerator, 1 corkscrew and 1 vacuum wine stopper, packed in a gift box. They are perfect wine gifts, suitable for home party, outdoor party, wedding, bar or restaurant. The stopper can keep the wine fresh for 7 days. Priced at £17.99.
VINENCO - Drip Free Aerating Pourer Top Spout for Instant Aeration
Enjoy a distinctively intense, drip-free wine drinking experience with your VINENCO Aerating Pourer and double the value of your wine by simply pouring yourself a glass – elegant, handy, drip-less. Get your BONUS WINE TASTING E-BOOK with every order. With its large double vent aerating chamber and intelligent air intake system the VINENCO Aerating Pourer utilizes the Bernoulli Effect to infuse your wine with the OPTIMAL amount of oxygen, allowing the wine to instantly release its full aroma and rich flavours in the time it takes to pour a glass. Top rated single hand manual aerator. Priced at £11.99.
Looking for a more conventional decanter then we have a couple of quality items up next.
Wine Decanter & Accessories (Cork Stopper + Cleaning Beads) - 100% Lead-Free Crystal Wine Carafe – Unique Gift Idea
For optimum aeration, decanter fits a full standard 750ml bottle at the widest point (1800ml – 60oz. total capacity).
Lead-free & Hand-blown Premium grade Crystal Glass. Health safe and free from imperfections. Cork stopper to protect your wine from flies and dust & Stainless Steel beads specially designed to remove red wine stains from your carafe.
Offers available on this product at checkout too Priced at £32.95
Simply add this drying stand to your order and type code "MARSANNE" at the checkout for 35% off the decanter.
Le Chateau Large Elegant Wine Decanter with Aerator
Hand blown Lead-Free Crystal Glass: Crafted from superior quality, lead-free crystal glass, our wine carafe decanter showcases brilliant clarity. The elegant design enhances any wine tasting experience. This wine decanter makes a beautiful present for wine lovers. Its modern, flowing design adds a touch of elegance to any gathering, ideal for special occasions. 750ml Capacity for Maximum Aeration: Designed to aerate a full bottle of wine, our glass wine decanter ensures maximum oxygenation. The wide diameter provides optimal. Priced at £39.99
Electric & Classic Corkscrews
No wine enthusiast should ever have to struggle when opening a bottle of wine, at Christmas or anytime. So an electric corkscrew provides effortless convenience, while a classic waiters friend makes an ideal stocking filler. We have collated a few of the best sellers here but we have an in depth look on another blog post. Click here
CIRCLE JOY 5-in-1 Electric Wine Opener Set Rechargeable Wine Corkscrew Bottle Opener with Charging Station, Foil Cutter, LED Indicator, Aerator Pourer and Vacuum Stopper
This comprehensive package includes an electric wine opener, foil cutter, decanter, vacuum wine stopper, and a Type-C charging cable. This wine corkscrew set integrates the functionalities of wine opening, pouring, and storage, facilitating a seamless wine-tasting experience. Remove the cork in seconds. Cut the foil, hold the corkscrew vertically to the neck of the bottle. Press the extract button of the corkscrews bottle opener to enter and remove the cork, Press the release button to release the cork. No pulling, twisting or breaking the corks. Priced at £21.99
Looking for something a little more premium then this has to be the most premium brand on Amazon.
PEUGEOT - Elis Touch - Rechargeable Electric Corkscrew Made of Stainless Steel and ABS
Elis Touch works thanks to a latest generation lithium-ion battery that can be charged via the charging stand included in the package. A full refill allows you to uncork up to 80 bottles. Great gift idea for tasting lovers and wine lovers thanks to the elegant red box. It comes with its charging stand and a foil cutter. Ideal for wine lovers, this very aesthetic electric corkscrew allows you to unlock all wine bottles with a simple gesture and effortlessly. Available in two colours Carbon and stainless steel. Starting price of £80.35.
Ultra high quality manufacturer and 200 years of experience will certainly impress.
Also available in Stainless steel
Elegant Wine Glass Sets
Last but not least a wine enthusiast cannot enjoy wine without the right glassware. High quality glassware enhances aromas, taste and presentation. This makes it the most essential gift for wine lovers, and choosing the right one can be difficult. We have dedicated blogs on both red and white wine glasses and you can find both of them here. Click here for red wine glasses. Click here for white wine glasses.
Villeroy & Boch – Ovid Red Wine Glass Set 4 Pieces 590 ml
Best value and highest quality glasses available on Amazon. This set of 4 red wine glasses, with a slender stem stop the drink from warming up and combine minimalist design with functionality. With a volume of 590 ml, the interesting shape of the goblet allows perfect contact between wine and air to release unique aromas. Robust gourmet glass made from shiny crystal glass, taste-neutral, dishwasher-safe and durable - in the familiar Villeroy & Boch quality. Excellent set of crystal glasses. Priced at £32.97
Villeroy & Boch – Ovid White Wine Glass Set 4 Pieces 380 ml
The white wine glasses impress with an elegant and timeless design that allows the aromas of the drink to develop perfectly. With a capacity of 380 ml, they are perfect for all kinds of white wine and cocktails. Thanks to their simple design, the glasses coordinate beautifully with other Villeroy & Boch collections; as a set, they can be ideally expanded with other Ovid glasses.Robust gourmet glass made from shiny crystal glass, taste-neutral, dishwasher-safe and durable - in the familiar Villeroy & Boch quality.
Priced at £39.96
So to conclude with this extensive top 10 list, you can skip the ordinary and surprise the wine lover in your life with something truly special. From budget friendly stocking fillers to luxury wine hampers, there are endless ways to add some festive sparkle to any celebration. Whatever you choose, pair it with a heartfelt toast. The best gift we can receive is celebrating with great wine, good company and making unforgettable memories!
We wish all our lushes, happy and healthy celebrations. Cheers.
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