Giving a wine-themed Christmas gift is bound to please the wine lover in front of you. To help you with your shopping, we’ve put together the top 36 wine Christmas gifts. With this list, you’ll no longer have to wonder which wine Christmas gift to give. We’re here for you, and to make sure you have an excellent Christmas.
1. Classic: a bottle of wine
What better way to please a wine lover than to choose a bottle of wine for them? That said, we urge you to be careful. When giving a bottle of wine for Christmas, there’s no room for error. Two options are possible. On one hand, you can give a great wine classic, a beautiful label, a must-have. In that case, you shouldn’t go wrong. Want to go further? Try to help the wine lover discover something. In that case, ask your wine merchant for advice. They’ll find you a little collector’s bottle that should surprise the taste buds of your loved ones. That’s enough to taste wine well!
2. Pourquoi boit-on du vin? By Fabrizio Bucella
Here’s a wine book that hasn’t finished surprising you. In this work, Fabrizio Bucella sets out in search of the causes of wine consumption in humans. This book is particularly original. So it’s an excellent gift for wine lovers. That way, “why do we drink wine?” could easily end up under your Christmas tree. Expect to pay less than 20 euros for this gift.
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3. Trois fois vin: an excellent box
Trois fois vin is an excellent box that will please lovers of fine bottles. We had the opportunity to meet Marie Dominique Bradford, the founder of Trois fois vin. So, on top of giving this box as a Christmas gift, you can recommend our podcast. That’s enough to give two gifts for the price of one.
4. A decanter: the gift for the savvy
Decanting wine is a technique that lets the wine recover some oxygen and reveal its aromas. Particularly useful for tasting wine, a decanter will always be appreciated. So, for a wine-themed Christmas gift, a decanter is certainly an excellent idea.
5. A tasting session
Tasting wine is always an excellent moment. So, to please wine lovers, you can give a tasting session. To avoid going wrong, you can choose a gift box. It will let the person receiving the gift choose the location of the tasting. If you’re a bit more of a connoisseur, you can choose an establishment yourself.
6. Le Grand Larousse du Vin: a studious wine Christmas gift!
Here’s a bible that will please wine lovers. This wine book is excellent for discovering all the notions about wine. So, you can turn to this wine gift without hesitation. It will naturally please the person receiving it and should let them improve their library (and their cellar).
7. A subscription to the Revue Française du Vin
The Revue Française du Vin is a classic of the field. Giving a subscription to the magazine can be an excellent wine gift. Slightly offbeat, it will let you always stay on top of what’s happening in the world of wine. That said, you can also turn to a less costly solution: subscribing to our newsletter. It’s free and fun: that’s a lovely gift.
8. The technical wine gift: a vacuum pump
We told you about it in our article on storing wine. A vacuum pump removes the air from the bottle and thus keeps the contents longer after opening. So, you’ll be giving a solution that allows for moderation by keeping a bottle for several days.
9. For those who don’t already have one: a sommelier kit
What’s better than a kit including a corkscrew, a pourer, a thermometer and much more? That should be an excellent wine Christmas gift for the people you choose to give it to. !wine christmas gift - sommelier kit
10. A tasting journal
Is keeping a record of all your tastings a dream? Dream no more: the tasting journal is here for you. With it, you can write down all the traces of your tastings. The more knowledgeable can revise their range, and new lovers can record their beginnings.
11. A connected solution: Aveine
Aveine is a connected wine bottle aerator. With this jewel of technology, you’ll be able to taste any bottle of wine straight away. Indeed, the aerator starts by reading the wine label and then aerates it perfectly. All you have to do is pour the precious liquid into a glass. That’s a Christmas gift at the cutting edge of tech.
12. A case from La Tour d’Argent
La Tour d’Argent, the famous restaurant by the Eiffel Tower, offers wine cases for sale. Different cases are available on the La Tour d’Argent boutique website. You’ll be sure to find something to make someone happy! That said, set aside a budget between 500 and 2,000 euros for this delicious wine gift.
13. A stay in the vineyards: a wine Christmas gift that takes you travelling
Do you want to give an experience as a wine Christmas gift? With a stay in the vines, you’ll discover winemaking but also the different grape varieties in France. This instructive trip will be a lovely introduction and an excellent excuse to get some fresh air among the vines.
14. Mon cours d’oenologie en 10 semaines chrono by Marie-Dominique Bradford
We mentioned it in the interview with Marie Dominique Bradford: the book “Mon cours d’oenologie en 10 semaines chrono” is a chance to discover the world of wine. With this wine book, you’ll be giving an excellent gift. Knowing wine means tasting it even better afterwards.
15. A nice set of wine glasses
A nice set of wine glasses is essential to enjoy this delicious nectar. Giving a set of wine glasses is an excellent wine gift. Go for it. Be careful when you place them under the Christmas tree. It would be a shame to break them. As a bonus, head over to our article on how to hold a wine glass.
16. A wine cellar
Storing wine at the right temperature is crucial if you hope to taste it in a few years. By giving a wine cellar, you’ll let the person receiving this wine Christmas gift store their wine and grow their collection. You couldn’t please someone whose collection is growing more than that.
17. A patterned T-shirt
An apron or a T-shirt with a little wine glass pattern will always be appreciated. We’re thinking in particular of this one from Monsieur Tee-Shirt. We’re also suggesting these, but be careful not to dress your bottles with them!
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18. My Vitibox: a wine box as a gift!
My Vitibox is another wine box that could be a great pleasure. On our side, we tested it and we approve! No doubt this box will be a big hit and will let you make the pleasure of Christmas gifts last.
19. Le Nez du Vin: the huge gift
Le Nez du Vin is an incredible wine gift. Indeed, in this box set, you’ll have access to dozens of vials that will let you identify the aromas present in wine. So, this box set will let you enjoy the aromatic variations of wine even more, but also become unbeatable in your blind tastings. !wine gift - le nez du vin
20. Another decanter
Come on, we’ll go in for the decanter one more time. Decanting your wine can be essential to truly enjoy it. Discover another shape of decanter and surprise with this gift. We’re cheating a little, but there are so many different shapes that you’re bound to find a suitable wine gift. Try this one for example.
21. A bottle holder
A bottle holder lets you present your fine bottles with the greatest class. It’s your turn to play with a beautiful bottle holder.
22. A large wine cellar: the wine Christmas gift for those whose eyes are bigger than their stomach
Do you want to exceed all expectations? Turn to a large wine cellar. This one will let you keep wine at the right temperature. With a large wine cellar, you’ll please lovers with an overflowing collection.
23. Mon cours d’accords mets et vin by Fabrizio Bucella
We already told you about Fabrizio Bucella for his work Pourquoi boit-on du vin? He’s back for a second book that gives pride of place to food and wine pairings. So, in this book, the author explains in detail how to put together a food and wine pairing. With this wine book, you’ll never make pairing mistakes again and will be able to surprise your guests!
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24. Le Petit Ballon: a classic but effective box
Classic but effective, Le Petit Ballon is a bit of an old standby among wine boxes. You’ll easily be able to find it under the Christmas tree and allow the discovery of new wines.
25. Wine posters
Feeling like decorating the walls? No problem, give posters of the great wine-growing regions of France (or elsewhere). You’ll know all the appellations of every region. What’s more, you can round out this gift with the Atlas du Vin: a wine book that will take you on a tour of the world’s wine regions. You’ll find this gift at our friends from La Carte des Vins s’il vous plaît. !wine gift - wine map
26. An introduction to blending
The introduction to blending lets you make your own wine. In this workshop, you’ll set off to discover different grape varieties and try to put together a high-level blend. Do you dream of being a winemaker? It’s your turn to play!
27. A wine course
Do you think someone close to you wants to become a wine specialist? Give them WSET training. With it, they can perfect their knowledge of wine, sit an exam and obtain a certification. Be careful though, they’re going to become unbeatable!
28. Vines!
Did you know you can give vines? Give some to a loved one and they’ll receive the results of the harvest. This Christmas gift for wine lovers lets you receive, a few months later, the results of the cultivated land. So it’s a gift that lasts over time and should make people happy. You can buy some from Covigneron for example.
29. A wine bag-in-box handbag
Original and offbeat, useful during fashion week, the bag-in-box handbag lets you take your wine everywhere. Make it a gift for people who can’t part with wine while they’re out and about.
30. A bottle cover
Do you want to bring a bit of madness to your table? A bottle cover is the perfect occasion for that. Indeed, this accessory will let you protect the bottle of wine in a magnificent case and present it to your guests.
31. An electric corkscrew
Feeling like a bit of tech and class? An electric corkscrew is an ideal wine Christmas gift. You’ll now be able to surprise your guests with this corkscrew. So, you no longer have to make any effort to open a bottle. All you have to do is recommend a wine app for a Christmas at the cutting edge of tech.
32. A padlock stopper
Do you think someone is hooked on wine? If so, the best thing is to teach them to spit out the wine. That said, there’s an even more radical method: the padlock stopper. With this wine gift, it will be impossible to open a bottle without knowing the stopper’s code. So, it’s an excellent solution to keep your bottles safe! !wine christmas gift - padlock stopper
33. A wine-scented candle
Are the evenings when you can’t taste wine the longest? Console yourself with a wine-scented candle. The lovely aromas are all yours. Be careful though, such a candle gives you a strong urge to grab a corkscrew and head down to your cellar. If you want to store your wine, it might not be the best idea.
34. A bathtub glass holder
You’ve run yourself a bath. The bottle of wine is open and you’d like to pour yourself a little glass. Good news, we’ve found the solution for you! You’ll be able to taste your wine in the bath with this little accessory. We’ve revolutionised your bath, it’s on us.
35. The Oé box
The Oé box offers you organic wines. Here’s a gift that will let you please people while respecting nature. In other words, this gift should appeal both to wine lovers and to nature lovers. What could be better?
36. A balloon to store wine
We’ve already shown you how to store wine once it’s open. Slip this balloon into a bottle and then inflate it. This will drive the air out of the bottle and thus prevent the oxidation of the wine. So make the pleasure of wine last! You now have plenty of ideas for wine Christmas gifts! It’s your turn to play!