Reserve Wines Official Christmas Gift Guide

So it's Christmas time and you've a long list of people to buy presents for. Next to some of those names you've written the word: WINE. Yes, great! That'll be sure to go down well.

The only problem is, you don't know what they like and staring at the wide range of bottles on the shelves makes your head spin. If this sounds like you, then don't worry. We're here to help.

We love wine so much that some days we barely think about anything else. So let us choose the wines to buy this Christmas for you - simply pick up a gift from our Christmas gift range.

(If you do know what you're looking for and you can't find it here, simply select the wines you want and add a gift bag or box from our selection here.)

There are some wines that just seem to appeal everyone. These are our bestsellers, tried and tasted time and time again, guaranteed to deliver straightforward satisfaction. If you don't know the tastes of the person you're buying for and you're not sure which Christmas wines to buy, then these are the gifts for them.

Put the fizz into someone's Christmas with this superb Cremant de Loire gift in a smart gift box. This is great alternative to Champagne, made with care by an excellent independent producer. Plus, it really looks the part which is always just as important this time of year.

 

A treat for the red wine lover in your life, this duo is bound to put a smile on their face. Featuring two of our favourite recent discoveries, the Vila Jardim Seleccion red is a taste of central Portugal. The Domaine Gayda Flying Solo blend is a Southern French gem. Full-flavoured and fruity wines, both are ideal for pairing with various dishes and enjoying with friends. Immediate pleasure all round.

In this gift we have two new white wines that are rapidly climbing to the top of our best sellers list: The Gayda Tair d'Oc Sauvignon Blanc delights with its bright and juicy fruit flavours. The Vila Jardim shows why Portuguese wine isn't only for holidays with vibrant and refreshing citrussy fruit and hint of tropical notes. Both wines are ideal for pairing with festive dishes or enjoying by the fireplace. The kind of wines that you can enjoy at parties, open with dinner or drink on the sofa while watching festive TV.

If you're buying for someone who does know a bit about wine, it's time to up the quality. The wines in these gift boxes some of our best wines for gifts and are going to talked about long after they've finished the last drop.

"We love working with smaller Champagne producers. You get so much more for your money, and this is a superb example. The apple and apricot fruit is bright and fresh. It’s complex and round. Gorgeous stuff."

Sometimes it pays to stick to traditional favourites. Wines that have earned their reputation and that people will recognise as quality. If that sounds like the person you're buying for, treat them to this sumptuous duo featuring two nailed-on classics. The Sampietrana - one of our wines of the year (in fact the past 5 years!) as mentioned above is delicious and smooth with black fruits and spice. The Tohu Sauvignon is from a top-class example of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. It has an intense aroma of tropical fruit and citrus with a zesty minerality. Everything you want in a good Sauvignon Blanc. An absolutely delicious pair.

We know that for some people only the best will do and so we've put together some gifts that are sublime from top-to-bottom. We've upgraded the gift boxes here to wood because wine this good needs to arrive in befitting style.

This sublime duo features two of our most respected and delicious red wines. First up the Chateau Puybarbe from France is a smooth and rich wine with powerful blackberry and cedar. The Giuseppe Langhe Nebbiolo from Italy is a delicate yet intense red with a firm, food friendly structure. From the intensity of flavours to the layered texture, you can taste the quality in every sip.

For this gift, we've paired a red and white from the Burgundy region of France - one of the most famous and prestigious wine-producing regions in the world. The red is a wonderfully expressive and delicate example of Pinot Noir, and the white is a classically lean and crisp Chardonnay. If you need a gift for a serious wine lover, this is the one for you. A sophisticated, elegant choice.

  

We imagined this mixed wine case as a selection of everything you'd need to see you through Christmas Day. It covers sparkling, whites, reds and port. You have Cava for Christmas day bucks fizz; choices of wines to serve with dinner, whether that is Pinot Noir with turkey or Albarino with fish; plus some rich port to go with the inevitable cheeseboard. This case also includes a card with tasting notes and food pairing tips to make choosing which to drink even easier.

   

Christmas Party Mixed Case (Free Shipping on this Case), £165.00

This takes the Christmas case and expands it with extra choices of wines to serve with dinner, whether that is Rioja with lamb or Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with seabass. Plus some luscious sweet wine to go with desserts and an extra bottle of fizz for New Year. However it is also a spectacular gift to give someone who loves wine. You'd knock their brand new Christmas socks off with this.

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For this box you get the pick of our Wine Club Subscription bottles each month, showcasing a broad range of styles and grape varieties. In true Reserve style, we’ll make sure you get your hands on unusual wines – ‘boutique’ bottles from small, family-owned wineries from all around the world. Every month we choose a different theme, to ensure they’ll be taken on a drinking adventure with amazing tasting wines and a plenty of Reserve expertise.

Delivery is included in the price, plus you receive extended info about your wines and food pairing suggestions.

This is a seriously special wine gift.

If you really can't decide on what wines choose, why not turn to a stylish glassware instead? That way they'll be smiling whatever they're drinking out of them. We have a high-quality range that can complement different styles or be used as versatile everyday glasses.

 

Schott Zwiesel Vivid Senses Sparkling Wine Glass, £22.00 a pair

Made by highly respected German glassware producer Schott Zwiesel, these Vivid Senses sparkling wine glasses stand out for their elongated bowl and effervescence point at the base, which maintains that special fizz in sparkling wine and champagne.

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Whether you like whisky or rum, gin or vodka - we have a wide range of spirits to choose from too. Included in our Christmas shop are some spirits gifts that make it even easier to buy for the spirits drinker in your life.

 

 

 

Chateau de Montifaud XO Attitude Decanter (70cl, 40%), £96.00

Presented in a striking Attitude Decanter. This is aged for over 20 years in red Limousin oak casks and then in ‘old’ barrels, and is made from a series of eaux-de-vie from the Petite Champagne terroir. Elegant, floral, fine and original, with impressive complexity. Aromas of candied fruit (apricot, prune, peach, apple) mixed with a note of honey, cocoa. The texture is full, mellow and silky leading to a refreshing finish with a warming spiciness that goes on an on. Taste at 20°C, to appreciate its suppleness, finesse and complexity.

For those with a sweet tooth, Elodie Vallet suggests a tasting of this with a chocolate dessert!

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Finally, stocking fillers

Jacob Marley's Mulled Wine, £6.50

Finally if you're after a stocking filler, have you ever considered giving mulled wine christmas gifts? Why not pop in a bottle as an easy festive treat.

Kate Says

"Mulled wine is a Christmas essential. Just the smell of it can get you in the festive mood. This is a great time saver, just pop it in a pan and warm it up for a cosy sip that is sure to make you smile." 

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Le Creuset WA-126 Cooler Sleeve, Volcanic, £22

Chill your wine or sparkling wine in style with this great Cooler Sleeve. Very efficient, it cools your wine in just a few minutes and keeps it cold for hours. 

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