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 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.)

Not sure what they like? Start with these four

These were our bestsellers last Christmas. Each one works without knowing the person's taste in detail.

Delivery, order-by dates and gift notes

Order by 2pm on Monday 21 December and your gift should arrive before Christmas. One-bottle gifts go by Royal Mail, so order those by 10am on Friday 18 December.

• One-bottle gifts: Royal Mail Tracked 48, £5.49. Order by 10am on Friday 18 December for Christmas. Before then, orders in by 10am, Monday to Friday, go out the same day.
• Everything else: Express 48 delivery is £8.49 for 1 to 6 bottles. Order by 2pm on Monday 21 December for Christmas. Before then, orders in by 2pm, Monday to Friday, go out the same day.
• Free delivery on orders over £120 to mainland UK addresses (not the Highlands and Islands). The Christmas Day Case, the Christmas Party Mixed Case and our gift subscriptions have free delivery too.
• Gift note: add a free personal message at checkout. Our wine gifts come with a Reserve Wines gift tag.
• Sending to more than one person? Place a separate order for each address. For bigger numbers, email hello@reservewines.co.uk.
• Collect it yourself: Click & Collect is free from West Didsbury, Mackie Mayor, Altrincham and the Picturedrome in Macclesfield. Transfer days are on our delivery page.

If a parcel arrives damaged, photograph it and email us. We'll send a replacement or refund the damaged bottles (full details on the delivery page). For anything else, see our returns policy.

There are some wines that just seem to appeal to 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 a 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

In this gift we have two new wines that are rapidly climbing to the top of our best sellers list: The Gayda Sphere Syrah delights with its rich and peppery fruit flavours. The Secret Coast Sauvignon Blanc wine is such a widely appealing style with vibrant and refreshing citrussy, gooseberry 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 that 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 Hanewald-Schwerdt Sauvignon is a top-class example of German Sauvignon Blanc from the Pfalz region. It has an inviting aroma of ripe gooseberry and orchard fruit, a light grip of texture across the tongue, and acidity that stays lively right through. 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.

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 Cremant for Christmas day bucks fizz; choices of wines to serve with dinner, whether that is Pinot Noir with turkey or white Rioja 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), £180.00

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 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.

 

The Lakes Distillery, Single Malt Signature £74.00

The Lakes Distillery Signature Single Malt is a rich and multi-layered whisky that unfolds with elegance and depth. Amber-gold in colour, it offers aromas of polished oak and soft leather, mingling with dried fruits, pecan nuts, dark chocolate, and a lift of orange zest. On the palate, layers of sultanas, raisins, and figs give way to stewed orchard fruits and bright citrus. Notes of treacle and warming baking spices – vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg – add opulence and complexity. The finish is elegant and lingering, with raisin, fig, and dark treacle carried by a subtle spice warmth. A beautifully balanced whisky that reflects the artistry of sherry cask maturation.

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