The gift of a bottle when it’s a known favourite is a fail-safe option to give wine lovers. Of course, there are occasions when you may need a more creative approach to buying a wine gift.
Perhaps they already have a collection or taste that’s beyond the realms of an achievable gift budget, or maybe you just want something to lighten what can sometimes seem like an exceedingly serious world of wine. Beneath the wine world’s serious carapace is a simple quest for flavour, and you don’t need to be an expert to join in it.
If you find yourself stuck for ideas, we’ve brought together a collection of wine gifts that strike the balance of being both tasteful and practical. From centrepiece bottle holders and nifty glass-top sulphate filters, to wine-chilling gadgets that’ll save you going backwards and forwards to the fridge, we have options to suit all budgets.
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The best wine gifts to buy wine lovers in 2025
Laithwaites Beautifully Bite-sized Wine & Snacks Hamper
This is a lovely way to give a special wine hamper without breaking the bank. Inside the traditional wicker basket you’ll find three miniature bottles of excellent wines that are sure to impress: a prosecco, sauvignon blanc and Merlot to suit all tastes. The rest of the hamper is filled with snacks to go with the drinks, including truffle crisps and Perello olives.
Available from:
Laithwaites (£38)
Dibor vintage embossed wine goblets
These are a cheerful choice for long dinners, and would add colour to anyone’s glass collection. On a practical note, different coloured glasses also make it easier during dinner parties to distinguish what drink belongs to which person.
Available from:
Dibor (£28)
M&S red wine and nibbles gift box
What better gift for a wine lover than a bottle of the good stuff itself? This gift set from M&S comes in a smart wooden box with a bottle of Argentinian malbec, plus moreish rosemary smoked nuts and cheesy Cornish cruncher biscuits to pair with the wine. For a sweeter tooth, a red wine and chocolate gift box is also available.
Available from:
M&S (£35)
Martell wine bottle holder
We love the delicate gold detailing and smart white marble base of this wine bottle holder, with space for two bottles. It makes an elegant statement to display good bottles of wine (perhaps one red, one white) and is handcrafted from iron and white marble.
Available from:
Anthropologie (£48)
Addison Ross bow tie corkscrew
Be opening bottles in style with a fun bow-tie style corkscrew. Available in a range of duo colourways, from aqua and lilac to watermelon pink and cherry red, there’s a style to brighten up any drinks party. It’s ergonomic to hold so practical as well as pretty.
Available from:
Addison Ross (£35)
Le Creuset wine cooler sleeve
Le Creuset claims that when stored in the freezer, its WA-126 cooler sleeve will chill a bottle from room temperature in 20 minutes. If the wine was chilled to start, this should keep it cold for hours. This could be a great addition to a backpack for picnic adventures, al fresco eating with friends, or simply on the side table in the living room. Available in black, burgundy, cerise, shell pink and volcanic orange.
Wine-Opoly board game
Wine-opoly is the board game that wine lovers will be playing this Christmas. As you travel round the board, you collect wine, build wineries and avoid getting hit with unexpected import taxes – the perfect way for any wine enthusiast to spend the afternoon. There’s also a beer version, Brew-opoly, to try!
Available from:
Amazon (£24.99)
Wine Christmas crackers
For a grown-up Christmas table treat, lay out these luxury wine Christmas crackers. Each cracker contains a 187ml bottle of wine with a lucky dip of three red and three white to open and enjoy with Christmas lunch. They’d also make great adult stocking fillers for a wine lover.
Available from:
Virgin Wines (from £29.99)
Moleskine passion wine journal
For those who like to savour every aroma, a wine journal becomes an archive of every bottle that has stirred the senses. Think of it as a diary – somewhere to record the grape, year, place and what it was paired with. A wine journal is a great gift for those who like to jot down tasting notes, are building their own collection, or associate memories with the drink they had at the time.
Available from:
John Lewis (£30)
Personalised grapevine gift set
For a wine lover who has everything, a pair of vines could be the perfect gift. British brand The Gluttonous Gardener selected two particular varieties, one white and one red, because of their ability to thrive in the UK’s fickle climate. They can even be grown in large pots. Just personalise the wooden crate with a name or personal message.
Available from:
Not on the High Street (£68)
Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker
What’s the big deal about wine? When professional journalist and self-proclaimed amateur drinker Bianca Bosker discovers the world of elite sommeliers, she dives headfirst into the life where taste reigns supreme. Cork Dork is a witty retelling of her fervour-fuelled adventure that takes the reader from underground tastings to a Neuroscientists fMRI machine in her pursuit of the answer to that question.
Available from:
Amazon (£7.09)
Waterstones (£10.99)
LSA International Mia recycled wine glasses
With a thin fluted finish, these wine glasses are made from recycled glass from disused bottles. They are all mouth-blown and have a blue tinge finish. There’s even biodegradable organic inks on the box to ensure the circle of recycling can continue.
Available from:
LSA International (£45)
Ullo wine purifier
The Ullo contains four filters that help purify wine by removing sulfites and residual sediment. The former is a preservative widely used in winemaking that can cause allergic reactions in those who are sensitive. This little gadget simply sits on top of a glass, and also has an optional ‘aerate’ function for enhancing the flavour of reds.
Available from:
Amazon (£89.99)
Conundrum 1-litre decanter
The swirling design of this glass decanter has two practical functions. The first is to oxygenate your bottle of red as it’s poured in and out, and the second is to give you purchase on the decanter as you pour its contents into glasses. The result is a glass of red that should have an enhanced bouquet.
Available from:
Wayfair (£32.99)
Vintage wine poster print
This vintage French liquor poster has been retouched and reborn into the kind of print that would sit quite happily in a variety of interiors. Sizes vary, and there’s the option to purchase it framed and ready for hanging.
Available from:
Etsy (from £15.04)
Valley wine cooler
This is a little bit of the outdoors, inside. Carved from natural stone, the textured exterior remains untouched while the inside has been carved and polished to hold a bottle. Filled with ice, the stone’s density maintains the cooled temperature for hours.
Available from:
Nordic Nest (£39.90)
Personalised picnic table wine carrier
Some things taste better when eaten al fresco with friends. For wine lovers who enjoy the great outdoors, this nifty wine gift transforms from a food caddy to a low picnic table, and can be engraved to make it more personal – great for days when you’re not straying too far from the car or kitchen.
Available from:
Uncommon Goods (£166)
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