Wine bundles to gift your favourite vino lover
From a range of hand-picked organics to the downright luxurious, here are the best wine gift boxes to give yours this Christmas.
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It’s been quite the year, and I’ve got to say, I’m not sad to see the back of it.
If you and yours would love nothing more than to spend Christmas Day with your feet up and wine glass (or two) in hand, have a browse of our picks for the best gift wine boxes for the holidays. Enjoy and drink responsibly.
FOR THOSE THAT SWEAR BY ORGANIC
The Best Of Organic Wines, Amazon, $77.95
From Spain’s famous Tempranillo with licorice and caramel brulee, to the citrus notes of the Little Goat Creek Pinot Gris from New Zealand, this wine bundle is the perfect thing to gift the organic wine lover in your life.
Wine included: Spring Seed Gypsy Blanc de Blancs NV, Mesta Organic Tempranillo, Little Goat Creek Pinot Gris, Paxton MV Shiraz.
FOR THOSE THAT WANT A PERSONALISED WINE JOURNEY
Surprise Gift Box, Good Pair Days, from $162 for 3 months
If you’re looking for the gift that will keep giving beyond December 25, this is the one that will thrill every vino lover. Send a mixed boxed of bottles, carefully curated by a three-time Australian Somm. of the year - or, if you fancy your own nose, bottles selected by you. For as many months after as you choose, Good Pair Days will tailor boxes within your price range, based on feedback given by your loved one, delivering them to their front door. Each bottle comes with tasting notes, food pairings and custom recipes - and in the spirit of Christmas, a little extra surprise in December.
Wine included: Miscellaneous.
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO ENTERTAIN
Drinks Delivered, delicious, $139.99 (RRP$296)
In good news for food and wine lovers the country over, delicious. has just launched a new wine club that pairs recommended wine with the magazine’s recipes, which, quite frankly, is my idea of a community. To celebrate, the team responsible is bundling together a special introductory offer of a dozen premium red and white wines - plus, an extra two bottles of sparkling chardonnay pinot noir, and two Dartington crystal stemless glasses, for good measure.
Wine included: Miscellaneous dozen, two Tyrrell’s Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV.
FOR THOSE THAT LOVE GOOD VALUE
The Wine Lovers Gift Pack, Vinomofo, $149
There are few things that recommend a product more than the promise of brilliant savings. Not only does this delightful gift pack allow its recipient the taste of wines from the world over - we’re talking about a South African chardonnay with hints of peach granita and melon, to a Portuguese tempranillo that shows off plums and cherries - you will pay $71 less than what its worth. Plus, this gift pack comes with four complementary coasters with quotes to make you smile - shout out to my favourite, “Wine is just juice with more life experience.”
Wine included: Greens Vineyard Cuvee Stephen Thomas Shiraz 2017, Julien Schaal Mountain Vineyards Chardonnay 2019, D’Sas Pinot Gris 2020, First Drop Quinta Du Sol Touriga Tempranillo 2014, Silkwood The Walcott Cabernet Malbec 2016, Big Easy Radio Rose 2019.
FOR THOSE THAT LOVE TO TOAST
Mumm Cordon Rouge NV Twin Lute Gift Pack, BoozeBud, $79.99
If you are gifting a couple these holidays, make sure the two can share in a drink with each other straight away with this bottle of champagne from renowned house, Maison Mumm, and two complementary flutes. Described by the house as “a subtle blend of over 110 crus, this iconic cuvee offers a harmonious combination of vivacity and intensity”, it’s the perfect way to usher in the new year.
Wine included: Mumm Brut Cordon Rouge.
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO STAY IN
Good Wines Twin Set Hamper, Gourmet Basket, $129
Give your loved ones not just wine, but the perfect spread for their Netflix binges with this gourmet hamper. With a shiraz from Australia’s renowned McLaren Vale and sauv from New Zealand, this gift is topped off with wasabi-dusted peanuts, locally-made luxury cookies and a whole range of delightful treats.
Wine included: D’Arenberg Footbolt Shiraz, Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc.
FOR PLEASING CROWDS
Christmas Essentials Mix, The Australian Wine, $167.88
If you’d like to help this year’s Christmas host out, gift them this collection of wines, sure to please a diverse range of tastebuds. From an award-winning Trebbiano, to a Gold medal-winning Cabernet, this six wines, twelve bottle collection is sure to win you brownie points come Christmas lunch when the standby slab of beers runs out.
Wine included: Trimboli Salvatore Trebbiano, Peos Estate 4 Jacks Manjimup Merlot, Evans & Tate Breathing Space Margaret River Chardonnay, Allegiance Wines Single Vineyard Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon, Sevenhill Cellars Estate Grown Inigo Clare Valley Shiraz, Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Sauvignon Blanc.
FOR THE LUXURY LOVER
Luxury Gift Hamper, Catch, $485
I mean, just imagine presenting your Christmas gift in a faux leather, padded chest - it sets quite the expectation. Fortunately, this gift more than lives up to its appearance upon being opened. Inside your gift recipient will discover not just bottles of wine, but Chivas Regal Scotch whiskey too; Christmas pudding, Ferrero Rocher and Lindt chocolates, an assortment of nuts and biscuits, and more. Truly, this spread will make you the toast of Christmas lunch.
Wine included: Moet Chandon Brut NV Champagne, Pensfolds Max’s Pinot Noir Tasmania Henty, Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier.
FOR THE ROSÉ LOVER
Chandon Sparkling Rose Hamper, Gifts Australia, $99
If the wine lover you have in mind can’t go past a rosé, gift them this bottle from Domaine Chandon, sourced from the finest Australian Pinot Noir grapes. Beautifully packaged, it comes with an assortment of luxury Australian accompaniments - honey roasted peanuts, cashew toffee brittle, milk chocolate scorched almonds and chocolate-covered berries.
Wine included: Chandon Brut Rosé.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RED AND WHITE WINE?
The biggest difference between red and white wine, is that the former is made from red grapes, whereas the latter is made from white grapes. Beyond that, the difference lies in the production process - red wines are fermented with grape skins and seeds, while white variations - with few exceptions - are not.
WHAT IS AN ORANGE WINE?
Neither a red or even strictly a white, orange wines have been popping up on menus in restaurants in recent years. The difference between an orange wine and a white, is that while the latter has skins and seeds removed prior to the fermenting process, orange wine goes through the fermenting process with skin and seeds still attached.
WHY DO WE GIVE PRESENTS AT CHRISTMAS?
Gift-giving is strongly tied to the Christian holiday of Christmas. It is because upon His birth, Jesus is said to have been visited by the Three Wise Men – or the Magi – who presented the newborn with gifts; and so Christians replicate the gesture as part of tradition. Many participate in Christmas celebrations and gift-giving today who are not Christian – instead, it is seen as an opportunity to be with loved ones, and through presents, show gratitude and love for friends and family.
Get a head start on your gifting list with our many gift guides, including personalised gifts, gifts for him, and small but mighty stocking stuffers.
Then ensure yours is the most festive home on the block with Christmas lights that dazzle, beautiful trees - luxury or budget - and the 2020-themed tree ornament our readers keep buying.
Lastly, bookmark news.com.au’s Best Of section. We’ll be filling the section with the best savings during Black Friday and Cyber Monday – and come Christmas, what to expect on Boxing Day.
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