Wines for Christmas Day
Here are our top 40 wines for Christmas Day, carefully chosen to see you through from the first guest at the door to the last glass by the fire.
Start with something to welcome everyone in: crisp Champagne, elegant English sparkling or a bright, refreshing white to enjoy with nibbles while the kitchen does its work. For the main event, we've picked wines that shine alongside turkey and all the trimmings, from silky Pinot Noir and rich Burgundy to generous reds that stand up to roast beef, gammon or a festive nut roast. And when the plates are cleared and the crackers pulled, settle in with a glass of Port, a golden dessert wine or something special to sip slowly as the evening winds down.
Every bottle has been tasted and chosen by our team, so whatever you pour, you can relax and enjoy the day.
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2025 Sauvignon Blanc, Te Muna Road Vineyard, Craggy Range
This is Sauvignon Blanc with Martinborough precision and real texture. White blossom, passionfruit, fresh peach and green melon lift from the glass...
View full details2018 Hanlin Hill Cane Cut Riesling, Petaluma, 375ml
Lusciously sweet and wonderfully bright, Petaluma’s Hanlin Hill Cane Cut Riesling captures the pleasure of citrus in its most indulgent form. Lemon...
View full details2023 Brut Reserva, Llopart
Fresh, fine-bubbled and quietly elegant, this Brut Reserva captures Llopart’s mountain-grown Corpinnat style with real charm. White peach, crisp ap...
View full details2018 Château Lucas, Lussac-Saint-Émilion
Château Lucas’ 2018 Lussac-Saint-Émilion is Right Bank Bordeaux in a generous, quietly mature phase. Merlot gives the wine its dark plum, black che...
View full details2023 Malbec, Luigi Bosca
The Big Heart Deep, generous, and layered with Mendoza generosity, this Malbec opens with sweet aromas of red plums and dark berries, wrapped in ge...
View full details2023 Cabernet Sauvignon De Sangre, Luigi Bosca
Rich, structured and beautifully sculpted, De Sangre 2023 captures the intensity of Mendoza’s high-altitude vineyards in full symphony. The nose is...
View full details2023 Numina Malbec, Bodegas Salentein
This is Uco Valley Malbec with depth, polish and a cool Andean edge. Blackcurrant, blueberry and ripe plum lead the nose, layered with violet, swee...
View full details2023 Viognier 'Age of Grace', Lismore
Lismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa. It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a bac...
View full details2023 Pinot Noir, Te Muna Road Vineyard, Craggy Range
A fine, ethereal Pinot Noir with evocative notes of lavender, jasmine, sweet spice underpinned by ripe, red-berried fruits. The silky tannins enhan...
View full details2023 Chablis, Michel Laroche et Ses Enfants, Le Domaine d'Henri
“The Family Stone” Pale gold with green reflections, this Chablis shimmers with freshness and quiet complexity. The nose is classic and pure, with ...
View full details2016 Riesling ‘Aged Release’, Pegasus Bay
Golden Tension Dried apricot, marmalade and preserved lemon rise from the glass, followed by jasmine, white tea, beeswax and crystallised ginger. A...
View full details2021 Chenin Blanc, Lismore
Lismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa. It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a bac...
View full details2020 Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta
Cedar and Embers Fragrant, generous and steeped in Rioja character, Viña Ardanza opens with ripe cherry, wild strawberry and redcurrant, unfolding...
View full details2022 Crozes-Hermitage, Saint Cosme
Granite & Smoke Dark, savoury and beautifully tuned, the 2022 Crozes-Hermitage from Saint Cosme feels like Syrah with its collar slightly loose...
View full details2012 'The McRae Wood' Shiraz, Jim Barry - Aged Release
The Hidden Gem An aged Clare Valley Shiraz with serious pedigree. Drawn partly from fruit originally destined for the iconic Armagh vineyard, the 2...
View full details20 Years Old Tawny Port, Quinta do Vallado, 50cl
An extremely rich but beautifully balanced 20-Year-old Tawny Port, delivering dried fruits and nuances of cigar. Fresh and unctuous, with a touch o...
View full detailsGrande Réserve Brut, Champagne Gosset
“The Timeless Classic” Generous, beautifully poised and full of character, Gosset’s Grande Réserve brings together the indulgence of fine patisseri...
View full details2024 Coddington Chardonnay, Kumeu River
Golden Hush Rich, plush and beautifully composed, the 2024 Coddington Chardonnay is the most openly generous of Kumeu River’s single-vineyard wines...
View full details2005 Colheita Port, Barros
Having celebrated their 100th year of trading in 2013, Barros Port is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious companies producing and trading in Po...
View full details2021 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Banfi
The Tuscan Classic Deeply flavoured and confidently structured, Banfi’s 2021 Brunello opens with ripe cherry, plum and blackcurrant, layered with d...
View full details2021 Up the Hill Pinot Noir, Ten Minutes By Tractor
Pale ruby with a luminous edge, this Pinot Noir is all finesse and focus. Aromas of wild strawberry, cherry and rose petal unfold with hints of for...
View full details2020 'The Trouble with Dreams' Brut, Sugrue South Downs
The Trouble with Dreams is a classic blend of barrel-fermented Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, boasting great purity and elegance, with lemon and apple ...
View full details2023 Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay, Kumeu River
The flagship wine of Kumeu River, the 2023 Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay is a profound expression of site, vintage, and precision winemaking. Sourced ...
View full details2020 Langhe Rosso, Roagna
The Insider’s Nebbiolo This is Nebbiolo seen through the Roagna lens, pure, precise and quietly compelling. The nose opens with wild strawberry, re...
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