The Best Wines for Gifting (That Aren’t Just Champagne)

There’s nothing wrong with gifting bubbles — Champagne is classic for a reason. But if you’re looking for something a little different (or a little more interesting), there’s a whole world of gift-worthy wines beyond the usual suspects.

When it comes to the best wines for gifting, it doesn’t always have to mean expensive or rare. What matters is thoughtfulness and choosing a bottle that feels special for the occasion. Whether you’re showing up to a dinner party, saying thank you, or treating someone who always brings the good wine, these are a few of our favourite bottles that make beautiful gifts – with or without the sparkle.

That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best wines for gifting, chosen to suit different tastes and occasions. From bold reds for the collector to crisp whites for summer sipping, and bottles that any host will love to open at the table, these picks go beyond the obvious. Whether you’re after something elegant, adventurous, or simply guaranteed to please, you’ll find options here that show thought and taste in equal measure.

Something bold, warming, and deeply sippable.

This Georgian red delivers big bold and punchy flavours, from one of the oldest wine making countries in the world; ripe black fruits, a hint of spice and a lick of oak.

Not just crisp and refreshing — think textured, layered, or a little off the beaten path.

An expressive Riesling that opens with aromas of star anise, blossoms, lemon and peach. The palate is full of fresh, invigorating acidity and a mineral character that lingers on the long finish.

Orange wines, skin-contact bottles, or low-intervention styles with personality.

Old vine Garnacha Blanca from a small village Co-op in Cataluña. 15 day maceration and fermented on the skin, delivering lays of flavour, aromas and wonderful complexity. Super ripe pear, peach with wonderful floral, spicy notes.

When you want to show up with a bottle that feels thoughtful and a little bit luxe.

An elegant, concentrated, powerful Pinot Noir from a tiny family producer in South Africa. From a single vineyard with no irrigation or electricity on a plot of land that was a formerly used for sheep grazing. Made in the style of a red Burgundy without the price tag.

Cava, Pet Nat, Crémant… there's fizz that feels just as special without the price tag.

A luminous pink colour and packed with intense red fruits. Fresh and elegant with a hint of minerality. Bone dry elegant sparkling made from 100% Pinot Noir from Northern Burgundy.

Wine makes a brilliant gift not because it’s expensive or flashy — but because it’s shared. These bottles are all hand-selected to feel a little elevated, without being fussy.

That’s what makes wine such a thoughtful present: it’s something to be opened, poured, and enjoyed together. The best gifts aren’t always the priciest, they’re the ones that bring people together and create a moment. A well-chosen bottle can spark conversation, make a meal feel special, or remind someone of a place or occasion. That’s why we believe the best wines for gifting are the ones that tell a story and feel personal to the recipient.

Maybe that means a bold red for the friend who loves long Sunday roasts, a crisp white for someone who spends summers by the sea, or a sparkling option for the person who never misses a celebration. Choosing wine is less about status and more about connection.

Pop in and chat if you want help picking the right one — or explore the full selection online. We’ll get it ready to gift, so all you need to do is show up with a bottle that feels just right.