At Christmas, there's nothing better than hearing the clink of wine glasses and the pop of a bottle of fizz, to really mark the festive season. And if you're a wine enthusiast, it's your lucky day, as there's one tradition that has been gaining popularity in recent years – the Wine Advent Calendar.
Of course, there's the classic chocolate advent calendar and there's no doubt that we've seen beauty advent calendars peak in popularity, but if you're looking for something a little more out-of-the-box, wine advent calendars might just be the thing you're missing in your December. Including 12-day and 24-day options, there's a variety of white, red, rose, fizz and even port wine to indulge in.
Grazia's Best Wine Advent Calendar At A Glance:
Best overall wine advent calendar: John Lewis Wine Advent Calendar, £95 on John Lewis
Best sparkling wine advent calendar: John Lewis Fizz Advent Calendar, £140 on John Lewis
Best wine advent calendar with full bottle: Laithwaites Wine Advent Calendar, £99.99 on Laithwaites
Get ready to uncork the magic of these wine calendars, with miniature bottles (and maybe even a full-size bottle or two) for every taste. Whether you're a seasoned wine lover or trying to branch out of your regular choice, each day will bring a festive tipple to enjoy.
So, pour yourself a glass of your favourite vino, settle into a cosy chair and stock up on your mince pies because 'tis the season, after all. You'll be sipping your way through the holiday season.
SHOP: The Best Wine Advent Calendars Of 2023
Best wine advent calendar
www.johnlewis.com
Description
If there's any brand you can count on at Christmas it's John Lewis. Including your staple choices including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and more, you can bless your wine bar with a mini bottle of wine every day.
Best sparkling wine advent calendar
www.johnlewis.com
Description
Elevate your holiday countdown with the John Lewis Fizz Advent Calendar. Inside, you'll find 24 exquisite mini bottles of fizz, featuring a selection of sparkling wines and Prosecco.
Best wine advent calendar with full bottle
www.laithwaites.co.uk
Description
Most wine advent calendars have miniature bottles included behind each door but Laithwaites takes it a step further with a full-sized bottle behind day 24. The perfect way to celebrate Christmas. This also comes in mixed, white wine or red wine choices for advent calendar.
Best mixed wine advent calendar
www.gettingpersonal.co.uk
Description
The festive season is the perfect time for a glass of fizz, so it's only appropriate to have a choice of this with your classic wines in your advent calendar too. With a mix of 12 still and 12 sparkling wines (including brands such as Freixenet, I Heart Wines, Mionetto and Mouton Cadet), you'll be more than ready for Christmas.
Best quality wine advent calendar
www.virginwines.co.uk
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You can trust that you'll be getting good quality wine with this Virgin Wines Mixed Wine Advent Calendar. With all of the red, white and rosé wines you could need, this is for someone who appreciates variety.
Best popular wine advent calendar
www.cardfactory.co.uk
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Indulge in the festive spirit with this Wine Down to Christmas Advent Calendar. Discover 24 wines, each in a mini bottle showcasing a spectrum of flavours. From crisp whites to robust reds, you can explore a vineyard-inspired gift for your palate every day.
Best port wine advent calendar
www.harveynichols.com
Description
Of course, the cheese always comes out at Christmas so what better way to pair up cheese than with a port wine advent calendar? In every door is a mini 5cl bottle of Port including white, rosé, ruby, tawny, vintage, 10-year-old, 20-year-old and even a 30-year-old.
Best prosecco wine advent calendar
www.menkind.co.uk
Description
If your choice of tipple is prosecco, look to this 12 Days of Prosecco Fizz Clock that sits in an actual working clock as a keepsake for years to come.
Caitlin Casey is a Senior Beauty & Fashion Products Writer for Grazia. She covers shopping, women’s lifestyle, popular culture as well as all things trending.