The Best Wine to Give as a Gift (and How to Make It Look Amazing)
A bottle of wine is one of the best wine gifts to give, and one of the easiest to get wrong. Supermarket shelves are full of bottles that look generic once they're out of the bag. The secret to a wine gift that impresses is simple: pick a bottle with a story, and present it properly.
Make it a proper present: our wooden gift box
Any bottle on our site can go into a wooden gift box for £8. Add a printed card with your own message, and it arrives looking like you went to a specialist merchant. Because you did.
- £8 including VAT, for any bottle
- Printed personalised message on every order
- Next-day delivery, free on orders over £100
- Corporate orders can include your company logo on the card
Our best wine gifts by budget
| Gift | Why it impresses | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Saint-Ceols Menetou-Salon 2020 | Sancerre's neighbour, a sommelier's tip | £25.00 |
| Château d'Esclans 2024 | The grown-up big sister of Whispering Angel | £32.50 |
| Barolo Pelassa 2019 | Barolo, the "king of wines" | £32.89 |
| Famille Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2021 | A famous name, a rare white | £34.95 |
| Nyetimber Classic Cuvée | England's finest fizz, gift box included | £36.00 |
| Les Pèlerins de Lafon-Rochet 2018 | Classified Bordeaux, ready to drink | £42.00 |
| Pol Roger Réserve Brut | Churchill's Champagne, gift box included | £45.00 |
| Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda 2017 | A single-vineyard collector's Barolo | £182.00 |
| Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie 2017 | A rare prestige cuvée in its own box | £350.00 |
| Henschke Hill of Grace 2018 | Australia's most celebrated Shiraz | £530.00 |
Under £35: thoughtful and stylish
Saint-Ceols Menetou-Salon 2020 (£25). Crisp Loire Sauvignon Blanc from right next to Sancerre. Ideal for the friend who "only drinks Sancerre", and they'll be impressed you knew the alternative.
Château d'Esclans 2024 (£32.50). The estate's own cuvée, which sits above Whispering Angel and Rock Angel in the range. The perfect gift for a rosé lover.
Barolo Pelassa 2019 (£32.89). Barolo always feels special. This one comes from the prized San Lorenzo vineyard in Verduno.
Famille Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2021 (£34.95). Most people only know red Châteauneuf. A white from the Perrin family, who own Château de Beaucastel, is a lovely surprise.
£35–£50: the sweet spot
Nyetimber Classic Cuvée (£36). England's pioneering sparkling estate, supplied with a gift box and a free stopper worth £10. Great for a host gift.
Les Pèlerins de Lafon-Rochet 2018 (£42). The second wine of a Fourth Growth Saint-Estèphe estate. Proper claret with eight years of age, perfect for a wine-loving dad.
Pol Roger Réserve Brut (£45). One of the last great family-owned Champagne houses, and Winston Churchill's favourite. Comes with a gift box.
Collector bottles: when it really matters
For a milestone birthday, a retirement or a client you want to thank properly, our fine wine range has bottles that serious collectors hunt for:
- Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda 2017 (£182): from one of Serralunga d'Alba's most famous single vineyards.
- Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie 2017 (£350): the house's rare prestige cuvée, in its own gift box.
- Henschke Hill of Grace 2018 (£530): Australia's most celebrated single-vineyard Shiraz from vines planted in the 1860s.
- Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 (£635): from the family that created Brunello.
How to choose a wine gift
- Don't know their taste? Champagne or English sparkling. Almost everyone loves it, and it suits any occasion.
- For a red wine lover: Barolo or Bordeaux, both of which carry real prestige.
- For a rosé fan: Château d'Esclans.
- For a host gift: something they can open on the night, like Nyetimber.
- For a collector: a named vineyard or a prestige cuvée they'll keep.
Sending wine to clients or staff?
Our corporate gifting service takes the hassle out of it. Wines start from £8 a bottle, delivery is free, and every gift includes a printed card with your message and logo. We can also host tasting events at your office.
FAQs
What's a good wine to give as a gift?
Champagne or English sparkling wine is the safest choice. For a red lover, Barolo or classified Bordeaux always impresses.
How much should I spend on a wine gift?
£25–£50 buys a genuinely special bottle. Add a £8 wooden gift box to make it look like much more.
Can you deliver a wine gift with a message?
Yes. Every order includes a printed personalised card, and we offer next-day UK delivery.
Prices and stock correct as of 12 October 2026 and may change.