2026 Christmas Gift Guide for Wine Lovers

Gift-giving can often be a daunting task. We all understand the stress of wanting to find the perfect gift for that special someone, deliberating over various different options and not quite knowing which would make the ‘right’ present. 

For a wine lover, the options for a gift can seem limited; can you really just give them another bottle again this Christmas? However, De Bortoli has the perfect solution: the Wine Advent Calendar. Rather than gifting one bottle, why not try 24 mini bottles and 24 days of excitement and wine mystery? The Advent Calendar turns the countdown to Christmas into a part of the present, with a new wine waiting to be discovered behind each numbered door everyday!

De Bortoli’s Wine Advent Calendar offers a different kind of Christmas gift that can be enjoyed across the entire festive season.

From hardcore wine-lovers, to someone who simply prefers experiences over ‘stuff’, the Wine Advent Calendar is a gift that can be loved, appreciated, and enjoyed by virtually anyone! 

For the Wine Lover Who Enjoys Discovering Something New

Introduce your wine-loving loved one to a wide range of De Bortoli products, allowing them to discover different varieties or even their new favourite. 

Extensive knowledge or wine-expertise is not required to enjoy this gift. It may also suit someone who casually enjoys wine and would be excited by new surprise bottles everyday, adding more festive fun to the Christmas countdown. 

For Parents & In-Laws Who ‘Don’t Need Anything!’

Additionally, we all know the struggle of buying for our parents and in-laws who seemingly already have everything or claim they “don’t need anything!” Simply gifting another household item may just end up as more clutter. 

However, consumable and experience-based gifts offer a solution that does not permanently add another object to the house. This advent calendar is the perfect gift, giving them something new and exciting, unlike any gift they may have had before! Brownie points! 

For Someone Who prefers Experiences Over More ‘Stuff’

Not every Christmas gift needs to be something that is kept forever. Sometimes people may prefer a gift that offers an experience rather than more ‘stuff’. 

The Wine Advent Calendar sits perfectly between a product and an experience. 

The recipient will still have something substantial to open, but will also enjoy a series of daily experiences and surprises throughout the entire Christmas period. 

The Wine Advent Calendar also takes some of the pressure off you, the gift giver! It can oftentimes be hard to know which type of wine is the best to choose if you do not know the exact taste and preferences of who you are buying for. Instead of having to guess whether someone would prefer Shiraz, Chardonnay, Rosé, or Sparkling, De Bortoli has packaged all four (and more!) into one box so your giftee can try them all! 

If you know someone who enjoys wine but don’t know enough about their specific preferences, the advent calendar is a great choice. It will also be enjoyed by anyone who loves variety and the excitement of discovering something new.

Each calendar comprises 24 carefully selected De Bortoli 187ml and 200ml mini wine bottles, hidden behind 24 numbered doors, all encompassed within a festively decorated box. From deep reds to crisp whites, refreshing rosé to bubbly sparklings,De Bortoli’s wide and celebrated range is on full display!

Additionally, the Wine Advent Calendar includes a few extra surprises. Hidden within 10 special calendars is a musical twist! When one of these lucky 10 boxes is opened, festive music will ring out, revealing a $1000 De Bortoli wine voucher! The musical Advent Calendars are a one of a kind present that will add even more festivity and excitement to December. 

Further, each week leading up to Christmas Day, another 10 lucky recipients of the calendars will win a limited-edition snowglobe. These snowglobes will be of unique design, changing each week. 

With these extra bonuses, the De bortoli Wine Advent Calendar promises to be a gift full of surprise, and could result in your giftee winning a $1000 voucher! 

There is no right gift for everyone when it comes to wine. Finding that perfect present depends on how well you know the person, their taste preferences, and what kind of experience you want the gift to provide. 

A Wine Advent Calendar is for someone who enjoys variety, Christmas traditions, and discovering something new. The calendar format offers a different kind of experience that will build excitement throughout December, allowing for the creation of memories and special moments. Where gifts like hampers and bottles are often opened and enjoyed within a short time-frame, the Wine Advent Calendar is a gift that can last the entire month! 

There is no right or wrong way to enjoy the Wine Advent Calendar. It is a very versatile gift in that its use and enjoyment can be tailored to any person’s preferences. 

You could try opening the next calendar door before dinner and prepare a meal that will pair best with the wine of that day. Or you could share each bottle as a blind tasting, seeing if you can guess the wine variety before checking the label. 

If you’re sharing as a couple, turn a few evenings into relaxed at-home wine tastings with cheese, snacks, and your favourite Christmas movies. 

The best way to enjoy the Wine Advent Calendar is to make the countdown to Christmas your own.  

A Wine Advent Calendar is a particularly meaningful gift for people who:

• Enjoy a variety of wine
• Like trying new wine varieties 
• Like presents that provide an experience 
• Like Christmas traditions 
• Are difficult to buy for or seemingly “don’t need anything”

If you know someone who would enjoy the mystery of discovering new favourites, the Wine Advent Calendar is the right gift for them this Christmas period. Ready to start the countdown to Christmas? Shop the De Bortoli Wine Advent Calendar for 2026 on the official De Bortoli Wines online store!

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