The Christmas Wine Hamper Gift Guide
With the festive season just around the corner, our thoughts are turning to all the joyful celebrations and gifting decisions ahead – and the myriad wine bottles and merrily-made hampers we can give (and, fingers crossed, receive) this Christmas.
And so, with a little help from our experts buyers, we're shining a spotlight on a selection of our Christmas-ready wickers, and picking out a handful of exceptional individual bottles, all designed to add a little festive cheer to your winter season celebrations.
Read on to discover hampers laden with handpicked favourites, timely new arrivals, and truly extraordinary creations from some of the world's leading winemakers. Ready? Let's lift the lids and pop a few corks...
For Christmas Gifting
The Italian Wine Maker's Hamper
Italy's vineyards are as varied as its landscapes, and this hamper captures the very best of them. From the cherry-scented charm of Chianti to the bright freshness of Gavi and the warmth of Sicily's sun-ripened reds and whites, the bottles in this aptly-named hamper are a joyful flight across some of the country's best-loved regions.
The Fortnum's Wine Quartet Hamper
A beautiful little wicker filled with four Fortnum's label wines – two red, two white, all wonderful to drink now – this incredibly giftable parcel of joy's expertly-crafted handle makes delivering it by hand a treat in itself. St. Nick's sack of presents is impressive, but we'll take a keepsake basket filled with wine, every time.
The English Wine Collection Hamper
Proof of both English wine's ongoing excellence and our own obsession with wine from here at home, the sparkling and still bottles in this wicker are the work of some of the country's most celebrated winemakers. A wicker made for toasting the best of homegrown wine, a journey from Cornwall to Kent awaits.
For Seasonal Sipping
The Sparkling Hamper
Home to exceptional bottles of bubbles perfect for the festive season and beyond, The Sparkling Hamper contains six varieties of fizz – including our sensational Prosecco and English Sparkling Wine to our showstopping Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne, made by the historic Hostomme family in Chouilly. A wicker to get any party started.
The Signature Red Wine Hamper
Thoughtfully curated for red wine lovers, this fittingly-named wicker contains half-a-dozen bottles from six world-renowned wine regions. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the vineyards of Burgundy and the sun-drenched slopes of the Douro, each bottle has been picked for its quality, provenance and character. Cheers!
The Highgrove Wine Hamper
From Brut Champagne to Côtes du Rhône, this wicker contains six bottles by King Charles III's Highgrove Estate, all sourced from the finest organically-certified vineyards across the globe. Lift the lid to discover a handpicked selection including rich reds, elegant whites, a velvety port and two wonderful bottles of bubbles.
For Very Merry Soirees
The Fortnum's Wine Hamper
This globe-spanning hamper is a glorious introduction to our cellars at Piccadilly. Bringing together reds, whites and rosés – and showcasing bottles from both old-world vineyards and new-world pioneers – each wine within tells its own story of place and craft, and together, captures a little of what makes Fortnum's wine so compelling. Cin-cin.
The Bordeaux Wine Hamper
Few wine regions can lay claim to greater global fame than Bordeaux, and this hamper gathers bottles from some its most storied vineyards, makers and appellations. From the supple reds of the Right Bank to the structured wines of the Left, each speaks to the character of its native terroir. A perfect hamper for Christmas, whether you're giving or receiving.
The Wine Cellar Hamper
Filled with a dozen handpicked bottles from our Crypt at Piccadilly, The Wine Cellar Hamper is both a showcase of our extraordinary cellars, and home to wonderful bottles to suit every palate. Presented in a keepsake wicker, exemplary bottles of red and white wines from across the globe await, alongside fine sparkling creations and dessert wines. The next best thing to actually visiting our cellars.
For Grand Celebrations
The Wine Connoisseur Hamper
Filled with a selection of truly remarkable bottles of white wine, red wine and Champagne from some of the most iconic wine regions across Europe, this showstopping parcel of joy is the perfect addition to your Christmas plans and an incredibly generous gift for the wine-lover you love most. And who's to say that person isn't you? After all, self-gifting is still gifting...
The Prestige Cuvée Collection Hamper
A limited edition hamper showcasing six of the world's most celebrated Champagnes, each of the bottles here have been selected for their quality, provenance and craftsmanship. A remarkable expression of winemaking expertise, just the thing to add sparkle to any get-together – and the ultimate gift for the (very) discerning sipper in your life.
Gifts, in a Bottle
Whether you're hosting or visiting, shopping for an experienced sipper or simply seeking a thoughtful (and delicious) bottle for someone special, look no further for five of our best bottled presents for Christmas. Santé!
For the cheeseboard lover
Best served chilled, this Tokaji from the historic region of Tokaj, Hungary, promises clean acidity and notes of orange peel, honeyed figs and cinnamon. A cheese course essential.
For the grown-up sweet-tooth
Made for Fortnum’s by Dirk Niepoort, this Vintage Port is a perfect gift for your host. Best of all, it's sensational with rich chocolatey treats...like this very giftable creation...
For your gracious host
An elegant Chardonnay promising zesty notes of apple, white flowers and hazelnut, our Saint-Véran is a joyful addition to any feasting table – especially when turkey is on the menu.
For the adventurous tea drinker
Gently alcoholic and perfect for party season, our Winter Sparkling Tea blends Oolong, Darjeeling, Jasmine, Silver Needle and two organic chai teas, with a merry melange of warming spices.
For the cocktail maker
Made in our Amalthea Distillery at Piccadilly, this wonderful stuff is distilled with 100% English Apple Spirit and traditional gin botanicals. A perfect G&T awaits!
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