Laithwaites Christmas Gift Guide 2025
Published: November 3rd, 2025
Written by Chris Larkin
Finding the perfect christmas gift
If you’re unsure what to get someone for Christmas, wine is always a safe bet. It’s easy to personalise, too. You could buy a bottle of their favourite wine, a vintage that has special meaning, or a wine that will bring back memories of a special holiday. There are even wines that give a nod to different hobbies and interests.
With that in mind, here are our top Christmas gift ideas for 2025.
Gifts for fizz lovers
For those who love a bit of sparkle, you’re in the right place.
The Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé with flutes and ice bucket is perfect for Champagne lovers.
For English Fizz, why not try Barbara Laithwaite's Wyfold Vineyard English Sparkling Brut 2018 from her two-hectare Oxfordshire estate set up in 2003. Six years’ maturity for this blend of 56% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir and 11% Pinot Meunier. Winemaking is at her son Henry’s Marlow winery - a real family affair.
For a more affordable option that still delivers a taste of luxury, go for the Hotel Chocolat Macarons and Prosecco Gift Set.
Gifts for foodies
It wouldn’t be a proper Christmas without a well-stocked cheeseboard. And with our Snowflake Hamper, they’ll be spoiled for choice. Smoked salmon, Gravadlax, Dorset honey-glazed pork loin, classic English and French cheeses, and Christmas pudding… plus olives, chocolates, nuts, biscuits and more.
In short, everything needed for a memorable feast – including crackers!

Gifts for your Secret Santa
Looking for an affordable Christmas gift? Whether it’s for Secret Santa or an extra stocking filler, we have miniature wines from £2.99 a bottle that could fit the bill!
Gifts for gardeners
We’ve teamed up with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to create some gorgeous gifts, and the Kew Gardens Cookbook and Red Wine Set is perfect for gardeners and foodies alike.
The book features over 60 vegetarian recipes, celebrating the wealth of unusual and delicious flavours plants can offer. You’ll also find great ideas for new ingredients to grow in your garden or allotment
Gifts for sports lovers
This one’s a little trickier, but we do have some wines that might appeal to the sports fan in your life.
Top of the list would be the For The Love of Cricket Wine Case. It features six bottles chosen by England legends Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler to partner their hit podcast.
We also have a range of wines hand-picked by Stuart Broad – including the Beyond the Wicket Shiraz Cabernet from Australia, and the Beyond the Wicket Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.

Gifts for music lovers
Britpop or hard rock? Music plays a big part in people’s lives, and if you’re buying for a dedicated music fan, we may just have the perfect gift for you.
Our Britpop range, from former Blur bassist Alex James, brings back memories of the 1990s. Crank up the volume on Song 2 and sip a glass of Britpop Sparkling Wine – crafted by the man who played that classic grungy bassline!
For old-school rock fans try the Iron Maiden Trooper Beer Mixed Case – brewed under the guidance of Iron Maiden vocalist and real-ale fan, Bruce Dickinson.

Gifts for beer drinkers
People either love or hate Jeremy Clarkson, but the verdict on his beers has been unanimous - everyone loves them!
Jeremy's Hawkstone Beer Gift Bundle is a must-have for any Clarkson's Farm fan, boasting one bottle each of crisp Hawkstone Lager (the beer inspired by Jeremy’s idea to use his farm’s barley to brew something delicious), hoppy Hawkstone IPA and refreshing Hawkstone Cider - and they come with a Hawkstone-branded glass tankard!
gifts for the 'hard-to-buy-for'
We all know someone who’s impossible to buy for. They just already seem to have everything!
So why not treat them to one of our in-store wine tasting events? From wine and cheese evenings to Champagne tastings, there's something for everyone.
Or what about a ticket to our annual Laithwaites Wine Festival? There’s an early bird discount if you order before the end of December.
For the ultimate 'gift that keeps on giving,' send them a year of wine. With our wine gift subscription, the lucky recipient will receive a six-bottle case every three months for a year.
Still not sure? Send them a gift card from just £10 and let them choose their own gift - perfect for picky wine lovers!
Explore our christmas shop
Unwrap special offers on all your festive essentials, or treat your family and friends to our handpicked selection of luxury wine and sparkling gifts.
About the author
Chris Larkin
A seasoned copywriter with over two decades experience, Chris has been part of the team since 2021. At Laithwaites HQ, you’ll find him either working on our latest catalogue or creating informative content for our website. Qualified to WSET Level 3 Wine, Chris is as geeky about wine as he is about copywriting. But when it comes to choosing a special bottle, he is a traditionalist, and loves a good Bordeaux or Mâcon Chardonnay.
