When it comes to festive gifting, few things capture the spirit of celebration like a thoughtfully chosen drink. Whether you’re toasting with champagne, indulging in fine whisky, or gifting a standout wine, we’ve curated a small selection of our favourites that offers something for every palate and occasion.
2020 Nepenthe Pinnacle Grüner Veltliner
Crafted in a modern Australian style, Nepenthe’s Grüner Veltliner exhibits enticing aromas of white nectarine, spice, and hints of honey. Its vibrant palate, featuring pineapple and grapefruit flavours, is beautifully balanced by a lingering, persistent finish- perfect for your upcoming summer celebrations.
Case of 6 available at Nepenthe for $178.50.
DR3 x St Hugo Ric Red: $45
Red wine and Danny Ric – what’s not to love?
This exclusive fine wine series is a fill bodied, approachable red blend made in collaboration with legendary Australian Formula 1 driver, Daniel Ricciardo and St Hugo Chief Winemaker, Peter Munro. The perfect gift for festive celebrations, the wine is inspired by genuine, honest, in-the-moment good times, with good food, good music, and great friends. Tasting notes include fresh red fruits with a secret hint of something more.
Available at VNTNR for $45.
Bird in Hand’s 2020 ‘Joy’ Sparkling: $79
Bird in Hand’s 2020 ‘Joy’ Sparkling is the ultimate Aussie addition to your Christmas celebrations. Crafted in the Adelaide Hills, this méthode champenoise cuvée combines Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for a refined, festive sparkle. With fine beading and notes of citrus, brioche, and spiced honey, it’s perfect for pairing with summer seafood or gifting to those with a taste for luxury. At $79, it’s a touch of elegance for your festive season.
Roseblood d’Estoublon 1489 Rose 2023: $89.99
The 2023 Roseblood d’Estoublon is a Christmas table showstopper, pairing beautifully with fresh seafood, summer salads, or a festive glazed ham. This Provençal rosé, crafted from 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, balances elegant minerality with complex depth, making it the perfect complement to Australia’s warm-weather Christmas feasts. With its roots in a storied estate dating back to 1489, it’s a wine that brings a touch of history and sophistication to your celebrations. We’d suggest grabbing a couple for Christmas lunch. It’s easy drinking.
Available at Kent St Cellars for $89.99
Levantine Hill 2018 Samantha’s Paddock Mélange Traditionnel: $200
The 2018 Samantha’s Paddock Mélange Traditionnel from Levantine Hill is a festive showstopper, perfect for Christmas celebrations. This Bordeaux-style blend, with its rich aromas and elegant palate, has earned 98 points from top critics and embodies the spirit of generosity and craftsmanship. A thoughtful gift or a stunning centerpiece for your holiday table, it’s a wine to be shared and savoured.
Available at Levantine Hill for $200
St Hugo Vetus Purum Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015: $220
The pinnacle of precision, only 1% of grapes make the cut for this exceptional Coonawarra Cabernet. Crafted with unwavering standards, Vetus Purum embodies St Hugo’s pursuit of greatness, with the perfect blend of power and elegance, and the ultimate expression of the ancient terroir that nurtures its vines.
Available at VNTNR for $220.
23rd Street Distillery Year of the Snake Whisky: $225
Honouring the 2025 Lunar New Year, this exceptional single malt is crafted from the finest Kangaroo Island barley and distilled in a century-old copper pot still. Matured in 15-year-old Galway Pipe Tawny casks and finished in charred oak barrels, it offers a perfectly balanced profile of toffee, dried fruits, and warm spices, making it the perfect gift for Christmas.
Available at Sippify for $225.
Patrón El Alto: $274
Devoted to masterfully combining 100% naturally perfect ingredients using the time-honored traditional Tahona production process, Patrón El Alto is perfectly aged, resulting in an innovative and impressively rare high-end luxury tequila. Enjoy it on the rocks, paired with your most memorable moments this festive season.
Available at Heinemann for $274.
Rémy Martin XO ‘Reach for the Stars’ Limited Edition: $300
Rémy Martin XO, masterfully blended by Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau, reveals the rich aromatic complexity of Fine Champagne Cognac. This festive season, it shines in a limited-edition bottle and collector’s coffret, featuring a striking star-dusted Centaur constellation design in gold, silver, and red.
Available at Rémy Martin for $300.
Pommery Cuvée 150 Blanc de Blancs: $345
In 1874, Madame Pommery created the inaugural Brut, fulfilling her dream of creating the perfect style of Champagne. To honour its 150th anniversary, 10,000 bottles of the exclusive Pommery Cuvée 150 have been produced for global enjoyment, with no more than 800 allocated to Australia.
Available at Vintage Cellars for $345.
Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Champagne 2015 + 2 Glasses Set: $349.99
While every vintage of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque naturally expresses the characteristics of its particular year, this iconic cuvée is defined by its unfailing elegance. After eight years in the Perrier-Jouët cellars, the Belle Époque Brut is ready to reveal its full aromatic richness while also offering excellent potential for ageing.
The stunning Limited Edition gift set, featuring 1 bottle of Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque 2015 plus 2 hand painted Perrier-Jouët branded Champagne glasses is available at Kent St Cellars for $349.99.
Lallier Réflexion R.020 Brut Rosé: $534 for a case of six
Bring some sparkle to your Christmas with Lallier Réflexion R.020. This Champagne is all about good vibes—bright floral and citrus notes, a silky finish, and just the right amount of festive fizz. Perfect with some fresh seafood out by the barbecue.
Available at Qantas for $89 a bottle or $534 for six.
Grande Couronne 26 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky: $975
Aged to perfection for 26 years and finished in rare French Cognac casks, this masterpiece is as sophisticated as it is opulent. With layers of toasted oak, café crème, and brown sugar, it’s the ideal indulgence for a truly memorable holiday season.
Available at Dan Murphy’s for $975.
Dom Perignon Limited Edition Jean-Michel Basquiat 2015: $1,699
Dom Pérignon’s latest release adds artistic flair to Christmas celebrations, honouring Jean-Michel Basquiat with vibrant labels featuring his iconic crown motif. The series includes three striking bottles—green, blue, and yellow crowns—each encased in packaging that, when combined, forms part of Basquiat’s In Italian (1983). A luxurious collector’s piece, it’s the perfect gift to elevate any festive table.
Available at Dom Pérignon for $1,699 (case of 3)
