How to Build the Perfect Christmas Wine Hamper

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about a Christmas hamper.
It feels like the grown-up equivalent of opening a stocking,  full of treats, surprises, and little luxuries you might never buy yourself! Then when you fill a hamper with beautiful, thoughtful wines, it becomes more than a gift; it becomes an experience just waiting to be enjoyed.

If you’ve ever wanted to create a wine hamper that feels warm, personal and genuinely exciting to open, here’s exactly how to do it.

These are my favourite tips for building a hamper that looks gorgeous, tastes incredible, and feels just as special to give as it is to receive.

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🎁 Step 1: Choose one “showstopper” bottle

Every great wine hamper needs a centrepiece — a bottle that immediately lifts the whole gift and makes the recipient smile before they’ve even untied the ribbon.

Here are a few stunning options:

✨ Emotion Rosé Sparkling (Limoux)

This pretty pink sparkling wine brings the festive sparkle without ever feeling over the top. With delicate berry notes, fine bubbles and a soft, refreshing finish, it’s the sort of bottle someone will want to open right there and then.

✨ Brut Nature, Blanquette de Limoux Réserve

If you want something classic and beautifully French, this Mauzac-based sparkling is elegant, floral and gently creamy. It’s perfect for Christmas morning, Boxing Day brunch or New Year’s Eve toasts.

✨ Saint Fructueux (AOP Minervois)

For red wine lovers, this is a truly special bottle. With deep flavours of dark fruit, mocha, spice and wild herbs, it feels warming and generous, the kind of red you open by the fire with soft blankets and good company.

Choosing one of these as your “hero bottle” sets the tone for the whole hamper and makes it feel instantly luxurious.

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🎁 Step 2: Add a supporting wine that complements the star bottle

After choosing your showstopper, you want a second bottle that balances the hamper,  something versatile, friendly and reliably delicious.

Here are some wonderful additions:

🍷 Closablières

A beautifully structured red with blackberry, cocoa, liquorice and a touch of oak. It feels comforting and wintery, making it ideal for anyone who loves a full-bodied festive red.

🍇 Chardonnay

A soft, elegant Chardonnay with white peach, delicate florals and a lightly salty finish. It’s bright enough for seafood and rich enough for creamy pasta dishes, a true Christmas all-rounder.

🌸 Vignelacroix Rosé 

Pretty, crisp and refreshing with strawberry, mint and citrus. This rosé adds a lighter, joyful note to the hamper, perfect for anyone who enjoys fresh, easy-drinking wines.

Including a second bottle creates a sense of abundance and makes the hamper feel thoughtful and complete.

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🎁 Step 3: Add festive extras that make the hamper feel cosy

This is where your hamper turns from “a gift” into “an experience.”
Think of items that encourage slow evenings, shared moments and holiday comfort:

✨ artisan crackers or cheese biscuits
✨ a wedge of good cheese
✨ dark chocolate truffles
✨ salted nuts or rosemary focaccia crisps
✨ a small jar of chutney or honey
✨ a Christmas-scented candle (cinnamon, pine or orange)
✨ a handwritten recipe card: ideally something comforting, like baked camembert

These touches create warmth and make the hamper feel personal and inviting.

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🎁 Step 4: Bring it all together with a handwritten note

This is the part people remember most.
A simple note explaining why you chose each wine, or wishing them a cosy, joyful Christmas. This just adds warmth that no shop-bought gift can match.

Something like:

“I picked this sparkling wine for you because it reminded me of Christmas mornings. Fresh, bright and full of celebration. I hope it brings you a moment of joy this season.”

It doesn’t have to be long; it just has to feel sincere.

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🎄 The Perfect Christmas Wine Hamper 

A beautifully curated hamper shows care, thoughtfulness and creativity.
It says:
“I wanted to give you something special, something you’ll really enjoy.”

Whether you choose a cosy Minervois red, a crisp  Chardonnay, or a sparkling rosé that makes their eyes light up, your wine hamper becomes a little moment of festive magic waiting to be opened.