It’s almost Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year, and with it, a perfect excuse to treat yourself and your loved ones to some magical and delicious gifts, so without further ado, here is Glass of Bubbly’s Luxury Christmas Gift Guide, filled with luxurious sparkling wines, spirits, cheeses and more…

24 Days of Fizz Advent Calendar

One of the best Sparkling Wine Advent Calendars on the market this Christmas, the 24 Days of Fizz Advent Calendar is Glass of Bubbly’s Sparkling Wine Advent Calendar of the year, including the many wonderful labels from Freixenet, Mionetto and I Heart Prosecco, you’ll be delighting in the flavours of Prosecco and Cava.

With 24 days of bubbly goodness, each day will deliver a little added sparkle as you count down the days to Christmas, includes the following contents:

• Freixenet Italian Sparkling Rosé | Extra Dry Sparkling Wine | Product of Italy | 5 x 20cl | 11% ABV
• Freixenet Prosecco D.O.C. | Extra Dry Sparkling Wine | Product of Italy | 4 x 20cl | 11% ABV
• Freixenet Cordon Negro Cava | Brut Sparkling Wine | Product of Spain | 2 x 20cl | 11.5% ABV
• Freixenet Cordon Rosé Cava | Dry Sparkling Wine | Product of Spain | 3 x 20cl | 11.5% ABV
• Iheart Prosecco D.O.C. | Extra Dry Sparkling Wine | Product of Italy 4 x 20cl | 10.5% ABV
• Mionetto Prosecco D.O.C. Prestige Collection Orange Label | Brut Sparkling Wine | Product of Italy | 2 x 20cl | 11% ABV
• Mionetto Prosecco Rosé D.O.C. | Extra Dry Sparkling Wine | Product of Italy | 2 x 20cl | 11% ABV
• Mionetto Prosecco D.O.C.G. Prestige Collection Black Label | Extra Dry Sparkling Wine | 2 x 20cl | 11% ABV

All Products Contain Sulphites and are Suitable for vegetarians.

Discover the brands you’ll be enjoying on the countdown to Christmas:

• Best known for their stunning cut-glass Prosecco bottle, celebrate your big and small moments with a range of Freixenet Sparkling favourites.

• Discover I heart wines, the wine with a big heart and perfect for your everyday occasions.

• Mionetto is the hallmark of superior quality and premium tasting Prosecco since 1887.

Unfortunately this calendar is now SOLD OUT for 2024, but sign up to slurp.co.uk newsletter to be alerted when the 2025 calendar is released.

Aphrodise – Greek Sparkling Wine

The incredible Aphrodise Sparkling Rose from Greece won a Gold Medal in the First Date Category at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2024.

A perfect sparkling wine to enjoy on a First Date, with a delicate sweetness, joyful candy and red fruits, easy to enjoy and pair with light meals. And with a magnum up your sleeve, you’ll be sure to make a fantastic impression.

This Christmas pop open a bottle of Aphrodise Magnum and delight in twice the amount of bubbles.

When It Comes To Pairing Sparkling Wine With Food, Do You Have Any Favourite Combinations That You Would Personally Recommend?

“Light foods go best with all sparkling wine. Aphrodise is special in that it can be lavishly enjoyed in the sun and humidity, and very easily paired with foods consumed in that setting.”– Frank Schilling – Founder Of Aphrodise

Discover more from Aphrodise on Glass of Bubbly, with an Interview With The Founder Of Aphrodise – Frank Schilling

Colonsay Spirits

We’re always thrilled to discover and highlight the new and wonderful flavours and spirits from Colonsay Distillery, and this year hasn’t disappointed, introducing a Raspberry Vodka, Honey Spiced Rum and Shochu, a Japanese Style Rum.

In August 2016, husband and wife team, Finlay and Eileen Geekie packed up all their worldly possessions, leaving behind their home of Oxfordshire, where they’d lived for over 30 years and moved to the island of Colonsay where they now live and work building Wild Thyme Spirits, which is now owned by The Island Shop.

Raspberry Vodka – “Crafted by taking crisp Vodka and infusing it with juicy raspberries that have been freshly picked from the countryside. This produces a very light, fresh and fruity drink which is best served in the garden on a summer’s day!” – Colonsay

Honey Spiced Rum – “An exquisite blend of aged Caribbean rums, from sugar cane molasses, enriched with orange, cinnamon and fiery ginger and balanced with a mellow sweetness of vanilla and honey. Finished with earthy notes from delicate rooibos tea and carob bean.” – Colonsay

Shochu – “Shochu is the second in a series of enigmatic releases that is rooted in the endless search for new experiences from around the globe combining, not only, beautiful tastes and flavours, but also capturing the very essence of their geographical locations. Shochu consists of a rare Japanese mountain tea with plum and cedar notes.” – Colonsay 

We have a wide range of incredible Cocktails using the wonderful flavours from Colonsay which you could try this season: Colonsay Cocktails on Glass of Bubbly.

Jaya Prosecco

Quality in taste, style and design, Jaya Prosecco offers an experience with every glass, from magical unforgettable moments to relaxed lazy afternoons, with family, friends and friends to be.

Jaya took home a Trophy for the second year in a row at the Glass of Bubbly Awards for their Rosé Spumante. It was awarded the ‘First Date’ Category Trophy, judged to be the best Sparkling Wine in the world to enjoy on a First Date.

JAYA Rosé – Tasting Notes – “A delicate sweetness, kind in temptation with succulent ripe strawberries, a gorgeous display of pink blossom and floral notes, with pink / white rose petals, and so much more.”

“Our JAYA Rosé is an elegant and refined sparkling wine, revealing subtle aromas of red fruits, cherries and roses, we worked hard to find the perfect balance between freshness and roundness, thanks to the blend of Glera, Pinot Gris and Cabernet Franc.” – Tancredi Pascale, the Founder, Owner & CEO of Jaya

Broken Clock Vodka

A luxury English Vodka brand, Broken Clock is derived from the abundant English country garden at Shandy Hall in North Yorkshire a place which was once the home to 18th Century’s most eccentric author, Laurence Sterne – and where time seems to stand still…

Luxury isn’t just presented in its branding, it’s delivered in its flavour, clean and smooth, relaxing and comforting, perfect to sip and to mix. Stoop time with each sip and rewind the clock with a bottle of Broken Clock Vodka this Christmas.

Last year we helped highlight a cocktail by Angelo Lo Greco, entitled the ‘Broken Bones’ Cocktail.

Delicario – Amazing Hampers For Christmas

A wonderful treat for anyone with a passion for food and wine this Christmas, Delicario brings you the Continental Journey Hamper a perfect example of Mediterranean luxury, with this hamper highlighting some of the wonderful flavours from the Mediterranean including the following within this quality crafted hamper. Delicario Continental Journey Hamper:

• Chianti Classico DOCG 2021, Tenuta Orsumella
• Jamon de Cebo de Campo Iberico, Pais de Quercus
• Delicario Mature Artisan Manchego Cheese
• Delicario Cake in a Jar with Chocolate and Pear
• Delicario Pesto alla Trapanese
• Delicario Tomato Sauce with Aubergine
• Balsamic Vinegar Pearls, Acetificio Andrea Milano
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Reserve 25 Year, Pellegrino
• Sea Salt with Saffron and Garlic, Glosa Marina
• Paccheri With Wheatgerm, Pastificio Morelli

Each item will be carefully wrapped and packed inside the hamper with a greeting card and personal message also included. There are so many wonderful hampers and quality products to discover.

“The inspiration for the company name came from ‘Deli’ suggesting delicious and also in reference to the nature of our business as a delicatessen. ‘Cario’ is derived from the Latin word meaning cherished or precious, reflecting the culinary gems we hand-pick to represent the incredible variety of flavours and artisan production methods desired by today’s conscious shopper.” – Delicario

Winter Warmer Red Sparkling Wine

Trophy Winner for Winter Warmer: d’Arenberg – The Peppermint Paddock – from Australia is a fantastic choice for the festive season with a wondrous display of warm winter spices and red berries, it can easily be enjoyed in front of an open fire or TV screen fire, during the relaxing evening on Christmas day.

Gold Medal Winners – Winter Warmer

Paladin – Raboso Fiore IGT Veneto – Italy
Sekthaus Raumland – 2015 Chardonnay Réserve Brut – Germany
Vinska klet Metlika – Črna Belokranjka – Slovenia

Silver Medal Winner – Winter Warmer

Vina Štoka – Prima Teranova Penina – Slovenia

The Best Artisan Cheese Box – Pong Cheese

The feeling you get when opening a box of quality assured artisan produced cheeses is incredible, as a lover of cheese, it’s wonderful to be able to enjoy some great quality products and to try something new at the same time.

All of their cheeses are artisan made, with high standards from all their amazing producers, so get ready to enjoy the most wonderful display of cheeses produced either locally from right here in the UK or some of the finest from around Europe, like France, Italy and Switzerland, with luxurious hard, soft, blue, smoked and more cheeses to choose from, Pong will have you spoilt for choice.

The Pong Christmas Extravaganza Box is one of the best gift boxes to choose this year, my Christmas cheese selection included the following delights:

• Pong’s Extraordinary… Cheddar
• Pong’s Christmas Blue
• L’Affine Au Chablis
• Chaource
• Sainted-Maureen de Touraine

Five Farms – Irish Cream Liqueur

Exclusively sourced and produced in County Cork, Ireland, Five Farms is the world’s first farm-to-table Irish cream liqueur.

Five Farms is a true farm-to-table product, crafted from single batches of fresh cream that are combined with premium Irish whiskey within 48 hours of collection to become authentic Irish cream liqueur. The cream is sourced entirely from five family-owned farms in County Cork, run by families that have a deep connection to the land and a passion for their craft.

Made with the finest ingredients

Single Batch Cream 
Five Farms is made with the richest dairy cream, smooth and sweet and luxurious. The mild climate and abundant rainfall in County Cork result in fertile farmland for dairy cattle, who spend their days basking in the fresh sea air and grazing on vibrant green grass.

Irish Whiskey 
County Cork is also home to the centuries-old tradition of distilling authentic Irish whiskey. The pot stills traditionally used for distillation gave the spirit a consistency that has remained timeless. Premium triple-distilled Irish whiskey has a smoothness and complexity that add depth to the sweetness of the cream.

The Five Farms container is a wide-mouthed glass bottle with embossed details and a ceramic swing-top cap, in a style that dates back to the early 1900s. The bottle swings from a metal handle that is easy to carry and gives another nod to milk containers of the past. The black glass creates an elegant presentation and allows the bottle to be either repurposed or recycled.

Haroosh – Lost Loch

Lost Loch Spirits was founded and is owned and operated by Pete Dignan & Rich Pierce, with three aspects being crucial to their mission – the place, the process, and the spirits.

The Place – The Lost Loch Spirits distillery is in the heart of Royal Deeside, 30 miles west of Aberdeen. The distillery is built on the banks of the now-drained Loch Auchlossan or the ‘Lost Loch’. The landscape and the history surrounding them seep into the storytelling, flavours, and branding.

The Process – To maintain the highest standards, Lost Loch Spirits produces in a small batch mentality in an honest and transparent way. Using only natural ingredients and respecting the environment.

The Spirits – Each spirit draws inspiration from local provenance and the histories of the land around them. The final products are quirky, invigorating, inventive and imaginative, distinctly separate but part of the Lost Loch Spirits family.

Lost Loch Spirits – Haroosh – Tasting Notes – “Sweet, delicious, succulent honey notes consume the aroma, just like diving into a pool of honey. The palate is much the same, sweet, silky and smooth, with honey, golden honey, rich honey, warm melted honey, honey on toast, Whisky notes gifting it that unique enjoyable character and even more honey!”

The Haroosh is a special product for Lost Loch Spirits, it originates from the North East of Scotland, using brambleberries foraged from the Royal Deeside area and honey from local bees which collect nectar from different areas in and around the Dee Valley, the Haroosh has been made the exact same way for the past 100 years, their family and friends have enjoyed this creation for generations, and since 2016, so can you.

Each bottle is hand-crafted, limited and sealed with beeswax, containing at least 50 brambleberries and their bees have to travel around 4500 miles to collect enough honey for every bottle.

If you’d like to craft a cocktail with the Haroosh for the festive season, check out the Flying Above The Dream Cocktail

Ealing Gin

For four generations the Duncan Family, has lived in the West borough of London in Ealing, nicknamed the ‘Queen of the Suburbs’, but it is thanks to Simon and Amanda Duncan to bringing Ealing Gin to life, the couple has a background in communications and brand development, but some years ago they developed a passion for gin and decided to create their own label and building a small distillery right next to their family home in the heart of Ealing.

Over 100 years ago, Ealing became a magnate for actors, artists and musicians throughout the 20th century as the famous Ealing Film Studios, Jazz/Blues Club and theatre were established. The borough still has its wonderful collection of Art Deco buildings – The Hoover Building being the most iconic – which was the inspiration for the bottle design.

What flavours Are you likely To Find In A Glass Of Ealing Gin: Juniper leads with wild floral and blossom, warming spices subtly reminding me of Christmas with orange citrus and a peppery warmth as a bonus, it delivers a smooth, clean, rounded and warming mouthfeel.

“From the outset, we wanted to create a high-end gin but one grounded in good spirit and friendliness. The feeling of belonging, having friendships and social interaction is fundamental to health and happiness but so many people are lonely and socially isolated. As a family we know this is particularly true for people with disabilities, the vulnerable and the old, so on our journey, as we grow, we’ll share 20% of our profits with good causes that will hopefully help more people to make friends and belong.” – Amanda Duncan

We utilised their Ealing Gin in a wonderful Cocktail on Glass of Bubbly, The Ealing Penelope Cocktail.

Gather Cocktails

Absolutely incredible, youthful, fun and vibrant branding, I was very excited to give them all a try, and at no point was I disappointed, Gather Cocktails have done a brilliant job of bringing some fan favorite  and unique wonders of the cocktail world to life within a can, so you can enjoy them at home, on the go or at your next party.

Even their name ‘Gather Cocktails‘ promoting the fact that these are best enjoyed with company is brilliant, the best time to drink is around friends and those you love, and with the joys of December soon approaching, with Christmas gathering and parties, it’s a strong move to have a box of these in your bag ready to enjoy ‘together’.

They have five cocktails available at the moment to enjoy, which can be bought separately or a sample of each within this creative gift box , including:

• Spicy Mango Margarita
• Salted Caramel Banana Colada
• Raspberry Ripple Daiquiri
• Chocolate Honeycomb Martini
• Caramelised Pineapple Rum Punch

Devils Bridge

High in the Cambrian mountains near Aberystwyth, the Devil was exploring Wales for the first time when he found a woman, separated from her cow by a river…

He offered a bridge, in return for the first soul to cross it.

When the woman returned, the devil’s dance of victory quickly turned to shrieks of horror as she sang brightly, tossed a loaf of Bara Brith bread over and watched her faithful dog go fetch…

The Devil, now disgruntled, disappeared and was said never to be seen again in Wales…

Devil’s Bridge is inspired by this legendary tale of Welsh spirit, with an unexpected dryness in the finish. They started their journey with producing a gold medal winning Spiced Rum, and have now released an incredible Dark Cherry Liqueur to enjoy in any of your festive Cocktails this Christmas.

Tasting Notes – “As described, it tasted exactly like Cherry Drops, with delicately sweet tart like cherries, enjoyable on its own or in a cocktail.”

To discover their rum, check out the Devil’s Bridge Cocktail on Glass of Bubbly.

Sapling Spirits – Climate Positive British Gin

It’s always a treat when distilleries offer taste sets, to discover their range in a fun and friendly manner, this year we’re recommending their Sapling Gin & Tonic Gift Set which contains 3 x Gin miniatures and 3 x flavoured tonics/sodas.

Sapling Spirits are on a mission and they need our help, they have set the goal to plant 1,000,000 trees by 2027, currently, they have helped plant over 310k trees in their projects across the UK and abroad,

For every bottle sold, a tree is planted. From fruit trees in London to hazelnut trees in Suffolk, it’s the local communities who benefit from their planting projects.

Last year, when I featured Sapling they had saved 125k+ bottles through their refills, now in 2024, they have saved 310k+. The bars and restaurants that serve Sapling’s Vodka use 5-litre eco boxes so that their bottles can be refilled and reused, this helps eliminate glass waste and their carbon footprint by around 25%. One eco box saves 7 bottles from ever being created.

You can discover their Vodka Gift Set in last year’s Glass of Bubbly Luxury Christmas Gift Guide.

Tack Room Distillery

With over 20 years of experience in the alcohol industry and a lifelong passion for spirits, Tim Bisson, the founder of Tack Room Distillery, spent a long time exploring the production methods of various beverages, from Russian vodka to Caribbean rum, gin, mescal, and whisky.

One of the principles that Tim Bisson sticks true to is that of the mixology world, stating “Welcome to Tack Room Distillery, where passion for all things alcoholic meets the art of mixology.” This enthusiasm for mixology has driven him to share his knowledge and passion with anyone willing to listen and learn.

This year we’re discovering their London Dry Gin, inspired by the historical Eastern spice trade route, infused with 14 hand selected botanicals packed with fresh citrus and rich spices.

You can discover Tack Room’s Vodka in this Halloween Movie Cocktail – Blade

The Deacon – Scottish Whisky

The Deacon is a premium blended Scotch Whisky that looks and tastes like nothing else on the market.

It’s incredible branding is inspired by the pot stills found in many Scotch whisky distilleries, standing out on the shelves as a change from the sea of glass bottles across the spirits aisle.

The Deacon isn’t afraid to present an out-of-the-box aesthetic that’s more Steampunk than Scottish Highlands.

The Deacon – “Smooth, with charred orange, sweet malty biscuits and woodsmoke on the nose giving way to juicy orange, delicate spice and tangy peat.”

It’s available at Amazon.co.uk for £30.

For Christmas, the brand is also offering a special gift box with bottle. Metallic copper in colour, with a portrait of the beguiling character that appears on the label central to the design, the gift box is available at Asda, Tesco and Waitrose.

Bumbu Rum

Bumbu Rum was created in Barbados, which is the original rum island, where rum was first crafted some 400 years ago. At the Bumbu Rum Company, they craft their rums from a blend of the finest sugarcane which they turn into an exceptionally balanced and smooth, rich and complex Rum.

Bumbu – Créme Rum – Tasting Notes – ” Gorgeous rich and creamy spices take over the palate, making you fall in love with its whipped, squirty & double-clotted creamy characters made from real dairy, with little hints of oak to finish off this taste experience.”

Padstow Gin

Padstow Distilling was created and is run by wine merchant David McWilliam, since launching in 2018, Padstow Distilling now has an HQ and bar at 17 Duke Street in Padstow which has become a hub for those seeking a unique and authentic taste of Cornwall.

The botanical recipe combines tradition with the beauty of its location, blending juniper, citrus, and pepper with local Alexanders, an ancient coastal plant foraged from the cliffs above the same beach on the western side of the estuary.

For those seeking an immersive experience, Padstow Distilling welcomes visitors to its shop and bar at 17 Duke Street in the heart of Padstow, while from here, David and his team run guided walks along the estuary to take in the sights, sounds and scents of this special place – the inspiration for this range of Padstow’s spirits.

• Padstow Gin Navy – 70cl, £60.00
• Padstow Gin Original – 70cl, £48.00
• Padstow Gin Rose – 70cl, £48,00

All their spirits are crafted from locally sourced ingredients that grow along the coastline of North Cornwall.

Rose 17 – Sparkling Wine Cocktail

Cocktails At Larry’s

Larry’s Bar, the multi award-winning speakeasy at the heart of the National Portrait Gallery, is proud to announce the launch of Cocktails at Larry’s.

The book merges mixology with history, honouring the lives and legacies of West End celebrities, artists, and cultural icons through carefully crafted drinks.

Among the many highlights is the Maccarita, a bold re-imagining of the classic Margarita, inspired by Sir Paul McCartney, whose portraits were exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery.

“These cocktails are not just drinks – they’re an invitation to explore the lives of some of the most iconic figures in British history.” – Tom Onions, co-founder of The Daisy Green Collection, which operates Larry’s Bar and wrote the book in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery.

Readers are introduced to the story behind Larry’s, a speakeasy named after Sir Laurence Olivier, one of the greatest actors to ever grace the West End’s stages. Olivier, affectionately known as ‘Larry’ to his peers, is commemorated through his signature cocktail – a drink that tells the story of his romance with Vivien Leigh and their shared love of glamorous cocktail parties, celebrated within the pages of the book.

In addition to the cocktails, Cocktails at Larry’s delves into London’s nightlife and iconic venues, from the glamorous parties at Ciro’s nightclub to the bohemian gatherings at the Colony Room.

Eisberg – Blanc de Blacnc Alcohol Free Sparkling Wine

Eisberg has a selection of alcohol free wines, where the alcohol is gently removed at the end of the winemaking process.

The Sparkling Blanc de Blancs alcohol free wine has a delicate aroma of yellow Mirabel plum, pear and ripe yellow apple. This wine’s rich and rounded flavour is backed by racy acidity and nuanced Chardonnay notes.

Elegant and sophisticated – The premium taste in Alcohol Free wines makes this ideal for indulging in at Christmas.

Festive Bramble Gin Exlixir – Shed (1) One

Andy and Zoe, husband and wife, launched Shed 1 Gin officially in October 2016 in the market town and birthplace of Stan Laurel, Ulverston, Cumbria, they produce classically distilled craft gin in a contemporary style, a true micro-distillery, with approximately 160 bottles per batch, with their first creation being called Cuckold’s Revenge.

They started their operation out of their Garden Shed, with them upgrading and moving to The Old Calf Shed in 2019, this is when they opened their visitor attraction which went on to win Cumbria Tourism’s Experience of the Year, 2022, with them hosting Cumbria’s only Make Your Own Gin Experiences, if you can’t go in person, then check out their website, they have a dedicated section on how to start your own micro-distillery: So You Want to Set up a Gin Distillery?

This Christmas season they have on offer a wonderful Festive Bramble Gin Elixir that works perfectly within a festive cocktail or a nice sipping drink to enjoy in the dark fire lit nights.

Raventós i Blanc De la Finca 2021

Raventós i Blanc is owned by one of Spain’s most historic winemaking families, whose viticultural tradition dates back to 1497. Josep Raventós Fatjó produced Spain’s first traditional method of sparkling wine in 1872 from estate-grown Xarel·lo and his descendant, Josep Maria Raventós i Blanc, went on to become a key figure in Spanish wine.

De la Finca sparkling wine is made with grapes from their oldest vines, planted using the gobelet system in 1964 in the Vinya dels Fòssils and is available to buy in the UK from Liberty Wines.

Raventós i Blanc De la Finca 2021 tasting notes:  “Glorious. Young, fruity and vibrant. The nose oozes freshly crushed orchard fruits with added white floral, vanilla, and honey.
Delicate yet bold flavours. Fruits are plentiful with orchard and a touch of tropical. Mid acidity, smooth character in the palate.”

Truly Nuts

Waking up to find Truly Nuts has taken over the Christmas Tree and nestled themselves in with the presents.

From Buck Naked Whole & Raw Brazil Nuts to Fired Up Chilli Mixed Nuts, and Sweet Talk Milk Chocolate Nuts, This Christmas is going to be Nuts.

Truly Nuts is headed up by a couple of former DJ/entrepreneurs with a passion for the planet. They pledge 25% of their profits to global projects that benefit the planet, including the Amazon rainforest and the local communities that depend on it, collaborating with the likes 1 Tree Planted and are reforesting the jungle with 1 million trees irrespective of profits.

The factory (the only one in Peru) they have built is in the centre of the jungle – to lower their carbon footstep in the supply chain, with the Brazil nuts being wild and come from the Amazon jungle without any human intervention in their growing cycle. They are completely natural in their raw form, sustainable by very definition.

Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine

Lyre’s Classico Grande Non-Alcoholic Sparkling is another ‘classico’ choice this Christmas, for those who want a little bubbly without the alcohol, and it’s not just this sparkling wine on offer, they specialize in non-alcoholic cocktails with something for everyone to enjoy.

Lyre’s Classico Grande Non-Alcoholic Sparkling – “Ripe green apple, soft green citrus, green pears, and a touch of chalk.”

“Classico doesn’t just mimic an Italian Sparkling, it stands alone as a premium non alcoholic celebration in a bottle.” – Lyre’s

The Drinks Bureau

A colourful display of canned cocktails from The Drinks Bureau made with quality ingredients which are also vegan friendly, the brand was Co-founded by Frankie Snobel, Chief of Drinks, she is an entrepreneur & mixologist with over 20 years of experience in the industry.

The 150ml 10% abv cans, retail at £15 for a 4-pack.

• Spicy Margarita – Sassy, sour, spicy.
• Passionfruit Martini – Tropical party for your taste buds.
• Espresso Martini – Rich, indulgent, creamy.

You’ll also discover their 250ml Shirley Temple, which is Non-Alcoholic and Dirty Shirley at 5% abv

• Shirley Temple – non-alcoholic, zingy mocktail with flavours of cherry, ginger, lemon, and bitters.
• Dirty Shirley – 5% abv, Shirley Temple’s alter ego is refreshing, slightly tart delight with a moreish ginger zing.

Symington and Pasqua Families

No festive table is complete without a bottle of wine or even a bottle of Port on the Christmas dinner table.

As recommended by the Symington and Pasqua families, who’ve been respectfully making wines since 1872 and 1925, here are some suggested wines and one lovely port to share with your loved ones this Christmas.

Altano Organic Douro Red 2021: £12.99 at Waitrose – With a full, opulent texture, plum flavours and peppery tannins, this vegan, vegetarian, organic wine is produced by the Symington family – the only wine producer in Portugal to be certified as a B Corporation.

​Altano Douro Rewilding: £11 at Ocado – The Rewilding Edition was produced from the beautiful mountain vineyards in the Douro to support Rewilding Portugal’s pioneering conservation work. With every bottle sold, Douro makes a financial contribution to their important nature recovery efforts in northern Portugal.

Cockburn’s Special Reserve: £14 at Tesco, £14.99 at Waitrose – Originally introduced in 1969, Cockburn’s Special Reserve was created to bridge the gap between vintage ports and their younger counterparts, creating an approachable yet complex new port category. Produced from the finest vineyards in the Upper Douro Valley, Special Reserve is matured in oak casks for 5 years before being bottled. Tasting Notes – “Rich, sweet and smooth, with concentrated and jammy red fruits/berries, with cherries, ripe plums and some peppery notes.”

Y by 11 Minutes’ ORGANIC Rosé: £23 at Majestic – Family-owned Vento based winery, Pasqua Wines have crafted this premium rose which is now 100% organic from vineyards around beautiful Lake Garda. A typically unorthodox blend, the ‘Y’ refers to the varieties: Corvina gives red fruit with racy acidity; Trebbiano offers more delicate citrus and floral notes; while Carmenère lends structure and backbone.

Majestic Wines

You can never go wrong with a bottle of wine on Christmas Day and when it comes to where to find a unique and interesting bottle, Majestic Wine is one of the best companies out there to delivery on all fronts.

Among the hundreds, if not thousands of choices of wines, bubbly, spirits, beers and more available, we got to discover three of their most popular bottles of wine, which includes the following:

Cave de Lugny ‘Les Pierres Blanches’ Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022

Cave de Lugny, a Majestic favourite from the Mâconnais, approachable wines. This fresh Chardonnay offers lively citrus and apple flavours with a long, refreshing finish. Suggested with light fish dishes. Mix Any Six £9.99 & Save £5 // Single bottle £14.99

E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône

Guigal is known for quality, and this Côtes du Rhône is a Majestic favourite. The 2020 vintage won a Silver Media at Decanter in 2022. With extra fruity Syrah and a peppery spice, it’s perfect with charcuterie. Mix Any Six £9.99 & Save £5 // Single Bottle £14.99

The Ned ‘Waihopai River’ Sauvignon Blanc

This bestselling Sauvignon has been a customer favourite for over a decade. Crafted by Brent Marris, a key figure in Marlborough’s Sauvignon history, it’s packed with gooseberry, grapefruit, and tropical notes—perfect with fragrant Asian dishes. Mix Any Six £7.49 & Save £4.50 // Single bottle £11.99

 

Need more inspiration for Christmas, check out last year’s Glass of Bubbly’s Luxury Christmas Gift Guide

A Very Merry Christmas From Glass of Bubbly