The Best Wine Gifts for Every Budget
Gift Guides · Updated every season
The best wine gift matches the person, not the price tag: bubbles for the celebrator, a cellar-worthy red for the collector, something funky and natural for the adventurous drinker, and a gift card when you're not sure. Below are our current favorites at every budget, all hand-picked and in stock now.
This page replaces our yearly holiday gift guides. We update the bottles every season, so bookmark it for birthdays, thank-yous, hostess gifts and the holidays.
This season's top wine gifts
Wine gifts under $30
Under $30 is where a knowledgeable shop earns its keep. These are bottles from small producers that drink well above their price, which is exactly what makes them feel like a find rather than a grab from the checkout aisle.
- For the host: a bright, food-friendly red such as Beaujolais or Côtes du Rhône. It goes with whatever is on the table.
- For the office party: a crisp white or dry rosé. Easy to open, easy to share.
- For the adventurous friend: a skin-contact orange wine or a pet-nat, both conversation starters.
Browse our sommelier-approved picks under $30 or read our guide to wines under $30 that don't taste cheap.
Wine gifts under $50
This is the classic gift range. It buys grower Champagne and Crémant, top cru Beaujolais, village-level Burgundy and small-estate California Cabernet. If you only remember one rule, remember this: a great bottle from a famous region's lesser-known producer beats a mediocre bottle from a famous name.
Shop the full $25 to $50 collection.
Wine gifts under $100 (and splurges)
For the collector, the boss or a milestone, spend on something they can age or would never open on a whim. Napa Cabernet from a single vineyard, Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino and vintage Champagne all fit. Add a note suggesting when to open it: "drink in 2030" makes a gift last for years.
See the $50 to $100 collection, our age-worthy wines for the cellar and, for the true splurge, the cult wines.
How do you choose a wine gift for someone?
Ask yourself what they drink now, then give them the better version of it. A Cabernet lover gets a more serious Cabernet. A Prosecco fan gets grower Champagne. A rosé drinker gets a Provençal or Sicilian rosé with more depth. If you have no idea, sparkling wine is the safest single bottle, and a mixed box is the safest multi-bottle gift.
| If they love… | Give them… |
|---|---|
| Big California Cabernet | Small-estate Napa Valley Cabernet |
| Pinot Noir | Red Burgundy or Oregon Pinot |
| Prosecco | Grower Champagne |
| Trying new things | Natural wine or orange wine |
| Everything | A wine club subscription |
What are the best non-wine gifts for wine lovers?
Good glassware makes every bottle taste better, and most people never buy it for themselves. Our wine glasses and wine tools pair well with a bottle, and a subscription to the Harvest Wine Club keeps giving every month.
How do you ship a wine gift?
Put the recipient's address at checkout, add your note in the order notes, and make sure someone 21 or older can sign for it. Check the states we ship to first. In the holiday season, our shipping deadlines page lists the last day to order for each shipping speed. Sending to a business? See our guide to corporate wine gifts.
FAQ
What is a good wine to give as a gift?
Sparkling wine is the safest single-bottle gift because almost everyone enjoys opening it. For a known red drinker, choose a small-estate version of a grape they already love, such as Napa Cabernet or Oregon Pinot Noir.
How much should you spend on a bottle of wine as a gift?
Around $25 to $50 is the classic range for friends and hosts. Spend $50 to $100 for milestones, collectors or a boss, and choose something age-worthy they can save.
Is a wine gift card a good gift?
Yes, especially when you do not know their taste or live in a state we cannot ship to. A digital gift card arrives by email and works on any bottle in the shop.
Can I include a gift note?
Yes. Add your message in the order notes at checkout and enter the recipient's address as the shipping address. Our gift boxes include a handwritten card.
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