Wine Gifts Ireland: The Best Ideas for Every Budget

Wine is one of the easiest gifts to get right, and with a little thought it can feel far more personal than the price tag suggests. Whether you're looking for Christmas wine gifts, a thank you for a colleague or something special for the person who seems to have everything, this guide to wine gifts in Ireland is sorted by budget, so you can jump straight to the price that suits you.

A quick tip before you start. Think about what the person actually enjoys drinking rather than what you think they should be drinking. If you're not sure, bubbles are almost always a safe bet, a well presented box makes even a modest bottle feel like an occasion, and if you're truly stuck, a gift card lets them choose for themselves.

Wine gifts under €30

A small budget goes a long way when the bottle is well chosen. The Frizzante Montegrande Prosecco Single Bottle Gift Box is €22 and arrives in a presentation box with your gift message, a fresh, fragrant Prosecco with fine bubbles that makes a lovely thank you, and you can add a box of Butlers Chocolates at checkout to have them wrapped and boxed together.

For a stocking filler or Secret Santa that feels far more expensive than it is, the Moët & Chandon Mini Single Snipe at €24.50 is a little bottle of one of the world's most recognisable Champagnes. If they prefer red, the Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Half Bottle is €18.50 and comes with a great story, as Ruffino was named royal supplier after the Duke of Aosta visited the winery in 1890, and this wine has been their flagship since 1927.

Port lovers are well looked after too. Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage 2020 is €26.50 from the house that pioneered the LBV style, bottled after four to six years in wood so it's ready to drink the moment it's opened, which makes it a natural partner for the Christmas cheeseboard.

Wine gifts from €30 to €60

This is the sweet spot for most wine gifts in Ireland, where you can add proper presentation without stretching too far. The Ruffino Chianti Riserva Wooden Gift Single Bottle is €45 and comes in our single bottle wooden box with a gift sticker, protected by wood wool, holding a Tuscan red with ripe cherries, violets and spice.

If they're the host of the family, a magnum always makes an impression on the table. The Bodegas Navajas Rioja Crianza Magnum In Wood Gift Box is €50, a smooth, plump Rioja of 95% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo from a family winery that has been one of our members' favourite reds vintage after vintage.

Two or three bottles together make a gift feel generous. The Best of Bordeaux Twin in Wood is €55 and pairs a Sauvignon Blanc and a Bordeaux Supérieur from Château Argadens, an estate owned by the Sichel family, who are also part owners of Château Palmer. The Italian Classic Three at €50 brings together a Passerina, a Sangiovese and a Rosé from Tenute del Pojo, a lovely way to introduce someone to grapes they might not know.

For something more festive, the Festive Feast Box at €55 pairs Castillo de Eneriz Reserva from Navarra with Foods of Athenry Mince Pies and Butlers Powder Puff Truffles. It ships from November 1st.

Wine gifts from €60 to €100

With a little more to spend, you can choose gifts that feel truly special. The Tuscan Treasures Wooden Twin is €69 and brings together Ruffino's Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico and La Solataia Pinot Grigio in an elegant wooden box, a red and a white so there's something for everyone at the table.

Our Rioja | Cheese | Chocolate Hamper is €70 and is one of our favourite little boxes, with a Rioja Crianza from a small family winery, Knockanore Oakwood Smoked Cheddar, Italian focaccia crackers, Sheridan's Wine and Cheese Chutney and Butlers chocolate truffles for when the cheese runs out. It ships from November 1st. For the port lover, the Kopke 10 Year Old Tawny Port Decanter is a limited edition at €65, and the age on the label is the average age of all the wines in the blend.

If it's a Champagne moment, the Moët & Chandon Impérial Red Limited Edition at €70 is the classic Brut Impérial in bold, celebratory packaging, while Moët & Chandon & Chocolates at €90 pairs a full bottle with handmade Butlers chocolates in a deluxe gift box.

For the Bordeaux fan, Echo de Lynch-Bages 2022 is €75 a bottle, made with the same care as the estate's famous first wine, a Pauillac blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. And if you'd like to give the whole family something to share, the Pembroke Hamper at €95 pairs a Chenin Blanc from Limoux and a limited edition Syrah from Domaine de Vedilhan with Knockanore smoked cheddar, Sheridans crackers and chutney, Butlers chocolates and hot chocolate, Seymours shortbread and plenty more.

Luxury wine gifts

When it's a milestone birthday, a big thank you or simply someone you want to spoil, these are the gifts that will be remembered. The Champagne Jean Pol Hautbois Grande Reserve Magnum is €110, a grower Champagne made from equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and aged five years in the cellar, with notes of fresh almond, butter and honeysuckle, and it arrives in a gift box with your message. The Moët Indulgence at €125 brings Moët & Chandon together with Butlers chocolates and cheese from Sheridans Cheesemongers in a wooden gift box, and ships from November 1st.

For the collector, the Robert Mondavi 60th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is €140, a limited edition of just 3,000 cases in heritage 1966 packaging, made to mark the winery's 60th anniversary. Closer to home in spirit, Château Lynch-Bages 2019 at €225 takes part of its name from Thomas Lynch, a Bordeaux merchant of Irish lineage who owned the estate from 1749 to 1824. It's a Pauillac Fifth Growth from the 1855 Classification that can age for 20 years or more, which makes it a beautiful gift for a wedding or a special anniversary.

If you want to go all out, the Supreme Christmas Hamper is €235 and arrives in a closed wicker basket with leather straps, holding Domaine de la Motte Chablis, Château La Fleur Cravignac Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Bodegas Pinord +&+ Rosé Cava and a little bottle of Taylor's Select Reserve Port alongside artisan treats from Ireland and further afield. It ships from November 1st. And for the true Bordeaux lover, the Ultimate Bordeaux Six In Wood at €750 is a collector's case that travels from Pauillac, Saint Estèphe, Margaux and Saint Julien on the Left Bank to Saint Emilion on the Right.

Wine subscriptions as gifts

A wine club subscription is the gift that keeps arriving long after the wrapping paper has gone. With Two A Month, we deliver two bottles at a time for €37.50, monthly, quarterly or annually, with full tasting notes in every delivery and the choice of red and white, red only or white only.

For something more generous, our Premier Cru Three (€65) and Grand Cru Three (€90) deliver three bottles at a time, while the Premier Cru Six (€125) and Grand Cru Six (€175) bring a full case. Our team travels to find wines from small, up and coming producers alongside established favourites, so it's a lovely way to help someone discover wines they'd never have picked for themselves, and deliveries can be paused, skipped or cancelled at any time.

Wine gift cards

If you're not sure what they drink or you've left it to the last minute, a WineOnline.ie Gift Card is the easiest gift there is. They're available in €10, €30, €50, €100 and €200 values, delivered by email with instructions to redeem at checkout, and there are no additional processing fees.

Whatever your budget, there's a wine gift here for everyone on your list, and you'll find even more ideas in our full Gifts collection. Just remember that many of our Christmas hampers ship from November 1st, so it's well worth getting your orders in early.

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