Wines For Christmas

Grape – Merlot

Here you'll find a vinous grotto full of wines that we've chosen to highlight for the the festive season. Everything you'll need to get through December. Various styles of celebratory bubbles, for Christmas morning through to late night parties; robust red wines that one turns to when a chill is in the air and the fire is lit; textured, complex whites that will sit on the dinner table and more than do justice to the roasted bird; pocket-friendly options for larger gatherings or those looking to fill the racks; wines by the litre or magnum, because 'tis the time of year for big bottles; youthful wines bursting with vim or those with a few years under their belts awaiting that special occasion to pop the cork. Our seasonal edit is sure to bring you some Christmas cheer.

Either shop the whole collection, or use the filter to the left to narrow things down and get to exactly what you're looking for. Order for yourself or we can deliver directly to a lucky loved one as a gift.

Antonio Gismondi
Crucella 2022

Old-school rusticity with of juicy, supple cherry fruit, rosewater and oozing charm. A world away from the more heavily tannic reds associated with this part of Italy. Find out more.

  • Region Cerreto Sannita, Campania, Italy
  • Grapes Sangiovese, Merlot & Camaiola
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£27.50

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Domaine Albert de Conti
La Vigne d'Albert 2023

Dark-fruited Bergerac Rouge, offering bags of value for those seeking a fuller-bodied everyday red. Ripe plums and spice and all things nice. Find out more.

  • Region Bergerac, South West France
  • Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Fer, Perigord & Abouriou
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£17.75

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La Vrille et le Papillon
Novemberlot NV

With a little more structure than some of their other reds, it is nonetheless ripe with trademark deep black fruits, herbs and spices. Find out more.

  • Region Valvignères, Ardèche, France
  • Grapes Merlot, Viognier & Ugni Blanc
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£22

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Bbirbiciù
Cagnolo 2022

A tiny, experimental bottling from just a couple of amphora, Cagnolo is Davide's latest addition to the Bbirbiciù range. From a small planting of Nero d'Avola and Merlot, two grapes that are not as common on the island, the wine nevertheless oozes the Mediterranean charm of Sicily itself. Find out more.

  • Region Pantelleria, Sicily, Italy
  • Grapes Nero d'Avola & Merlot
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£48

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La Calmette
Serpent a Plumes 2022

A joyful and immediately satisfying Malbec/Merlot blend, this is the juiciest of La Calmette’s wines. Immediate and enticing, bursting with ripe red fruits and spice underpinned with a satisfying edge of graphite and intense minerality. Find out more.

  • Region Cahors, France
  • Grapes Malbec & Merlot
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£27.25

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Vinyes Singulars
1000r 2021

Archetypal Mediterranean tinto that speaks of the long ripening season, radiating sunshine and warm evenings. Dense, rustic aromas with a stemmy, charred quality softened by confected liquorice and wild herbs. It's that slightly wild, earthy Monastrell character showing itself, balanced with fruity Merlot. On the palate there is softness ever so skewed with a sensation of frayed edges - imperfection, just the way we like it. Find out more.

  • Region Alt Penedès, Catalonia, Spain
  • Grapes Monastrell & Merlot
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£27.50

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