Expert's Top 10 Wine Gift Ideas for Christmas 2025
A seasoned drinks professional with 24 years' experience shares his ultimate gift guide for wine enthusiasts, featuring unique presents to avoid common pitfalls. Discover the perfect present.
A seasoned drinks professional with 24 years' experience shares his ultimate gift guide for wine enthusiasts, featuring unique presents to avoid common pitfalls. Discover the perfect present.
Our food writer ranks the 2025 Christmas adverts from UK supermarkets like Asda, Tesco, and M&S. Discover which festive campaigns stole the show and which fell flat.
A head-to-head test of the UK's top wine subscriptions reveals a clear winner for quality and gifting. Discover which service offers the best bottles and value for your money this Christmas.
Sandwich expert Max Halley rates the UK's 2025 festive sandwiches from Aldi, Pret, M&S and more. Discover which high-street offerings made the nice list and which were a total turkey.
Ruby Miligan's new wine venture lands her in hot water with Charity Dingle and Jai Sharma. As she struggles, Charity offers a deal, but Ruby's past with Anya could unravel everything. Read the latest spoilers.
Wine expert Hannah Crosbie reveals her perfect festive drinks pairing guide for Christmas Day 2025, from sparkling wine to the ultimate mulled cocktail. Plan your celebration now.
Master of Wine Jane Masters shares the ideal wines for key festive moments, from presents to the King's Speech, helping 47% of Brits boost their wine knowledge.
Aldi urgently recalls Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks due to possible peanut contamination not listed on packaging. Customers urged to return product for full refund.
Discover why premium whisky is the standout gift of 2025. From Hackstons' Knightsbridge store to rare cask investments, our guide covers how to give a legacy. Explore now.
Discover Ling Ling's, the acclaimed nomadic Chinese kitchen now in residence at Godet wine pub in Islington. Chef Jenny Phung's Cantonese-inspired dishes are a must-try.
Discover the best wine subscription services in the UK. We review top boxes for taste, value, and convenience to help you find your perfect monthly pour.
NS&I announces two new Premium Bonds millionaires from Cornwall and Norwich. Discover the full list of winners, including those who scooped big prizes with tiny holdings.
Aperol brings a Florentine-style 'Festive Spritz Window' to London's Mayfair, offering free cocktails to shoppers from 2-4 December. Find the pop-up in St Christopher's Place.
A London cardiologist explains the complex truth about wine and heart health. Discover the risks, the minor benefits, and the safer alternatives like grapes and berries. Read the expert advice.
Discover The Terrace, a stunning wine hotel in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Featuring a 1,100-bottle library, nightly tastings, and acclaimed dining. A perfect UK staycation for couples and foodies.
Aldi urgently recalls Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks due to undeclared peanut content. Customers with allergies warned not to consume. Return product for full refund.
Aldi's new premium wine range includes a £6.29 Stellenbosch Chardonnay that outperformed a £125 restaurant wine in blind tasting. Discover the best bottles for Christmas.
A new Aldi store opens on Old Kent Road, SE15 on December 11, offering festive shoppers the UK's cheapest groceries and special Christmas hours.
Discover why premium extra virgin olive oil has replaced wine as the must-have gift this festive season. Explore top brands and expert tasting tips for the perfect present.
A British mother-of-three faces 50 years in US prison after allegedly orchestrating an elaborate £30,000 wine theft from a Virginia restaurant while posing as an event planner.
A serial thief targeting Michelin-starred restaurants has stolen £800 worth of premium meat from Galvin La Chapelle. Police investigate possible connection to earlier langoustine theft.
Discover why wine experts recommend magnum bottles for Christmas celebrations. Better aging, perfect sharing size, and enhanced festive experience. Upgrade your holiday wine selection!
Discover the ultimate grown-up advent calendars for Christmas 2025 featuring wine, spirits, cocktails and gourmet treats. Make your festive countdown extraordinary with these daily delights.
French independent winemakers issue an urgent plea for government aid as a catastrophic sales slump, Trump tariffs, and the worst harvest in 70 years threaten the industry. Read more.
Widows reveal shocking bereavement penalty practices by insurers and HMRC, including premium hikes and automated tax errors that slash incomes. Learn how to protect yourself.
Discover why Laithwaite's wine subscriptions are the UK's most sought-after Christmas present, delivering quality wines four times yearly. Find the perfect gift today!
Thousands braved chilly weather to celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day in Swansea, a city-wide event boosting the local economy and becoming a cherished pre-Christmas tradition.
Discover how to get 12 bottles of quality wine plus a free magnum for just £79.99 from Naked Wines this festive season. Save money and support independent winemakers.
A new study reveals Richmond Park has the best state schools in England, driving house prices 51% above the regional average. Discover the property price impact of catchment areas.
Don't get caught out this festive season. Our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening times for Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury's, and Tesco ensures you're prepared.