'Tis the season of giving, gathering and raising a glass to the people who make life sparkle. This year, we've rounded up the most delightful wine gift hampers, celebratory bubbles, fine wines, and wine accessories to help you spoil the ones you love and appreciate. From curated pantry boxes to luxurious collector's sets, these gifts bring joy with every sip. Browse our selection of the best of what the South African winelands has to offer in wine.co.za's 2025 festive gift guide.
Wine gift hampers
The Boschendal Signature Pantry Box – R1 100.00
This beautifully curated hamper brings together the best of Boschendal’s flavours and charm. It contains a bottle of the iconic Boschendal 1685 Pinotage, plus pantry essentials straight from the farm: green olives, olive and thyme crackers, blueberry and Pinotage jam, olive oil, chilli cheese shortbread, and a black Boschendal apron. All elegantly presented in a premium gift box – perfect for gifting or indulging.
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tastewine's Festive Moments Box – R1 200.00
Our online wine shop, tastewine, is known for its wonderful selection of mixed cases. This festive season, we're excited to present our specially curated festive box, designed to bring summer vibes to your doorstep. It includes six bottles of wine: Krone Night Nectar Vintage Demi-Sec Cap Classique, Robertson Winery Mimosa Sparkling Spritzer, FAT bastard Chardonnay, Ernie Els Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon, and Vilafonté Seriously Old Dirt.
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Jordan Christmas Picnic Edition Gift Box – R1 479.00
Celebrate the season with Jordan Wine Estate's Christmas Picnic Edition Gift Box. Inside, you'll find four exquisite Jordan wines: Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique 2021, The Outlier Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Dry Rosé 2024, and The Prospector Syrah 2023. It also includes a stylish 2-bottle Protea wine cooler, a waiter's friend, and two wine glass spikes. A perfect gift for friends and family who delight in open-air gatherings under the African sun, sipping award-winning wines and savouring life’s simple pleasures.
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Diemersdal Gift Box – R875.00
Elevate your wine gifting experience with the Diemersdal Gift Box! This year, they've filled the gift box with a Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2025 and a bottle of the Diemersdal Private Collection 2022 – two amazing wines for any occasion. Also included are a bottle of extra virgin olive oil, pear and walnut relish, onion and orange marmalade, Egyptian dukkha, and 150g packs of almonds and pistachios.
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Groote Post Salt Collection Festive Pack – R800.00
Experience a taste of the West Coast's best. The newly released Salt Collection Festive Pack contains three of Groote Post's most popular wines: the summery Seasalter Sauvignon Blanc 2025, the characterful Salt of the Earth Cinsault Shiraz 2024, and the vibrant Pinch of Salt Chardonnay 2024.
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Babylonstoren's Celebrate the Season Hamper – R4 650.00
Every year, Babylonstoren offers the most gorgeous selection of festive gifts. Their Celebrate the Season Hamper comprises a mix of fine drinks, indulgent bakes, and fragrant touches for the home. Think Sprankel Cap Classique, a basil citrus neroli diffuser, a fig and brandy fruit cake, feeskoekies, a ginkgo garland, Verde room spray, and more. Thoughtfully balanced between celebration and comfort, it’s a gift that brings atmosphere to the table and joy to those who receive it.
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Durbanville Hills The Collectors Reserve Gift Pack – R850.00
This season, Durbanville Hills has curated a range of gifts from their online shop that'll please you and your loved ones. One of our favourites is the Durbanville Hills The Collectors Reserve Gift Pack, which consists of The Collectors Reserve Cape Mist Sauvignon Blanc, Cableway Chardonnay, Lighthouse Merlot, and Promenade Pinotage.
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Spier Creative Block Pamper Pack – R920.00
Spoil a loved one with the Creative Block 2 Pamper Pack by Spier Wine Farm, featuring handcrafted pieces made for celebrating and pampering. The gift pack includes a bottle of the Spier Creative Block 2 white blend, a woven tote bag, Vine Therapy Sleep Essential Oil, and Vine Therapy Gardener's Balm.
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Raka Luxus Collection – R1 750.00
The Luxus Collection by Raka Wines is a special collection of the Raka Quinary Bordeaux blend with its five components (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot) as single varieties. These six bottles are gift-packed in a stunning wooden box.
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Saronsberg Red Wine Box – R1 695.00
Experience the heart of Saronsberg with this case comprising a selection of six of their finest reds, brimming with depth and richness – their two popular red blends, Seismic and Full Circle, along with four single varietal reds, like their award-winning Provenance Shiraz. Perfect for red wine lovers, this collection showcases a range of bold, elegant flavours with every bottle.
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Van Loveren's Christina Perfect VI Case – R1 065.75
This one's for the foodie who loves to entertain! Van Loveren's Christina Perfect VI was specially curated as a pairing kit for dinner with friends: Christina Cap Classique Brut as your welcoming drink; Christina Chardonnay and Sauvigon Blanc, the perfect partners for appetizers; Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz with hearty meat dishes; and 9 Barrels Pinotage as the perfect ending with a cheese platter.
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Lifestyle wines
Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Chenin Blanc – R88 per bottle
Kleine Zalze's Cellar Selection Chenin Blanc Bush Vines 2025 is a clear, elegant, and fresh wine. Made from hardy bush vines, it has tropical and stone fruit flavours supported by a burst of citrus on the palate. It's well-integrated, and it has an amazing texture. Shop it and spoil the Chenin lover in your life.
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Vergelegen Wild Winds Sauvignon Blanc – R160 per bottle
The easy-going Vergelegen Wild Winds Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a pure, natural expression of the popular white variety with guava and honeydew melon notes on the nose. The palate is flinty with excellent acidity and a stylish, long-lasting finish.
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Darling Cellars Pyjama Bush Rosé – R80 per bottle
Light pomegranate in colour, this rosé is what summer drinking is all about. Darling Cellars' award-winning Reserve Pyjama Bush Rosé has loads of luscious strawberries, sweet cherries, and raspberries on the nose. It's vivid and succulent with a lingering fruity aftertaste – a fantastic wine to sip and flirt with.
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Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc 2025 – R95 per bottle
This vibrant, classically styled Diemersdal Sauvignon Blanc shows the true diversity of Durbanville terroir in one seamless blend – combining grapes from ten different vineyard blocks varying in age, clone and site. The nose is complex with an array of tropical fruit, ripe figs and gooseberries. These crisp flavours repeat in the mouth, along with a mineral character followed by a long fruity finish.
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Alto Rouge – R135 per bottle
Alto Estate recently released the 2023 vintage of the Alto Rouge, an aromatic red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot. It has upfront aromas of plum and cherry with wisps of pine needle and smoked charcuterie. The palate is polished with smooth tannins and flavours of blackberry, plum, and a chalky edge of graphite. Renowned for its drinkability, you can't go wrong with this must-have red.
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Vriesenhof Jan Boland Coetzee – R175 per bottle
The Jan Boland Coetzee is a red blend that pays homage to the founder of Vriesenhof and embodies a lifetime of his observation and wisdom accumulated among the vines. It's a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. It has crunchy fennel and oregano notes as well as subtle notes of wood spice providing an aromatic lift – dense and smooth textured, the finish savoury.
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Festive bubbles
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut – R220 per bottle
A true classic, Simonsig's Kaapse Vonkel Brut Cap Classique is the first of its kind. It opens with a lively bouquet of orange peel, zesty citrus, and green apple, underpinned by delicate floral nuances. On the palate, it reveals layers of white pear and a fine, persistent mousse that adds texture and finesse. It makes every occasion a memorable celebration.
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Graham Beck Cuvée Clive 2017 Magnum – R2 400 per bottle
Graham Beck's most prestigious and exclusive Cap Classique, the Cuvée Clive represents the very pinnacle of their craft. It is the ultimate expression of their dedication to creating Méthode Champenoise-style wines of distinction, complexity, and world-class excellence. This extraordinary cuvée embodies the Graham Beck pursuit of the perfect bubble and is a celebrated culmination of meticulous planning and enduring passion.
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Ken Forrester Sparklehorse Cap Classique – R250 per bottle
Ken Forrester Wines has a superb reputation for Chenin Blanc, and this sparkling wine is no exception. Made using the Méthode Champenoise, this wine aged for 18 months on lees to develop a creaminess and delicate mousse while still maintaining bright, fresh apple, pear and quince aromas. An ideal bubbly to celebrate with this season!
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Steenberg Lady R Cap Classique – R650 per bottle
If you're looking for a standout Cap Classique, this is it. Steenberg Vineyards' Lady R Cap Classique 2019 was the overall winner of this year's Amorim Cap Classique Challenge, and for good reason! This elegant wine shows unique aromas of lemon rind, quince, roasted almonds, raspberry coulis, and dried herbs. A salinity carries through on the palate, alongside restrained apple and stone fruit spiciness.
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La Motte Reserve Cap Classique – R270 per bottle
Just in time for summer, La Motte has introduced a new Reserve Collection Cap Classique, an elegant sparkling wine that perfectly captures the artistry of South African winemaking. A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with reserve wine partly matured in French oak, it offers aromas of brioche and roasted cashew, a palate of fine bubbles and lemon meringue, and a finish of exceptional finesse.
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Quoin Rock Festive Series Cap Classique – R350 per bottle
Gift a taste of liquid gold. With its golden hue, fine bubbles, and intricate layers of flavour, the Quoin Rock Festive Series Cap Classique 2023 is the perfect companion to celebrate life’s most treasured moments. This Cap Classique showcases lovely minerality before leading into notes of lime, apple, honey, and biscuit. On the palate, the mousse is fine and persistent, giving a creamy finish and lingering mouthfeel.
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Fine wines for the connoisseur
Alto Estate Blend 2022 Magnum – R800 per bottle
The Alto Estate Blend 2022 by Alto Estate is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Shiraz, and 10% Cabernet Franc. This wine features tones of fynbos, pencil shavings and a slight salty, maritime presence with hints of blackcurrant. The Estate Blend is a beautiful representation of the three main varieties on Alto Estate.
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La Motte Trio Vintage Collection – R1 500.00
Treat wine-loving friends and family to exceptional vintage wines from La Motte. Beautifully packaged, this wooden box collection consists of 2012 La Motte Shiraz, 2011 La Motte Millennium and 2019 La Motte Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Ghost Corner Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc – R340 per bottle
Looking for a special wine gift for a white wine lover? Enter Cederberg Wines' award-winning 2024 Ghost Corner Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc. This coastal Sauvignon Blanc offers concentrated layers of green figs, gooseberries, and a hint of grapefruit. There are also fynbos and steely mineral notes, making it a fresh, vibrant, and elegant wine.
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Ken Forrester The FMC 2024 – R925 per bottle
The FMC Old Vine Chenin Blanc is one of the most prestigious fine white wines in South Africa. To the Ken Forrester winemaking team, it's the pinnacle of what they consider to be the finest expression of the grapes of this variety – an icon Chenin, a challenge to the world. It's rich, layered with dried apricot, vanilla and honey. This masterpiece will gain additional complexity with cellaring.
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Rupert & Rothschild Classique – R245 per bottle
Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons' Classique is a stunning Merlot-led red Bordeaux blend with a brilliant red rim and deep centre, offering aromas of red berries, cherry tobacco, and oak spice. Layers of black cherry follow for a generous, lingering finish – elegant, memorable and perfect for sharing over the festive season.
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Waterford The Jem Vertical Gift Set – R9 290.00
The Jem is Waterford Estate's iconic flagship red blend, named after the owner, Jeremy Ord. A harmonious blend of Mediterranean and Bordeaux varieties, The Jem is a tribute to the Helderberg Mountain terroir, the estate's commitment to sustainability, and the team's exceptional skill. A truly prestigious wine gift, the specially curated Jem Vertical Gift Set features the rare 2010, 2015, and 2017 vintages of The Jem.
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Vergelegen V 2022 – R2 000 per bottle
In this bottle, Vergelegen has captured the essence of their distinct terroir, a harmonious fusion of ancient soils and carefully tended vines. The estate's flagship wine is a Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. It exudes aromas of ripe blackberries, dark plum, cedarwood, and hints of cocoa nibs. The palate mirrors the nose with layered fruit flavours, supported by a dense, textured structure.
R2 000
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Tokara Telos 2018 – R5 400 per bottle
If you're looking for something really special, this is it. Tokara's 97-point gem is a wine of great precision and intensity from the first taste. This young Cab displays an impressively perfumed nose with subtle potpourri and cassis notes, violets and hints of lavender. The palate offers restrained richness and tannins so fine that they entwine the fresh, mouth-filling acidity and the almost endless finish. It is a dramatic wine that is best savoured with fine company.
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Zevenwacht Z Collection Reserve 2022 Magnum – R850 per bottle
Zevenwacht's Z Collection Reserve 2022 is a complex and alluring red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (86%) and Petit Verdot (14%). It shows intense cassis, blackberry, and liquorice aromas with undertones of graphite and allspice. The palate is full-bodied with an elegant structure that will allow the wine to develop well over the next decade. It comes in a wooden case, perfect for gifting!
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Wine accessories
Babylonstoren Corkscrew – R130.00
The corkscrew is your most trusted wine accessory. This durable corkscrew is used in Babylonstoren's tasting room; it's compact and lightweight, and can be conveniently carried in your pocket. On the technical side, it features a double lever that has been carefully designed so that you can easily show off your skills and open a bottle with one hand.
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Freedom of Movement Leather Wine Bag – R2 895.00
The FOM Wine Bag is the perfect drink carrier for the beach, bush sundowners, picnics, or social events. In chic premium leather, it’s the wine bag of dreams. It fits two wine bottles, with a removable divider included.
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JAN White Wine Glasses (set of 4) – R359.00
These beautiful JAN crystal white wine glasses are not only stylish but also durable, ensuring they will be a cherished addition to your tableware for years to come. Their graceful silhouette complements any occasion, and includes a tall, thin stem to hold the wine without warming it and a smaller, tulip-shaped bowl to concentrate the aroma.
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La Motte Acorn Cheese Board – R1 150.00
Straight from the La Motte Farm Shop, this handcrafted cheese board is ideal for at-home wine pairings. Made of raw ash tree wood and shaped like an acorn, this board will truly make a statement. There's a matching bread board, too!
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Please note that all gifts listed above are subject to availability. Check the lead times and festive season closing dates for each store before placing your order to ensure timeous delivery. Happy Christmas shopping!