The best wine advent calendars for 2024

In the last few years, creative takes on the traditional Christmas advent calendar have exploded - gone are the days of a standard chocolatey treat behind each door (although we’ll still take one of those if you are reading this Mum), instead having been replaced by all sorts of artisan food and drink options. So far in 2024, we have seen advent calendars launched that are filled with gourmet popcorn, flavoured marshmallows and even cheese.

It is not just foodies that have been able to step up their advent calendar game though. Those who appreciate a fine tipple can also enjoy something new this year, thanks to the abundance of alcohol advent calendars that have launched. Each of these calendars comes pre-filled with a selection of miniature or full-sized wine bottles to enjoy in the run-up to Christmas, or you could even save them up for the big day itself and share them between friends and family.

There is something deliciously grown-up and luxe feeling about having a wine advent calendar. In many ways, it is even better than having a traditional chocolate advent calendar, as rather than scoffing a chocolatey treat first thing, you can go about your day knowing that you have a glass of wine waiting for you when you get home.

You can tuck into a red wine advent calendar or a white wine advent calendar, and there's even options for those who prefer fizz - whatever you're after, we're here to help and have rounded up some of our favourites that you can purchase online this year. There really is something for every wine-lover here, and some of them are refillable too, so you can use them year after year.

Looking for the best wine advent calendars for 2024? Look no further, as our pick of the best calendars feature reds, whites, roses and sparkling options, so that you can eat, drink and be merry this Christmas (please drink responsibly). Or, check out our round-up of all the best advent calendars for food and drink lovers.

Wine Down to Christmas Advent Calendar

What: Behind the doors of this wine advent calendar you will find a range of miniature wine bottles, with enough in them to fill a glass. Expect to find everything from classic red and white options, to more fun sips with a couple of roses. When it comes to getting the most bang for your buck, each of these miniatures are 187ml, so you'll get a decent glass each day.
How much: £134.95
Buy now: Not on the Highstreet

Laithwaites Mixed Wine Advent Calendar

What: This Advent calendar not only contains an excellent selection of fine red and white wines, but it is also presented beautifully, in a box with a feel good Christmas illustration on the front. Along with miniature bottles for 23 days of December, you'll also get a full size bottle of prosecco to share on Christmas eve, and we think the wine buff in your life will love this.
How much: £99.99
Buy now: Laithwaites Mixed Wine Advent Calendar

John Lewis Wine Advent Calendar

What: This one truly has it all; fruity merlots, pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, malbec and more fill this intricately detailed advent calendar. It's hard to resist these 24 delicious wines, especially in their appealing miniature form - the ideal size to accompany a cosy, festive evening after work. Wrapped up in this gorgeously festive box, this could also work as an excellent gift for the wine-lover in your life.
How much: £100
Buy now: John Lewis

Virgin Wines Advent Calendar

What: Virgin was one of the very first brands to get in on the wine advent calendar action, first launching in 2016. This year, Virgin is stepping up its game by offering three different advent calendars: mixed, red and white. Each one features 24 miniature bottles of wine, as well as one regular-sized bottle to crack open on Christmas Day.
How much: £89.99
Buy now: Virgin Wines

Prosecco O’Clock Advent Calendar

What: Tick, tock it’s Prosecco o’clock! If sparkling wine is your preferred tipple, check out this Prosecco advent calendar, which features 12 varieties of the fizzy stuff for you to enjoy, with classic options and roses to see you through until Christmas. It is also refillable, so you can wheel it out every year for another round - cheers to that!
How much: £124.95
Buy now: Not on the Highstreet

Tipsy Tree Advent Calendar

What: This tree-shaped wine advent calendar features 24 miniature bottles of white, red and rose, with wines sourced from across the globe. Doubling up as a bit of Christmas decor, this one is almost guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit. There's also the option to add a personalised gift card, to make this an extra special present for a loved one.
How much: £99.99
Buy now: Getting Personal

24 Days of Fizz Advent Calendar 

What: What better than 24 sparkling wines to count down the last days until Christmas? Inside the drawers of this beautiful box (that's also reusable or recyclable) is a tempting selection of wines to try: Prosecco, Cava, Italian Sparkling Rose and Cava Rosado, from all your favourite brands including Freixenet, I heart wines, and Mionetto. It's sure to be the perfect gift!
How much: £99.95
Buy now: Slurp Wine

The 67 Pall Mall Sommeliers’ Calendar

What: Looking for a rather luxurious wine advent calendar? 67 Pall Mall has pulled out all the stops with this exclusive selection of its top sellers. Now this one isn’t cheap, but if you’re looking for the ultimate gift, then this calendar is perfect for the wine connoisseur in your life. Offering 24 stylish miniature bottles, explore a wide variety of celebrated regions as well as a few lesser-known gems. Plus, each day you can scan a QR code for a guided tasting video!
How much: £475
Buy now: 67 Pall Mall

Quevedo Port Wine Advent Calendar

What: Port enthusiasts - this one is for you. Oscar and Claudia Quevedos’ unique selection of ports come in a wide variety of options, with tawny, white, rose, ruby and more to be enjoyed throughout December. Each day you’ll get a 50ml bottle, with 12 different flavours including an exclusive 30 year old tawny port which is only available in this calendar!
How much: £89.95
Buy now: Vintage Wine & Port

Fine Wine Advent Calendar 2024

What: Take a tour of Europe with this comprehensive fine wine calendar from Perfect Cellar, offering a selection of premium tipples to be enjoyed in the run up to Christmas. Each drawer brings a different wine, with 24 pouches that can all be recycled! Expect 15 red wines, eight white wines and a rose, to keep you cosy on those cold December evenings.
How much: £189
Buy now: Perfect Cellar

Aldi Wine Advent Calendar

What: Cut-price supermarket Aldi knows how to entice customers, so it’s no surprise that they always bring out rather spectacular advent calendars. This year’s advent calendar hasn’t been officially released yet so details are scarce, but if it’s anything like previous years, you can expect to enjoy 24 miniature bottles of wines from around the world, for a rather reasonable price.
How much: TBC
Buy it: Aldi

Wines aren’t the only alcoholic tipple to get the calendar treatment - check out our pick of the best gin advent calendars.