Secret Santa and Stocking Stuffers - Christmas gift ideas for £25 or under

Secret Santa gift ideas

Need some inspiration for Secret Santa gifts for under £25? This gift guide will provide you with various options (not just wine). If you need any more assistance don’t hesitate to pop into the shop or give us a call to talk about options. 

Gift Voucher £25.00

A catch all gift, allows the recipient to buy whichever wine they want or spend it on glassware or events. Our gift vouchers are available in any denomination and can be used online and in store. The perfect option for any wine enthusiast, especially if you are not sure what they like to drink.

What’s it all about? By Niall McKenna £25.00

From renowned Belfast chef and restauranteur Niall McKenna, his debut cookbook is a love letter to Belfast. The book champions local produce and has a superb collection of recipes. The ideal gift for the home cook or budding chef. ‘A gift to all of us who love food and hospitality’ Paul Rankin.

Vac-u-Vin Active wine cooler £22.50

This sleek black wine cooler has a removeable cooling sleeve, which you can chill or freeze. Chills your wine in minutes and keeps it cool for hours. Ideal for any occasion without the need for ice.

Build your own hamper £??

We have gift boxes available in store for you to build your own hampers. You can add wine, chocolates, biscuits, sweets, crisps, jams, chutneys, corkscrews, stoppers and more. The cost depends on the contents, so it is up to you what you want to include in the hamper. Please visit us in store to see all the options available or give us a call.

Rocca Delle Macie Olio Extra Vergine d'Oliva Bio, 50cl £21.00

Like many of our Mediterranean wine makers, Rocca Delle Macie grow olives as well as grapes and bring their attention to detail to the olive oil they make. This delicious Extra virgin olive oil is produced swiftly following harvest to ensure it retains its organoleptic properties and has low acidity. 

Domaine du Grapillon d'Or Gigondas 2023 £24.94

A truly superb wine for under £25 this Grenache and Syrah blend from Grapillon d’Or will please any red wine drinker. Perfect with lamb beef or game, its drinking beautifully now but will also age for another 4 years. Dark red fruits with floral notes its bright and elegant.

Ktima Palivou Ammos Terra Leone 2023 £24.99

For something a bit different in a red the Ammos Nemea from Greece is deep, intense and delightful wine. Concentrated dark fruits with hints of coffee and vanilla, perfect with beef, lamb or aubergine, a very sophisticated wine. Drink now or age or keep for a few years.

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The Marlborist Grande Sauvignon 2023 £24.99

A bold departure from the classic Marlborough style, fermented with natural yeast in oak barrels this is a moreish wine with a rich creamy palate, and a citrus finish. A very elegant impactful Sauvignon which obtained 94 points from several wine critics. Drink it now but It was also keep for a few years.

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Furst Pur Mineral Riesling Trocken 2024 £24.99

A dry Riesling from Franken, Germany, with a stony minerality driving the flavour profile, and notes of cistus zest, apple and peach this high acidity wines is expressive and impressive for the price. A long focused finish, this wine is excellent with white fish, shellfish and light chicken and vegetable dishes.

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Nino Franco Vigneto Della Rive di San Floriano Superiore Prosecco 2024 £24.00

A big step up from a standard prosecco, this single-vineyard Prosecco from Riva di San Floriano is light with silky bubbles. The nose reveals delicate peach rose and wisteria, on the palate it presents good acidity and the typical rich flavour of Prosecco with a zesty finish. The perfect Prosecco for a dinner party, it is a fantastic wine for aperitifs and starters but also works well with fish and white meat.

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Ventiventi Lambrusco di Santa Croce DOC 2021 Red £18.95

For something a bit different in a sparking wine is this excellent red sparkling Lambrusco from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. Dry and delicious, there are aromas of wild berries and some floral notes. A full flavoured perlage, complex palate and outstanding freshness. Very versatile, the ideal sparkling wine for Emilian cuisine such as gnocchi, tigelle and cold meats. 

 

Stocking stuffer ideas

If you need just a few bits and pieces to finish off a gift or put in a stocking and are looking for small wallet friendly ideas we have some wine accessories and half bottles that fit the brief. 

Foil Cutter £3.00

For that professional finish. No need for a knife to remove the foil from your favourite bottle of wine, these foil cutters have four cutting wheels to easily and neatly remove the foil.

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JN pulltap corkscrew £5.99

Loved by professionals worldwide, the original Pulltaps double-lever wine opener makes light work of virtually all cork types. To ensure easy lifting, this wine opener has an extra shoulder for the trickier initial lift.

Flexible Foam Decanter Cleaning Wand £6.50

A very handy cleaning tool, this decanter wand is made from completely flexible foam to help you dry some of those hard-to-reach places leaving a streak free finish. Features a solid plastic handle. 

JN "The Balsamic", 100ml £7.50

A customer favourite from our food range at JN, made specifically for us by Burren Balsamics. Smooth and silky, perfect with tomatoes, Parma ham and ages Parmesan. 

Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla Sherry, 37.5cl £9.99

A handy half bottle of our most popular Sherry, from a long-standing family run winery in Andalucia. Served cold it makes and ideal partner for tapas, fish, with meats and salad. The perfect aperitif. 

Domaine Arnaud et Stephanie Dezat Sancerre 2024, 37.5cl £12.95

A beautiful half bottle of Sauvignon Blanc from one of the oldest wine growing families in Sancerre. With the typical Sancerre elegance and mineral character, this wine is fresh with aromas of cut grass, with flowers and exotic fruits. Splendid with goat’s cheese but also ideal as an aperitif or with seafood or foie gras.

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Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2019, 37.5cl £16.50

Add a little bit of California sunshine to that stocking with this half bottle of the Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir. Always top in its class and great value, smoky dark fruits give way to fresher strawberry notes on the palate in this “knock out” Pinot Noir. 

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Forget-Brimont Brut Terroir NV, 37.5cl £22.50

Something a little special, this half bottle of Champagne is sure to brighten any stocking. Expressive with notes of citrus, white peach and flowers, an excellent aperitif, beautifully balanced. 

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