Still No Plan for Christmas? Time to Sort That Out
Somehow it’s already mid-December, and everything is happening at once. The group chat is full of plans, your gifting list may not be quite finished, and Christmas is edging closer by the day.
If that sounds familiar, you’re in very good company.
The reassuring news is that it’s not too late. There’s still time to choose thoughtful wine gifts for wine lovers, stock up on bottles that will make Christmas dinner shine, book a festive catch-up and get the rest of December feeling a little more organised.
And if you’re one of the wonderfully organised people who sorted everything weeks ago, congratulations. Consider this your reminder to pour a glass and enjoy it.
Last-Minute Christmas Wine Gifts That Still Feel Thoughtful
Wine gifts for every kind of wine lover
Left the Christmas shopping a little later than planned? Wine has your back.
Whether you’re looking for one special bottle, a case to bring to Christmas dinner or something a little different for the wine lover in your life, our online wine shop is full of bottles from independent producers around the world.
You can also visit one of our London wine shops in person, have a browse and ask our team for a recommendation rather than standing in front of a wall of bottles wondering where to start.
Whether you’re shopping for:
A brilliant red for the relative who “knows their wine”
Something sparkling for Christmas morning
A mixed case for generous hosts
A bottle they’re unlikely to stumble across in the supermarket
…we’ll help you find something that feels considered rather than last-minute.
The gift voucher option
Not entirely sure what they drink? Let them choose.
A Humble Grape gift voucher gives the recipient the freedom to enjoy their gift in whichever way suits them best, whether that means dinner and a bottle of wine, a tasting experience or something to take home from our wine shop.
It’s particularly useful for that person who is very easy to buy wine with and surprisingly difficult to buy wine for.
Presents for wine lovers who seem to have everything
Finding presents for wine lovers can get tricky when their shelves already hold enough corkscrews and decanters to open a small wine bar.
Instead of another accessory, try something they can drink, experience or discover.
A few ideas:
A special bottle from an independent producer – something with a story behind it that they’re unlikely to find on the supermarket shelf
A curated selection of wine – perfect for someone who loves discovering new regions and producers
A wine tasting experience – because sometimes the best present is something to look forward to
A Humble Club membership – two glasses of wine each week, plus plenty of other wine perks
A gift voucher – for the person who knows exactly what they like and would prefer to choose it themselves
Explore all our gifts for wine lovers and find something worth raising a glass to.
Give Them a Wine Experience
Not every Christmas present needs to fit under the tree.
For someone who loves tasting, learning and discovering new bottles, a wine experience gives them something to look forward to once the wrapping paper has disappeared.
Our changing wine events calendar includes relaxed Wine 1-0-1 sessions, World of Wine tastings and special winemaker events throughout the year.
There’s also our Wine Discovery Experience, where five wines are selected around your own tastes and curiosity for a more personal way to explore wine.
If you’re not sure which event they’d choose, a gift voucher lets them decide.
Pre-Christmas Catch-Ups Made Easy
Before everyone disappears for Christmas, there’s still time for one proper catch-up.
Our wine bars across London are made for those “shall we squeeze in a glass before Christmas?” moments, whether it’s two of you catching up after work or a whole group attempting the annual diary miracle.
Think cosy corners, food made for sharing and a wine list packed with bottles from small, independent producers.
You’ll find Humble Grape in Battersea, Bow Lane, Canary Wharf, Fleet Street, Islington, Liverpool Street and Smithfield.
Book a table, let us recommend a bottle and enjoy some unhurried time with the people you’ve been meaning to see all year.
Stock Up on Christmas Wines (Your Future Self Will Be Grateful)
December has a habit of creating occasions you didn’t know you needed wine for.
Christmas Eve. Christmas lunch. Boxing Day leftovers. Friends dropping by. Quiet evenings involving cheese. Something sparkling because, well, it’s Christmas.
It helps to have a simple festive wine line-up that covers:
Crowd-pleasing bottles for a mix of tastes
Something special for the Christmas table
Easy-drinking wines for grazing and leftovers
A bottle of sparkling ready for celebrating
Every Humble Grape location also has its own wine shop, so you can browse in person and ask our team for a recommendation.
Why we love independent producers
At Humble Grape, our wine list champions small and independent producers from around the world.
Behind every bottle is someone growing grapes, making wine and doing things their own way. Many of our producers are family-run and work organically, biodynamically or sustainably.
It means the bottle you bring to Christmas dinner comes with more than a label. There’s a real person and a real place behind it.
And that makes a pretty good gift.
Christmas Opening Times
Planning a last-minute visit? Here are the key Christmas opening details for 2026.
Battersea, Islington & Canary Wharf
24 December: Open for retail until 4pm
25–28 December: Closed
29 December: Open as normal
1 January: Closed
2 January: Open as usual
Fleet Street, Bow Lane, Smithfield & Liverpool Street
24 December: Open for lunch until 3pm
25 December–4 January: Closed
5 January: Open from 4pm
Opening times can change, so we always recommend checking your chosen venue before making a special journey.
Find Your Nearest Humble Grape
Ready to Get Christmas Sorted?
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect bottle, looking for Christmas wine gifts, planning one last festive catch-up or simply making sure there’s enough wine for Christmas dinner, we’d be delighted to help.
Browse our wine gifting ideas, visit one of our London wine bars and shops or give them the freedom to choose with a Humble Grape gift voucher.
Because Christmas planning might be last-minute.
The wine doesn’t have to feel like it was.
