A wine advent calendar swaps the daily chocolate for a small bottle of wine, so an adult wine lover can try a different grape or region every evening in December.
Prices checked on Amazon UK, 26 October 2026.
A wine advent calendar swaps the daily chocolate for a small bottle of wine, so an adult wine lover can try a different grape or region every evening in December. Most UK calendars hold around two dozen mini bottles, and several finish with a full-size bottle for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. This guide covers red, white, mixed and sparkling options from Laithwaites, J.P. Chenet and Thornton & France. They contain alcohol and are for adults aged 18 and over only. This guide covers 5 wine advent calendars that were in stock on Amazon UK with a live buy-box price when we checked on 26 October 2026. Our overall pick is the Laithwaites Mixed Wine Advent Calendar, 23 Mini Bottles plus Prosecco at £119.99, the budget pick is the J.P. Chenet Wine and Sparkling Advent Calendar, Set of 24 at £76.37, and our pick for sharing is the Thornton and France Wine Advent Calendar 2026, Red, White and Rose at £99.95. Prices and stock change often in the run-up to Christmas, so check both on Amazon before you buy.
Our picks
Laithwaites Mixed Wine Advent Calendar
Laithwaites Mixed Wine Advent Calendar
£119.99
Best overall
J.P. Chenet Wine and Sparkling Advent Calendar
J.P. Chenet Wine and Sparkling Advent Calendar
£76.37
Best budget
Thornton and France Wine Advent Calendar 2026
Thornton and France Wine Advent Calendar 2026
£99.95
Best for families
How we pick
We shortlist products sold on Amazon UK using capacity, features, customer ratings and price band. We do not lab-test every model unless a page says so. The Amazon page is the live price. How we recommend.
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The products
Buying advice
Our top picks
Best overall: Laithwaites Mixed Wine Advent Calendar, 23 Mini Bottles plus Prosecco (£119.99). A mix of styles for someone who likes a bit of everything. The listing says it holds 23 mini bottles of wine, each a generous glassful, then a full-size 750ml bottle of Prosecco for Christmas Eve, with wines from France, Australia and beyond, including a festive Port.
Best budget: J.P. Chenet Wine and Sparkling Advent Calendar, Set of 24 (£76.37). The budget pick. The Amazon title describes a gift box of 24 bottles, 19 x 0.187 litre and 5 x 0.20 litre, and the listing says the selection runs from sparkling wines to full-bodied reds.
Best for sharing: Thornton and France Wine Advent Calendar 2026, Red, White and Rose (£99.95). A good one to share across December. The listing says it offers 24 different wines, from Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc to Merlot, Shiraz and Malbec.
Other wine advent calendars
Laithwaites Red Wine Advent Calendar, 23 Mini Bottles plus Prosecco (£119.99). For red wine fans. Like the mixed version, the listing says it has 23 mini bottles, each a generous glassful, followed by a full-size 750ml bottle of Prosecco to open on Christmas Eve.
Laithwaites White Wine Advent Calendar, 23 Mini Bottles plus Prosecco (£119.99). For white wine fans. The listing mentions oaky Chardonnays, crisp Sauvignon Blancs and a festive white Port across 23 mini bottles, then a full-size 750ml Prosecco.
What to look for in a wine advent calendar
Red, white or mixed. Laithwaites sells separate red, white and mixed calendars, so pick the one that suits the person's taste.
Bottle size. Mini bottles in these calendars are about one glass each; check the listing for the exact volume.
A finale bottle. The Laithwaites calendars end with a full-size Prosecco, which is handy for a Christmas Eve toast.
Adults only. Wine calendars contain alcohol, so they are only for people aged 18 and over, and Amazon may ask for age verification on delivery.
Order early. Drinks calendars are popular and can sell out before December.
Budget. Prices in this guide ran from £76.37 to £119.99 when we checked.
How we chose these picks
We only included products that were in stock on Amazon UK with a single live buy-box price in pounds when we checked on 26 October 2026, read with a UK delivery address. We skipped listings showing low stock, long delivery dates or unclear details, and we avoided repeating products already featured in our other gift guides. Descriptions are based on what each listing says; we have not tested these products ourselves, and we have not used star ratings or review counts.
Prices were checked on Amazon UK on 26 October 2026 and can change at any time. Check the current price, details and delivery date on Amazon before you order.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best wine advent calendar?
It depends on taste. In this guide, the Laithwaites Mixed calendar (£119.99) suits someone who likes variety, the J.P. Chenet calendar (£76.37) was the lowest price, and Laithwaites also sells red-only and white-only versions, prices as checked on 26 October 2026.
How much are wine advent calendars?
When we checked on 26 October 2026, the wine advent calendars in this guide cost between £76.37 and £119.99 on Amazon UK. Prices change often before Christmas.
Are wine advent calendars worth it?
They can be if the person enjoys trying new wines, as each door holds a different small bottle. Compare the number and size of bottles with the price before you buy.
When do wine advent calendars come out?
Many go on sale in the autumn, and all the calendars in this guide were in stock on Amazon UK on 26 October 2026. Popular ones can sell out before December, so it is worth ordering early.
