Corporate Gifting That Actually Means Something This Christmas
Most companies will send out a bottle of wine this December. Few will send a wine worth remembering.
That’s the difference.
Corporate gifting shouldn’t be about ticking a box or handing out something “nice” just because the calendar says it’s time. If you’re going to say thank you - say it with intention. Say it with taste. Say it with something the recipient will open, share, and talk about.
That’s where wine works - when it’s chosen with purpose.
At Wines Direct, we’re in the business of helping people drink better, not more. So if you’re gifting this year, gift well. Below you’ll find the gifts that actually deliver: flavour, storytelling, independent producers, sustainability, and celebration. No generic supermarket plonk. No anonymous brands.
Just real wine from real families - handed from your business, to theirs.
Why Wine Still Wins in Corporate Gifting
Ignore the clichés for a second. Wine is not just “nice.” It’s powerful - when done right.
Here’s why:
✔️ It gets opened and shared. Not hidden in a drawer like a hamper mug.
✔️ It creates a moment. Around a table, an office celebration, a quiet dinner.
✔️ It tells a story. Independent winemakers, sustainable vineyards, craft over mass-production.
✔️ It shows you care. And no - “care” is not sending the cheapest option you can write off as an expense.
Great wine communicates standards. If your business stands for quality, your gift must too.
The Best Corporate Wine Gifts of 2025
🥂 Single-Bottle Gifts
Ideal when you want something classy, understated and smart.
✨ French White
Crisp Bordeaux Blanc with character - Sauvignon Blanc + Sémillon from a small producer.
Safe, elegant, confident.
👉 Perfect for senior stakeholders or valued clients.
🍷 Argentinian Malbec
Rich, bold, and unmistakably South American.
Not timid. Full of flavour.
👉 A great gift for high-energy teams or clients who love robust reds.
🍾 Two-Bottle Sets: Two Voices in One Gift
🇫🇷 French Pair
Classic, classy, French.
👉 A sophisticated gesture without overstatement.
🇪🇸 Spanish Pair
Spain consistently gives more value than people realise.
👉 A smart gift that says you know your wine beyond the obvious.
🇦🇺 Australian Pair
Sun, energy, fruit, flavour - accessible yet full of personality.
👉 Perfect for modern, youthful, creative brands.
🎁 Premium Gifts: When You Really Need to Impress
🍷 Bordeaux Pair
Pedigree and presence. A statement of respect.
🍇 Bordeaux–Burgundy Pair
Take that respect up a level. Burgundy is always the whisper of prestige.
👉 Best for board-level gifting or long-standing partnerships.
🍫 Crasto 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Aged, elegant, unforgettable.
👉 The ultimate “thank you for everything this year.”
🍷 Cases for Offices, Teams & Big Cheers
💥 The Lowdown With Bubbles
Sparkling celebration + curated wines.
👉 For team appreciation or office events.
🌍 Around The World
A tasting trip in a box.
👉 Great for marketing agencies, creative firms, and teams who love to explore.
🏅 Wines Direct Selection
Our house curation - trusted, balanced, exceptional value.
👉 Ideal when you need excellence for a wide range of recipients.
👨🍳 Staff Suggestions (Red 6 Bottles)
Picked by the people who work with these wines daily.
👉 Personal, smart, and completely human.
💼 Cosmopolitan Collection With Bubbles
For the trendsetters - stylish, social, sparkling.
📦 Staff Picks 12 Bottle
A proper thank-you with plenty to go around.
🍽️ Sommelier Collection
Our premium collection for serious wine lovers.
👉 A standout for hospitality partners, connoisseurs, and those you’re proud to work with.
How to Pick the Right Gift
You don’t pick a gift by budget alone. Start here:
1. Who are they?
Wine passionate? Go premium. Unsure? Choose elegant and accessible.
2. What’s the relationship?
A supplier doesn’t get the same gift as a board member. Don’t try to make one size fit everyone.
3. What message are you sending?
A gift isn’t a decoration. It’s a signal. Quality signals respect.
4. Can it be shared?
Wine is at its best around a table. Pick something designed to be opened - not stored.
The Human Touch: Don’t Forget
Your message matters more than the bottle.
✍️ Write a personal note - don’t outsource sincerity.
🚚 Send early - your thanks shouldn’t arrive as an afterthought.
🌱 Talk sustainability - your values matter. (Every bottle we sell supports small, sustainable producers.)
🍾 Encourage them to open it - wine shouldn’t gather dust.
Say More Than “Merry Christmas”
This year, don’t hand out the same old bottle everyone forgets by January.
Send something they’ll drink.
Send something they’ll talk about.
Send something that reflects who you are as a business.
Because the right bottle isn’t a gift.
It’s a statement.
