We don't know what happened to this year, and how we got right back around to Christmas again, but here we are. The festive season is already in full swing, and December 25 will be on us in no time. So, it's best you get all your Christmas shopping sorted, stat.
And if you're shopping for a lover of Australian wine and spirits then look no further than this collection of gift ideas – from next-level sparkling wine and chardonnay to limited-edition bottles of whisky, and a smorgasbord of gin, liqueur and vodka. We've even thrown in some Halliday gifts – including wine packs and vouchers – for good measure. Find the complete Christmas gift guide here.
Brunswick Aces: Diamonds Sapiir
Brunswick Aces Diamonds Sapiir, the brand's latest zero-alcohol expression, provides a zesty, fresh alternative to alcoholic gin. Perfect for when you're looking for a grown-up, complex option when you're not drinking. "A clever move to push a citrus-dominant profile for non-alc; the fresher notes of the citrus bond well with the water, whereas those notes are often lost with alcohol. Punchy, weighted aroma clears up to bring a concentrated sage note. Overall it hits a deep lemon cordial character from the nose to the palate..." – Jess Clayfield, 91 points
$44.95 for alcohol-free bottle | $114.95 for gift box with alcohol-free and 40% alcohol version | brunswickaces.com
Eureka Distilling: The Ultimate Christmas Drinking Pack
Halliday taster Fred Siggins says of the Moreau Apple Pie Liqueur: "My American mother makes a pretty cracking apple pie, and this takes me right back to her kitchen, so we’re in a happy place here." Of the Moreau Limoncello Liqueur he says, "This is definitely a successful, carefully constructed liqueur and a good showcase of Australia's abundance of excellent citrus." Halliday taster Jess Clayfield says the palate of the Citrus and Black Cardamom Gin "bursts forward with intricate citrus."
Moreau Apple Pie Liqueur – 95 points (RRP $80) | Citrus and Black Cardamom Gin – 94 points (RRP $80) | Moreau Limoncello Liqueur – 93 points (RRP $60) | $179 for all three drinks with free freight across Australia | eurekadistilling.com
Starward Whisky: Starward Panettone Whisky
Starward Panettone is a limited-edition festive whisky blending Two Fold (matured in Australian red wine barrels) with a single malt finished in pedro ximénez and fortified wine casks. Notes of vanilla, orange peel, dried fruit, cinnamon and toasted oak; 700ml, 40% ABV, presented in a Panettone-inspired gift box. A nostalgic, shareable whisky that tastes like dessert and sparks new traditions. At $99 with a themed gift box, it is the perfect accompaniment to your festive table, whether as a gift or shared with friends and family.
$99 from Starward and select Dan Murphy’s | storesstarward.com.au
Never Never: gins and vodkas
Step into flavour in full colour with Never Never. From the bold Triple Juniper Gin, coastal Oyster Shell Gin, vibrant juicy Ginache Gin or the new ultra-smooth Signature Vodka, there’s a spirit for every kind of drinker. This festive season, give the gift of bold spirits. With award-winning flavour, striking bottles, and a story worth sharing, Never Never’s range turns any celebration into something extraordinary. Whether it’s long lunches or Christmas gatherings, take a sip and step into the Never Never this festive season.
Triple Juniper Gin, $82 | Ginache Gin, $86 | Oyster Shell Gin, $86 | Signature Vodka, $70 | neverneverdistilling.com.au
Marionette Liqueur: Apricot Brandy Liqueur
Goulburn Valley really does a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to stunning stone fruit, and the apricots used in Marionette's Apricot Brandy Liqueur are no exception. Indulgent, sticky lashings of spiced fruit with a surprisingly dry, fresh finish. All the delight of an apricot dessert, now conveniently drinkable. As at home in the country’s best bars as it is at a casual dinner party, as delicious in a cocktail as over ice cream, this drop finds the sweet spot between classic and contemporary. Tricky to spell, easy to use, Marionette makes your drinks and desserts dance. For sours, shines, claridges, tropical cocktails and so much more.
$60 | marionette.com.au
Lallier Champagne: Lallier Réflexion R.020
The innovative Réflexion range brings a fresh perspective on Champagne. Traditionally, NV Champagne strives for the same, consistent product year after year, whereas Réflexion employs a contemporary winemaking approach: it expresses and stays true to the individual character of the year’s harvest, with a new Réflexion released each year. Lallier Réflexion R.020 is a multi-vintage brut, capturing the essence of the gloriously ripe but balanced 2020 harvest while reflecting Lallier’s signature style of freshness, purity, depth and intensity. 51/49% chardonnay/pinot noir, aged for 36 months. *Served in the Qantas First Class Lounge.
$95 | Retailers: wine.qantas.com, princewinestore.com.au
House of Arras: House of Arras Grand Vintage 2017
The Grand Vintage encapsulates Ed Carr’s renowned approach to Tasmanian sparkling, featuring extended lees ageing. Crafted from hand-picked Tasmanian chardonnay and pinot noir, the Grand Vintage spent over six years in tirage before disgorgement to develop a wine with great complexity, elegant structure and mineral freshness. As part of the new 2025 Vintage Collection, the Grand Vintage 2017 is one of the latest additions to the renowned House of Arras portfolio. The Grand Vintage is a wine made for celebrations while also being the ultimate gift for any wine lover to add their collection.
$125 | houseofarras.com.au
Australian Map Gifts: Australian Food & Wine Festivals Calendar
A beautifully illustrated 15-month wall calendar (Jan 2026 – Mar 2027) featuring over 100 food and wine events nationwide, from boutique wine festivals to harvest celebrations. Each month spotlights a different Australian wine region with an original watercolour map highlighting 15 Halliday-rated wineries, 15 places to stay and 15 local attractions. Designed to inspire gourmet getaways year-round, this calendar is perfect for food lovers, wine enthusiasts and curious travellers of all ages. Visually beautiful, lightweight and practical, it’s a thoughtful gift that supports regional tourism while celebrating the diversity, depth and richness of Australia’s world-class wine regions.
$45 | australianmapgifts.com.au
Boomer Creek: Chardonnay 2024
Made from a premium parcel of hand-picked fruit and two select chardonnay clones 95 & I10v1, this decadent chardonnay has everything you want in your glass this festive season. Nine months in French oak with a 30 per cent portion of new oak gives this wine a great toasty balance, but without stripping out the flavours of the chardonnay fruit. Give a gift of elegance with a limited selection available. Made in a reserve style with subtle hints of decadent oak and a complex, well-rounded palate, this is a wine to spoil your nearest and dearest with.
$45 | boomercreekvineyard.com.au
Halliday: Wine packs and vouchers
Here at Halliday, we have plenty of Christmas gift options for your wine-loving friends and family members. First off, you could give the gift of a year-long Halliday vintage membership – which includes access to our growing library of over 185,000 wine reviews, four editions of Halliday magazine, a copy of the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion and a long list of other perks.
If you prefer to get them some actual bottles of wine, we also have plenty of brilliant options. Right now, there are seven different wine packs available on our online shop, ranging from $295–$729. Peruse the different options to find the perfect gift for your wine-loving pal. Or, if you'd prefer to keep the gift going beyond just one box of wine, we can think of no better present than a three-month membership to the Halliday Wine Club. Sign them up for the wine club, and they will receive two incredible bottles of wine every month for three months – curated by our team of experts.
Additionally, you can give them the gift of learning by purchasing them a Halliday Wine Academy voucher. This gives them access to one of our online wine courses, so they can expand their knowledge of Australian or international wines right from the comfort of their own home.
And lastly, you can keep it simple by purchasing them a copy of the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion – the ultimate wine guide to Australian wine. This will only set you back $45.
Vintage membership $139 | Premium membership $95 | Wine packs $295–$729 | Wine Club voucher $149-$447 | Wine Academy voucher $199 | 2026 Halliday Wine Companion $45 | Halliday shop
