Best wine advent calendars of 2020 to raise a glass to the festive season OLD

You're sure to find plenty of new grape varieties and vineyards this way (iStock/The Independent)
You're sure to find plenty of new grape varieties and vineyards this way (iStock/The Independent)

We’ve had a little word with Santa Claus and good news – you’re all on the nice list this year! To make the countdown to Christmas that bit more cheerful, we’ve rounded up our very favourite wine advent calendars for 2020.

Whether you’re a fan of robust reds, elegant whites, fantastic fizz or a bit of everything, we’ve found a calendar that will get your day off to a great start throughout the month of December.

A thoughtful gift for the wine connoisseur in your life, or for yourself (we won’t tell if you won’t).

Although a surprise is always fun, when considering which boozy advent calendar to go for this Christmas, think about whether you’d prefer a mix of colours, or a strictly all-white, all-red or fizzy selection.

Whichever you opt for you’ll hopefully discover some new grape varieties, vineyards and brands along the way.

Do note, these boxes can take up quite a bit of space. In many cases, the festive design will only add to the décor, and we’ve even featured one which can be re-filled and used again (perhaps every month deserves a countdown?).

If any take your fancy we’d highly recommend moving fast as they tend to sell out pretty quickly!

You can trust our independent reviews. We may earn commission from some of the retailers, but we never allow this to influence selections, which are formed from real-world testing and expert advice. This revenue helps us to fund journalism across The Independent.

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