Collection: Seasonal Sips: Winter

Winter arrives not with quiet decline, but with ceremony. Lights appear in windows, frost settles on the ground, the year draws its final breath — and we reach instinctively for wines of celebration, comfort, and generosity. This is the season of sparkle and sweetness, of toasting and gifting, of gathering around tables that glow with warmth against the cold outside.

Where autumn asks for introspection, winter asks for indulgence. We seek wines that light the dark: glittering bubbles for the festivities, something sweet to match the feast, and thoughtful bottles for hosts, families, and friends. Below, we’ve curated the perfect quartet of wines to accompany you through every moment of winter.

Gusbourne, 51 Degrees North 2016

£190 per 75cl

For moments worth elevating, Gusbourne’s 51 Degrees North is a gift in itself. Produced only in exceptional vintages and in tiny quantities, it represents the pinnacle of English sparkling wine — precision, elegance, and ambition bottled. Expect impeccably fine bubbles and a nose of citrus oil, orchard blossom, toasted brioche, and a subtle line of minerality that speaks to Kent’s chalk soils. On the palate, it is layered, luxurious, sculpted: a wine for Christmas Eve toasts, New Year countdowns, or the person on your gift list who deserves something unforgettable.

Frassinelli ‘Bao Moro’ Prosecco NV

£14.40 per 75cl

For celebrations that don’t break the bank, Frassinelli’s Bao Moro Prosecco delivers joyful sparkle at an irresistible price. Fresh green apple, pear, soft white florals, and a crisp, lightly creamy mousse make this an easy pour for parties, aperitifs, or spontaneous evenings when guests appear at the door. It’s bright, uncomplicated, utterly festive — the perfect bottle to keep chilled throughout December.

Château Rieussec, Grand Cru de Sauternes 2010

£40 per 75cl

A classic companion to Christmas pudding, Sauternes is winter’s most decadent delight — and Rieussec 2010 is a masterclass in richness and balance. Honeyed apricot, candied citrus peel, saffron, and toasted almond glide across the palate with velvet sweetness, lifted by an elegant acidity that keeps everything vivid rather than heavy. Whether with dessert, cheese, or simply as a luxurious after-dinner sip beside the fire, this is the bottle that turns a winter night into a celebration.

Noughty, Sparkling Chardonnay NV (Alcohol-Free)

£8.80 per 75cl

Festivities shouldn’t exclude anyone, and Noughty’s sparkling Chardonnay offers all the crispness, charm, and celebratory lift of traditional bubbles — without the alcohol. Zesty citrus, green apple, and gentle brioche notes keep it wonderfully refreshing. Perfect for daytime hosting, mindful drinking, or ensuring every guest has a glass to raise.