The lead-up to Christmas should be celebrated just as much as the day itself. While you may be more concerned about all that you have to do (shopping, baking, decorating, wrapping, need we say more?), it’s important to find a little time each day to rejoice in all that that the season brings. Our recommendation: Pick up a wine advent calendar and cross off your holiday to-do list with a glass of red, white, rosé or bubbly in hand.
Traditional Christmas advent calendars are loaded with toys, socks and chocolates, but these alcohol-filled countdowns take the boozier — and dare we say, more delicious — route. Find 12 and 24-day options, all of which are filled with mini bottles and cans in different varietals. Some calendars feature wines from all around the country — a vineyard vacation in a box, if you will. Other customizable options let you tailor your night cap to your taste preferences, so you can sip on something you’re guaranteed to like.
Just a note: Some states have strict rules when it comes to shipping alcohol, so read the fine print on the retailer’s website to ensure that your delivery will arrive without a hitch. And if you happen to live in one of the places that bans out-of-state wine shipments, get creative and DIY your own advent calendar (or better yet, head to your nearest ALDI to snag theirs!).
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12 Nights of Wine
VineBox
getvinebox.com
$129.00
Ships early November
Pretty enough to be left out on your counter, this box includes 12 of VineBox’s signature glass tubes full of crisp whites, vibrant rosés and rich reds. As you sip on your wine each day, scan the corresponding card to learn more about female sommeliers shaking up the industry.
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12 Wines Advent Calendar
Vintage Wine Estates
$107.69
Ships November 29
The “12 Days of Christmas” just got a whole lot merrier. On the nights leading up to Santa’s arrival, turn to this advent calendar to find a single-pour bottle from Vintage Wine Estates’ extensive portfolio.
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Wine Advent Calendar
Available in stores on November 3
You’ll have to head to your local store if you want to get your hands on Aldi’s beloved wine advent calendar. It’s worth the trek, though: Inside, you’ll find 24 mini bottles in 12 different varieties — all just as mouthwatering as the next.
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Wooden Tree Advent Calendar
If you know what you like, then take the DIY route by filling a wooden advent calendar with 12 or 25 mini bottles of your choice.
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Sparkling Wine Advent Calendar
Give Them Beer
givethembeer.com
$119.00
Ships in November
Pop the cork each night leading up to Christmas to enjoy fizzy offerings from top wineries like Chandon and Ruffino. This one only comes with enough wine for the 12 nights before Christmas, so you might want to pick up a few extra bottles to keep the party going.
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Wine Advent Calendar
Ships in November
Starting December 1, pull back the cardboard to reveal a very merry surprise. There’s a balanced mix of red, white and rosé, so it’s perfect for the person who loves every (and any) type of wine.
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Wine Advent Calendar
Give Them Beer
givethembeer.com
$169.00
Ships in November
As Christmas draws near, you’ll relish in the comfort and joy that red, white and bubbly brings. Unlike the other advent calendars on this list, this 12-day offering isn’t filled with tiny bottles; each 375ml half bottle is big enough to enjoy a few glasses on your own or share with your loved ones.
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Wine Advent Calendar
Most Wonderful Wine
$79.99
Sample 24 varietals from different wine regions all around the country. You never know what you’re going to get — crisp and fruity one day, dark and bold the next.
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Wine Advent Calendar
Wall Street Journal
wsjwine.com
$139.99
Delivered by December 1
There’s a reason why this advent calendar sells out each year: The gingerbread-inspired box is filled with 24 mini bottles of wine — no repeats, just pure deliciousness.
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Snowman Sweater Wine Advent Calendar
Snag this variety pack to sample 12 different types of wines from American Vintners, ranging from plummy merlots to sugary-sweet moscatos. As if you needed proof that it’s the most wine-derful time of the year.
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Christmas Advent Calendar
Ships November 1
It’s time to give canned wine its moment. Put down the corkscrew and crack open a can of white, red or rosé — some bubbly, some not.
Amanda Garrity
Associate Lifestyle Editor
As the Associate Lifestyle Editor for GoodHousekeeping.com, Amanda oversees gift guides and covers home, holidays, food, and other lifestyle news.
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