It’s a fact: Advent calendars are already selling out online, and here at Underscored, we’ve been on the hunt for the best ones you can buy. And though we haven’t carved the turkey yet, it doesn’t mean we’re not dreaming about the yuletide season. Thankfully, there’s something for everyone, from Bonne Maman’s tiny jams that sell out every year to doggie treats to Legos for all ages — because who doesn’t love to sneak a treat before the holidays officially land?
In our household, nothing quite rings in the winter season like a little tipple. So, why not join us and make the run-up to Christmas even merrier with one of these wine Advent calendars delivered right to your door.
If you’re ready to pour yourself a glass (red, white, rosé or sparkling) and toast the coming of the season, here are 10 of our favorite wine Advent calendars you can order right now — though some are just preorders right now and won’t ship until closer to the holidays.
We love this Vinebox Advent calendar because you get a 100-milliliter taste of each of the different wines. You can choose from The Coastal or European Holiday selections, each of which come with 12 wine vials, or you can go big with the 24 Nights of Wine. Each set comes with tasting notes and food pairing suggestions, all wrapped in a sumptuous box.
Pregame your Christmas merriment with this fun, limited-edition Advent calendar from the folks at Wall Street Journal Wine. We like it because it comes with 24 187-milliliter bottles of wine in red, white, rosé and even some sparkling. Plus, it all comes in a fun carrying case that will look great on any table.
Red wine lovers unite. This Advent calendar uses 12 half bottles to play on all your favorite crimson varieties. Here you'll find a mix of classics, and we think it should help make a perfect entry to all your holiday diversions. It includes vino from wineries like San Simeon and Francis Ford Coppola in everything from cab to merlot to pinot noir.?
Our managing editor Rachel Quigley buys one of In Good Taste's Advent calendars every year. This one features California wines from some of the best wineries in Napa and Sonoma. We suggest this upscale Advent calendar for those who want to sip along with food pairings. You’ll get 24 bottles of red, white and rosé from the internationally renowned Boisset Collection, with enough in each mini bottle for about two glasses.
Many of us order regularly from Total Wine & More, so it makes perfect sense that the company is shipping its very own Advent calendar. This budget pick comes with 24 187-milliliter bottles of wine from around the world in red and white varietals.?
Get a dozen half bottles of wine from QVC and you’ll be able to pour yourself a glass from Vintage Wine Estates, like Kunde Rosé, Cosentino Pinot Grigio and Firesteed Chardonnay. Or go red with picks like Tamarack Merlot, Girard Pinot Noir and B.R. Cohn Cabernet Sauvignon.
This adorable green-and-red box can be opened to find a dozen mini bottles of California wine. We appreciate that you’ll be feted by all kinds of terrain and different types of vino, and for under $100, it's also quite the wine lover’s steal.
Nothing screams celebration more than sparkling wine, and this 12-pack of bubbly will put a smile on any reveler’s face. Wineries include Chandon, Freixenet and Ruffino, and each bottle is hidden behind a numbered secret door to add to the festivities.
Yes, you’ll get 12 days of canned wine in this attractive gift box, all of which combine to make up the same as approximately two full bottles. Pop the tab and sip your way through cans of red, white, rosé and sparkling wines from this collection of truly diverse winemakers.??
Not only will you get 24 mini bottles of red, white and rosé wines but Bevvi includes a personalized booklet about your specific pours along with tasting notes and even recipes for food pairings. You’ll also be able to add the merriment by tasting along with the experts using the included video link.
Tobey Grumet Segal is the health, food and fitness editor for CNN Underscored. She also covers wine, spirits and cocktails. When she's not testing, tasting or working out, you can find her in Brooklyn with her husband and two sons enjoying NYC's best theater, restaurants and culture.
