Handpicked Premium Holiday Wines for a Merry Christmas
December 15, 2025
Season Greetings! Christmas is almost here. This is undoubtedly the festival of the year celebrated and cherished not only in Australia but also around the world. The prettiest decor around the neighbourhood, the delicious Christmas feast, and the wonderful wines make Christmas a wholesome holiday filled with love, joy, and, of course, delightful pleasures. Which wines will be perfect for your Christmas celebration? Well, that's why we're here! Here's a handpicked selection of Australian holiday wines from Just Wines that are ideal for your Christmas celebrations. Explore and discover the best wines that complement your delicious palate, and have a ripper Christmas!
Premium Holiday Wines to Celebrate the Season
Christmas is a special occasion for all of us, and when it comes to wines, you shouldn't just stick to ordinary wines. Make your Christmas table look more extraordinary with our top six superior wine picks that add more luxury and elegance to your fantastic Christmas celebration. Here are the six best wines for Christmas you shouldn't miss this festive season.
Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Hermitage Australia Shiraz Cabernet 1980
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A great red wine that doesn't need much introduction because every wine lover must have heard about the Penfold’s Bin 95 range. Grange Hermitage Shiraz Cabernet 1980 is one of the favourite Shiraz varieties among wine lovers and is a perfect red wine to pop open on your Christmas celebrations.
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Mature 1980 Grange with brick-red hues, notes of dried plum, mocha, leather, and cedar. Elegant dark-fruit palate with savoury depth and fine tannins, finishing long and balanced. At peak now.
Christmas Delights to Pair
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Roast Lamb
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Christmas Ham with a Glaze
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Slow- Cooked Beef
Henriot Champagne Millésimé Rosé 2012
Christmas and Champagne go hand in hand, and you can't go wrong with a fine bottle of Champagne to begin your festive celebrations. This Henriot Champagne Millésime Rosé is one of the popular sparkling rosé, which is a perfect treat to double up your celebrations this holiday season.
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A bold rosé Champagne with smoky, woody aromas and hints of Mirabelle plum and spice. Structured yet elegant on the palate with silky tannins. Enjoy now or cellar for 8+ years.
Christmas Delights to Pair
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Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Sauce
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Smoked Salmon
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Christmas Pudding
Fowles Wines 'Stone Dwellers' Victoria Sparkling Pinot Noir NV
Wines are perfect to elevate any moment, especially when the festival season is approaching. Pinot Noir rosé is an ideal choice to celebrate the holiday season. This Fowles Wines 'Stone Dwellers' Victoria Sparkling Pinot Noir is one-of-a-kind rosé, with its beautiful pink tint and refreshing taste profile that complements all your Christmas festivities and holiday fun.
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A pale rosé-gold hues and a fine, persistent bead. Opens with wild strawberries, peach, brioche, and citrus zest. The palate is fresh and light-bodied, delivering red berry and stone fruit notes with a bright citrus lift. Finishes clean, lively, and elegantly balanced.
Christmas Delights to Pair
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Goat cheese salad with fresh berries
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Grilled Seafood
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Honey-Glazed Ham
De Bortoli Sacred Hill Riverina Sparkling Brut Cuvee
Champagnes are like a celebration in a bottle and are an essential addition to your wine cellar to get merry. This premium-quality De Bortoli Sacred Hill Sparkling Brut Cuvee is one of the greatest wines for pairing with a lovely fizz that is heavenly to pair with a delicious Christmas feast.
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This elegant bottle is Pale straw sparkling with a fine bead, offering green apple, citrus, and light brioche notes. Crisp, refreshing palate with a clean, dry finish. Ideal as an aperitif or with seafood.
Christmas Delights to Pair
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Lobster or Crab
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Oysters with Mignonette Sauce
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Triple-Cream Brie or Aged Gruyère
Yalumba Distinguished Sites Paradox Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022
A Christmas red wine, red wine is the ultimate choice for great festive celebrations, and what could be a better choice than Yalumba’s Barossa Valley Shiraz? This Barossa Shiraz is a lovely drop that adds luxury and quality to your Christmas dining.
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This fine bottle offers Inky crimson with lifted spice, black pepper, violets, and blueberry aromas. A plush, layered palate of plum, olive, and anise, finishing savoury with fine, powdery tannins.
Christmas Delights to Pair
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Roast Beef or Prime Rib
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Aged cheddar or blue cheese
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Plum Pudding
Dunes & Greene South Australia Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV
When it’s the merry time of the year, how can one forget the Australian sparkling wines? This holiday season, surprise your loved ones with this Chardonnay Pinot Noir sparkling bottle and discover joy in each sip. It's a wonderful drop to light up your Christmas festivities.
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This exceptional sparkling wine is loaded with aromas of lemon zest, cream, and strawberries. The palate is fresh and juicy with bright citrus acidity, balanced by Pinot Noir’s smooth texture and richness.
Christmas Delights to Pair
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Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Herbs
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Seafood Platter
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Lemon Tart
Sleigh the season, one glass at a time
Christmas is the perfect time of year to enjoy the finest wines. Regardless of whether you're throwing a lavish Christmas party or simply spending time with your loved ones, these handpicked holiday special wines from Just Wines will offer you a great drinking experience and undoubtedly make a lasting impression. With suggested pairings, it will be a chef's kiss that will take you on a delightful journey that you might not have experienced before. Check out our Christmas wine sale and get your hands on these premium drops at exclusive deals you won’t find anywhere else. Raise a glass to Christmas with our best holiday wines!
