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Finding the perfect gift

If you’re unsure what to get someone as a gift this summer, wine is always a safe bet. It’s easy to personalise, too. You could give them a bottle from a vintage with special meaning, their favourite wine or something that brings back memories of a special holiday.

With that in mind, here are our top summer gift ideas for 2026.

Gifts for fizz lovers

If you’re shopping for someone that loves a bit of sparkle, you’ve come to the right place.

The Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée with ice bucket gift set is perfect for Champagne lovers and fans of classic, elegant fizz.

For a present that stands out from the crowd, why not try these delicious sparkling wines from our partnership with Kew Gardens. As tasty as they are beautiful, the Kew Gardens Blanc de Cabernet Brut and Crémant de Loire Rosé Brut are the ultimate wines for loved ones that enjoy spending time in the sunshine, surrounded by nature.

Gifts that celebrate love

It wouldn’t be summer without weddings and engagement parties to go to and celebrate love with family and friends.

Our luxurious Wedding Hamper is the perfect gift for the happy couple, filled with a pair of Chilean wines and an elegant Prosecco, as well as a feast of sweet treats, savoury nibbles and decadent chocolates.

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Hostess Gifts for Summer Parties

Warm weather and long, sunny evenings are perfect for garden parties and BBQs with friends. Don’t turn up empty-handed, we’ve got the perfect thing to bring as a hostess gift, no matter what they like.

For fans of elegant, fruity rosés,  you can't go wrong with w/o Organic Nero d’Avola Rosato – a deliciously citrus and berry forward Sicilian wine made with organically-grown grapes that comes in a stylish 100% recycled glass bottle.

Our Thank You Wine Duo is a great gift for people that like a bit of everything, offering two of our most iconic wine styles. The Black Stump is one of our top-selling wines of all – a rich, warming blend of Durif and Shiraz from Australia – while Hole in the Clouds is a classic New Zealand Sauvignon, filled with zesty lemon and bright tropical fruit.

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Gifts They’ll Use Time and Again

We all know someone that’s extra hard to buy gifts for – they like everything (or perhaps their favourite wine is an enigma) and finding the right thing is a daunting task. Why not get them something that they can use year after year, no matter their taste.

Picnics in the sunshine are easier than ever with this fully stocked Picnic Bag. Complete with plates, cutlery, four glasses, a cheeseboard and – of course – a corkscrew, all that’s left is the food and drinks.

If they’re fond of last-minute beach trips, alfresco dining or campfire get-togethers, the Partner In Wine Insulated Bottle means that they’ll never be without perfectly chilled rosé of white wine.

Or why not treat them to one of our in-store tasting events? From wine and cheese evenings to Champagne tastings, there’s something for everyone.

For the ‘gift that keeps on giving’, send them a year of wine. With our gift subscription, the lucky recipient will receive a six-bottle case every three months for a year.

Still not sure? Send them a gift card from just £10 and let them choose their own gift – perfect for picky wine lovers!


About the author 

Ning Heywood

Qualified to WSET Level 2 Wine and Level 2 Spirits, Ning is a relatively new member of the team, having joined in March 2026. She previously worked as a copywriter for an online spirits retailer, specialising in whisky, rum and tequila, while still pursuing her love of wine. At Laithwaites HQ, you’ll find her learning as much as possible about wine, asking a lot of questions, and crafting digital copy. When it comes to choosing a special bottle, Ning usually finds herself caught between an oaky Chardonnay or a rich Amarone.

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