Five Tips for Merry, Mindful Gift-Giving this Holiday Season

1. Know Your Giftee

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Think of their favourite champagne and glassware style. Are they lovers of dry styles such as Extra Brut or Brut Nature, or do they prefer a rich Brut? Are they Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs or champagne rosé admirers? Is your recipient a stemmed or stemless crystal wine glass devotee?

Being mindful of preferences will narrow down your selection in choosing the perfect gift, ensuring it will be well received and warmly welcomed.

2. Consider the Occasion and the Season

Champagne finds natural affinity with the fresh seafood and seasonal produce bestowed to us each summer. Perfectly quenching the thirst drummed up over a long festive lunch, champagne makes for an ideal gift at Christmas, especially citrusy, minerally Blanc de Blancs and low dosage styles.

The next thing to consider is the occasion. Does your giftee enjoy pairing wine with food—if so, what cuisine? Or do they prefer opening a special bottle made for thoughtful contemplation at the end of the night with their loved ones? Understanding how your recipient enjoys wine will help you decide whether to gift an aperitif-style non-vintage cuvée, gastronomic champagne rosé or limited-edition, vintage champagne.

It’s also important to consider how much champagne to gift. When gifting jointly, we always recommend giving generously with a bottle each or a merry-making magnum.

3. Add Your Own Personal Touch

For many, the card is just as, if not more, meaningful as the gift, so think of including a handwritten note on one of our Sally Hillman greeting cards to spread a little holiday cheer and share your heart-warming wishes. Remember, ‘It’s the thought that counts’, and your time and effort will be felt and appreciated.

4. A Little Care and Flair

Present your gift elegantly in a customised gift box or hamper, embellished with beautiful ribbons, to create an element of surprise and delight when unwrapping. As a special treat, include unique wine accessories and exclusive essentials such as a champagne stopper, portable ice bag or champagne playing cards you know they’ll love and enjoy for years to come.

5. Start Your Gift Shopping Early

The act of gift-giving can bring immense joy and meaning to our lives. The happiness that comes from touching the hearts of our loved ones with the perfect present is truly unmatched. And so, our final tip for ensuring a pleasurable, thoughtful gifting experience is to start early, whenever you can and whenever you’re ready. Avoid the rush and make the most of the busiest time of the year with merry, mindful gift shopping and make the season a memorable one for everyone you hold dear. After all, it’s never too early to start making spirits bright!

As always, we are here to make your gifting easy and fabulous. Browse our carefully curated gift sets and hampers or contact Sally Hillman directly to create a bespoke champagne gift box to meet your budget for both personal and corporate gifting. Our expertise lies in finding the perfect champagne to suit all occasions, preferences and palates, and our joy is in spreading the magic, wonder and cheer of champagne.