Christmas sorted

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Whether it’s a few stocking fillers you’re looking for, or a lavish gift, Decanter’s editorial team have picked out 24 great present ideas for the wine lover in your life… (or gift to self?)

EXTON PARK 60 ABOVE & 60 BELOW PRESTIGE PACK

Afascinating comparison, this limited-edition pack (only 150 produced) features two bottles of the Hampshire winery’s Blanc de Blancs 2014. Both have spent six years ageing on lees, one (‘Above’) in the cellar for six years, the other (‘Below’) under the sea off the coast of Brittany for one of its years. Read Decanter’s exclusive tasting report at decanter. com £225 extonparkvineyard.com

TAYLOR’S CHIP DRY & TONIC IN A CAN

An ideal stocking filler, this classic combination of white Port and tonic comes in a handy single serving. Pour over ice, add a slice of lemon or orange and a sprig of mint, or simply serve chilled from the can. £2.55/25cl amazon.co.uk, ocado.com

PEUGEOT FRIZZ WINECOOLING SLEEVE

Available also in red, this clever sleeve is made with expandable elastic so will fit snugly around any 75cl bottle, still or sparkling. Chill bottles from room temperature in 20 minutes and keep them chilled for two hours. £24.99 uk.peugeot-saveurs.com

THE WINE SOCIETY ADVENTURER’S CASE

Perfect for the curious wine collector, and one of a range of gift cases, this selection (code XC2323A) of six offbeat bottles includes wines from Greece, Turkey and Moldova as well as lesser-known styles from Italy. £62 thewinesociety.com

WORLD COCKTAIL ATLAS

Decanter contributor and TV’s Saturday Kitchen wine presenter Olly Smith (see ‘Wine, TV &me’, p56) brings his infectious enthusiasm to this whirlwind tour of the world’s best cocktail recipes. £22 Quadrille Publishing

LE NEZ DU VIN 54 AROMAS SET

These kits (available in various sizes) are agodsend for anyone wanting to improve their blind-tasting skills, helping develop the sense of smell and ability to recognise and describe the common aromas of different wines. £269 wineware.co.uk

WINE ESCAPE ROOM GAME

Lock up a bottle of your favourite wine, then move through four imaginary rooms solving a clue in each to discover a four-digit code that unlocks the padlock. Buy a bottle of wine and lock it inside for a great gift. £25 menkind.co.uk

DECANTER GIFTS

Visit decanter.com and there are various gift options. Tickets to the highly anticipated (see p24) February 2024 Decanter Italy Experience tasting event at the Landmark Hotel, London NW1? Or for those further afield, a subscription to the magazine or Decanter Premium website is the gift that keeps on giving.