Every host has come across that particular moment: the food’s under control, the house looks organised, and then wine comes to mind. It’s the one thing you meant to figure out weeks ago, and somehow you’ve still only got a rough plan. You might not forget it on purpose, but wine often slips into the background until later in the planning stages.
The reassuring part is that you don’t have to become a sommelier to pour a wine your guests will remember. And there’s no reason to lose another afternoon in the shop aisles. What helps is having someone who’s already done the tasting hand you a shortlist you can trust.
That’s what Naked Wines has put together for the season. Three limited-edition festive collections are available, each with 12 bottles plus a magnum ready to cover a run of gatherings or a good chunk of your gift list in a single order.
Inside the Limited-Edition Collections
Each collection brings together 12 bottles from 10 countries, plus a free magnum, all from independent winemakers. Red is built for the die-hards who love a deep, easy-drinking pour; White is for guests who like their wine crisp and chilled; and Mixed keeps a bit of everything within reach. That’s 13 for £84.99.
Buy the same lineup individually on the high street, and you’d sail comfortably past £150, so you’re serving great wine for less. The magnum isn’t a token gesture, either. It’s a full 1.5 litres, and it has a way of getting guests’ attention before a drop is poured.
As for what’s in the glass, the Red and Mixed lead with a silky La Orphica Monastrell Magnum 2024 from Spain, while the White fronts a bright, zippy Villebois Sauvignon Blanc Magnum 2024 from the Loire Valley. And since a little fizz goes a long way, the Mixed slips in a Borgo dei Sassi Prosecco for the toasts.
Bottles | Free Magnum | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mixed | 12 + magnum (13 total) | La Orphica Monastrell Magnum 2024 (Spain); also includes a Borgo dei Sassi Prosecco | £84.99 |
Red | 12 + magnum (13 total) | La Orphica Monastrell Magnum 2024 (Spain) | £84.99 |
White | 12 + magnum (13 total) | Villebois Sauvignon Blanc Magnum 2024 (France) | £84.99 |
Ordering a collection sets up a Naked Wines account with a £25 monthly deposit. That’s your own money, held in your account to spend on future bottles whenever you like. You choose what to buy and when; you can pause or cancel, and you must be 18 or older to purchase.
Sorted in a Single Delivery
Hosting is a hundred small decisions. Most of them can’t be handed off, but the drinks can. One collection arrives in a single delivery with enough range to work its magic from the first pour to the last course so there’s no late dash to the shop when the red runs dry.
Winter shipping has its own worries, and this cuts one off the list. Naked Wines holds orders during extreme cold to protect every bottle in transit, and it ships free once a basket passes £100, should you decide to add a few extras.
The Winemakers Behind the Bottles
Here’s where a curated collection is a world apart from a quick supermarket fix. Every bottle names the person who made it.
The Spanish Monastrell comes from brothers David and Jonas Tofterup. Their reds have built a loyal following for depth and easy drinkability, and David has twice been named Spanish Winemaker of the Year.
The French Sauvignon Blanc is the work of Joost and Miguela de Villebois, and no vintage has rated below 90% since 2011. They sit within a roster of more than 120 independent winemakers, each one supported by the people who drink their wines.
That relationship is the whole model. When members back growers upfront, those makers craft the wine they believe in. You taste the difference, and you gain a story to pass around the room.
A Gift With a Real Story
Gifting wine well has never been about spending more. It’s about handing someone a bottle they wouldn’t have found on their own, from a maker with a genuine passion, while being able to say a sentence or two about why you chose it.
A collection makes that easy. A single magnum acts as an unmistakable centrepiece for the host who has everything, with a winemaker story ready to share when you present it. For a longer gift list, one order covers 13 bottles wrapped and considered, each chosen with the same care rather than grabbed on a last-minute run to the shops.
One Less Thing to Think About
Naked Wines is rated 4.3 out of 5 on Trustpilot across thousands of member reviews, and every wine on the platform carries a community score. Nothing reaches your festive collection untested.
And if a bottle isn’t for you, the promise is refreshingly plain. They’ll credit your account when you don’t enjoy one. That safety net matters when you’re choosing 13 bottles at once without seeing them in person first.
So take the wine off your worry list. Choose Mixed, Red, or White, let the magnum do the showing off, and spend the season with the people at your table.
Please drink responsibly. All details were verified at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.
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