Top 5 New Year’s Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers (and Others)

Friends, it’s December outside! And although there is no snow yet, no one has canceled the festive mood. Moreover, very soon we will be celebrating the most anticipated holidays of the year — St. Nicholas Day, Christmas, and, of course, New Year’s Eve! If you are wondering what to give your family and friends, we have prepared a selection of original New Year’s gifts from Matthew Wine & Spirit Academy that everyone will appreciate (disclaimer: everyone over the age of 18).

We have put together options for different budgets and tastes. Here are our top 5 New Year’s gifts for adults.

Wine tasting

Tastings are often perceived as boring lectures where everyone sits quietly and listens to complex terminology. But that’s definitely not us.

Timofey Tiosov is the founder of Matthew Wine & Spirit Academy and a man of energy. He knows how to make you fall in love with wine from the first sip. He tells stories, jokes, and explains complex things in simple terms.

Our meetings take place in Khmelnytskyi, at the 1616 Wine Boutique on Ozerna Street. It is a stylish, intimate space with dim lighting and the clinking of glasses. Here you can relax, laugh, and learn something new about wine.

If you are looking for an original New Year’s gift, such an evening will be much more memorable than another sweater, mug, or souvenir. It is a great option for a date, an outing with friends, or a gift for a colleague. And in general, it is the perfect gift for a wine lover.

Themed wine set

The Matthew Wine & Spirit Academy is an official partner of the Vitis Group’s online store, Vino.ua. We have access to thousands of the best wines from around the world. But considering how difficult it can be to choose, we offer you wine sets. This means you won’t have to wander around websites, get lost in stores, or spend hours reading labels.

We have options for every mood:

• Delicate Set — perfect for those who love light, fresh, and airy wines.
• Classics from Chile — a selection of six wines for connoisseurs of rich and distinct flavors.
• Picnic Set — wines from Italy, Spain, and France that will remind you of summer even in December.

And many more! These are ready-made gift ideas for the New Year. By the way, we teach the art of professional wine selection in our basic course. But if you don’t have time to study right now, trust our experience; these alcoholic gifts for the New Year will definitely not disappoint.

Personal consultation on wine selection

Not sure which wine will be perfect for your New Year’s table? Looking for a special bottle as a gift that is sure to be a hit?

Matthew will help you solve this problem. Order an individual consultation. He will personally select the best options for your tastes and budget. In addition to individual wine selection for your tastes and budget, you can order personal or corporate tastings. This is a great opportunity to discover new flavors, broaden your wine horizons, and make your holiday gathering unforgettable.

We can meet offline in Khmelnytskyi or have a conversation online. It’s fast, convenient, and professional. You will receive specific recommendations and save time.

Not sure which wine will be perfect for your New Year’s table? Looking for something special?

Wine accessories

Looking for something practical yet sophisticated? Then this gift option for wine lovers is for you.

They say that the right glass changes the taste of wine. And it’s true! We offer professional tableware from the legendary Riedel brand. For example, a set for Chardonnay with an incredibly thin stem.

And if you want a real wow effect, choose a decanter. It is not just a vessel for aerating wine so that it can breathe. It is almost a sacred element of traditional wine tasting. We have the laconic Riedel Apple NY for fans of minimalism. Or the luxurious Curly Pink in the shape of a spiral, which looks like a work of modern art.

Such a gift for New Year 2026 will definitely find its place on the festive table. It is stylish, beautiful, and shows attention to detail.

La dilettante – Wine from Scratch training course

This is a gift that will last a lifetime. Knowledge that cannot be lost or broken.

Do you have a friend who freezes in front of the wine shelf at the supermarket? Or chooses a bottle solely for its attractive label? This course is for them, because it’s the perfect gift for a wine lover who is just starting out.

“La dilettante – Wine from Scratch” is ten rich lessons about wine in simple language. We cover everything from history and production to how to read labels and not let marketers fool you. We teach you how to pair wine with food, choose the right glasses, and build your own collection.

If you’re looking for New Year’s gift ideas, check this one out. The course turns a beginner into a confident expert. They’ll be able to choose great wine themselves and understand what they’re paying for.

The online format is convenient for busy people. You can learn at your own pace, with a glass in your hand, anywhere in the world. These New Year’s gifts for adults will definitely not gather dust on the shelf.

Finally

So now you know exactly what to give for New Year’s. But whichever of these options you choose, remember: the best gift is not the price tag or the branded box. It’s your attention.

They say that the main thing is for a gift to come from the heart. And where else to find the heart if not in wine?

Give emotions. Give taste. And may your holidays be filled with warmth, love, and laughter.

Happy holidays! Your Matthew Wine & Spirit Academy 🍷