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Growing up, I always had an Advent Calendar to look forward to, and somehow, my mom always managed to find one that perfectly matched whatever I was into at the time. There was the homemade version packed with Pokémon cards (IYKYK), followed by the latest and greatest from Ulta. Naturally, I’ve grown into someone who still believes in treating herself to a little “Gift for Me.”
These days, that gift is Total Wine’s 2026 Wine Advent Calendar. It comes with 24 different wines to discover, making it the kind of gift for yourself that’s festive without the fuss. And based on how quickly these calendars tend to disappear each year, waiting until the holiday rush isn’t a gamble I’d take.
What I love most is that each 187ml bottle is roughly the equivalent of a large glass of wine, so you’re getting a proper pour rather than a tiny novelty taste. The 2026 lineup spans approachable reds, whites, rosé and sparkling options, including Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling and Bordeaux, giving everyday wine drinkers plenty of variety to look forward to throughout December. The best part? You can grab a calendar (or two) for under $100.
Get the Wine Advent Calendar 2026 for $90 at Total Wine & More!
The real gift-giving genius, in my opinion, is that you don’t necessarily have to give the calendar as one big present. In years past, I’ve broken the calendar up and turned the individual bottles into little wine-and-treat pairings for friends and family, tucking one alongside a candle or coffee gift card or using a bottle to make an otherwise small present feel much more substantial. It’s also an easy option for the person on your list who would rather sample 24 different wines than receive one big bottle.
And there is plenty to keep things interesting: the wine calendar includes bottles such as Magic Box Chardonnay, D’Amati Red Blend, Grand Sud Pinot Grigio, Chateau Palene Bordeaux Rouge, Soupcon Rosé d’Anjou, Cavalys Sauvignon Blanc, Undivided Pinot Noir and Jean Marcel le Rosé Fizzy.
This is exactly the kind of holiday gift I like to buy early because it’s useful, fun to open and easy to split into smaller gifts. The 2026 wine calendar is available now in limited quantities. I recommend claiming yours before Halloween!
Get the Wine Advent Calendar 2026 for $90 at Total Wine & More!
