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Christmas Gifts Under $50 NZ: Eight Bottles and Packs, Sorted by Person
Christmas gifts under $50 in NZ: eight bottles and packs for the host, the gin fan, the wine lover and the person who has everything.
The best Christmas gifts under $50 in NZ are a bottle of sparkling or port for the host, gin minis for the gin fan, a Pinot Noir or Chardonnay for the wine lover, and a spritz pack or whisky for someone who has everything. Each pick below was under $50 at the time of writing.
They are for adults who drink alcohol. If you are not sure the person does, give a gift card instead.
Quick answer
Safe bet for the host
Quartz Reef Methode Trad 750mL
New Zealand sparkling with fine bubbles and crisp citrus.
For the gin fan
Four 50ml bottles that show the range of Malfy gins.
For the hard to buy for
A spritz pack, so there is something to make.
Quartz Reef Methode
For the host: bubbles.
Fine mousse and crisp citrus notes, made in a traditional style.
- Style
- NZ sparkling, traditional method
- Good with
- A toast, canapes, ham
- Per glass
- About $7.20
Cockburn's Special Reserve
For the host: a port.
A reserve-style port that suits the end of a long Christmas lunch.
- Style
- Reserve port
- Good with
- Cheese, nuts, Christmas cake
- Per glass
- About $9.00
Malfy gin minis
For the gin fan: four tastes.
Aromatic, citrus-driven gins in a gift pack, so they can try the range before choosing a full bottle.
- Pack
- 4 x 50ml
- Style
- Italian gins, citrus led
- Per drink
- About $6.25
Curious Garden Dry Gin
For the gin fan: a full bottle.
Juniper and herbal notes with a crisp finish.
- Style
- Dry gin
- Try it with
- Tonic and lemon
- Per nip
- About $1.96
Mt Difficulty Pinot
For the wine lover: a red.
Concentrated cherry and berry with fine tannins and a long finish.
- Grape
- Pinot Noir, Bannockburn
- Good with
- Duck, roast chicken, mushrooms
- Per glass
- About $7.40
Kumeu River Chardonnay
For the wine lover: a white.
Citrus and stone fruit with subtle oak and a creamy texture.
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Good with
- Seafood, roast chicken
- Per glass
- About $7.60
Aperol spritz pack
For the person who has everything.
Includes Aperol and the other ingredients for a classic spritz at home.
- Style
- Aperitivo spritz kit
- Serve
- Over plenty of ice
- Per nip
- About $1.88
Jameson Irish Whiskey
For the whisky drinker.
Smooth vanilla sweetness, gentle spice and subtle oak. Easy to drink neat or in a long drink.
- Style
- Irish whiskey
- Try it with
- Ice, or with dry ginger ale
- Per nip
- About $2.09
How do you wrap a bottle?
Two small jobs that make December easier.
Stand the bottle on a sheet of paper a little taller than the bottle, bring the sides up and tie the top with string or ribbon. A tea towel or gift bag with tissue paper works too.
The Classic gift box
If you want it done for you.
Choose a bottle and we wrap it with treats. It is delivered NZ wide.
- Includes
- Chocolate, savoury nibble, something sweet
- You choose
- The bottle
Quick answers
What is a good Christmas gift under $50?
Choose by person: sparkling wine or port for a host, gin minis for a gin fan, a Pinot Noir or Chardonnay for a wine lover, and a spritz pack for someone who has everything.
What can I give a gin fan?
A pack of gin minis lets them try several flavours, and a full bottle of dry gin gives them something to serve with tonic.
What do you give someone who has everything?
Something they can use rather than store, such as a spritz pack to make a classic Aperol spritz at home.
When should I order Christmas gifts?
Early. Ordering in November leaves time for delivery before the busy weeks before Christmas.
Who are these gifts for?
Adults aged 18 or over who drink alcohol. If you are not sure, give a gift card instead.
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