GIFT GUIDE: The 12 Drops Of Christmas

It's getting to that time of year people... where you start to think about last minute Christmas presents for people near and dear to you.

And what says Merry Christmas at the last minute better than a good bottle of plonk?

Luckily for all of us, the good people at Dan Murphy's and BWS have put together a definitive guide of some awesome Christmas present ideas for those of us still scratching around for pressie ideas.

So - here we go - the 12 drops of Christmas

On The 12th Day... LA PLANCHELIÉRE SPARKLING ROSÉ NV

Available at Dan Murphy’s and BWS. RRP $16.00

This is the perfect drop to take as a thank you to the hosts who are having you and the fam over for a BBQ and to cool off in their pool. It's got hints of strawberries, raspberries, fresh cherries and let's face it, that's perfect for Christmas.

On The 11th Day... 2008 VICTOIRE GOLD VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE

Available at Dan Murphy’s. RRP $99.99

Look, the gold bottle provides the wow factor here but the actual champagne is bloody good too... Perfect pressie for your Mum or champagne loving mate/girl/boyfriend.

On The 10th Day... 2016 CRAFTSMAN RESERVE KYM TEUSNER SHIRAZ

Available at Dan Murphy’s and BWS. RRP $25.00

So, if you know the person putting on Christmas lunch is a bit of a foodie, they'll bloody love it when you turn up with a bottle of this and tell them it's perfectly paired for the Roast lamb and/or pork. The hints of plum and spice will put paid to that.

On The 9th Day... JOSEPH PERRIER CUVEE ROYALE BRUT CHAMPAGNE NV

Available at Dan Murphy’s and BWS. RRP $65.00

Looking for a starter on Christmas Day, pre-feast? Look no further than this little beauty. It's floral, fruity and therefore well-balanced enough to pair with whatever food you get underway with.

On The 8th Day... 2017 BAILY AND BAILY VENTURE SERIES CHARDONNAY

Available at Dan Murphy’s. RRP $10.99

An $11 Chardonnay that won't break any banks that we know of is the perfect stocking filler and/or Kris Kringle pressie. Better still, it's an Australian (Margaret River) wine.

On The 7th Day... 2015 RIDDOCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Available at Dan Murphy’s and BWS. RRP $20.00

Dad's sorted! If he asks, it's "...an exciting expression of the Coonawarra region, featuring spicy plum, chocolate and toasty vanillin aromas, which are followed by a luscious palate of blueberry and accompanying eucalypt accented spice." Sounds impressive. Is impressive!

On The 6th Day... PORTA DANTE PROSECCO NV

Available at Dan Murphy’s and BWS. RRP $17.00

It's Christmas Eve, probably blistering hot as we lead into a balmy Summer's evening... why not crack out a crowd pleaser that is not only affordable, but perfect for a summer tipple?

Any excuse, really!

On The 5th Day... 2016 CHRIS RINGLAND CR SHIRAZ

Available at Dan Murphy’s and BWS. RRP $30.00

This Shiraz is an award winner and made by one of Australia’s most loved winemakers. They reckon it's not for the faint hearted, but we reckon Dad or Grandad would be able to handle it.

On The 4th Day... 2016 EN SAISON ROSÉ

Available at BWS. RRP $16.00

A dry and zesty Rosé from the south coast of France? Oui oui... And, it pairs perfectly with soft cheeses... More oui!

On The 3rd Day... 2015 FRONTERA PINOT NOIR

Available at Dan Murphy’s and BWS. RRP $13.00

This is the World's best-selling Chilean wine... so not only are you bringing something a little cosmopolitan to your Aussie Christmas celebration, you're bringing something that will surely impress your friends and fam.

On The 2nd Day... 2015 CAT AMONGST THE PIGEONS FAT CAT SHIRAZ

Available at Dan Murphy’s and BWS. RRP $29.00

We've mentioned a few times already about how a good bottle of grog is the perfect last-minute gift idea... This one, from the Barossa, comes in its own art deco inspired gift box, so it's literally ready to give. YAS!!!

On The 1st Day... 2016 ISABEL ESTATE SAUVIGNON BLANC