Top Christmas wines under $30 (and five worth splurging on)

With Christmas fast approaching, it's time to start thinking about what we'll be drinking – and possibly gifting – on the day. Below, we've put together a selection of bottles that are ideal for the festive season. 

Think fresh, delicious rosé for under $30 – perfect for pairing with your Christmas ham (or prawns and salads). Plus, there's some great value sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and semillon for under $30, too.

And if you haven't finished all your Christmas shopping, why not gift a special bottle? You can't go wrong with either of the whopping 98-point chardonnays below, a 95-point grenache (at just $34!) or 95-point red blend from Wrattonbully, or a classic Heathcote shiraz replete with "red plum, Aussie bush earthiness, spice and dusty cocoa".

There aren't many sleeps left, so get shopping!

Top image credit: Printhie Wines

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