It's here. The 2026 presale for 12 Nights of Wine™ opens today — and with it, the reveal of this year's two all-new collections: Velvet and Vine.
Every year VINEBOX builds a completely new lineup for the original wine advent calendar, and every year it sells out. This year you get to choose your own countdown — or take both. Here's what's inside, and why presale is the only way to be sure you get one.
Presale Is Live — Here's What That Means
Presale is first access. Reserve your calendar now, and presale orders begin shipping November 2nd — well ahead of the holidays, and well ahead of the sellout. 12 Nights of Wine™ has sold out every single season since VINEBOX invented the category, usually long before December. Presale customers are the ones who don't have to think about it.
- 12 Nights of Wine™ — Velvet Collection: $139
- 12 Nights of Wine™ — Vine Collection: $139
- 24 Nights of Wine™ — Velvet and Vine: $229
Reserve your 2026 calendar in the presale →
Meet the Velvet Collection
Velvet is the rich one. Eight sumptuous reds and four elegant whites, built for candlelit tables, raised glasses, and long evenings by the fire. If your idea of December is a heavy pour and a heavier blanket, this is your collection.
Like every VINEBOX calendar, each pour arrives in a signature 100ml glass vial — a full glass of wine, sealed to preserve exactly what the winemaker intended. No cans. No plastic minis. This year's wines are sommelier-curated from Italy, France, Spain, California, and Washington.
Meet the Vine Collection
Vine is the explorer. Six expressive reds, one radiant rosé, and five distinctive whites — a celebration of wine in all its forms, moving through different regions, vineyard traditions, and the plain pleasure of discovering something you've never had before. More range, more surprises, more "wait, what is this one?"
Velvet vs. Vine: Which Collection Should You Choose?
| Velvet Collection | Vine Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| What's inside | 8 reds, 4 whites | 6 reds, 1 rosé, 5 whites |
| The mood | Rich, festive, fireside | Curious, varied, discovery-driven |
| Best for | The red wine lover | The one who wants to try everything |
| Price | $139 | $139 |
Still torn? That's what 24 Nights of Wine™ is for — both collections, 24 pours, $229. It's the longest countdown VINEBOX makes, and the answer for anyone who has ever said "I'll just take both."
How 12 Nights of Wine™ Works
Each calendar holds 12 (or 24) individually numbered 100ml glass vials — one different wine per night, each with guided tasting notes. Open a vial, pour a full glass, read what you're drinking, and discover a new region or varietal one night at a time. No corkscrew. No half-finished bottles. No decisions.
Don't Take Our Word for It — The Press Keeps Saying It
12 Nights of Wine™ has landed in the biggest holiday gift guides in the country, year after year:
"Vinebox lets customers choose their own adventure for their typical-sellout holiday sets" — with "sommelier-curated selections" in "signature 100ml glass tubes."
— Forbes
"The quality is great, the format is appealing… I 100% recommend this as a gift. The 12 Nights of Wine gift box has broad appeal for a reason… it's fun to have 12 different single-serving wines to discover."
"Their wines are known for being of higher quality than almost any other tasting boxes or advent calendars… It will sell out. The Vinebox advent calendar is one of the most popular online wine calendars, so people start ordering it months in advance."
And the gift guides keep coming back:
- Food & Wine — "We Found the Best Wine Advent Calendars to Shop, but They're Bound to Sell Out"
- Food & Wine — "The 16 Best Drink Advent Calendars"
- Bon Appétit — "16 Food Advent Calendars to Buy Before They Sell Out"
- ELLE Decor — "18 Best Gifts for Wine Lovers"
- Southern Living — "Take A Look Inside The Best Advent Calendars"
- Southern Living — "27 Advent Calendars for Every Kind of Person You Need to Shop For"
- Domino — "The Best Advent Calendars to Scoop Up Before December"
- InsideHook — "These Advent Calendars Are (Almost) As Good As the Gifts Themselves"
- Yahoo! Life — "34 Best Advent Calendars Already Selling Out"
- Yahoo! Life — "The Best Advent Calendars in the US: 19 Unique Picks"
- CNET — "The Best Wine Clubs and Subscriptions to Gift"
- Stylecaster — "43 Advent Calendars You'll Want to Open Before December"
- Alcohol Professor — "The Best Boozy Advent Calendars"
- Hello Subscription — "The 13 Best Wine Clubs and Wine Subscriptions to Gift"
- Syracuse.com — "16 Advent Calendars Perfect for Every Hobby"
- TrendHunter — "Vinebox's Sweater Weather Tasting Experience"
- PR Newswire — "VINEBOX Unveils Wine Advent Calendar: 12 Nights of Wine"
See the full archive on our Press & Media page.
Notice the theme in those headlines? Before they sell out. Already selling out. Bound to sell out. Which brings us to the part that matters.
It Sells Out. Every. Single. Year.
Since VINEBOX created the world's first wine advent calendar, every edition has sold out — usually well before December. Production runs are limited by design: sommelier-level curation doesn't scale infinitely. The waitlist for each new release starts building in January.
Presale exists so you don't have to gamble on it. Reserve Velvet, Vine, or both →
The Gift That Lasts 12 Nights Instead of One
A bottle is one evening. A calendar is a nightly ritual for two weeks — beautifully packaged, guided, and completely foolproof for the recipient. It ships ready to gift, requires nothing but a glass, and works whether they're a serious collector or someone who just knows what they like.
Buying for a team or a client list? Our corporate wine gifting program and custom logo sleeves turn the same experience into something with your brand on it. Reach out early — holiday corporate orders book up alongside the calendars.
How to Get Yours
The 2026 presale is open now at vinebox.com. Choose Velvet ($139), Vine ($139), or 24 Nights of Wine™ with both collections ($229). Presale orders begin shipping November 2nd.
Shop the 12 Nights of Wine™ 2026 presale →
Want more where this came from? Read why 12 Nights of Wine™ is the best wine advent calendar of 2026, or explore the VINEBOX Box of the Month subscription for a new sommelier-curated tasting all year long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Velvet and Vine collections?
Velvet and Vine are the two all-new 12 Nights of Wine™ collections for 2026. The Velvet Collection contains eight reds and four whites for a rich, festive countdown. The Vine Collection contains six reds, one rosé, and five whites for a wider range of regions and styles. Each is $139, and 24 Nights of Wine™ combines both for $229.
When does the 2026 12 Nights of Wine presale start?
The 2026 presale opens today, September 10, 2026, at vinebox.com. Presale orders begin shipping November 2nd, ahead of the holiday season.
What's the difference between Velvet and Vine?
Velvet leans red and rich — eight reds and four whites, built for fireside evenings. Vine leans varied — six reds, one rosé, and five whites, built for discovery across regions and styles. Choose Velvet for the red wine lover and Vine for the person who wants to try a bit of everything.
Where do the 2026 wines come from?
This year's collections are sommelier-curated from Italy, France, Spain, California, and Washington. Every pour arrives in a 100ml glass vial — a full glass of wine — with guided tasting notes.
How much does 12 Nights of Wine cost in 2026?
The 12 Nights of Wine™ Velvet Collection and Vine Collection are each $139. The 24 Nights of Wine™ calendar, which includes both collections, is $229.
Does the VINEBOX advent calendar sell out?
Yes — every edition has sold out since VINEBOX created the world's first wine advent calendar, typically well before December. Production runs are limited, and presale is the only way to guarantee a calendar.
When will presale orders ship?
Presale orders begin shipping November 2nd, 2026, which leaves plenty of time before the December countdown begins.
Is a wine advent calendar a good holiday gift?
It's one of the most memorable gifts you can give a wine lover — a high-end tasting experience that lasts 12 or 24 nights instead of a single evening. It arrives in a keepsake box with numbered vials and tasting notes, ready to gift, and requires nothing but a glass.
Can I get 12 Nights of Wine with my company's logo?
Yes. VINEBOX offers custom-branded sleeves for corporate gifting across its tasting experiences. Holiday corporate orders are best placed early, since they book up alongside the calendars.