Caroline Thompson-Hill

Head of beers, wines and spirits

Caroline works with our expert winemakers, the world's top drinks producers, and skilled in-house drinks product developers to bring the very best wines, beers and spirits to our customers.

Three glasses of wine - one sparking, one red, and one white

17/09/2026

The complete guide to Christmas wine

Need a cracking wine to pair with your Christmas dinner, a party-starting fizz for New Year’s Eve, or a thoughtful bottle to bring as a gift? Our trusty drinks expert, M&S Head of Beers, Wines and Spirits Caroline Thompson-Hill, shares her pick of the best Christmas wine.

Best Christmas wine