Sparkling Direct

Champagne and wine gifts delivered across the UK

Sparkling Direct is a British online shop dedicated to selling Champagne, wine, Prosecco and other alcoholic drinks gifts. Founded in 2002 by Jason Tiffin and Paul Higgins, the company presents itself as a service designed to send a beautifully presented bottle anywhere in the UK, with next-day delivery available. The website states that the firm is part of Allum Limited, registered in England and Wales.

Champagne, wine and Prosecco range

The selection is organised into several product families. For Champagne, it offers gift sets, sets with glasses, personalised bottles, single-bottle deliveries, magnum formats, hampers and combinations with chocolate or flowers. For wine, there are red, white, rosé and sparkling options, as well as cheese hampers, chocolate packs and options with flowers. Prosecco includes sets, personalised bottles, mini formats and combinations with chocolate or flowers. The shop completes its offer with gin, whisky, liqueur, vodka, rum, whiskey and cognac gifts.

Personalisation and gift messages

One of the cornerstones of the offer is personalisation: customers can add a name, date, photograph or message to selected designs, as well as include a printed gift card with a dedication at no extra cost. The company highlights that each order is prepared with protective packaging designed to arrive ready to open.

Occasions and recipients

The catalogue is arranged by celebration occasion: birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, congratulations, thank-yous, engagements, Father's Day, Mother's Day, get well soon, new home, retirement, leaving, Valentine's Day and Christmas, among others. The shop also groups products by type of drink to make searching easier.

Corporate gifting service

Sparkling Direct has a dedicated service for businesses covering gift selection, inclusion of corporate branding, individualised messages and delivery to homes, offices or branches across the UK. The corporate offer includes corporate Champagne and wine, employee Christmas gifts and client Christmas gifts, with the option to organise a single order or a multi-recipient campaign.

Delivery and how orders work

Standard UK delivery is included in the price. For eligible gifts, next-working-day delivery is available if the order is placed before 4pm on a working day, and customers can select a future delivery date during checkout. Orders can be sent directly to the recipient.

Track record and ratings

The company states it has been dedicated to the gift sector for more than twenty years, since its founding in 2002. On its website it displays a rating of 4.9 out of 5 and the eKomi 'Rated Excellent' seal, as well as independent customer reviews.

Location and contact

15 Semington Turnpike, Semington, Trowbridge, England, BA14 6LB · Phone: 01380 871686 · Email: info@sparklingdirect.co.uk