Winemaker with Grapes Christmas Wooden Nutcracker 15 in by Wizardi F07M14-20-N01850A

Raise a toast to the season with the Winemaker, a wooden Christmas nutcracker by Wizardi — a vintner in a green top hat decorated with a bunch of grapes, a white beard under a curled black moustache, and a burgundy jacket trimmed in gold over a white shirt. He holds a bottle of wine in one hand and a bunch of red grapes in the other, with a linen-look apron, black trousers and black boots on a burgundy base edged in gold.

A little collector's folklore: a glass of mulled wine has warmed winter markets and Christmas tables for centuries, and collectors say the winemaker saves his finest bottle for Christmas Eve.

Why this nutcracker: if you love wine, run a wine bar or want something unusual for a home bar or kitchen, he is a fun and festive choice. At 15 inches he makes a great centrepiece on a bar cart, sideboard or wine rack.

In the box: one Winemaker nutcracker in painted wood with a white faux-fur beard and a fabric apron, packed in a red gift box with a window. A decorative nutcracker, not intended for cracking nuts. Ready to display, no assembly needed.

Pair him with the wine waiter and the tartan butler (F07M14-20-N01850B and C) for a complete wine cellar trio. Dust with a soft, dry brush and keep away from moisture and heat. A decoration, not a toy.

Size: 38 cm tall (15 in). Christmas home bar and kitchen decor, and a fun gift for wine lovers and hosts.