Christmas Eve With all due respect to classic stories and everything, there is definitely lots of stirring happening in my house the night before Christmas. There are presents to wrap, trifles to assemble, family and friends to catch up with – all activities that go well with a celebratory glass or two. But it’s crucial to avoid waking up on Christmas morning with a hangover. You’ve got a big day ahead of you. That’s why natural wine, with its lack of sulphates and other additives, and generally lower alcohol levels, is an excellent choice for Christmas Eve. At Churton, in Marlborough, the second-generation are behind the Natural State range ($27 per bottle). These are young, fresh, bright wines made to be quaffed.