A good corporate gift message is two or three sentences that name the relationship, express genuine thanks, and wish the recipient well. It does not need to be long, it needs to feel intentional. The 25 examples below are written for professional relationships and work directly on a custom wine label, a gift tag, or a printed card.
Why a Short Message Changes How a Gift Is Received
Most corporate gifts arrive without a word beyond a company name. The recipient has no sense of whether the gift was chosen for them or dispatched to a mailing list. A brief, specific message closes that gap. It tells the client this was a considered gesture, not an automated send-out, and it reinforces the working relationship at the moment in the year when goodwill matters most.
The message does not need to be original poetry. It needs to be honest, warm, and brief enough to read in a glance.
25 Holiday Message Examples for Company Gifts
These messages suit wine labels, gift tags, and printed cards. Each is written for professional relationships while still feeling personal. Adapt the wording to match your company’s tone.
Gratitude and Partnership
- We truly value your support this year. Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful Christmas and a strong start to the New Year.
- Your partnership means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope your holidays are filled with good company and cheer.
- As the year wraps up, we’re reminded of how grateful we are for clients like you. Happy Holidays and thank you for the continued trust.
- Thank you for helping make this year a success. Wishing you all the best in the months ahead.
- We appreciate your trust in us this year. May the next one bring continued success and new opportunities for us both.
- Each year we’re reminded that our success is built on your support. Thank you, and we wish you well this season.
- The support of clients like you keeps us moving forward. We’re grateful and look forward to more ahead.
- Your trust in us means more than we can say. Thank you and warmest wishes from our team to yours.
Closing the Year Well
9. Here’s to closing the year on a high note. We appreciate your partnership and wish you a festive and refreshing break.
10. From all of us, thank you for another year of working together. Wishing you a safe and restful holiday break.
11. We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for your ongoing support and best wishes this season.
12. Wishing you a well-earned break and a bright year ahead. Thank you for your support this year.
13. This year has had its moments and we’re glad to have shared it with you. Thank you again and best wishes.
14. May the holidays bring calm, joy, and a reset for the year to come. Thanks for being part of our success.
15. Merry Christmas and thanks for being part of our year. We hope you enjoy the break and come back recharged.
Warmth and Looking Ahead
16. We’ve enjoyed working with you and look forward to what’s next. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
17. To a valued client, thank you for being part of our journey. Wishing you joy, rest, and time with those who matter.
18. It’s been great working with you. May your holiday season be relaxed and the new year start on a high note.
19.It’s a pleasure working with clients like you. Enjoy the holidays and see you in the new year.
20. Clients like you make the work rewarding. We’re lucky to work with you. Enjoy the holidays.
21. Warm wishes from the team. It’s been a good year, and your role in that isn’t forgotten.
22. From all of us here, thank you for being part of our year. May the holidays bring rest and time with family.
23. Thanks for trusting us with your needs this year. We look forward to supporting you again in the year ahead.
24. To our valued clients, thank you. May your days be quiet, your year end smooth, and your next one full of progress.
25. We’ve enjoyed every part of working with you. Here’s to a restful close and an even stronger year ahead.
How to Write a Message That Feels Personal, Not Generic
The difference between a message that lands and one that gets ignored is usually specificity. These four principles help:
Use “we” and “our team” rather than the company name alone. It reads as human rather than institutional.
Reference the year or the season. Phrases like “as this year wraps up” or “looking back on 2025” anchor the message in a real moment rather than sounding pre-written months earlier.
Keep it to one or two sentences on a label. A wine label has limited space. If you want to say more, add a gift tag or printed card alongside the bottle.
Avoid phrases that sound like mail-merge output. “Dear valued customer” and “we appreciate your continued business” are the two to cut first. Replace them with something that names the relationship plainly.
Optional: Add a Line About the Wine Itself
A short note explaining why the wine was chosen adds a second layer of thoughtfulness. Examples that work on a gift tag:
- “Chosen for its bold notes and lasting impression — much like your support this year.”
- “This bottle was selected to match the tone of the season: warm, considered, and worth savouring.”
These work especially well when gifting in bulk, because they give each recipient a sense that the selection was deliberate.
Matching the Message to the Situation
Not every client relationship is the same. This table helps match tone to context.
| Situation | Recommended tone | Message numbers above |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term client, ongoing contract | Warm, reflective | 1, 5, 8, 13, 21 |
| New client, first full year together | Welcoming, forward-looking | 4, 16, 18, 23, 25 |
| Senior contact or executive | Professional, restrained | 3, 6, 10, 24 |
| Collaborative partner or supplier | Mutual gratitude | 2, 7, 11, 17 |
| Large send-out, mixed audience | Broadly warm, non-specific | 12, 15, 19, 22 |
Printing Messages on Custom Wine Labels
If you are ordering wine and labels through Wine Design, any of these messages can be placed directly on the bottle. Labels are printed using your preferred font, colours, and layout. If you already have a logo or brand guidelines, the design can be built around those. For those who need a starting point, Wine Design can help select a label layout and message combination that suits the tone of the gift.
Each bottle can be fully customised to reflect your branding, your message, and the mood of the season. The Christmas wine collection includes festive label options and bottle selections matched to the time of year.
For a broader look at what is available for business gifting, the corporate product list covers wine and label sets suited to year-end sends.
When to Order Corporate Wine Gifts
For holiday gifting, timing matters more than most companies allow for. Couriers across Australia become congested in mid-December, and personalised orders need production time before they ship.
A practical order checklist:
- Confirm your recipient list and quantities before placing the order
- Finalise your message text and check spelling carefully — labels are printed as submitted
- Share your logo and brand colours if you have them
- Aim to have the order placed and approved before the end of November
- Allow extra lead time for large quantities or multi-location deliveries
Orders through Wine Design include custom labelling, delivery tracking, and Australia-wide delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good length for a corporate gift message?
One to two sentences is the right length for a wine label. If you want to say more, pair the bottle with a small card or gift tag where the message has more room.
Should I use the client’s name in the message?
On a label printed for a bulk send-out, a named message is not practical. Use “valued client” or address the team generally. If you are ordering individually labelled bottles for key accounts, including the recipient’s name makes the message feel more considered.
Can I use these messages on non-wine corporate gifts?
Yes. The wording in these examples works for any professional gift. Adjust references to “the season” or “the year” as needed to suit the format.
Is it better to print the message on the label or add a separate card?
Labels work well for short messages of one or two sentences. A separate card gives you more space and allows handwriting, which adds a personal quality that print cannot replicate. Using both together is a practical approach for high-value client gifts.
How far in advance should I place a corporate wine order?
For December delivery, placing your order before the end of November reduces the risk of courier delays and gives production time for custom labels. Mid-December orders often face longer shipping windows due to seasonal courier demand across Australia.
A Note from the Wine Design Team
Year-end gifting is something Wine Design has worked on across many kinds of occasions: client thank-yous, company milestones, product launches, and staff celebrations. The consistent observation is that a message on the bottle changes how the gift is received. It signals that someone made a choice, not just a purchase.
If you know what you want to say but need help selecting the right bottle to go with it, get in touch and the team will help you put together something that fits the occasion.
