Free · December 1–24, 2026
The Collector's Countdown: A Free Wine Advent Calendar
Twenty-four days of wine-collecting know-how from the team that designs, builds and cools wine cellars for a living. One door opens in your inbox every morning in December: guides, expert tips and a few surprises along the way.
Questions? Call 888-589-1833
- 100% freeNo purchase needed
- 24 doorsOne email each morning, Dec 1–24
- Collector guidesDownloadable checklists and charts
- Unsubscribe anytimeOne click, no strings
Early access
Save Your Spot Before December 1
Add your email and you'll get the first door the morning the countdown opens. It takes ten seconds.
Doors open in
- A new door in your inbox every morning
- Practical guides you can download and keep
- Select days include special offers for subscribers
Sign-up opens soon. Call us at 888-589-1833 and we'll add you to the list.
Free. You'll get a quick email to confirm your address. Unsubscribe anytime.
How it works
How the Collector's Countdown Works
No app, no account. Everything arrives by email.
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Sign up with your email
Use the form above. It's free and takes a few seconds.
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Confirm your address
We'll send a short confirmation email. Click the link so your doors reach your inbox, not your spam folder.
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Open a new door every morning
From December 1 to 24, each email unlocks that day's guide, tip or surprise.
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Keep everything
Every guide is yours to download and keep, for your cellar, your next dinner party or a gift idea.
What you'll get
What's Behind the Doors
A mix of the questions collectors ask us most, and a few things to make the season more fun.
Downloadable
Collector guides
Checklists, charts and quick-reference guides for storing, serving and organizing your wine.
From our specialists
Expert tips
Short, practical advice from the team that designs, installs and services wine cellars every week.
Subscribers only
Seasonal surprises
Holiday ideas, gift picks for the wine lover in your life, and offers reserved for countdown subscribers.
Shopping for a wine lover?
Gifts They'll Actually Use
Wine racks, preservation systems, accessories and more, picked by our team for the holidays.
Questions, answered
Advent Calendar FAQs
Everything you need to know before December 1.
Is the Collector's Countdown really free?
Yes. It's completely free and there's nothing to buy. Just sign up with your email.
When does it start?
The first door opens on December 1, 2026, and a new one arrives every morning through December 24.
How will I receive each day's door?
By email. Each morning's message links to that day's guide, tip or surprise.
I signed up but didn't get a confirmation email. What now?
Check your spam or promotions folder for a message from Wine Cellar HQ and click the confirmation link. If it's not there, sign up again or call us at 888-589-1833.
Do I need a wine cellar to enjoy it?
Not at all. The countdown is for anyone who loves wine, whether you keep a few bottles in the kitchen or a full cellar.
Can I unsubscribe?
Yes, anytime, with one click at the bottom of any email.