2021 Results
2021 Winners
MINDFUL DRINKING
WINNER
La Gioiosa 0.0% Sparkling Non-Vintage
Submitted by: North South Wines
FINALISTS
Gratien and Meyer Festillant Sparkling Sans Alcohol
Submitted by: The Wine Society
Pinot Pinot Spritzer NV
Submitted by: Off-Piste Wines
Belle & Co. Brut NV Producer: Vindavinci
Submitted by: North South Wines
McGuigan Zero Sauvignon Blanc NV
Submitted by: Australian Vintage
McGuigan Zero Shiraz NV
Submitted by: Australian Vintage
FABULOUS FIZZ: SPARKLING WINE REST OF THE WORLD
WINNER
Bird in Hand 2020 Sparkling Rosé
Submitted by: Seckford Agencies
FINALISTS
La Gioiosa DOC Treviso NV
Submitted by: North South Wines
Graham Norton’s Own Prosecco DOC, Extra Dry NV
Submitted by: Invivo & Co
The Society’s Cava Reserva Brut NV
Submitted by: The Wine Society
Crémant de Bourgogne Brut P100 Blanc de Noir NV
Producer: Simonnet-Febvre
Graham Beck Brut Rosé NV
Submitted by: Bibendum Off Trade
SPONSOR: The Best Life Project
FABULOUS FIZZ – SPARKLING WINE (UK)
WINNER
Black Chalk Classic 2016
Submitted by: Hillcrest Wines LTD
FINALISTS
The Society’s Exhibition English Sparkling Wine NV
Submitted by: The Wine Society
Lyme Bay Winery Sparkling Rosé NV
Submitted by: LBW Drinks
Dalwood Sparkling 2017 Brut
Submitted by: Dalwood Vineyard
FABULOUS FIZZ: BEST CHAMPAGNE
WINNER
The Society’s Champagne Brut Non-Vintage
Submitted by: The Wine Society
GOLD COMMENDATION
Veuve Monsigny Brut NV 2019
Submitted by: Aldi
FINALISTS
Les Pionniers Non-Vintage Champagne Brut NV
Submitted by: Co-op
Waitrose Blanc de Noirs Non-Vintage
Submitted by: Waitrose & Partners
SPONSOR: Loft Interiors
BIG NIGHT IN
WINNER
The Lady – Pinot Grigio 2019
Submitted by: Myliko International (Wines) Ltd
FINALISTS
Graham Norton’s Own Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Submitted by: Invivo & Co
McGuigan Black Label Red 2019
Submitted by: Australian Vintage
The Society’s Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2019
Submitted by: The Wine Society
Barramundi Merlot 2018
Submitted by: Myliko International (Wines) Ltd
La Gioiosa Prosecco Rosé Millesimato 2019
Submitted by: North South Wines
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
WINNER
Incanta Pinot Noir 2019
Submitted by: Cramele Recas
GOLD COMMENDATION
The Copper Crew Rosé 2019
Submitted by: The Copper Crew
FINALISTS
The Hidden Sea Rosé 2019
Submitted by: LCW Corp (Limestone Coast Wines Pty Ltd)
The Society’s Grüner Veltliner 2019
Submitted by: The Wine Society
Grüner 2019
Submitted by: Canned Wine Co.
BOXING CLEVER: WHITE AND ROSÉ
WINNER
Mirabeau Belle Année 2020
Submitted by: Mirabeau
GOLD COMMENDATION
Bowl Grabber Alvarinho 2020
Submitted by: Bowl Grabber (wine from Casal de Ventozela, Portugal)
FINALISTS
When in Rome Pecorino IGP Terre di Chieti
Submitted by: When In Rome
Co-op Fairtrade South African Chenin Blanc – Colombard – Semillon 2020 Submitted by: Kingsland Drinks
McGuigan Black Label Chardonnay BIB 2020
Submitted by: Australian Vintage
SPONSOR: Smurfit Kappa
BOXING CLEVER: RED
WINNER
Côtes du Rhône Famille Jaume
Submitted by: The Wine Society
FINALISTS
Most Wanted Malbec Bag-in-Box NV
Submitted by: Off-Piste Wines
Lot #1: Tempranillo 2019
Submitted by: Laylo
McGuigan Black Label Shiraz BIB 2019
Submitted by: Australian Vintage
Boxing Clever Shiraz 2018/19
Submitted by: Alchemy Wines Ltd
SPONSOR: Smurfit Kappa
BARGAIN BUYS
WINNER
Sheep Hill Shiraz Malbec 2019
Submitted by: Bibendum Off Trade
FINALISTS
Waitrose Blueprint Romanian Pinot Noir 2019
Submitted by: Waitrose & Partners
Mount Rozier Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Submitted by: Bibendum Off Trade
Toros Centenaro Malbec 2019
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks Ltd
Grapevine Malbec 2019
Submitted by: Aldi
Campelo Vinho Verde 2020
Submitted by: Caves Campelo, S.A.
SPONSOR: Mid Week Wines
BACK TO NATURE
WINNER
Il Civettaio Sangiovese 2016
Submitted by: Jackson & Seddon Ltd
FINALISTS
The Society’s Verdicchio 2019 Organic
Submitted by: The Wine Society
Natural Orange Wine 2019
Submitted by: Cramele Recas
Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Producer: Bonterra
Artesano de Argento Organic Malbec 2019
Submitted by: Bibendum Off Trade
La Valle Del Sol Pecorino 2018
Submitted by: Jackson & Seddon Ltd
VEGAN FRIENDLY
WINNER
Kylie Minogue Signature Rosé 2019
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks
FINALISTS
Invivo X, Sarah Jessica Parker Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Submitted by: Invivo & Co
Cono Sur Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Submitted by: Concha y Toro UK
RAW Cabernet Sauvignon – Tempranillo – Merlot 2019
Submitted by: Myliko International (Wines) Ltd
Château des Reyssiers Régnié 2018
Producer: Henry Fessy
Cap Royal Bordeaux Superieur 2018
Submitted by: Bibendum Off Trade
FOOD FRIENDLY WINES: WHITE FOR EASY WEEKDAY MEALS
WINNER
Waverider 2020
Submitted by: Lanchester Wines
FINALISTS
The Hidden Sea Chardonnay 2019
Submitted by: LCW Corp
McGuigan Black Label Chardonnay 2020
Submitted by: Australian Vintage
Wakefield Taylors Chardonnay 2019
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines Pty Ltd
Sir Ian Botham 76 Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2019
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks Ltd
The Society’s Chablis 2019
Submitted by: The Wine Society
FOOD FRIENDLY WINES: WHITE FOR AROMATIC & ASIAN CUISINE
WINNER
Cramele Recas Wine Atlas Feteasca Regala 2019
Submitted by: Cramele Recas
GOLD COMMENDATION
Weingut Hirtl Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC Ried Waldberg 2019
Submitted by: Antrey Wine Placement
FINALISTS
The Society’s Saar Riesling 2018
Submitted by: The Wine Society
Mad Fish Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks Ltd
Kylie Minogue Signature Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks
SPONSOR: Yang Sing
NEW TO MARKET: WHITE
WINNER
Herdade Moinho Antão Vaz 2018
Submitted by: Ribafreixo Wines
GOLD COMMENDATION
Campelo Arinto Vinho Verde 2020
Submitted by: Caves Campelo, S.A.
FINALISTS
Bowl Grabber Alvarinho 2020
Submitted by: Bowl Grabber (wine from Casal de Ventozela, Portugal)
Quinta da Devesa Branco 2019
Submitted by: Quinta da Devesa
Empatia Vital DOC Alenquer 2019
Submitted by: Adega Coop. de Labrugeira, CRL
SPONSOR Wines of Portugal
TREAT YOURSELF: WHITE
WINNER
Kylie Minogue Margaret River Chardonnay 2019
Submitted by Benchmark Drinks
FINALISTS
Céu na Terra 2019
Submitted by: GWS Ltd
La Valle Del Sole Pecorino 2018
Submitted by: Jackson & Seddon Ltd
UVC Chablis 2019
Submitted by: Bibendum Off Trade
Chablis Premier Cru Montmains 2018
Producer: Simonnet-Febvre
Bird in Hand 2019 Chardonnay
Submitted by: Seckford Agencies
WAR OF THE ROSÉS
WINNER
Forrest Wines The Doctors’ Rosé 2020
Submitted by: Seckford Agencies
Mirabeau Pure Rosé 2019
Submitted by: Mirabeau Wine
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Blush 2019
Submitted by: Aldi
Kylie Minogue Signature Rosé 2019
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks
La Penombre. Du Midi. Sud De France. Rosé 2019
Submitted by: Arte Potendi
Grenache Rosé 2019
Submitted by: Canned Wine Company Ltd.
FOOD FRIENDLY WINES: RED FOR EASY WEEKDAY MEALS
FINALISTS
E.H. Booth & Co. Gran Norte Rioja Crianza 2017
Submitted by: E H Booth & Co Ltd
GOLD COMMENDATION
Ramos Reserva 2019
Submitted by: J. Portugal Ramos Vinhos, S.A.
FINALISTS
J. Portugal Ramos Vinhos, S.A. Smart Dog 2019
Submitted by: J. Portugal Ramos Vinhos, S.A
McGuigan Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Submitted by: Australian Vintage
Petite Immortelle 2018
Submitted by: GWS Ltd
The Society’s Côtes-du-Rhône 2019
Submitted by: The Wine Society
PASS THE CRACKERS
WINNER
McGuigan Shortlist Riesling 2019
Submitted by: Australian Vintage
FINALISTS
The Society’s Exhibition Sancerre 2017
Submitted by: The Wine Society
Kylie Minogue Signature Merlot 2019
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks
Between Bridges Merlot 2019
Submitted by: Cramele Recas
Sir Ian Botham 80 Series Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks Ltd
Jaraman Grenache 2018
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines
SPONSOR The Comedy Store
FIRE UP THE BBQ
WINNER
Aldi Special Release Shiraz 2018
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines
FINALISTS
Weingut Hirtl Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC Kirchberg 2019
Submitted by: Antrey Wine Placement
The Society’s Argentine Malbec 2019
Submitted by: The Wine Society
Chateau Tanunda Matthews Road Barossa Shiraz 2019
Submitted by: Bibendum Off Trade
Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015
Submitted by: Banfi
Most Wanted Regions Barossa Shiraz 2018
Submitted by: Off-Piste Wines
NEW TO MARKET: RED
WINNER
Herdade da Calada Baron de B Tinto, 2017
Submitted by: BCH – Comércio de Vinhos SA
GOLD COMMENDATION
Gáudio Reserva 2016
Submitted by: Ribafreixo Wines
FINALISTS
Fiuza Escriba 2018
Submitted by: Fiuza & Bright
Baron de B Tinto, 2017
Submitted by: BCH – Comércio de Vinhos SA
Santa Vitória Versátil 2018
Submitted by: Casa Santa Vitória
SPONSOR Wines of Portugal
FOOD FRIENDLY WINES: RED FOR HEARTY MEALS
WINNER
St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines
FINALISTS
MWC Shiraz Mourvedre 2017
Submitted by: Lanchester Wines
Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Matured Shiraz 2017
Submitted by: Pernod Ricard UK
Douro Eagle Superior Red 2017
Submitted by: J. Portugal Ramos Vinhos, S.A
Jaraman Shiraz 2019
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines
SPONSOR: Graze
TREAT YOURSELF: RED
WINNER
St Andrews Shiraz 2018
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines
FINALISTS
Douro Eagle Superior Red 2017
Submitted by: J. Portugal Ramos Vinhos, S.A
Sei Vigne Insynthesis Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG 2015
Submitted by: Cantina Sociale di Vinchio – Vaglio Serra
Il Civettaio Sangiovese 2016
Submitted by: Jackson & Seddon Ltd
The Visionary Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines
Covila AEX 2016
Submitted by: Myliko International (Wines) Ltd
The Pioneer Shiraz 2017
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines
OUT OF THE ORDINARY
WINNER
Nivasco Piemonte DOC Brachetto 2019
Submitted by: Cantina Sociale di Vinchio – Vaglio Serra
FINALISTS
Sea Change Provence Rosé 2019
Submitted by: 10 International Limited
Forrest Wines The Doctors’ Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Submitted by: Seckford Agencies
Xinomavro Jeunes Vignes Thymiopoulos 2019
Submitted by: The Wine Society
Barbera d’Alba Low Histamine 2019
Submitted by: DolceVita Wine Club
Ferdinando Sangria n/v
Submitted by: RT Wine Solutions Ltd
SPONSOR The Buyer
SWEETS FOR MY SWEET
WINNER
Royal Tokaji Blue Label 5 Puttonyos 2016
Submitted by: Bibendum Off Trade
GOLD COMMENDATION
Valamasca Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2019
Submitted by: Cantina Sociale di Vinchio – Vaglio Serra
FINALISTS
The Society’s Exhibition Sauternes 2017
Submitted by: The Wine Society
E.H. Booth & Co. Sauternes 2017
Submitted by: E H Booth & Co Ltd
HEAVY DUTY
WINNER
The Society’s Exhibition Vintage Port 1985
Submitted by: The Wine Society
GOLD COMMENDATION
Paso-Vermú NV
Submitted by: Paso-Primero
FINALISTS
Waitrose Blueprint Manzanilla Sherry NV
Submitted by: Waitrose & Partners
NEW TO MARKET: FORTIFIED
WINNER
Quinta da Devesa Late Bottled Vintage Unfiltered 2015
Submitted by: Sociedade Agricola da Quinta da Devesa, Lda
FINALISTS
Quinta da Devesa 20 Year Old White NV
Submitted by: Sociedade Agricola da Quinta da Devesa, Lda
Quinta da Côrte, Port, LBV, 2015
Submitted by: Pacheco e Irmãos lda
Quinta da Devesa 20 Year Old Tawny NV
Submitted by: Sociedade Agricola da Quinta da Devesa, Lda
2021 Best Retailer Award Winners
SUPERMARKET OF THE YEAR
WINNER
Booths
ONLINE RETAILER OF THE YEAR
WINNER
The Wine Society
FINALISTS
Frontier Fine Wines
Husky Wines
INDEPENDENT RETAILER OF THE YEAR
WINNER
Cambridge Wine Merchants