2023 Finalists
MINDFUL DRINKING: 7.5% OR LESS ALCOHOL
FINALISTS
Martini & Rossi, Martini Asti, NV
Submitted by: Waitrose
Kylie Minogue 0% Sparkling Rosé, 2022
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks
Sea Change Free
Submitted by: 10 International
Adria Vini, Italia Moscato, 2021
Submitted by: Boutinot Wines
Sarah Jessica Parker, ‘Sevenly’ Prosecco, 2021
Submitted by: Invivo & Co
Sarah Jessica Parker, ‘Sevenly’ Sauvignon Blanc, 2021
Submitted by: Invivo & Co
EASY WEEKDAY: FIZZ
FINALISTS
Casa Vinicola Zonin, Waitrose Blueprint Prosecco, NV
Bowlgrabber Crémant
Vinchio Vaglio, Castel del Mago Brut Piemonte DOC Pinot-Chardonnay, 2020
Simonnet-Febvre, Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Blanc, NV
Unity, Prosecco Rosé, NV
Submitted by: Invivo & Co
TREAT YOURSELF: SPARKLING: WINES £19+
FINALISTS
Waitrose No1 Brut Vintage 2012 Champagne, France
Alexandre Bonnet, Waitrose Blanc de Noirs Brut NV Champagne
Van Hunks Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine, 2019
Les Pionniers NV Champagne, Submitted by: Co-op
THE GREAT OUTDOORS: WHITE/ROSÉ
FINALISTS
When in Rome Pecorino Can NV
Submitted by: Waitrose
Botham Signature Sauvignon Blanc, 2021
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks
Cramele Recas, Incanta Chardonnay, 2021
Most Wanted Pinot Grigio Pink Fizz 2022
Submitted by: Off Piste Wines
Most Wanted Sauvignon Blanc can, 2022
Submitted by: Off Piste Wines
BOXING CLEVER: WHITE & ROSÉ
FINALISTS
Southern Shore South African Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
Submitted by: Waitrose
Southern Shore Sauvignon Blanc Rosé, 2022
Submitted by: Waitrose
Laylo, Lot #11: Grüner Veltliner, 2021
Maison du Vin Pays d’Oc Rosé 1.5L, 2021
Submitted by: Off Piste Wines
When in Rome Pale Abruzzo Rosato, 2021
SPONSOR: Smurfit Kappa
BARGAIN BUYS: WINES – £10
FINALISTS
Tierra de Cubas, Celsum, 2020
Submitted by: Majuelos Iberia
DFJ Vinhos, Portada Winemakers Selection, 2021
Wakefield Taylors Wine, Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet, 2019
Bodegas Aragonesas, Campaneo Old Vines Tempranillo, 2020
Submitted by: Kingsland Drinks
Cramele Recas, Zana Fetească Regală, 2021
SPONSOR: Mid Week Wines
WAR OF THE ROSÉS
FINALISTS
Gary Barlow Organic Rosé, 2021
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks
Kylie Minogue Wines Côtes de Provence Rosé, 2021
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks
DFJ Vinhos, Casa do Lago, 2021
Wakefield Taylors Wines, Estate Pinot Noir Rosé, 2022
Cramele Recas, Vara Rosé, 2021
AROMATIC/ASIAN CUISINE: ROSÉ
FINALISTS
Kylie Minogue Wines Signature Rosé, 2021
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks
Cramele Recas, Babele Rosé, 2021
Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose, 2021
Submitted by: Crush Wines Ltd
ThinK Pinot Grigio Sparkling Rosé
EASY WEEKDAY: WHITE
FINALISTS
Pontecabaleiros, Aurego, 2021
Submitted by: Majuelos Iberia
Howard Park, MadFish Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks
Abbotts & Delaunay Chardonnay, 2021
Submitted by: Badet Clement
Casal Branco, Peter and the Wolf White, 2021
Wakefield Taylors Wine, Promised Land Pinot Grigio, 2022
Cramele Recas, Zana Sauvignon Blanc, 2021
NEW TO MARKET: EASY WEEKDAY WHITE
FINALISTS
Oui Wine, Sparkling White
José Maria da Fonseca, Periquita White, 2021
Bodegas Godelia, SelecciÓn Parcela Machado de Godelia, 2019
Submitted by: Majuelos Iberia
Majuelos de España, Val do Avia, 2021
Sociedade Agrícola Boas Quintas, Morgado de Bucelas, 2021
BIG NIGHT IN: WHITE
FINALISTS
DFJ Vinhos, Escada Reserva, 2021
Cramele Recas, Fetele Fetească Regală, 2021
Ferro 13, Hashtag Sauvignon Blanc, 2021
Submitted by: Myliko International
Petit Chat Malin, 2021
Submitted by: Boutinot Wines
Tempus Two Quartz Sauvignon Blanc, 2021
Submitted by: AVL Wines
Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022
SPONSOR: Bents Garden & Home
AROMATIC/ASIAN CUISINE: WHITE
FINALISTS
Howard Park, MadFish Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks
Seifried Gewürztraminer, 2021
Submitted by: Waitrose
Wakefield Taylors Wine, Estate Riesling, 2022
Vinchio Vaglio, Fruste Roero Arneis DOCG, 2021
Weingut Hirtl, Riesling Selection 2019, 2019
Submitted by: Antrey Communicative Affairs & Wine Placement
BACK TO NATURE: WHITE: ORGANIC & BIODYNAMIC WINES
FINALISTS
Reyneke Organic Chenin Blanc, 2021
Submitted by: Waitrose
Gary Barlow Organic White, 2021
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks
Cramele Recas, Orange Natural Wine, 2021
VEGAN FRIENDLY: WHITE: MADE WITHOUT USE OF ANIMAL DERIVED PRODUCTS
FINALISTS
The Hidden Sea, Chardonnay, 2021
Submitted by: Kingsland Drinks
Wakefield Taylors Wine, Estate Pinot Gris, 2022
Paso-Primero, Pasotismo Blanco, 2021
Sarah Jessica Parker, Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
Submitted by: Invivo & Co
Yealands, Sauvignon Blanc 2022
DRINK FAIRTRADE: WHITE/ROSÉ:
FINALISTS
Bodega Argento, Artesano de Argento Organic Fairtrade White Malbec, 2022
Cape Point Vineyards Sauvginon Blanc and Semillon, 2022
HUN Sauvignon Blanc 25cl can, 2021
Submitted by: Origin Wine
Vergelegen, Octagon Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
Submitted by: John E. Fells & Sons
Origin Wine, Stormhoek Moscato Rose Sparkling 5.5%,
SPONSOR: The Fairtrade Foundation
FIRE UP THE BBQ: WHITE
FINALISTS
Audrey Wilkinson Winemaker’s Selection Chardonnay, 2021
Submitted by: Waitrose
DFJ Vinhos, Casa do Lago, 2021
Howard Park, MadFish Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks
Cramele Recas, Pasari Chardonnay Fetească Regală, 2021
Sarah Jessica Parker, Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
Submitted by: Invivo & Co
TREAT YOURSELF: WHITE (£15+) & NEW TO MARKET TREAT YOURELF: WHITE
FINALISTS
Inama Foscarino Soave Classico 2020 Veneto
Submitted by: Waitrose
Muralia, Chiaraluna, 2021
Submitted by: Jackson & Seddon
Kylie Minogue Chardonnay, 2020
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks
Wakefield Taylors Wine, St Andrews Chardonnay, 2021
Tempus Two Copper Wilde Chardonnay, 2021
Submitted by: AVL WINES
Brockenchack Wine, Charli Jaye Chardonnay 2019 (New to Market)
SPONSOR: Wines of Portugal
EASY WEEKDAY: RED
FINALISTS
The Wanderer Malbec, 2021
Submitted by: Off Piste Wines
MGM Mondo del Vino, Waitrose Loved & Found Albarossa 2020 Piedmont,
Submitted by: Waitrose
Bodegas Aragonesas, Campaneo Old Vines Garnacha, 2020
Submitted by: Kingsland Drinks
DFJ Vinhos, Coreto, 2020
J Portugal Ramos, Marquês de Borba Colheita, 2021
NEW TO MARKET: EASY WEEKDAY RED: PRODUCERS SEEKING UK REPRESENTATION ONLY
FINALISTS
Brockenchack Wine, Great Scott Sparkling Shiraz, NV
Majuelos Colección Monte Obispo, 2018
José Maria da Fonseca, Periquita Red, 2021
La Magdalena, Rambilla Old Vines Tempranillo, 2019
Submitted by: Majuelos Iberia
Bodegas Bastida,Talma Tempranillo , 2020
Submitted by: Majuelos Iberia
BOXING CLEVER: RED
FINALISTS
Bowlgrabber Primitivo
Laylo, Lot #12: Tinto de Estremoz, 2021
When in Rome Nero d’Avola DOC Sicilia, 2021
SPONSOR: Smurfit Kappa
BIG NIGHT IN: RED
FINALISTS
Bodegas Alceño, Alceño Premium 50 Barrels, 2021
Familia Bastida, Alceo Tempranillo, 2020
Baron de Ley Club Privado Reserva Rioja, 2017
Submitted by: Kingsland Drinks
Covila Crianza, 2019
Submitted by: Myliko International
Casal Branco, Peter and the Wolf Reserva, 2020
SPONSOR: Bents Garden & Home
THE GREAT OUTDOORS: RED
FINALISTS
Banfi, Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino, 2020
Most Wanted Malbec can, 2021
Submitted by: Off Piste Wines
Zuazo Gaston Viñedos Y Bodegas, Ojo de Buitre, 2020
Submitted by: Majuelos Iberia
The Hidden Sea, Red Blend, 2020
Submitted by: Kingsland Drinks
Wallflower Red, 2021
Submitted by: Lanchester Wines
Cramele Recas, Zana Pinot Noir, 2021
BACK TO NATURE: RED: ORGANIC & BIODYNAMIC WINES
FINALISTS
The Hedonist Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South Australia, 2020
Submitted by: Waitrose
Reyneke Organic Cornerstone, 2018
Submitted by: Waitrose
Bodegas Alceño, Amalinda Organic Monastrell, 2021
Bodegas Alceño, My Pet Organic Monastrell, 2021
Vinchio Vaglio, Organic – Barbera D’Asti DOCG Biologico, 2020
VEGAN FRIENDLY: RED
FINALISTS
Majuelos de España, Pieza el Caidero, 2020
Majuelos de España, Pieza el Coll, 2020
DRINK FAIRTRADE: RED
FINALISTS
Stellenrust, Waitrose Fairtrade Pinotage, 2021
Bodega Argento, Artesano de Argento Organic Fairtrade Malbec – Cabernet Franc, 2020
Submitted by: Grupo Avinea
Co-op Irresistible Fairtrade Organic Malbec from La Riojana, 2020
Origin Wine, Stellenbosch, HUN Shiraz 25cl can, 2021
Vergelegen, Octagon Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, 2019
Submitted by: John E. Fells & Sons
SPONSOR: The Fairtrade Foundation
FIRE UP THE BARBEQUE: RED
FINALISTS
Baron de Ley Reserva Rioja, 2017
Submitted by: Kingsland Drinks
Wakefield Taylors Wine, Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020
Casal Branco, Peter and the Wolf Red, 2021
Casal Branco, Peter and the Wolf Reserva, 2020
Wakefield Taylors Wine, Taylors Special Release Shiraz, 2021
PASS THE CRACKERS
FINALISTS
Alceño Romeo Organic, 2020
Submitted by: Majuelos Iberia
No.1 Symington Reserve Tawny Port 75cl, NV
Submitted by: Waitrose
Gonzalez Byass Apostoles Palo Cortado, NV
Submitted by: Waitrose
Casal Branco, Peter and the Wolf Red, 2021
Casal Branco, Quinta do Casal Branco, Red Blend, 2018
NEW TO MARKET TREAT YOURSELF: RED: WINES £15+
FINALISTS
DFJ Vinhos, Escada Reserva, 2019
Brockenchack Wines, Hare Hunter Pinot Noir, 2019
Brockenchack Wines, Miss Bronte Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019
Domeco de Jarauta, Sancho Baron, 2020
Submitted by: Majuelos Iberia
Brockenchack Wines, William Frederick Shiraz, 2018
SPONSOR: Wines of Portugal
TREAT YOURSELF: RED: wines £15+
FINALISTS
Bodegas Covila, Covila AEX, 2019
Submitted by: Myliko International
Kylie Minogue Pinot Noir, 2020
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks
Wakefield Taylors Wine, The Pioneer Shiraz, 2016
Wakefield Taylors Wine, The Visionary Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016
THE STORY BEHIND THE LABEL: VIDEO CHALLENGE
SUPERMARKET OF THE YEAR
ONLINE RETAILER OF THE YEAR
INDEPENDENT RETAILER OF THE YEAR
CONSUMER DRINKS COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
Jane Clare
Drinks educator and journalist
Dave Marsland
Brand ambassador and founder of the Manchester Rum Festival
Shane Jones
Wine and saké educator
Jennifer Laird and Rachel Grant: The Grail Tastings
Sean Evans
Wine enthusiast, blogger and educator
SPONSOR: Crate Communications