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