2025 Finalists
MINDFUL DRINKING: ALCOHOL FREE
(ABV LESS THAN 0.5%)
FINALISTS
Kylie 0% Sparkling White: Benchmark Drinks
Eisberg Mulled 0.0%, NV: Schloss Wachenheim AG
Kylie 0% Sparkling Rosé NV: Benchmark Drinks
ZENO alcohol-liberated Sparkling Rosé NV: Vinolo Ltd
ZENO alcohol-liberated Tempranillo Cabernet, 2023: Vinolo Ltd
MINDFUL DRINKING: LIGHT AND EASY (ABV 0.5-11%)
FINALISTS
Tuttavia Peach, 2023, Araldica: Boutinot
Bonfaro, 2023: DFJ Vinhos
Co-op Soave, 2022: Fratelli Martini
TRACES Sauvignon Blanc, 2023: DrinkWell
Côtes de Gascogne, 2024, Lacheteau: Aldi UK
EASY WEEKDAY FIZZ
FINALISTS
Co-op Irresistible Prosécco, NV: Zonin 1821
Co-op Irresistible Fairtrade Tilimuqui Sparkling, 2024, La Riojana
Silver Reign Rosé, NV: Silverhand Estate
Perle de Vigne, Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut, Louis Bouillot: Boisset
Charles Mignon, Brut: Beyond Wines
EASY WEEKDAY: WHITE
FINALISTS
Azevedo Vinho Verde, 2023: Quinta de Azevedo
Co-op Irresistible Fairtrade Sauvignon Blanc, 2024: Du Toitskloof Wines
Promised Land Chardonnay, 2024: Wakefield Taylors Wines
Hidden Sea Chardonnay, 2023
Romeo Sauvignon Blanc, 2024: Bodegas Alceño
EASY WEEKDAY: RED
FINALISTS
Chassaux Et Fils Côtes Du Rhône, 2023: Aldi UK
Co-op Spanish Garnacha, 2023: Bodegas Argonesas
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022: Wakefield Taylors Wines
Barbera d’Asti DOCG La Leggenda, 2023: Vinchio Vaglio
Madfish Shiraz, 2022, Howard Park Wines, Benchmark Drinks
BEYOND BOTTLES: WHITE: ALTERNATIVE/PORTABLE PACKAGING
FINALISTS
When in Rome: Pinot Grigio IGP Puglia
Waitrose Chilean Bag in Box, 2023
Waipapa Bay, 2023, Booster Wine Group: Broadland Drinks
Escada Bag in Box, 2023: DFJ Vinhos
Tuttavia Moscato, NV, Araldica: Boutinot
SPONSOR: Beyondly
BEYOND BOTTLES: RED:
ALTERNATIVE/PORTABLE PACKAGING
FINALISTS
Richtig Lecker, 2021: Cramele Recas
Terre di Faiano Primitivo can, 2023: Orion
WR Pinot Noir Bag in Box: Cramele Recas
Escada Bag in Box, 2023: DFJ Vinhos
The Wanderer, NV: Off Piste Wines
CLIMATE FRIENDLY: WHITE
FINALISTS
Hidden Sea Sauvignon Blanc, 2024
Ghost in the Machine Chenin Blanc, 2023: Bruce Jack Wines
Fruttiera Moscato, 2024, Araldica: Boutinot
Heaphy Hill Riesling, 2023, Heaphy Vineyards: Boutinot
Tutiac AOP Bordeaux Help Protect the Ocean Sauvignon Blanc, 2023
CLIMATE FRIENDLY: RED
FINALISTS
Mount Rozier Fairtrade Shiraz Malbec, 2023: Journey’s End
Mount Rozier Fairtrade The Beekeeper Merlot, 2022: Journey’s End
The Wanderer NV: Off- Piste Wines
Hidden Sea Shiraz Cabernet, 2021
The Hedonist Organic Shiraz, 2022: Waitrose & Partners
BUYER’S CHOICE: WHITE: OWN LABEL
FINALISTS
M&S Expressions Feteasca Regala, 2023: Cramele Recas
Waitrose N°1 Chablis, 2023: J. Moreau & Fils
Royal Tokaji On The QT Bin 35, Single Vineyard Dry Furmint Saint Tomaz: Waitrose
BUYER’S CHOICE: RED: OWN LABEL
FINALISTS
Waitrose Blueprint Australian Shiraz 2022 South Australia
Waitrose Pinot Noir, 2023: Cramele Recas
Tesco Finest* Saint Chinian, 2022, Maison Fortant: Boisset
Tesco Finest* Douro, 2022: Sogrape/Liberty Wines
SPONSOR: EGI
BEST HOUSE WINE AND SOMMELIERS’ CHOICE
FINALISTS
Balauri Rosé, 2023: Cramele Recas
Balauri Pinot Noir, 2022: Cramele Recas
Charles Mignon Premier cru: Beyond Wines
Masterstroke Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022: Wakefield Taylors Wines
Masterstroke Shiraz, 2022: Wakefield Taylors Wines
BIG NIGHT IN: WHITE
FINALISTS
Babele Pinot Grigio, 2023: Cramele Recas
Incanta Chardonnay, 2023: Cramele Recas
Estate Pinot Gris, 2024: Wakefield Taylors Wines
Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, 2024
Marques de Vitoria Blanco, FMZ: Beyond Wines
BIG NIGHT IN: RED
FINALISTS
Marsolay Pinot Noir 75cl, 2023: LGI Wines
Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022: Wakefield Taylors Wines
Grande Selection Pinot Noir, 2023, Antonin Rodet: Boisset
Alceño 12, 2021
The Wanderer, NV: Off-Piste Wines
AROMATIC & ASIAN CUISINE: WHITE
FINALISTS
Sorcova Feteasca Regala, 2023: Cramele Recas
Reserve Parcel Riesling, 2024: Wakefield Taylors Wines
Graham Norton Sauvignon Blanc, 2023: Invivo
Portada Medium Sweet, 2023: DFJ Vinhos
AROMATIC & ASIAN CUISINE: ROSÉ
FINALISTS
Babele Rosé, 2023: Cramele Recas
Portada Medium Sweet, 2023: DFJ Vinhos
Gary Barlow Sauvignon Blush, 2024: Benchmark Drinks
Madfish Sauvignon Blush, 2024, Howard Park Wines: Benchmark Drinks
ROSÉ ALL DAY
FINALISTS
Le Bijou Rosé de Sophie Val Rosé, 2023: Waitrose & Partners
Kylie Minogue Signature Rosé, 2023: Benchmark Drinks
Kylie Minogue Vin de Provence, 2023: Benchmark Drinks
TRACES Rosé, 2023: DrinkWell
Mount Rozier Reserve Frog Chorus Fairtrade Rosé, 2023: Journey’s End
DINNER PARTY: SPARKLING: WINE £19+
FINALISTS
Co-op Les Pionniers NV Champagne: Piper Heidsieck
Waitrose Blanc de Noirs, NV: Maison Alexandre Bonne
Charles Mignon, Comte de Marne brut : Beyond Wines
Liquid Diamond DOC Rosé: Enoitalia, Beyond Wines
DINNER PARTY: WHITE: WINE £15+
FINALISTS
St Andrews Chardonnay, 2023: Wakefield Taylors Wines
Chablis 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes, 2022, J Moreau & Fils: Boisset
Bruce Jack Reserve Chardonnay, 2023
Domaine Chatelain Pouilly-Fume 2023, Domaine Chatelain: Waitrose
Co-op Irresistible Chablis, 2022: Jean-Marc Brocard
DINNER PARTY: RED: WINE £15+
FINALISTS
Cuvée Uberland, 2021: Cramele Recas
Jack Harrison Shiraz, 2018: Brockenchack Wines
St Andrews Shiraz, 2022: Wakefield Taylors Wines
St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021: Wakefield Taylors Wines
Mad Bird, Reposado Malbec, 2020, Corbeau: Barton Brownsdon & Sadler
FIRE UP THE BBQ: WHITE
FINALISTS
Wildflower Cuvée Blanc, 2021: Cramele Recas
Estate Chardonnay, 2023: Wakefield Taylors Wines
Masterpeace Chardonnay, 2024: Andrew Peace
Madfish Sauvignon Blanc, 2023, Howard Park Wines: Benchmark Drinks
FIRE UP THE BBQ: RED
FINALISTS
Masterpeace Shiraz, 2023: Andrew Peace
Grande ‘Arte Alicante Bouschet, 2022: DFJ Vinhos
The Wanderer NV: Off-Piste Wines
Gordon Ramsay Intenso Rosso, 2021:Benchmark Drinks
Marques de Vitoria Crianza, FMZ: Beyond Wines
PASS THE CRACKERS
FINALISTS
Conacul Ambrozy, 2018: Cramele Recas
Co-op Irresistible Chilean Carmenere, 2022: Viña Indómita
Escada, 2023: DFJ Vinhos
Madfish Shiraz, 2022: Howard Park Wines: Benchmark Drinks
Co-op 10 year old Tawny Port, NV: Mentzendorff
STYLISH BUYS: BEST PACKAGING AND DESIGN
FINALISTS
Kylie Minogue Vin de Provence, 2023: Benchmark Drinks
Tuttavia, NV, Araldica: Boutinot
Cicada Olympe Organic Cotês de Provence, 2024: Villa Moncigale
Laylo Sauvignon Blanc, 2023: Pierre-Jean Savinon
SUPERMARKET OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
Waitrose
Co-op
Aldi
