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