2020 RESULTS
MINDFUL DRINKING
FINALISTS
Alcohol Free Sparkling Muscat 2019, Auran: Submitted by Marks & Spencer
McGuigan Zero Chardonnay NV: Submitted by Australian Vintage
Lidl Low Alcohol Rosé NV: Submitted by Lidl GB
WINNER
Moscato d’Asti Elio Perrone 2018: Submitted by The Wine Society
FABULOUS FIZZ: SPARKLING WINE REST OF THE WORLD
FINALISTS
Crémant de Bourgogne Brut NV, Simonnet-Fébvre: Submitted by Louis Latour Agencies
Gourmet Rosé Istenic NV: Submitted by Croatian Fine Wines
The Rhona Brut Rosé NV, Graham Beck: Submitted by Marks and Spencer
Bird in Hand Sparkling Pinot Noir 2019: Submitted by Seckford Agencies
WINNER
Graham Beck Brut Rosé NV: Submitted by Bibendum Off Trade
SPONSOR Avina Wine Products
FABULOUS FIZZ – SPARKLING WINE (UK)
FINALISTS
The Society’s Exhibition English Sparkling Wine NV, Ridgeview Wine Estate: Submitted by The Wine Society
Classic Cuvée Furleigh Estate 2014: Submitted by Furleigh Estate
Marksman English Sparkling Brut Blanc de Blancs 2015, Ridgeview: Submitted by Marks and Spencer
WINNER
Sparkling Brut Rosé NV: Submitted by Lyme Bay Winery
SPONSOR Wine Cellar Door
FABULOUS FIZZ: BEST CHAMPAGNE
FINALISTS
Jacques Chaput Brut Tradition 2014+2015: Submitted by Jacques Chaput
I Heart Champagne NV: Submitted by Freixenet Copestick
Lidl Comte de Senneval Champagne Brut: Submitted by Lidl GB
Abel Charlot Brut Castelnau NV: Submitted by Marks & Spencer
WINNER
Les Pionniers NV Champagne Brut Piper Heidsieck: Submitted by Co-op
BIG NIGHT IN
FINALISTS
Waitrose & Partners Sparkling Pecorino NV: Submitted by Waitrose & Partners
Wakefield Taylors Sauvignon Blanc 2019: Submitted by Wakefield Taylors Wines
Wakefield Taylors Riesling 2018: Submitted by Wakefield Taylors Wines
Domaine Laffitte Sauvignon Blanc-Gros Manseng 2018, Fréres Laffitte: Submitted by Myliko International (Wines) Ltd
WINNER
Bird in Hand Rosé 2019: Submitted by Seckford Agencies
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
FINALISTS
Bird in Hand Sparkling Pinot Noir (20cl) 2019: Submitted by Seckford Agencies
The Society’s Vinho Verde 2018: Submitted by The Wine Society
Vandra Malbec Rosé 2018: Submitted by Boutinot
Inspiral (rPET Range) Pinot Grigio 2019: Submitted by Lanchester Wines
Most Wanted Pinot Grigio Fizz 200ml cans NV: Submitted by Off-Piste Wines
WINNER
Vandra Sauvignon Blanc 2018: Submitted by Boutinot
SPONSOR Ferg & Co
FOOD FRIENDLY WINES: WHITE FOR EASY WEEKDAY MEALS
FINALISTS
Bacchus Fume NV: Submitted by Furleigh Estate
The Society’s White Rioja 2018, Vintae: Submitted by The Wine Society
Il Griso roero Arneis 2018: Submitted by Vinchio Vaglio Serra
La Petite Plume 2018, Plaimont: Submitted by Bibendum Off Trade
Aldi Exquisite Collection Chardonnay 2018: Submitted by Wakefield Taylors Wines
WINNER
Botham 76 Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2018: Submitted by Benchmark Drinks Ltd
FOOD FRIENDLY WINES: WHITE FOR AROMATIC & ASIAN CUISINE
FINALISTS
Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 2018: Submitted by Concha y Toro UK
St Andrews Riesling 2019: Submitted by Wakefield Taylors Wines
Vouvray Demi-Sec 2018, Château Moncontour: Submitted by Marks and Spencer
Most Wanted Albarino 2018: Submitted by Off-Piste Wines
WINNER
The Society’s Exhibition Alsace Gewurztraminer 2015, Famille Hugel: Submitted by The Wine Society
SPONSOR Yang Sing
NEW TO MARKET: WHITE
FINALISTS
Les Magnarelles 2018, Domaine les Caizergues: Submitted by Domaine les Caizergues
Weinviertel DAC 2018, Gut Kellerstöckl – Familie Schuckert: Submitted by Antrey w.i.g.
Il Griso Roero Arneis 2018, Vinchio Vaglio Serra: Submitted by Vinchio Vaglio Serra
WINNER
Jacques Chaput Brut Tradition 2014+2015: Submitted by Champagne Jacques Chaput
SPONSOR Wines of Portugal
TREAT YOURSELF: WHITE
FINALISTS
The Lady – Pinot Grigio 2018, Ferro 13: Submitted by Myliko International (Wines) Ltd
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2019: Submitted by Hatch Mansfield
Kaapzicht, Kliprug Chenin Blanc 2018, Kaapzicht: Submitted by Seckford Agencies
Viré-Cléssé, Florent Rouve 2017: Submitted by Marks and Spencer
WINNER
McGuigan The Shortlist Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017: Submitted by Australian Vintage
La Penombre Blanc, Sud de France 2018: Submitted by Arte Potendi
WAR OF THE ROSÉS
FINALISTS
La Terrasse Exclusive Rosé 2018: Submitted by Paul Mas
Bird in Hand Rosé 2019: Submitted by Seckford Agencies
Sabine Rosé 2018, Bieler Pere et Fils: Submitted by Lanchester Wines
La Petite Laurette Rosé Sud de France 2018: Submitted by Arte Potendi
WINNER
Casillero del Diablo Rosé 2018: Submitted by Concha y Toro UK
BOXING CLEVER
FINALISTS
Most Wanted Bag in Box Sauvignon Blanc NV: Submitted by Off-Piste Wines
Wine Chat Big Fish 2018: Submitted by Boutinot
Nero d’Avola Sicilia DO 2018, Cantina Sant’Antonio: Submitted by When in Rome Wine
Beefsteak Club Malbec 2019: Submitted by Ehrmanns Wines
WINNER
Co-op Fairtrade Argentine Red Blend 2018, La Riojana: Submitted by Kingsland Drinks
SPONSOR Smurfit Kappa
BARGAIN BUYS
FINALISTS
Australian Red 2018: Submitted by Marks & Spencer
Botham All-Rounder Cabernet Sauvignon 2018: Submitted by Benchmark Drinks Ltd
The Society’s Southern Spanish Red Jumilla 2018, Bodegas Juan Gil: Submitted by The Wine Society
McGuigan Black Label Red 2018: Submitted by Australian Vintage
WINNER
SC Cramele Recas SA, Paparuda Pinot Grigio 2018: Submitted by SC Cramele Recas SA
SPONSOR Mid Week Wines
BACK TO NATURE
FINALISTS
Greystone Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2018: Submitted by Seckford Agencies
Bardolino 2018, Le Fraghe: Submitted by The Wine Society
Orange Natural Wine Recas 2018: Submitted by SC Cramele Recas SA
Star Catcher No Added Sulphur Shiraz 2018, Stellar Organics: Submitted by Marks and Spencer
Ara Select Blocks Organic Sauvignon Blanc, Giesen: Submitted by Bibendum Off Trade
WINNER
Co-op Fairtrade Irresistible Organic Malbec NV, Riojana co-operative: Submitted by Co-ops
SPONSOR Dap Dip
VEGAN FRIENDLY
FINALISTS
Louis Latour Grand Ardèche Chardonnay 2017: Submitted by Louis Latour Agencies
The Fire Tree Sicilian Fiano 2018, Aldi: Submitted by Aldi UK
Notte Rossa Primitivo di Manduria 2018: Submitted by Marks & Spencer
WINNER
Double Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills 2016: Submitted by Double Canyon
FOOD FRIENDLY WINES: RED FOR EASY WEEKDAY MEALS
FINALISTS
Botham 80 Series Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017: Submitted by Benchmark Drinks Ltd
Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Shiraz 2017: Submitted by Seckford Agencies
Double Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills 2016: Submitted by Double Canyon
Wakefield Taylors Merlot 2018: Submitted by Wakefield Taylors Wines
WINNER
Wakefield Taylors Shiraz 2018: Submitted by Wakefield Taylors Wines
PASS THE CRACKERS
FINALISTS
Appassimento Rosso Puglia Rocca Pagliara 2017, Casa Vinicola Botter: Submitted by Marks & Spencer:
Sir Ian Botham Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014: Submitted by Benchmark Drinks
Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz 2018: Submitted by Bibendum Off Trade
Vinchio Vaglio Serra Rebus 2018: Submitted by Vinchio Vaglio Serra
WINNER
The Society’s Saar Riesling 2017, Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt: Submitted by The Wine Society
SPONSOR New Market Dairy
FIRE UP THE BBQ
FINALISTS
Double Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills 2016: Submitted by Double Canyon
Cellier des Dauphins Les Dauphins Côtes du Rhône Villages 2017: Submitted by Cellier des Dauphins
Ebenezer & Seppeltsfield Shiraz 2017, Langmeil Winery: Submitted by Marks and Spencer
The Duke NV: Submitted by Off-Piste Wines
WINNER
Graham Norton’s Own Shiraz 2017: Submitted by Invivo & Co
SPONSOR Bents Garden & Home
NEW TO MARKET: RED
FINALISTS
Quinta do Escudial Touriga Nacional 2015: Submitted by Qunta do Escudial Vinhos Lda
Domaine les Caizergues Les Amoriers 2015: Submitted by Domaine les Caizergues:
Vinchio Vaglio Serra Rebus 2018: Submitted by Vinchio Vaglio Serra
WINNER
Vinchio Vaglio Serra Vigne 50 2016: Submitted by Vinchio Vaglio Serra
SPONSOR Wines of Portugal
FOOD FRIENDLY WINES: RED FOR HEARTY MEALS
FINALISTS
St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon 2017: Submitted by Wakefield Taylors Wines
Comuna Malbec 2018, Bodega Argento: Submitted by Bibendum Off Trade
Double Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills 2016: Submitted by Double Canyon
Kendal Lodge 2018, Journey’s End: Submitted by Marks and Spencer
WINNER
Wakefield Taylors Cabernet Sauvignon 2018: Submitted by Wakefield Taylors Wines
TREAT YOURSELF: RED
FINALISTS
Les Neuf Pierres Roulees Terrasses du Larzac 2018: Submitted by Paul Mas
Botham 78 Series Limited Edition Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017: Submitted by Benchmark Drinks Ltd
Paso-Primero Pasotismo 2018: Submitted by Paso-Primero
McGuigan The Shortlist Shiraz 2017: Submitted by Australian Vintage
The Pioneer Shiraz 2016: Submitted by Wakefield Taylors Wines
WINNER
Booths Gran Norte Rioja Reserva 2012: Submitted by Booths
SWEETS FOR MY SWEET
FINALISTS
Half bottle of The Society’s Exhibition Sauternes 2016, Denis Dubourdieu Domaines: Submitted by The Wine Society
Royal Tokaji Blue Label 5 Puttonyos 2013: Submitted by Bibendum Off Trade
WINNER
Hermits Hill Botrytis Semillon 2016, De Bortoli: Submitted by Marks & Spencer
HEAVY DUTY
FINALISTS
The Society’s Exhibition Mature Medium Sweet Oloroso Blend NV, Sánchez Romate: Submitted by The Wine Society
Booths Finest Reserve Port NV: Submitted by Booths
WINNER
Rare Pedro Ximenez NV, Lustau: Submitted by Marks and Spencer
WOMEN WHO MAKE WINE
FINALISTS
Yealands Sauvignon Blanc 2019: Submitted by Yealands Wine Group
Mollydooker, The Boxer Shiraz 2017: Submitted by Seckford Agencies
Terra Rosa 2010, Clos des Colombes: Submitted by Gem Wines Ltd
Dominio del Plata Terroir Series Malbec 2017 Susanna Balbo: Submitted by Marks & Spencer
WINNER
Double Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills 2016: Submitted by Double Canyon
OUT OF THE ORDINARY
FINALISTS
The Doctor’s Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Forrest Wines: Submitted by Seckford Agencies
Grüner Veltliner Alte Reben 2017, Gut Kellerstöckl – Familie Schuckert: Submitted by Antrey w.i.g.
WINNER
Darling Cellars Chocoholic Pinotage 2017: Submitted by Seckford Agencies
SPONSOR The Buyer
The results of the 2021 Awards will be announced in November 2020.