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Silver – New to Market Easy Weekday: White
Morgado de Bucelas, 2021
Boas Quintas
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Delicate white flower aroma. Balanced and complex. Drink with or without food.
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Good white wine with slightly salty finish which would be perfect with food.
Contact: Nádia Mordido
nadia.mordido@boasquintas.com
Tel:
Rua Quinta da Gandarada, 14
Mortágua
3450-335
Portugal
More information: https://boasquintas.com
Bronze – New to Market Easy Weekday: White
Periquita White, 2021
José Maria da Fonseca
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Beautiful, complex, full bodied white. Perfect with butter chicken.
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Outstanding quality.
Contact: Teresa Pereira
teresa.pereira@jmfonseca.pt
Tel:
Rua José Augusto Coelho, 11/13
Vila Nogueira de Azeitão
Azeitão
2925-542
Portugal
More information: https://www.jmf.pt
Finalist – New to Market Easy Weekday: White
Selección Parcela Machado de Godelia, 2019
Godelia
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Smokey nose, quite complex for a mid week wine.
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Very light and spritzy so fits the category well.
Contact: Mercedes Cabajo
m.cabajo@majuelos.com
Tel:
Ctra. Nacional 330, km 450
Cariñena
Zaragoza
50400
Spain
More information: https://www.godelia.es/producto/seleccion-mencia/
Finalist– New to Market Easy Weekday: White
Oui Sparkling White Wine
Oui Wine
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Nice, easy drinking style.
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments:It would fit any white meat, slightly fizzy.
Contact: Jaime Rioja
jaime@oui.wine
Tel:
C Alameda Mazarredo 9-2
Bilbao
Vizcaya
48001
Spain
More information: https://oui.wine
Winner – New to Market Easy Weekday: White
Val do Avia, 2021
Manuelos de España
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Clearly defined fresh fruit. Nicely balanced acidity. Good fruit intensity.
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Balanced, complex, ripe stone fruit. Drink with or without food.
Contact: Mercedes Cabajo
m.cabajo@majuelos.com
Tel:
Ctra. Nacional 330, km 450
Cariñena
Zaragoza
50400
Spain
More information: http://www.majueloscoleccion.com
Winner – New to Market Easy Weekday: Red
Rambilla Old Vines Tempranillo, 2019
La Magdalena
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Port, raisin, weighty, very drinkable. The most drinkable in the category for me.
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Very well interpreted with structured ripe tannins balanced with ripe jammy fruit.
Contact: Mercedes Cabajo
m.cabajo@majuelos.com
Tel:
Ctra. Nacional 330, km 450
Cariñena
Zaragoza
50400
Spain
More information: http://www.majueloscoleccion.com
Gold Commendation – New to Market Easy Weekday: Red
Periquita Red, 2021
José Maria da Fonseca
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Dark wood, cranberry, oaky, cherry. Rich and deep.
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Sweet attack! Smooth! Perfumed. Great mouthfeel.
Contact: Teresa Pereira
teresa.pereira@jmfonseca.pt
Tel:
Rua José Augusto Coelho, 11/13
Vila Nogueira de Azeitão
Azeitão
2925-542
Portugal
More information: https://www.jmf.pt
Bronze– New to Market Easy Weekday: Red
Monte Obispo, 2018
Majuelos Colección
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Lovely wine. All-round for a weekday and a roast on a Sunday. Big tannins but good body.
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Spicy, polished rich, dark cherry.
Contact: Mercedes Cabajo
m.cabajo@majuelos.com
Tel:
Ctra. Nacional 330, km 450
Cariñena
Zaragoza
50400
Spain
More information: http://www.majueloscoleccion.com
Silver – New to Market Easy Weekday: Red
Talma Tempranillo, 2020
Bodegas Bastida
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Light, fragrant on the use. Developing wine. Good body. Perfect easy drinker.
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Cranberry – rich – delicate – floral. Packed with bright red fruits and berries.
Contact: Mercedes Cabajo
m.cabajo@majuelos.com
Tel:
Ctra. Nacional 330, km 450
Cariñena
Zaragoza
50400
Spain
More information: https://bodegasbastida.com/en/product/talma-tinto/
Finalist – New to Market Easy Weekday: Red
Great Scott Sparkling Shiraz NV
Brockenchack Wines
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: A classic example of a sparkling red. Light cranberry, cherry, herbal flavours.
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Blackcurrant fizz. A weekday treat.
Contact: Fallon Roocke
fallon@brockenchack.com.au
Tel:
351 Sawpit Gully Road,
PO Box 50
Keyneton
South Australia
5353
Australia
More information: https://www.brockenchack.com.au/wine/nv-great-scott-sparkling-shiraz
Bronze – New to Market Treat Yourself: Red
Sancho Baron, 2020
Bodego Domeco de Jarauta
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: A lovely savoury nose with lots going on. Rich, strong deep flavours. Delicious!
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Smooth fruit with vanilla, coconut, oak. Super smooth tannins. Long finish.
Contact: Mercedes Carbajo
m.carbjo@majuelos.com
Tel:
Ctra. Nacional 330, km 450
Cariñena
Zaragoza
50400
Spain
More information: https://www.bodegasdomecodejarauta.com/en/wines/sancho-baron/
Winner – New to Market Treat Yourself: Red
Escada Red Reserva, 2019
DFJ Vinhos
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Beautiful sweet fruit finish. Elegance and balance – acidity gives freshness. Pair with a lamb roast.
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Layered dark fruit and spice with a long flavour.
Contact: Ilda Cruz
info@dfjvinhos.com
Tel:
Quinta da Fonte Bela
Cartaxo
2070-681 Vila Chã de Ourique
Portugal
More information: http://en.dfjvinhos.com
Finalist – New to Market Treat Yourself: Red
Hare Hunter Pinot Noir, 2019
Brockenchack Wines
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Good wine. Structured, balanced, quality wine. Fits the occasions.
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Great complexity. Crisp currant and refined.
Contact: Fallon Roocke
fallon@brockenchack.com.au
Tel:
351 Sawpit Gully Road,
PO Box 50
Keyneton
South Australia
5353
Australia
More information: https://www.brockenchack.com.au/wine/2019-hare-hunter-pinot-noir
Silver – New to Market Treat Yourself: Red
Miss Bronte Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019
Brockenchack Wines
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Very enjoyable. Silky smooth tannins. Black forest gateaux, plum compote, very fresh with silky velvety tannins. Beautiful.
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Delicious, warming, want to curl up by the fire.
Contact: Fallon Roocke
mailto:fallon@brockenchack.co.au
Tel:
351 Sawpit Gully Road,
PO Box 50
Keyneton
South Australia
5353
Australia
More information: https://www.brockenchack.com.au/wine/2018-william-frederick-shiraz
Silver – New to Market Treat Yourself: Red
Miss Bronte Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019
Brockenchack Wines
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Very enjoyable. Silky smooth tannins. Black forest gateaux, plum compote, very fresh with with silky velvety tannins. Beautiful.
Round 2 – Delicious, warming, want to curl up by the fire.
Contact: Fallon Rooke
mailto:fallon@brockenchack.com.au
Tel:
351 Sawpit Gully Road,
PO Box 50
Keyneton
South Australia
5353
Australia
More information: https://www.brockenchack.com.au/wine/2018-william-frederick-shiraz
Special Mention – New to Market: Treat Yourself White
William Frederick Shiraz
Brockenchack Wines
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Concentrated, layered, rich and smooth with a long finish. Great Christmas Day wine!
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Balanced, cranberry, black forest, oaked, vanilla flavours. Superb balance, warm spice on the finish. Gorgeous with cured meats.
Contact: Fallon Rooke
gil.trigo@quintadocouquinho.pt
Tel:
351 Sawpit Gully Road,
PO Box 50
Keyneton
South Australia
5353
Australia
More information: https://www.brockenchack.com.au/wine/2018-william-frederick-shiraz
Special Mention – New to Market: Treat Yourself White
Couquinho Superior Colheita, 2020
Quinta do Couquinho
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Fresh, vibrant – a nice treat
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Good length and depth, food friendly
Contact: Gil Trigo
gil.trigo@quintadocouquinho.pt
Tel: +351962046131
Quinta do Couquinho
Horta da Vilariça
Torre de Moncorvo
Bragança
5160-103
Portugal
More information: https://www.quintadocouquinho.pt/en/homepage-en/
Special Gold Commendation – New to Market: Easy Weekday White/Rosé
Piano Colheita White, 2021
Carlos Alonso Douro Wine Company
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Lovely and rounded, a crowd pleaser
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Refreshing acidity, easy drinking
Additional note: This wine was So close to winning this category, hence the Gold Commendation Award.
Contact: Ana Sofia Alonso
sofia@carlosalonso-dourowine.pt
Tel: +351962665040
Parque Industrial de Alijó
Lote 26
Alijó
Alto Douro
5070-074
Portugal
More information: https://www.portugalvineyards.com/pt/douro/11272-piano-white-2018-5603769000714.html
Bronze – New to Market: Treat Yourself Red
Duas Margens Reserva, 2019
Quinta da Vacaria
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Quite sweet
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Lovely wine for special occasions
Contact: Mariana Castanheira
mariana@martinswineadvisor.com
Tel: +351910208265
Quinta da Vacaria, 5050-364 Vilarinho dos Freires – Peso da Régua
Vilarinho dos Freires
Peso da Régua
5050-365
Portugal
More information: http://loja.quintadavacaria.pt/#
Bronze – New to Market: Easy Weekday Red
Casabel Lisboa Red, 2019
Companhia Agrícola do Sanguinhal, Lda.
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Smooth tannins, a balanced wine
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Hello weekday wine, very drinkable
Companhia Agrícola do Sanguinhal, Lda.
Contact: Diogo Reis
diogo.reis@sanguinhal.pt
Tel: +351913115587
Quinta das Cerejeiras – Apartado 6
Bombarral
Leiria
2544-910
Portugal
More information: https://www.portugalvineyards.com/en/brand/669_companhia-agricola-do-sanguinhal
Bronze – New to Market: Treat Yourself White
Piano Reserve White, 2020
Carlos Alonso Douro Wine Company
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Complex, floral and a delicious finish of peach
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Fresh and bright, the melon and pear shine through
Contact: Ana Sofia Alonso
sofia@carlosalonso-dourowine.pt
Tel: +351962665040
Parque Industrial de Alijó
Lote 26
Alijó
Alto Douro
5070-074
Portugal
More information: https://www.portugalvineyards.com/pt/douro/11275-piano-reserve-white-2018-5603769000783.html
Bronze – New to Market: Easy Weekday White/Rosé
Val Soléu Organic, 2020
Cellier des Dauphins
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Crisp, clear, dry and easy drinking
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Light and fruity
Contact: Jo Thompson
jo@bellevillemarketing.com
Tel: 07909522797
Route de Nyons
BP 17
Tulette
Rhône
26790
France
More information: https://www.cellier-des-dauphins.com
Silver – New to Market: Treat Yourself Red
Beira Serra Reserva DOC Tinto, 2015
Beira Serra Vinhos
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Absolutely delicious – rounded and well balanced
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Spicy on the finish
Contact: Manuel Belo
manuel.belo@cooperativabeiraserra.pt
Rua das Naves, 5
Vila Fraca das Naves
Guarda
Portugal
More information: https://store.cooperativabeiraserra.pt/
Silver – New to Market: Easy Weekday Red
Encosta do Sobral Selection, 2019
Santos & Seixo Wines
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: I’d be happy to drink this any day of the week
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Nice oaky smell with black fruits
Contact: Lisa Resende
lisa.resende@santoseseixo.pt
Tel: +351918399145
Rua Professor Henrique de Barros, nº 4, 1º A
Edifício Sagres,
Prior Velho
Lisboa
2685-342
Portugal
More information: https://www.santoseseixo.pt
More information: https://www.portugalvineyards.com/en/tejo/15495-encostas-do-sobral-selection-red-2019-5607582010011.html
Silver – New to Market: Treat Yourself White
Palesa Chenin Blanc, 2021
UniWines Vineyards (Pty) Ltd
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Classy wine with plenty of character
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Smooth, balanced and pleasing to drink
Contact: Pieter Cronje
tasteadmin@uniwines.co.za
Tel: + 27 24 34 91110
Louwshoek,
Voorsorg Road,
Rawsonville
Western Cape
South Africa
More information: https://palesawines.co.za
Silver – New to Market: Easy Weekday White/Rosé
Sottal Lisboa White, 2020
Companhia Agrícola do Sanguinhal, Lda.
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Aromatic and floral, with notes of basil
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Fresh, citrus fruits – nice and delicate
Contact: Diogo Reis
diogo.reis@sanguinhal.pt
Tel: +351913115587
Quinta das Cerejeiras – Apartado 6
Bombarral
Leiria 2544-910
Portugal
More information: https://www.portugalvineyards.com/en/brand/669_companhia-agricola-do-sanguinhal
Winner – New to Market: Treat Yourself Red
Manel Chaves Touriga Nacional Reserva Tinto 2018
Quinta dos Monteirinhos
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: A dinner party red
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Soft with violets
Contact: Sérgio Almeida
geral@monteirinhos.pt
Tel: +351924141084
Rua da Barroca
Moimenta De Maceira Dao
Mangualde
3530-312
Portugal
More information: https://www.facebook.com/monteirinhos
Winner – New to Market: Easy Weekday Red
Pena Vermelha Colheita Seleccionada, 2019
Santos & Seixo Wines
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Fruity and fun, a great pizza wine
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Nice easy drinking, enjoyable
Contact: Lisa Resende
lisa.resende@santoseseixo.pt
Tel: +351918399145
Rua Professor Henrique de Barros, nº 4, 1º A
Edifício Sagres, Prior Velho
Lisboa
2685-342
Portugal
More information: https://www.santoseseixo.pt
Winner – New to Market: Treat Yourself White
Santos da Casa Reserva Alvarinho, 2019
Santos & Seixo Wines
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: Very tasty, moreish and rich
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Crisp and light
Santos & Seixo Wines Distribuição Lda.
Contact: Lisa Resende
lisa.resende@santoseseixo.pt
Tel: +351918399145
Rua Professor Henrique de Barros, nº 4, 1º A
Edifício Sagres, Prior Velho
Lisboa
2685-342
Portugal
More information: https://www.santoseseixo.pt
Winner – New to Market: Easy Weekday White/Rosé
Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC, 2021
Gut Kellerstöckl
Round 1 – Judges’ Comments: I could drink this all day long!
Round 2 – Judges’ Comments: Packs a punch
Contact: Viktoria Antrey
Antrey Communicative Affairs & Wine Placement
wig@antrey.at
Tel: +436645556334
Winterzeile 56
Ketzelsdorf
Niederösterreich
2170
Austria
More information: https://www.gut-kellerstoeckl.at
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Join us at New Century, 24 Hanover Street, Manchester for the 2025 People’s Choice Drinks Awards ceremony on Monday 10th March from 6.00pm. See full event details below. the ceremony will be hosted by Kate Goodman and Dave Marsland.
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BOOK NOW FOR THE 2025 PEOPLE’S CHOICE DRINKS AWARDS CEREMONY: 10th MARCH 2025
Join us for the People’s Choice Drinks Awards 2025 at the iconic New Century, 34 Hanover St, Manchester M4 4AH on Monday 10th March 2025 from 6pm.
The event will incorporate the Wine and Spirits Awards results, within one fantastic ceremony.
It will be hosted by the fabulous Kate Goodman from Reserve Wines and Rum legend Dave Marsland from the Manchester Rum Festival.
In keeping with our ethos and style, it will be a relaxed and informal evening of celebration, networking, and fun. Delicious Asian bowl food will be served after the presentation, leaving you lots of time to meet all the great people involved in the Awards process. As you would expect, we are going to have some fantastic wines and spirits available too. Back by popular demand is the amazing band we had last year, fronted by Damian Best, owner of Dedbest Distillery, so pack your flat shoes, there will be lots of dancing!
The event will welcome respected drinks buyers, marketing professionals, journalists, our fantastic industry judges and sponsors. You will meet some of our consumer judges too.
Tickets are £75pp and include all food and drinks before and during the presentation of the Awards, including a welcome drink on arrival and a glass of fizz to celebrate the medal winners. There is a cash bar available after the official ceremony. All the finalist wines will be on taste throughout the night- that’s a lot of amazing bottles, boxes and cans!
We’d love you to be part of this exciting night and join us in the reveal of the medal winners in each of our unique categories. See you in Manchester.
Approximate running order
6.00-6.30pm: Welcome drinks
6.45pm-8.30pm: Awards presentation, with complimentary drinks to toast the winners
8.30pm: Food served with all finalist wines on taste (cash bar also available)
9.15pm until late: Celebrations and fantastic live music
Dress Code: Relaxed
Please note that tickets are non-refundable.
NB:
Tickets: The e-mail confirmation, upon payment, is all you need to enter the event and no other ‘paper’ tickets will be issued.
In the unlikely event that the Awards are re-arranged, your tickets can be used for the new date. If the event is cancelled, you will receive a full refund.