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People’s Choice Wine Awards 2022 announces its winners

People’s Choice Wine Awards 2022 announces its winners

Manchester’s Stoller Hall was the venue for the 2022 People’s Choice Wine Awards and once again the chance to see which wines entered by producers, brand owners, importers and retailers caught the attention of this event’s unique judging process that involves both everyday wine drinkers and professional wine trade judges in determining the finalists and and overall winners. These are the wines that consumers want to buy and drink. The Buyer is the official media partner for the awards and sponsor of the video category.

Richard Siddle
26th April 2022by Richard Siddle
posted in Awards,

The Wine Show’s Amelia Singer and Reserve Wines’ Kate Goodman were once again the host of the People’s Choice Wine Awards organised by Janet Harrison and Judy Kendrick. Scroll down below for all the finalists and the winners.

The People’s Choice Wine Awards lives up to its billing. Of the 120 people that took part in the judging, 80 were consumers and 40 were made up from trade professionals. So keen were some of the consumers to be involved in the event that some travelled as far as Georgia and the US to take part. To be a judge you need to show you have a strong interest in wine and over 70% of those who took part in the Round 1 judging had some level of WSET qualification.

It is that consumer element that gives the People’s Choice Wine Awards its edge and why its founder, Janet Harrison, believes it continues to grow year after year and becomes more relevant and important for wine producer and importers to enter.

Janet Harrison, left and Judy Kendrick, right, organisers of People Choice Wine Awards with presenters Pic copyright Phil Tragen 2021

All finalist and medalist wines will now be added to the competition’s online drinks finder in order to help consumers search for and find the direct stockist link for wines and spirits that have been featured in the awards. This new free service has been included as part of the submission fee in order to bring consumers closer to the products that pick up awards and become finalists.

The biggest category for entries this year was the new Drink Fairtrade award, sponsored by the Fairtrade Foundation, which demonstrates just how vibrant and competitive that category now is. The Treat Yourself White/Red in the New to Market categories, for those producers seeking representation in the UK, sponsored by Wines of Portugal, saw a 25% uplift in submissions from last year.

Here’s this year roll call of finalists and winners.

Back to Nature

Finalists

Arabella Reserve Shiraz Viognier 2021, Stephen and Jamie De Wet
Submitted by: Naked Wines

Gary Barlow Organic Red
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks

Gary Barlow Organic White
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks

Organic Chablis 2019, Simonnet-Febvre
Submitted by: Louis Latour Agencies

Rotulaia 2020, Rascioni & Cecconello
Submitted by: Jackson and Seddon

Cramele Recas, Solara Orange 2021
Veramonte Reserva Organic Carménère 2020
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Bronze
Gary Barlow Organic Red
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks

Silver
Solara Orange, Cramele Recas, 2021

Winner
Arabella Reserve Shiraz Viognier, Stephen and Jamie De Wet, 2021
Submitted by: Naked Wines

Bargain Buys (under £7)
Sponsored by Mid Week Wines

Finalists

Atlas Feteasca Regala 2021
Submitted by: Cramele Recas

Sheep Hill Shiraz Malbec 2020, Gabb Family Vineyards
Submitted by: Journey’s End

The Beekeeper Pinot Grigio 2021, Gabb Family Vineyards
Submitted by: Journey’s End

The Weather Man Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Gabb Family Vineyards
Submitted by: Journey’s End

Bronze
The Weather Man Sauvignon Blanc, Gabb Family Vineyards, 2021
Submitted by: Journey’s End

Silver
The Beekeeper Pinot Grigio, Gabb Family Vineyards, 2021
Submitted by: Journey’s End

Winner
Atlas Feteasca Regala, Cramele Recas, 2021

Big Night In: Sparkling
Sponsored by Bents

Finalists

Amy x Liquid Diamond NV
Submitted by: Beyond Wines

ThinK Prosecco NV, Terre De Buth
Vilarnau Brut Reserva NV
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Vilarnau Rosé Reserva NV
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Bronze
Vilarnau Brut Reserva, NV
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Silver
ThinK Prosecco, Terre De Buth, NV
Submitted by: ThinK J Wines

Winner
Vilarnau Rosé Reserva, NV
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Aromatic/Asian Cuisine: White
Sponsored by Yang Sing

Finalists

Botham Wines Signature Sauvignon Blanc
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks

Curious Parallel Feteasca Regala 2020
Submitted by: Cramele Recas

Domane Wachau Gruner Veltliner Federspiel 2020, Domane Wachau
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Wakefield Taylors Wines, Estate Riesling 2021
Found Feteasca Regala 2021 Cramele Recas
Grüner Veltliner Alte Reben 2021, Gut Kellerstöckl
Submitted by: Antrey Communicative Affairs & Wine Placement

Jacob’s Creek Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Submitted by: Pernod Ricard UK

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay 2021
Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Retief Reserve Cape White Blend, 2020
Submitted by: Van Loveren Family Vineyards

Wakefield Taylors Wines, St Andrews Chardonnay 2020

Bronze
Penfolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay 2021
Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Silver
Grüner Veltliner Alte Reben, Gut Kellerstöckl, 2021
Submitted by: Antrey Communicative Affairs & Wine Placement

Winner

Matthew Johnson of Cramele Recas picks up the award for best wine to go with aromatic Asian cuisine. Pic copyright Phil Tragen 2021

Found Feteasca Regala, Cramele Recas, 2021

Aromatic/Asian Cuisine: Rosé / Red
Sponsored by Yang Sing

Finalists

Graham Norton’s Own Rosé 2021
Submitted by: Invivo & Co

Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose 2021
Submitted by: Crush Wines

Veramonte Organic Rose 2020
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Vila Nova Rosé 2021
Louis Latour: Bourgogne Gamay 2020

Bronze
Graham Norton’s Own Rosé, 2021
Submitted by: Invivo & Co

Silver
Vila Nova Rosé 2021

Winners
Aromatic/Asian Cuisine: Rosé Winner
Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose, 2021
Submitted by: Crush Wines

Aromatic/Asian Cuisine: Red Winner
Bourgogne Gamay, Louis Latour, 2020

Big Night In: White / Rosé
Sponsored by Bents

Finalists

Adnams Pecorino 2020, Botter
Booths Vouvray 2019, Château de Montfort
Covila Blanco 2020, Bodegas Covila
Submitted by: Myliko International

Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC Reserve 2019, Weingut Hirtl
Submitted by: Antrey Communicative Affairs & Wine Placement

Invivo X, Sarah Jessica Parker Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Jackson Estate Stich Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Mateus rosé NV, Sogrape Vinhos
Submitted by: Liberty Wines

Paparuda Pinot Grigio 2021
Submitted by: Cramele Recas

Bronze
Jackson Estate Stich Sauvignon Blanc, 2021
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Silver
Paparuda Pinot Grigio, Cramele Recas, 2021

Winner

Invivo founders Tim Lightboure and Rob Cameron with Sarah Jessica Parker

Invivo X, Sarah Jessica Parker Sauvignon Blanc, 2021
Submitted by: Invivo & Co

Big Night In: Red
Sponsored by Bents

Finalists

Campo Viejo Winemakers’ Blend 2020, Campo Viejo
Submitted by: Pernod Ricard UK

Covila Crianza 2018, Bodegas Covila
Submitted by: Myliko International

Curious Parallel Feteasca Neagra 2020
Submitted by: Cramele Recas

Leaps and Bounds Shiraz 2020
Submitted by: Pernod Ricard UK

Moristel ’76 2020
Submitted by: Paso-Primero

Bronze
Covila Crianza, Bodegas Covila, 2018
Submitted by: Myliko International

Silver
Leaps and Bounds Shiraz, 2020
Submitted by: Pernod Ricard UK

Winner

Curious Parallel Feteasca Neagra, Cramele Recas, 2020

Boxing Clever
Sponsored by Smurfit Kappa

Finalists

Bowlgrabber Primitivo 2021, Codici Banda Nera

Ulisse Piemonte DOC Barbera 2020
Submitted by: Cantina Sociale di Vinchio – Vaglio Serra

Benjamin Darnault Pique Nique Rose Boxed Wine 2020
Submitted by: Naked Wines

Stefano di Blasi Bianco Trevenezie Boxed Wine 2020
Submitted by: Naked Wines

When in Rome Organic Grillo 2020

Bronze
Benjamin Darnault Pique Nique Rosé Boxed Wine 2020
Submitted by: Naked Wines

Silver
Stefano di Blasi Bianco Trevenezie Boxed Wine 2020
Submitted by: Naked Wines

Winner:

Boxing Clever: White/Rosé Winner
Bowl Grabber Primitivo, Codici Banda Nera, 2021

Boxing Clever: Red Winner
When in Rome Organic Grillo, 2020

War of the Rosés

Finalists

Beronia Rose Rioja 2021
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Dancer in Pink Still Rosé 2020, Black Chalk Wine
Submitted by: Hillcrest Wines

Éminence de Bijou 2021
Submitted by: Crush Wines

Kylie Minogue Côtes De Provence Rosé
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks

Gordon Ramsay Elegante Rosato
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks

Tempus Two Fleur Rosé 2020
Submitted by: Australian Vintage Limited

The Doctors’ Rosé 2021, Forrest Wines
Submitted by: Seckford Agencies

The Hidden Sea Rosé 2021, Limestone Coast Wines
Submitted by: Crate PR

Bronze
Éminence de Bijou, 2021
Submitted by: Crush Wines

Silver
Beronia Rosé Rioja, 2021
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Winner
Tempus Two Fleur Rosé, 2020
Submitted by: Australian Vintage Limited

Drink Fairtrade: White (new category for 2022)
Sponsored by the Fairtrade Foundation

Finalists

Organic Fairtrade White Malbec 2021
Submitted by: Bodega Argento

Co-op Fairtrade Chenin Blanc South Africa, Bosman Family Vineyards 2021 Submitted by: Kingsland Drinks

Fruit Orchestra Chenin Blanc Viognier 2021, Mount Rozier
Submitted by: Journey’s End

Winemaker’s Reserve Chardonnay 2021
Submitted by: Journey’s End

Piekenierskloof Six Hats Chenin Blanc 2021

SAAM Chenin Blanc Fairtrade 2021
Submitted by: Perdeberg Wines

Sainsbury’s Journey’s End Taste the Difference Chardonnay 2020
The Signal Post Chardonnay 2021
Submitted by: Off Piste Wines

Bronze
Co-op Fairtrade Chenin Blanc South Africa, Bosman Family Vineyards, 2021
Submitted by: Kingsland Drinks

Silver
Piekenierskloof Six Hats Chenin Blanc, 2021

Winner
Sainsbury’s Journey’s End Taste the Difference Chardonnay, 2020

Drink Fairtrade: Red (new category for 2022)
Sponsored by the Fairtrade Foundation

Finalists

Co-op Fairtrade Bonarda Malbec 2021
Submitted by: La Riojana Coop.

Co-op Irresistible Fairtrade Organic Malbec 2020
Submitted by: La Riojana Coop.

Kumala Shiraz/Pinotage/Malbec 2020
Submitted by: Accolade Wines SA

Palesa Pinotage 2020
Submitted by: uniWines Vineyards

Piekenierskloof, Six Hats Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Piekenierskloof Six Hats Pinotage 2020

Piekenierskloof Stonedance Hutton Red 2020

Tilimuqui Fairtrade Organic Malbec 2021
Submitted by: La Riojana Coop.

Bronze
Kumala Shiraz/Pinotage/Malbec, 2020
Submitted by: Accolade Wines SA

Silver
Piekenierskloof Six Hats Pinotage, 2020

Winner
Piekenierskloof Stonedance Hutton Red, 2020

Vegan Friendly: Red

Finalists

Carlos Rodriguez Morum Rioja Reserva 2016
Submitted by: Naked Wines

F. Stephen Millier Angels Reserve Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Submitted by: Naked Wines

Ironstone Petite Sirah 2020

Paso-Primero Tinto 2020

Sebastian San Martin Antuen Reserve Malbec 2020
Submitted by: Naked Wines

The Feather Pluckers Daughter Merlot 2021, Nina Stocker
Submitted by: Naked Wines

Bronze
Carlos Rodriguez Morum Rioja Reserva 2016
Submitted by: Naked Wines

Silver
F. Stephen Millier Angels Reserve Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Submitted by: Naked Wines

Winner

Tom Holt, owner of Paso Primero pic up the vegan category winner. Pic copyright Phil Tragen 2021

Paso-Primero Tinto, 2020

Easy Weekday Fizz
Sponsored by The Inspiring Women Awards

Finalists

Bowl Grabber 2021, Maison Antech

Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc Brut, Simonnet-Febvre NV
Submitted by: Louis Latour Agencies

Graham Norton’s Own Prosecco DOC NV
Submitted by: INVIVO & Co

Kylie Minogue Prosecco Rosé Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks

La Gioiosa Rosea Spumante NV
Submitted by: North South Wines

Mas Sardana Cava NV, Franck Massard
Submitted by: Naked Wines

Rosato Spumante NV, Principe Corsini
Submitted by: Jackson and Seddon

Sacchetto Col de L’Utia Prosecco Brut 2020 NV, Paolo Sacchetto
Submitted by: Naked Wines

Taylor Made Prosecco NV, Wakefield Taylors Wines

Bronze
Kylie Minogue Prosecco Rosé
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks

Silver
Bowl Grabber, Maison Antech, 2021

Winner
Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc Brut, Simonnet-Febvre, NV
Submitted by: Louis Latour Agencies

Easy Weekday Meals: White

Finalists

Amu 2020
Submitted by: Vineyard Productions

Booths Gavi 2020, Massone Stefano Azienda Agricola
Babele Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Cramele Recas
Estate Chardonnay 2021
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines

Grand Ardèche Chardonnay 2019
Submitted by: Louis Latour Agencies

Jacob’s Creek Reserve Chardonnay 2020
Submitted by: Pernod Ricard UK

Journey’s End Honeycomb Chardonnay 2021

Penfolds Max’s Chardonnay 2019 Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Queen Bee Viognier 2021, Gabb Family Vineyards
Submitted by: Journey’s End

Gordon Ramsay Vibrante Bianco
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks

Vila Nova Alvarinho 2021, Sociedade Agricola Casa de Vila Nova

Bronze
Jacob’s Creek Reserve Chardonnay, 2020
Submitted by: Pernod Ricard UK

Silver
Estate Chardonnay, Wakefield Taylors Wines, 2021

Winner
Penfolds Max’s Chardonnay, 2019
Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Easy Weekday Meals: Red

Finalists

Bowlgrabber Primitivo 2021, Codici Banda Nera

Gary Barlow Organic Red
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Penfolds Max’s Shiraz Cabernet 2019
Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Menino Afonso Reserva Tinto 2018
Submitted by: Quinta dos Monteirinhos

Promised Land Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines

Smart Dog 2021
Submitted by: J Portugal Ramos Vinhos S.A

The Hidden Sea Shiraz, Limestone Coast Winery, 2020
Submitted by: Crate PR

Bronze
The Hidden Sea Shiraz, Limestone Coast Winery, 2020
Submitted by: Crate PR

Silver
Bowl Grabber Primitivo, Codici Banda Nera, 2021

Winner
Penfolds Max’s Shiraz Cabernet, 2019
Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

New to Market: Easy Weekday White

Finalists

Campelo Loureiro 2021, Caves Campelo
Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC 2021, Gut Kellerstöckl
Submitted by: Antrey Communicative Affairs & Wine Placement

Piano Colheita White 2021
Submitted by: Carlos Alonso Douro Wine Company

Sottal Lisboa White 2020
Submitted by: Companhia Agrícola do Sanguinhal

Val Soléu Organic, Cellier des Dauphins, 2020

Bronze
Val Soléu Organic, Cellier des Dauphins, 2020

Silver
Sottal Lisboa White, Companhia Agrícola do Sanguinhal 2020

Special Gold Commendation (wine had identical scoring to another so we re-tasted)
Piano Colheita White, Carlos Alonso Douro Wine Company, 2021

Winner
Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC, Gut Kellerstöckl, 2021
Submitted by: Antrey Communicative Affairs & Wine Placement

New to Market: Easy Weekday Red

Finalists

Casabel Lisboa Red 2019
Submitted by: Companhia Agrícola do Sanguinhal

Cevêr Reserva 2019
Submitted by: Santos & Seixo Wines Distribuição

Encosta do Sobral Selection, Santos & Seixo Wines, 2019

Pena Vermelha Colheita Seleccionada, Santos & Seixo Wines, 2019

Piano Colheita Red 2020
Submitted by: Carlos Alonso Douro Wine Company

Bronze
Casabel Lisboa Red, Companhia Agrícola do Sanguinhal 2019

Silver
Encosta do Sobral Selection, Santos & Seixo Wines, 2019

Winner
Pena Vermelha Colheita Seleccionada, Santos & Seixo Wines, 2019

Mindful Drinking

Finalists

PinotPinot Pinot Grigio Spritzer
Submitted by: Off Piste Wines

Vallformosa 0.0% NV
Submitted by: North South Wines

Silver
PinotPinot Pinot Grigio Spritzer
Submitted by: Off Piste Wines

Winner
Vallformosa 0.0%, NV
Submitted by: North South Wines

Fire Up the BBQ: White

Finalists

Beronia Verdejo Rueda 2021
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Booths Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Yealands
Giant’s Castle 2021
Submitted by: Vineyard Productions

Penfolds Max’s Chardonnay 2019,
Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

The Hidden Sea Chardonnay 2021, Limestone Coast Winery
Submitted by: Crate PR

The Honey Drop Chardonnay 2021, Gabb Family Vineyards
Submitted by: Journey’s End

Bronze
Beronia Verdejo Rueda, Beronia, 2021
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Silver
Penfolds Max’s Chardonnay 2019
Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Winner
Booths Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Yealands, 2021

Fire Up the BBQ: Red

Finalists

Aldi Special Release Shiraz 2020
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines

Booths Argentinian Malbec 2020, Pulenta Estate
Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines

Journey’s End Bluegum Merlot 2020

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Mad Fish Shiraz
Submitted by: Benchmark Drinks

Penfolds Max’s Shiraz Cabernet 2019 Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Petite Immortelle Rouge 2018
Submitted by: Vineyard Productions

The Hidden Sea Shiraz 2020, LCW
Submitted by: Crate PR

Bronze
Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon, Wakefield Taylors Wines, 2019

Silver
Journey’s End Bluegum Merlot, 2020

Winner
Aldi Special Release Shiraz, Wakefield Taylors Wines, 2020

Pass the Crackers (wines to go with cheese)

Finalists

Beronia Reserva Rioja 2017
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro 2019 Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Penfolds Bin 28 2019
Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Booths 20 YO Tawny Port, Quinta de la Rosa
Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Shiraz 2018
Submitted by: Pernod Ricard UK

Jaraman Grenache 2020
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Penfolds Max’s Shiraz Cabernet 2019
Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Bronze
Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Shiraz, 2018
Submitted by: Pernod Ricard UK

Silver
Beronia Reserva Rioja, 2017
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Winner
Booths 20 YO Tawny Port, Quinta de la Rosa,

The Great Outdoors: Sparkling, White and Rosé

Finalists

Organic Verdejo Sauvignon Blanc Bag in Box NV, Felix Solis
Submitted by: Adnams plc

Canvino Rosé NV
Chill 2021
Submitted by: Kiss of Wine

Most Wanted Sauvignon Blanc can NV
Submitted by: Off Piste Wines

Most Wanted Sauvignon Blanc Rosé can NV
Submitted by: Off Piste Wines

Tangled Tree Tropical Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Submitted by: Van Loveren Family Vineyards

Vino Rosato NV
Submitted by: When in Rome Wine

Zesty 2020
Submitted by: Kiss of Wine

Bronze
Canvino Rosé, NV

Silver
Tangled Tree Tropical Sauvignon Blanc, Van Loveren Vineyards, 2021

Winner
Chill 2021
Submitted by: Kiss of Wine

The Great Outdoors: Red

Finalists

Adnams Organic Tempranillo Shiraz Bag in Box, Felix Solis
Casa do Lago 2020
Submitted by: DFJ Vinhos

Most Wanted Malbec can NV
Submitted by: Off Piste Wines

O Joie Fleurie, 2020, Chateau des Moriers
Submitted by: Miss Vicky Wine

Punchy 2020
Submitted by: Kiss of Wine

Bronze
Most Wanted Malbec can, NV
Submitted by: Off Piste Wines

Silver
Punchy 2020
Submitted by: Kiss of Wine

Winner
Adnams Organic Tempranillo Shiraz Bag in Box, Felix Solis

Treat Yourself Sparkling

Finalists

Black Chalk Classic 2018
Submitted by: Hillcrest Wines

Booths English Sparkling Wine, Ridgeview NV
Most Wanted Organic Prosecco NV
Submitted by: Off Piste Wines

Silver
Booths English Sparkling Wine, Ridgeview, NV

Winner
Black Chalk Classic 2018
Submitted by: Hillcrest Wines

Treat Yourself: White

Finalists

Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons 2020, Simonnet-Febvre
Submitted by: Louis Latour Agencies

Penfolds, Max’s Chardonnay 2019
Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Seaglass Riesling 2020
Submitted by: Lanchester Wines

Soave Classico 2020, Tessari
Submitted by: Jackson and Seddon

Tempus Two Quartz Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Submitted by: Australian Vintage

Bronze
Soave Classico, Tessari, 2020
Submitted by: Jackson and Seddon

Silver
Seaglass Riesling, 2020
Submitted by: Lanchester Wines

Winner
Penfolds, Max’s Chardonnay 2019
Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Treat Yourself: Red

Finalists

Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz Mataro 2019 Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Penfolds Bin 28 2019 Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Penfolds Bin 8 2019 Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Covila AEX 2017, Bodegas Covila
Submitted by: Myliko International

Jackson Estate Vintage Widow Pinot Noir 2018
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Journey’s End Cape Doctor Bordeaux Blend 2017

St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines

St Andrews Shiraz 2019
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines

The Pioneer Shiraz 2018
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines

Bronze
The Pioneer Shiraz, Wakefield Taylors Wines, 2018

Silver
Penfolds Bin 28 2019
Submitted by: Treasury Wine Estates

Special Gold Commendation close scoring
Journey’s End Cape Doctor Bordeaux Blend, 2017

Winner
St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon, Wakefield Taylors Wines, 2019

New to Market: Treat Yourself: White
Sponsored by Wines of Portugal

Finalists

Couquinho Superior Colheita 2020
Palesa Chenin Blanc 2021
Submitted by: uniWines Vineyards

Piano Reserve White 2020
Submitted by: Carlos Alonso Douro Wine Company

Santos da Casa Reserva Alvarinho, Santos & Seixo Wines, 2019

Vineadouro Vinhas Antigas Branco 2019

Bronze
Piano Reserve White, Carlos Alonso Douro Wine Company, 2020

Silver
Palesa Chenin Blanc, uniWines VIneyards 2021

Winner
Santos da Casa Reserva Alvarinho, Santos & Seixo Wines, 2019

New to Market: Treat Yourself: Red
Sponsored by Wines of Portugal

Finalists

Beira Serra Reserva DOC Tinto, Beira Serra Vinhos, 2015
Submitted by: Cooperativa Agricola Beira Serra

Duas Margens Reserva 2019
Submitted by: Quinta da Vacaria 1616 – Vinhos

Manel Chaves Touriga Nacional Reserva Tinto 2018
Submitted by: Quinta dos Monteirinhos

Menino Afonso Reserva Tinto 2018
Submitted by: Quinta dos Monteirinhos

Piano Reserve Red 2019
Submitted by: Carlos Alonso Douro Wine Company

Quinta de S. Francisco Óbidos 2018
Submitted by: Companhia Agrícola do Sanguinhal

Bronze
Duas Margens Reserva, Quinta da Vacaria, 2019

Silver
Beira Serra Reserva DOC Tinto, Beira Serra Vinhos, 2015
Submitted by: Cooperativa Agricola Beira Serra

Winner
Manel Chaves Touriga Nacional Reserva Tinto 2018, Quinta dos Monteirinhos

Vegan Friendly: White/Rosé/Sparkling

Finalists

Estate Pinot Gris 2021
Submitted by: Wakefield Taylors Wines

McGuigan Reserve Pinot Grigio 2021
Submitted by: Australian Vintage Limited

Proudly Vegan Prosecco NV
Submitted by: Broadland Drinks

Small and Small Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Submitted by: Naked Wines

Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Submitted by: Pernod Ricard UK

Veramonte Reserva Organic Chardonnay 2020
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Vila Nova Blend 2021
Submitted by: Sociedade Agricola Casa de Vila Nova

Bronze
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc, 2021
Submitted by: Pernod Ricard UK

Silver
Veramonte Reserva Organic Chardonnay, 2020
Submitted by: Gonzalez Byass

Winner
Small and Small Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, 2021
Submitted by: Naked Wines

Retailers of the Year:

Online Retailer of the Year 2022

Finalists

The Wine Society
Laithwaites
Naked Wines
Virgin Wines

The Naked Wines team with their Online Retailer of the Year award.Pic copyright Phil Tragen 2021

Winner Naked Wines (over 19,000 votes!)

Supermarket of the Year 2022:

Finalists

Waitrose
Co-op
Aldi
Booths
Sainsbury’s

Booths picked up the Supermarket of the Year award. Pic copyright Phil Tragen 2021

Winner: Booths

Independent Retailer of the Year 2022 (Sponsored by Vintrigue):

Finalists

Hedonism Wines, London
Tanners Wine Merchants, Shrewsbury
Yapp Brothers, Wiltshire
Reserve Wines, Manchester

Reserve Wines won Independent Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Intrigue. Pic copyright Phil Tragen 2021

WINNER Reserve Wines, Manchester

The Story Behind the Label
Sponsored by The Buyer

La Riojana

Most Wanted
The Hidden Sea

Winner: La Riojana

La Riojana was the overwhelming winner of the Story Behind the Label category. Pic copyright Phil Tragen 2021

Winner: