We are thrilled to have so many of our producers triumph at these awards, receiving numerous gold medals, ‘critics' choice’ and trophy accolades. Read on for our top scores.
Sommelier Wine Awards
After a brief hiatus, the Sommelier Wine Awards are back with their 2024 list, featuring wines judged blind by some of the UK’s leading on-trade buyers.
Sommelier Wine Awards Critics' Choice Winners
Valdespino, Classic Collection, Pedro Ximénez "El Candado", NV, Spain
Valdespino, VOS & VORS Collection, Oloroso "Don Gonzalo" VOS, NV, Spain
Sommelier Wine Awards Gold Medal Winners
Kaiken, "Mai" Mendoza Malbec, 2021, Argentina
Read More Current vintage: 2019
Chambers Rosewood, Rutherglen Muscat, NV, Australia
Sattlerhof, Sauvignon Blanc Trockenbeeranauselese, 2022, Austria
Château Los Boldos, "Grand Clos" Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020, Chile
Candover Brook, Brut, NV, England
Domaine Vrignaud, Chablis, 2022, France
Domaine Laroche, Chablis 1er Cru "Les Vaillons" Vieilles Vignes, 2022, France
Domaine Corsin, Saint-Véran Vieilles Vignes, 2020, France
Château Petit-Village, "Le Petit de Petit-Village" Pomerol, 2020, France
Cien Y Pico, "En Vaso" Manchuela Bobal, 2021, Spain
Valdespino, Premium Collection, Amontillado "Tio Diego" Pago de Macharnudo, NV, Spain
Bodega Garzón Single Vineyard, Single Vineyard Tannat, 2022, Uruguay
Far Mountain, "Fission" Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020, USA
Wine Merchant Top 100
Dedicated to wines in the independent off-trade, the Wine Merchant Top 100 is the only UK wine competition judged entirely by specialist independent wine retailers.
Fortified Wine Trophy
Valdespino, VOS & VORS Collection, Oloroso "Don Gonzalo" VOS, NV, Spain
The Top 100
Valdespino, VOS & VORS Collection, Oloroso "Don Gonzalo" VOS, NV, Spain
Candover Brook, Brut, NV, England
Devaux, Cuvée D, Aged 5 Years, NV, France
Raventós i Blanc, "Textures de Pedra" Blanc de Noirs, 2019, Spain
Dandelion Vineyards, "Legacy of Australia" XXXO Pedro Ximénez, NV, Australia
International Wine Challenge
Arguably one of the most respected, globally recognised wine competitions, the International Wine Challenge is highly respected for its impartiality, with over 500 judges tasting thousands of wines blind.
Australian Red Trophy
Shaw + Smith, "Balhannah Vineyard" Adelaide Hills Shiraz, 2021, Australia 97 points
Tasmanian Pinot Noir Trophy
Dawson James, Tasmania Pinot Noir, 2021, Australia 95 points
Read More Current vintage: 2020
Non-Vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne Trophy
Piper-Heidsieck, "Essentiel" Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, NV, France 96 points
Champagne Trophy
Rare Champagne, Millésime, 2008, France 97 points
Vintage Rosé Champagne Trophy
Rare Champagne, Rosé Millésime, 2014, France 96 points
30 YO Tawny Port Trophy
Sandeman, 30-Year-Old Tawny Port, NV, Portugal 96 points
Italian Sweet Trophy
Capezzana, Vin Santo di Carmignano, 2016, Italy 97 points
Gold Medal Winners (all 95 points)
Dandelion Vineyards, "Pride of the Fleurieu" Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022, Australia
Shaw + Smith, Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir, 2023, Australia
Shaw + Smith, "Lenswood Vineyard" Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir, 2022, Australia
Morris of Rutherglen, Old Premium Rare Liqueur Rutherglen Muscat, NV, Australia
Tolpuddle Vineyard, Coal River Valley Chardonnay, 2022, Australia
Charles Heidsieck, Blanc des Millénaires, 2014, France
Piper-Heidsieck, Cuvée Brut, NV, France
Piper-Heidsieck, "Essentiel" Extra Brut, NV, France
Piper-Heidsieck, Vintage, 2014, France
Rare Champagne, Millésime, 2013, France
Sandeman, 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, NV, Portugal
Sandeman, 20-Year-Old Tawny Port, NV, Portugal
Sandeman, 40-Year-Old Tawny Port, NV, Portugal
Ferreira, "Dona Antónia" 20-Year-Old Tawny Port, NV, Portugal
Ferreira, "Dona Antónia" 30-Year-Old Tawny Port, NV, Portugal
Valdespino, VOS & VORS Collection, Oloroso "Solera 1842" VOS, NV, Spain
International Wine and Spirit Competition
Encompassing both spirits and wines, the International Wine and Spirits Competition is similarly revered for its impartiality, with the added bonus of drinks professionals tasting blind across categories.
Gold Medal Winners
G.D. Vajra, Barolo "Coste di Rose", 2020, Italy 96 points
Charles Heidsieck, Blanc des Millénaires, 2014, France 96 points
Morris of Rutherglen, Old Premium Rare Liqueur Rutherglen Muscat, NV, Australia 95 points
Valdespino, Classic Collection, Pedro Ximénez "El Candado", NV, Spain 95 points