Tasting success at the Sommelier Wine Awards
Celebrating 2 trophies, 22 Gold medals & 17 Silver medals
The Sommelier Wine Awards are an opportunity for us, and our partners around the world, to get feedback on our wines. We’ve received some outstanding feedback and we’re delighted to have been presented with a collection of trophies and medals.
As Kevin Pollard, Head of our On-Trade South team, said “We are very pleased to announce all our winners this at this years SWA and proud that, in these difficult times, there is still much to look forward to.”
Given the current climate, it’s been a very welcome boost receive some positive news. We can’t wait to share these wines with you as soon as possible!
Below we’ve gathered a collection of our award winners, together with some stand out reviews from the SWA judging panel – click each image for further information
Gold Medal Winning Wines
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Mucho Mas, Merlot |
La Leyanda de Las Cruces, Sauvignon Blanc |
Touraine, Sauvignon Blanc |
‘Cassis and green bell pepper dominate the aromatics, with fresh acidity on the palate holding the tannins in check. There’s great flavour intensity here, with cassis and pepper continuing to the finish.’
– Charlie Carter, L’ Atelier Du Vin on Mucho Mas, Merlot
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Champagne Gremillet Sélection Brut |
Ayler Kupp, Late Harvest, Riesling |
Savatiano |
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Altemasi Trento Millesimato Spumante Brut |
Caparrone Pecorino, Colline Pescaresi |
Crocera, Barbera d’Asti Superiore |
‘An aperitif wine by the pool on a hot summer’s day, and great value for money too.’
– Emanuel Pesqueira, Edwardian Hotels London on Caparrone Pecorino
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Fondo Filara, Etna Rosso, Organic |
Lunetta Rose Spumante Brut |
Prestige, Chianti Classico Riserva |
‘Yes! Pretty red fruits with some mint and smoke. Delicious, and a great food wine too.’
– Tim Smith, Winesurfer Consulting on Cantine Nicosia
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Koshu, Gris de Gris |
Krohn, Vintage |
Vila Nova Vinho Verde |
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Wild House, Chenin Blanc |
The Tea Leaf |
Brisa de Verano, Garnacha Tinta |
‘A perfect by-the-glass wine that’s very fresh, with pleasant minerality and fresh exotic fruits.’
– Janusz Sasiadek, Mercato Metropolitano on Wild House, Chenin Blanc
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Evo |
Montes Obarenes, Rioja Blanco |
Pasion de Bobal, Organic Rosado |
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Tierras del Isasa, Organic |
Silver Medal Winning Wines
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Champagne Gremillet Blanc de Noirs Brut |
Champagne Gremillet Rose d’Assemblage Brut |
Finca Arantei, Albariño |
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Cabriola by Borsao |
Vega del Rayo, Rioja Vendimia Seleccionada |
‘Jammy fruit and a dollop of vanilla cream leads to a well-made palate with pleasant fruit characteristics and a fine finish.’
– Michael Fiducia, Royal Automobile Club on Cabriola by Borsao





























