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Italy: Central Whites, including Verdicchio


2015: Gold 4 Silver 5 Bronze 1 Commended 7
2014: Gold 2 Silver 6 Bronze 4 Commended 7


We’ve got used to seeing a good performance from Verdicchio here over the past few years, so it was a surprise (in a good way) to see the Marche classic being backed up by some high-quality entries from elsewhere. This isn’t a big section of the Sommelier Wine Awards, but it’s becoming something of a value-for-money, food-friendly gem.

FOOTNOTE: Includes wines from Emilia-Romagna, Umbria, Marche, Lazio, Molise, Tuscany & Abruzzo.


From the Tasting Teams


‘The whites were quite fresh and mineral – a nice alternative to NZ Sauvignon Blanc, and a lot more food-friendly.’ Debbie Smith, 21212

‘There were no bad wines in the Verdicchio flight – just some that were more interesting than others. Price can be an issue for these, though. Anything over £30 on the list we can struggle to sell.’ Giuseppe Longobardi, The Cross at Kenilworth

‘Food-wise, you have a lot to play with when it comes to Verdicchio. The simpler ones are good for langoustines, the richer ones for seafood linguini.’ Charles Van Wyk, FJB Hotels

‘With Verdecchio you are looking to get a good wine at a reasonable price. [The Moncaro Le Vele] was a bit more than just being cheap and fresh.’ Gareth Ferreira, Launceston Place

‘There was some seriously good value for money, wines that could be a second house wine, offering a point of difference and great value – fresh, citrusy and very well made.
Caroline Brangé, 28º-50º Mayfair

 

Award winners

Found 1866 wines

England

Sharpham, Barrel Fermented 2013, South West England, England

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

Balance, breadth and a distinctive flavour profile gave Sharpham not just England's first Gold, but a Critics' Choice too. ‘Intense nettle and green apple aromatics, interesting blackcurrant leaf complexity with light-bodied, bright, zesty flavours on the palate and a balanced, fruity finish. Crying out for seafood,’ said Mike Best of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

'With notes of confectionary, spice and sweet gooseberries, this is pure and precise,' said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, suggesting roast belly pork as a match.

£10.47 Sharpham Wines

Chapel Down, Kit's Coty Estate, Chardonnay 2012, Kent, England

Gold medal winner

Deft oak treatment delivers Gold to Chapel Down for this, its flagship Chardonnay. ‘Good oak treatment on the palate with smoky notes and refreshing, buttery fruit style. Well-made wine,’ said Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen, with Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn adding: 'Savoury and well balanced, with lovely sweet orchard fruit, peas and apple on the palate. Pair with roast chicken and asparagus.'

£11.95 Chapel Down

Stopham Estate, Pinot Blanc 2013, West Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

‘Herbal and leafy on the nose, with lime zest and grapefruit undertones, and honeydew melon notes to the balanced finish. Refreshing and good for food,’ said consultant sommelier Maria Rodriguez, with Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen also noting: ‘Touches of asparagus and crushed green apples, with refreshing acidity.’ Match with potted shrimps.

£12.47 Liberty Wines

Bolney Estate, Pinot Gris 2013, Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

'Juicy and forward, with pear, sweet apples, elderflower and citrus. Full on,' said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn. ‘Pithy character, with nutty, bruised apple notes and good acidity,’ commented the Wine & Spirit Education Trust's Mike Best.

£14.85 Bibendum

Bolney Estate, Foxhole Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013, Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

'Bright, appealing colour, with fresh, soft red fruits – raspberry, strawberry and blackberry – plus a twist of spice and a herbaceous grip on the finish,' said Hamish Anderson of The Tate Group, concluding: 'Delicious!' 'Good length and balance,' added team leader Angela Reddin.

£14.85 Bibendum

New Hall, Bacchus 2013, Essex, England

Silver medal winner

'Off-dry, with hints of spice and passion fruit,' said Studio Alto's Neil Bruce.

'Full flavoured, with sweet fruit, this is quite rich, with crisp apples and pears and a fresh finish,' said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.

£8.85 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Stopham Estate, Pinot Gris 2013, West Sussex, England

Bronze medal winner

With James Hocking of The Vineyard Group highlighting ‘some great minerality’, team leader Simon Woods noted: ‘Ripe, punchy/pungent style, good gooseberry pie character with a very likeable edge of tartness.’

£13.97 Liberty Wines

Danebury, Schönburger 2013, Hampshire, England

Commended medal winner

Danebury, Madeleine Angevine 2013, Hampshire, England

Commended medal winner

Danebury, Old Vine, Schönburger 2013, Hampshire, England

Commended medal winner

France: Alsace

GCF Exclusif, Ville de Colmar, Signature de Colmar, Pinot Gris Grand Cru Hengst 2011, Alsace, France

Gold medal winner Food Match

The food-friendliness of this lusciously balanced wine shone from the start, so little wonder it took the inaugural Pulled Pork Food Match crown. ‘Opulent, dry and mineral, showing superb depth and weight of fruit, and a finish that lasts for ever,’ said an impressed James Hocking of The Vineyard Group. ‘Really lovely complexity,’ agreed Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, while The Tate Group's Hamish Anderson said: 'Marmalade spice, citrus pith and honey. Like it!'

£11.63 Grape Passions

Turckheim, Vieilles Vignes Gewürztraminer 2011, Alsace, France

Gold medal winner

Superb balance alongside a tangy complexity marked Turkheim's Old Vines Gewürz out. ‘Great perfume, violets and lavender, with notes of ice cream and fruit salad,’ began Michael Moore of Room 24, with Athila Roos of The Arts Club adding: ‘Lip-smacking acidity, refreshing yet complex and weighty,' and team leader Angela Redding saying: 'Grapefruit pith, greengage and lemon marmalade with a lovely citrus jammy mouthfeel and intensity.'

£9.25 Boutinot

Biecher & Schaal, Gewürztraminer Grand Cru Steinert 2012, Alsace, France

Silver medal winner

‘All you’d want out of a Gewürz, spicy and expressive,’ began Athila Roos of The Arts Club, continuing: ‘Beautiful nose with ripe Mirabelle, peach and a hint of florals. Elegantly vibrant and bold.’ ‘Great general dessert wine,’ agreed Michael Moore of Room 24.

£12.95 Bibendum

Turckheim, Vieilles Vignes, Riesling 2011, Alsace, France

Silver medal winner

‘Developed, petrolly aromas, followed by a big palate with petrol, white fruit and cheesy, leesy notes dominating,’ said Hakkasan Group's Christine Parkinson, with Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43 adding: ‘Very fresh, lemony palate with decent length.’

£7.70 Boutinot

Josmeyer, Le Kottabe, Riesling 2011, Alsace, France

Silver medal winner

'Taut lime leaf and dried wild meadow grasses on the nose, with soft cooked apple palate and a lick of citrus peel,' said team leader Angela Reddin.

'Zingy but balanced, this is a great foody wine,' said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, recommending chicken and salad dishes 'as well as the classic Asian matches'.

£12.00 Pol Roger

Dopff au Moulin, Riesling Grand Cru Schoenenbourgh 2011, Alsace, France

Silver medal winner

‘Dense, concentrated and stylish,’ began Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan Group, continuing: ‘With white apple flesh, black pepper spice and earthy, leesy and citrus notes, this is very long.’ 'Good wine, with oily, balsam of lemon texture,’ added team leader Olivier Marie.

£19.84 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Beblenheim, Oscar Truschel, Réserve Particulière, Gewürtraminer 2013, Alsace, France

Silver medal winner

‘Really aromatic wine with pleasant floral notes of white roses and a touch of sweetness on the finish,’ said Andrea Domenicucci of Whatley Manor. ‘Aromatic, lychee and Turkish delight, spicy and very quaffable,’ added Athila Roos of The Arts Club.

£6.35 Bottle Green

GCF Exclusif, Hospices de Colmar, Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar, Gewürztraminer 2012, Alsace, France

Bronze medal winner

Intense and opulent, this is a lively, zingy Gewürz, with notes of roast lemon, angelica and dried flowers. The Arts Club’s Athila Roos noted: ‘Ripe Mirabelle aromas and a whiff of rose petals, off-dry and delicious.’

£12.26 Grape Passions

Turckheim, Réserve, Pinot Gris 2013, Alsace, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Light and delicate aromas, juicy medium-bodied style with unctuous tropical fruit and a hint of white pepper spice,’ said Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House. ‘Long and gentle, with blossom, white tea and jasmine notes,’ added team leader Jade Koch.

£7.80 Boutinot

Turckheim, Riesling Grand Cru Brand 2010, Alsace, France

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Olivier Marie found ‘complexity, development, white truffle and paraffin waxy complexity’, while Hakkasan Group’s Christine Parkinson noted: ‘Zesty, textured, dried apple, lactic and spice notes with good length.’

£12.00 Boutinot

Zinck, Portrait Range, Pinot Gris 2013, Alsace, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Honeysuckle aromas, a drier more honeyed fruit style with hints of butterscotch. Spritzy yet elegant and very much alive,' said team leader Jade Koch. ‘Very balanced, nimble and appealing; think salads or chicken dishes,’ added Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

£10.68 Matthew Clark

Josmeyer, Le Fromenteau, Pinot Gris 2009, Alsace, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Seductive richness on the palate, clean, ripe and balanced, lengthy with minerality,’ said James Hocking of The Vineyard Group, with team leader Jade Koch adding: ‘Lychee, a drier, more spicy character, with juicy fruit and a hint of cereal.’

£13.00 Pol Roger

Zinck, Portrait Range, Gewürztraminer 2013, Alsace , France

Commended medal winner

£11.66 Matthew Clark

Turckheim, Réserve, Gewürztraminer 2013, Alsace , France

Commended medal winner

£8.70 Boutinot

Turckheim, Gewürztraminer Grand Cru Brand 2011, Alsace , France

Commended medal winner

£12.45 Boutinot

Turckheim, Organic Pinot Noir 2013, Alsace , France

Commended medal winner

£8.85 Boutinot

Beblenheim, Oscar Truschel, Réserve Particulière, Riesling 2013, Alsace , France

Commended medal winner

£5.85 Bottle Green

Biecher & Schaal, Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg 2013, Alsace , France

Commended medal winner

£11.00 Bibendum

Zinck, Portrait Range, Pinot Blanc 2012, Alsace, France

Commended medal winner

£9.86 Matthew Clark

Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr, Riesling Grand Cru Rosacker 2013, Alsace, France

Commended medal winner

£12.70 Liberty Wines

France: Beaujolais

Oedoria, Accord Majoeur, Cuvée Prestige, Beaujolais Rouge 2013, Beaujolais, France

Silver medal winner

Lukasz Walkowiak of Oxo Tower Restaurant found this example a ‘big, red berry fruit bomb’, while Claire Love of Loves Restaurant enjoyed its ‘concentrated, dark red and youthful black fruits, with some really interesting raspberry leaf flavours and vanilla creamy notes’.

£10.75 Bulles Blanc Rouge

Duboeuf, Château de la Perrière, Brouilly 2012, Beaujolais, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Clean and medium intensity, bright red fruits with a creamy touch and floral components of violets and lilac on the nose,’ began team leader Olivier Marie, continuing: ‘Palate is balanced and bright, with a pleasant saline minerality.’

£9.45 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Boutinot, Les Pivoines, Beaujolais Villages 2013, Beaujolais, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Good mouthfeel, minty and not too long, well made for the price,’ began consultant Caroline Symington, with team leader Olivier Marie adding: ‘Nice aromatics, red peony and rose with iris and lilac notes, soft easy drinking with a note of granitic minerality.’

£5.55 Boutinot

Marcel Lapierre, Morgon 2013, Beaujolais, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Concentrated and perfumed red, with delicate cranberry and jasmine fruit, and a hint of vanilla spice. Delicate and well made,’ said Claire Love of Loves Restaurant. ‘Pure varietal character, great structure and delicious finish,’ agreed Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone.

£14.98 Bibendum

Duboeuf, Jean Descombes, Morgon 2011, Beaujolais , France

Commended medal winner

Duboeuf, Château des Vierres, Beaujolais Villages 2012, Beaujolais , France

Commended medal winner

Domaine du Vissoux, Poncié Fleurie 2013, Beaujolais , France

Commended medal winner

£12.37 Enotria&Coe

Oedoria, Château Gaillard, Morgon 2013, Beaujolais , France

Commended medal winner

Duboeuf, Clos des Quatre Vents, Fleurie 2011, Beaujolais, France

Commended medal winner

Franck Cinquin, Domaine des Braves, Régnié 2014, Beaujolais, France

Commended medal winner

France: Bordeaux

Château Penin, Tradition, Bordeaux Supérieur 2011, Bordeaux, France

Gold medal winner

Balance with pleasing freshness – at a very fair price – made this the standout.

'Juicy, rich, ripe fruit with an attractive warmth in the mid-palate and a dash of red savoury fruit,' said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, concluding: 'Great value – a versatile food wine.'
Big on tannin, with a youthful, cedary character plus notes of black fruit. Team leader Richard Bampfield MW said: 'Mellow, with a good, ripe, clarety nose. Try with delicate Pauillac lamb.'

£8.19 Bibendum

Château Tayac, Margaux 2010, Bordeaux, France

Gold medal winner

With bright fruit, good freshness and balanced tannins, the obvious food-friendliness of this Gold shone brightly. ‘A well-crafted, plush wine with pretty spicy oak,’ said consultant Sam Caporn MW, with The Jugged Hare’s Guillaume Mahaut adding: ‘Perfumed nose, fresh and young but concentrated. Velvety, nice mouthfeel.’ 'Really enjoyable. This would be fab with steak or lamb,' said Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen.

£18.50 Boutinot

Château La Lagune, Moulin de la Lagune, Haut-Médoc 2011, Bordeaux, France

Gold medal winner

With an almost Margaux-like elegance, this wine entranced all.

'Fine-scented with really good depth of flavour, this is really good,' said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, suggesting lighter red meats, veal, or even duck. ‘Good cedar and cherry fruit aromas, quite soft on the palate, with peppery notes, nice length and structure,’ said consultant Sam Caporn MW. ‘Deep and dense, with strong oak influence,’ added team leader Angela Reddin.

£20.69 Bibendum

Domaines Lapalu, Château Patache-d'Aux, Médoc, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur 2010, Bordeaux, France

Gold medal winner

Plums and pencils for this popular wine.

'Good mouthfeel, well structured and well made,' said Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen, suggesting steak or braised beef as the perfect matches. ‘Some cherry and redcurrant with nice spice notes,’ began consultant Sam Caporn MW, concluding: ‘I like the structure and flavours, very refreshing.’ ‘Fresh and lively, with sweet plum and blueberries, lovely intensity,’ added The Jugged Hare’s Guillaume Mahaut.

£12.54 Thorman Hunt & Co

André Lurton, Château Bonnet White, Entre-Deux-Mers 2013, Bordeaux, France

Silver medal winner

‘Ripe, tropical fruit sweetness with fresh acidity, quite textured and balanced,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet noting: ‘Oily mouthfeel, very soft, with lots of peachy notes.’ Perfect with a seafood platter.

£8.99 Enotria&Coe

Château Boutisse, St-Emillion Grand Cru 2010, Bordeaux, France

Silver medal winner

'Juicy, lovely rounded wine,' began Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, continuing: 'Soft and delicate plummy, violet fruits with spicy notes. Creamy but oaky, rich and textured.'
'Quite rich, with a nice aftertaste of plum,' added Lukasz Walkowiak of Oxo Tower Restaurant.

£19.96 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

GCF Exclusif, Clos Beauregard, Pomerol 2012, Bordeaux, France

Silver medal winner

'Beautiful, stylish Bordeaux with lovely oak, soft, delicate and lingering plum crumble-and-cream flavours, spiced and elegant with great texture. Very good,' said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.

£24.40 Jean Juviniere

Château Lestrille Capmartin, Bordeaux Blanc 2012, Bordeaux, France

Silver medal winner

Team leader Annette Scarfe MW highlighted the ‘delicate use of oak’ in this ‘complex, elegant and sophisticated’ example, while Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel enjoyed its ‘floral, intense and complex palate’.

£10.75 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Château Lestrille Capmartin, Bordeaux Supérieur 2009, Bordeaux, France

Silver medal winner

‘Supple, linear and long,’ began Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan Group, continuing: ‘Black fruit, leafy, floral and gravelly, with gently dry tannins and real Bordeaux character.’ ‘Good structure, medium intensity, with bell pepper, liquorice and cassis notes,’ added Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43.

£10.75 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Chateau Castera, Marquis de Castera, Médoc 2010, Bordeaux, France

Silver medal winner

‘Nice redcurrant fruit with some earthy, loamy notes, good fruit/acid structure and very nice length,’ began team leader Angela Reddin, with consultant Sam Caporn MW adding: ‘Restrained red fruit, crunchy and lifted, with some gentle spice.’

£9.11 Borough Wines

Château Blaignan, Médoc 2009, Bordeaux, France

Silver medal winner

‘Earthy, deep nose with good ripeness of fruit, blackcurrant character and a dusty, rustic style,’ said Guillaume Mahaut of The Jugged Hare. ‘Bramble and berry fruit with some good concentration and elegance,’ added team leader Angela Reddin.

£12.30 Liberty Wines

Recougne, Château Montcabrier, Bordeaux Blanc 2014, Bordeaux, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Classic style, with bright, citrus freshness with green capsicum notes,’ said Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone, with consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet adding: ‘Fresh-cut grass and elderflower notes with a mineral tang.’

£7.63 Matthew Clark

Château du Seuil, Graves Rouge 2010, Bordeaux, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Tobacco and cedar tea chest on the nose, the palate opens with some gorgeous dark berry fruits complemented by sinewy tannins and a classy mineral long finish,’ said impressed team leader Angela Reddin.

£14.99 Matthew Clark

Château Mille Roses, Haut-Médoc 2011, Bordeaux, France

Bronze medal winner

'A well-structured, serious wine style, showing blackcurrant and plum notes with violet hints,’ said consultant Donald Edwards, with consultant Sam Caporn MW adding: ‘Cherry kirsch notes, big structure and flavour. Unusual, but I like it.’

£18.41 Enotria&Coe

Chateau Mille Roses, Margaux 2011, Bordeaux, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Simply delicious,’ declared Guillaume Mahaut of The Jugged Hare, adding: ‘Concentrated plum and violet characters with balance, on a vibrant palate of bright red berries and tight structure.’ ‘Nice supple structure and cherry bomb finish,’ added consultant Sam Caporn MW.

£23.04 Enotria&Coe

Domaines Fabre, Château Lamothe-Cissac, Vieilles Vignes, Haut-Médoc 2012, Bordeaux, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Quite classic, with tight fruit and spicy notes, and an elegant length and structure,’ said consultant Sam Caporn MW. ‘Earthy, forest floor perfumed notes, with sweet red fruit character and generous tannins,’ added The Jugged Hare’s Guillaume Mahaut.

£19.79 Matthew Clark

Chateau Lamothe-Vincent 2012, Bordeaux , France

Commended medal winner

£7.94 Bibendum

Château du Seuil, Graves Blanc 2012, Bordeaux, France

Commended medal winner

£14.36 Matthew Clark

GCF Exclusif, Château Sergant, Lalande de Pomerol 2011, Bordeaux , France

Commended medal winner

Domaines Fabre, Château Lamothe-Cissac, Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois 2009, Bordeaux , France

Commended medal winner

£13.02 Matthew Clark

Antoine Moueix, St-Emilion Grand Cru 2012, Bordeaux, France

Commended medal winner

£12.00 Molson Coors

Château de Blissa, Côtes de Bourg 2011, Bordeaux , France

Commended medal winner

£6.25 Boutinot

Domaines Bouyer, Clos de la Cure, St-Emilion Grand Cru 2010, Bordeaux , France

Commended medal winner

£13.60 Boutinot

Château Lugagnac, Bordeaux Supérieur 2010, Bordeaux, France

Commended medal winner

£10.00 Bibendum

France: Burgundy, Red

Henri de Villamont, Prestige, Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2012, Burgundy, France

Gold medal winner

Marvellous value and an expressive personality took Henri de Villamont to the top. ‘Floral, with fresh red fruit and hints of spice on an elegant nose,’ began Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott, with team leader Jade Koch adding: ‘Dry and refreshing on the palate, with fine tannins, good fruit and balance. A very good quaffer at the price.’ Great by the glass or partner with dishes such as game terrine.

£11.25 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Jean-Claude Boisset, Les Beaumonts, Chorey-lès-Beaune 2012, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Good medium to full body, nice light fruit with a hint of leather,’ said Mirco Giannoccaro of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa, with team leader Natasha Hughes MW adding: ‘Young, with bright acid, firm tannins and pleasing cherry fruit.’

£16.80 Liberty Wines

Louis Jadot, Beaune 1er Cru, Les Theurons 2009, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Nose showing vegetal spinach notes, green pepper and wet wood, with an earthy edge to the palate and red fruit, a touch of mineral and liqueur notes,’ said Angelo Casali of The Duck & Rice.

£22.50 Hatch Mansfield

Louis Jadot, Domaine Gagey, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru, Clos des Guettes 2010, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Pale colour with a very good Pinot nose,’ began consultant Richard Bampfield MW, continuing: ‘Really good flavour, balanced oak, a rather classy example that’s gutsy and needs food.’ ‘Redcurrant palate with a refreshing dry finish,’ added Charles Pashby-Taylor of Dabbous.

£17.81 Hatch Mansfield

Vallet Frères, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2001, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Warm, enveloping, true red Burgundy concentration, seductive and aromatic on the palate, soft but balanced and structured complexity,’ said Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House, while team leader Jade Koch noted: ‘Amazing nose of dancing violets, very much alive on the palate.’

£52.50 Boutinot

René Monnier, Volnay 1er Cru, Clos des Chênes 2012, Burgundy, France

Bronze medal winner

Still youthful, our panel liked the silky texture, fresh fruit notes and balance. ‘Medium weight, with sweet fruit, bold, smoky, savoury and meaty notes, with cooked red and black fruit on the palate; good length with youthful, fine-grained tannins,’ said Robert Tozser of The Rib Room.

£29.49 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Agnès Dewé, Mercurey 2011, Burgundy, France

Bronze medal winner

'Has some real character and intensity. Red berries and cherries, crunchy tannins and crisp acid, with leafy undergrowth notes. Nicely made,’ said team leader Natasha Hughes MW of this powerfully fragrant wine, with its welcoming strawberry aromas.

£13.15 Bibendum

Domaine Berthelemot, Beaune 1er Cru, Clos des Mouches 2011, Burgundy, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Very pretty Burgundian nose, light, juicy and well balanced; vibrant fruit on the palate, with delicate body,’ said team leader Jade Koch, with Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott noting: ‘Spicy, cinnamon and star anise aroma notes, very interesting style.’

£20.75 Boutinot

Louis Jadot, Coteaux Bourguignons, Gamay/Pinot Noir 2013, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

Louis Jadot, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2008, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

£56.25 Hatch Mansfield

Domaine Berthelemot, Monthélie 2011, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

£14.25 Boutinot

Domaine Latour, Aloxe-Corton 2012, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

Vallet Frères, Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos de la Justice Monopole 2010, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

£24.75 Boutinot

Michel Juillot, Bourgogne Rouge 2013, Burgundy, France

Commended medal winner

£10.02 Enotria&Coe

France: Chablis

Domaine Louis Moreau, Chablis 2014, Burgundy, France

Gold medal winner

The perfect Chablis for gastropubs and neighbourhood restaurants, this kicks off with inviting aromas of orchard and blossom. ‘Classic lime and mineral profile, with notes of elderflower, apples and pears on the palate. Good by the glass,’ said Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair, with Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison adding: ‘Clean and crisp, juicy and long.’

£8.29 Kingsland

Louis Michel & Fils, Chablis 1er Cru, Forêts 2011, Burgundy, France

Gold medal winner

Classic minerality and rich mid-palate set this apart. ‘Intense, leesy nose with yellow apple notes, a high level of minerality on the palate, and good acidity keeping freshness in a rich palate,’ said Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place. ‘Vibrant nose, very peachy on the palate, with a beautiful texture,’ added Debbie Smith of 21212.

£18.96 Enotria&Coe

Albert Bichot, Domaine Long-Depaquit, Chablis 1er Cru, Les Lys 2013, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Bright, zippy fruit, very well held together, with great fruit structure, smoky mineral notes and warmth on the finish,’ said team leader Jade Koch, with Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison adding: ‘Complex, nutty, with chalky mineral character.’

£15.00 Soho Wine Supply

Daniel Séguinot, Chablis 1er Cru, Fourchaume 2012, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Textbook Chablis,’ said team leader Richard Bampfield MW: ‘Fine, lightly mineral, fresh and invigorating character, chalky and compelling with good intensity and length.’ ‘Saline, mineral nose, with bruised yellow apple fruit, limestone chalk notes and medium acidity,’ added Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place.

£13.45 Boutinot

Corinne et Jean-Pierre Grossot, Chablis 1er Cru, Vaucoupin 2012, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Nice depth, a good example, with salty minerals and richness on the finish,’ said Debbie Smith of 21212, with team leader Richard Bampfield MW adding: ‘Understated style, but very appetising and a great food match.'

£17.75 Alliance Wine

Domaine Laroche, Chablis Grand Cru, Les Blanchots 2009, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Oaked, but harmoniously so, with a touch of honey on the nose. Still retains classic Chablis coolness and chalkiness, making a spectacular food match,’ said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, with Xavier Rousset MS of Texture and 28º-50º adding: ‘Complex and balanced, rich but showing plenty of personality.’

£38.35 Liberty Wines

Jean Goulley, Chablis 1er Cru, Montmains 2011, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

Charles Pashby-Taylor of Dabbous highlighted the ‘fresh, grassy nose, nice floral balance and fresh acidity’ of this example, while Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair found ‘creamy fruit, long length and complexity’.

£18.35 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Domaine Laroche, Chablis 1er Cru, Les Vaillons 2010, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Top class, clean and vibrant, juicy and precise, with long, defined character,’ enthused Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison, with team leader Jade Koch adding: ‘Soft caramel, very enticing, with good mineral Chablis character and a fruity, breezy finish.’

£21.40 Liberty Wines

Domaine de la Motte, Chablis 2012, Burgundy, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Typical style, with flowery notes, chalky mineral, integrated acidity and good length,’ said Xavier Rousset MS of Texture and 28º-50º. Team leader Richard Bampfield MW agreed: ‘Cool, a touch vegetal, distinctively Chablis with light chalky mineral.’

£9.65 Boutinot

Boutinot, La Colombe, Chablis 2013, Burgundy, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Mineral, very stony character, but elegant and ripe on the palate, with good balance and freshness,’ said Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair. Charles Pashby-Taylor of Dabbous agreed: ‘Nice balance, lees and fresh minerals.’

£10.25 Boutinot

Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis 1er Cru, Montmains 2013, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

Domaine Louis Moreau, Petit Chablis 2014, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

£7.68 Kingsland

Boutinot, La Lotte, Chablis 2013, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

£10.25 Boutinot

Jean-Marc Brocard, Organic Chablis 2013, Burgundy, France

Commended medal winner

Domaine Louis Moreau, Chablis Grand Cru, Les Clos 2011, Burgundy, France

Commended medal winner

£22.77 Kingsland

Domaine Laroche, St Martin, Chablis 2013, Burgundy, France

Commended medal winner

£13.60 Liberty Wines

Maison Jean Defaix, Chablis 2013, Burgundy, France

Commended medal winner

£11.90 Bibendum

France: Jura

Maison du Vigneron, Château-Chalon 2008, Jura, France

Gold medal winner

Rich and golden yellow in colour, this smells like old churches, according to team leader Angela Reddin: 'There's polish, dried flowers, a slight hint of frankincense and smoke, plus candle wax. Incredible personality and wonderful length.'
Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone said: ‘Intense, extraordinary flavours with a fine and lush finish’, while consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet picked up on the 'toffee and salted almonds'. Back to Angela for the last word: 'This is a hand-sell to particular consumers, but its interest value is immense.'
Hear hear!

£21.60 Groupe GCF

Domaine Rolet, Tradition, Arbois, Chardonnay/Savagnin 2008, Jura, France

Gold medal winner

Fabulous blend plus novel vinification methods produces a wine that is 'very individual and arresting', said team leader Angela Reddin. ‘Smoky and yeasty, with white mushroom notes and salty minerals,’ commented consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet, while Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel noted: ‘Coffee and chocolate, big, complex, explosive palate.’ Perfect with cheeses, nuts and olives.

£15.50 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Rijckaert, Les Sarres, Côtes du Jura, Savagnin 2010, Jura, France

Silver medal winner

‘Intense acidity and structure, with toasty oak, creamy texture and a nice finish,’ said Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel noting: ‘Almond and hazelnut with peachy fruit, full and off-dry, grippy style.’

£14.84 Bibendum

France: Loire, inc. Sancerre

Chéreau Carré, La Griffe, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2013, Loire, France

Gold medal winner

Illustrating well the heights good Muscadet can reach, the long mineral, salty finish lifted La Griffe to Gold status. ‘Yellow plums and peachy notes on the nose, citrus youthfulness with good balance on the palate,’ said Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross, with Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels, adding: ‘Minerality, steely, slatey nose with peach and apricot notes to follow, good weight and mouthfeel.’ Think fresh oysters and green apple mousse.

£7.98 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Boutinot, Domaine Francis Mabille, La Croix Picaussée, Vouvray Demi-Sec 2012, Loire, France

Gold medal winner

The poise and balance between the exotic fruits and the salty tang of this well-priced wine propelled this to Gold. Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels was impressed with its ‘beautiful tropical notes’, noting: ‘Pineapple, mango and floral aromas, with ripe mango and pineapple on the palate and lemony acidity to balance', while Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel noted 'honeysuckle, orange, leading to a sweet chamomile finish'. Choose desserts like tarte tatin or goats' cheese.

£6.50 Boutinot

Joseph Mellot, La Grande Cuvée des Edvins, Cuvée Prestige, Pouilly-Fumé 2013, Loire, France

Gold medal winner

A second Gold for Joseph Mellot with this similarly opulent wine. Consultant Sam Caporn MW commented: 'Lovely, different, long and delicious,' while Guillaume Mahaut of The Jugged Hare said: 'Expressive, honeysuckle and yellow plum flavours, complex and very good.'
Vanilla scallops with smoky bacon was Michael Moore of Studio 24's food tip this time.

£14.37 Hatch Mansfield

Joseph Mellot, La Grande Châtelaine, Cuvée Prestige, Sancerre 2012, Loire, France

Gold medal winner

Richness and texture made this a winner. ‘Aromas of ripe apple, pear and citrus. Big but elegant on the palate, with savoury apple notes, toasty oak and flinty minerals,’ said Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place. ‘Soft mouthfeel with rounded tropical fruits,’ added team leader Tom Forrest.

'Match with malt whisky gravadlax,' said Room 24's Michael Moore, while team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW suggested langoustines, brown crab meat and fruits de mer.

£14.37 Hatch Mansfield

Domaine de Maltaverne, l'Ammonite, Pouilly-Fumé 2013, Loire, France

Silver medal winner

'Unusual ripe tropical fruit, lychee on the nose, long and balanced,' began consultant Sam Caporn MW, with consultant Donald Edwards adding: 'Very appealing, ripe with some herbal notes.'

£9.85 Boutinot

Domaine Sylvain Gaudron, Vouvray Sec 2012, Loire, France

Silver medal winner

‘Mineral notes with grapefruit, melon and peach on the nose, limey acidity and a steely, lingering finish,’ said Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels. ‘Elegant, honeysuckle fruit and floral, dry style,’ added Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross.

£10.09 Enotria&Coe

Cherrier Père et Fils, Sancerre 2013, Loire, France

Silver medal winner

‘Lean and lithe, with notes of grapefruit pith on the nose, this is chalky and particularly stony-mineral in character,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto. ‘Green fruit with gooseberries and some nettle and mineral hints,’ added team leader Tom Forrest.

£11.47 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Joseph Mellot, Les Collinettes, Sancerre 2014, Loire, France

Silver medal winner

‘Grassy, almost Kiwi style, crisp and leesy and rounded,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, with team leader Tom Forrest adding: ‘Rounded tropical and pear fruit with chalky mineral finish.’

£11.24 Hatch Mansfield

Les Grands Presbytères, Tradition, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2013, Loire, France

Silver medal winner

‘Dry and crisp, with lemon, lemon rind and other citrus notes on the nose, and a mineral, salty palate. Good value,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS, with Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross adding: ‘Simple, floral, very fresh with scratched lemon peel notes.’

£6.00 Boutinot

Alex Cady, Cheninsolite, Anjou Blanc 2013, Loire, France

Silver medal winner

‘Aromas of wet stones, ripe pear and subtle honey notes, with white stone fruit and some citric minerality on a nice clean palate,’ said Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross.

'Very expressive, needs decanting,' advised team leader Annette Scarfe MW of this hand-harvested, single vineyard Chenin.

£11.85 Bancroft Wines

Joseph Mellot, Destinéa, Pinot Noir, Val de Loire 2013, Loire, France

Silver medal winner

Noting this wine's 'bargain price', Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan described it as: 'Very soft and open. Easy drinking, simple but very accessible.'
'Pale, slightly under-ripe fruit, good fresh acidity,' said team leader Laura Rhys MS.

£6.24 Hatch Mansfield

La Foliette, 1926 l'Origine, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2013, Loire, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Melon and stone fruit such as apricot, followed by slightly yeasty notes,’ began Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels, adding: ‘Refreshing fruit-driven style with added depth from secondary notes of lees.’

£6.88 The Flying Corkscrew

Domaine du Pré Semelé, Sancerre 2013, Loire, France

Bronze medal winner

Neil Bruce of Studio Alto enjoyed the ‘clean, elegant, rounded and unfussy’ style of this wine, while team leader Tom Forrest said: ‘Nice intensity, rounded, with gooseberry and grassy notes and a mineral palate.’

£10.00 Boutinot

Laporte, Le Rochoy, Sancerre 2013, Loire, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Light oak notes with a mineral edge on the nose, followed by soft, spicy, tropical fruit flavours on the palate, with some freshening acidity and intensity,’ commented team leader Tom Forrest.

£15.00 Ellis of Richmond, Jascots Wine Merchants, Roberson Wine Merchants

J Mourat, Collection, Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay 2013, Loire, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Stone fruit with nice weight, mineral notes and a hint of white peppery spice. Lovely,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS, with Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross adding: ‘Richer style, with banana skin and yellow tropical fruit.’

£7.50 Bancroft Wines

Joseph Mellot, Le Rimonet, Quincy 2014, Loire, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Herbal notes on a greengage nose, with hints of bell pepper and soft acids on the palate,’ began consultant Michael Harrison, with La Petite Maison’s Andrea Fasan adding: ‘Sage, mineral and gooseberries on the nose, and a pure, complex palate.’

£9.99 Hatch Mansfield

Château du Hureau, Tuffe, Saumur-Champigny 2011, Loire, France

Bronze medal winner

'Benchmark wine, with smoky, pencil shaving nose,' enthused Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel, recommending beef carpaccio.

'Bright red and dark cherry, good structure with green notes and good tannin, bright acidity,' added team leader Laura Rhys MS.

£8.22 Justerini & Brooks

Laporte, Les Duchesses, Pouilly-Fumé 2013, Loire, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Herbaceous overtones with yellow apple and lemon peel fruit with a peach stone finish,’ said Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel. ‘Ripe, grassy, plenty of fruit and flesh, but has a flinty edge too,’ added team leader Simon Woods.

£14.50 Ellis of Richmond, Jascots Wine Merchants

GCF Exclusif, Château du Cléray, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2013, Loire, France

Commended medal winner

Domaine du Haut Perron, Touraine Sauvignon 2013, Loire, France

Commended medal winner

Michel Girard, Silex, Sancerre 2013, Loire , France

Commended medal winner

£10.75 Boutinot

Domaine Pellé, Le Silex du Carroir, Menetou-Salon Morogues 2013, Loire , France

Commended medal winner

£12.25 Boutinot

Joseph Mellot, La Gravelière, Sancerre 2014, Loire, France

Commended medal winner

£11.24 Hatch Mansfield

Boutinot, Le Fusil de Chasse, Pouilly-Fumé 2013, Loire, France

Commended medal winner

£9.65 Boutinot

Boutinot, La Clochette, Sancerre 2013, Loire , France

Commended medal winner

£9.75 Boutinot

Domaine Fouassier, Les Chasseignes, Sancerre 2013, Loire , France

Commended medal winner

£12.84 Bibendum

Laporte, Le Bouquet, Sauvignon Blanc, Val de Loire 2013, Loire, France

Commended medal winner

Foucher-Lebrun, La Vigne du Bois Joli, Pouilly-Fumé 2013, Loire, France

Commended medal winner

Domaine de Pierre, Sauvignon de Touraine 2013, Loire, France

Commended medal winner

£7.99 Enotria&Coe

France: South & South-West, Red

Gérard Bertrand, L'Hospitalet, La Réserve Rouge, Coteaux du Languedoc La Clape 2013, Languedoc, France

Gold medal winner

With its silky texture and firm, fresh fruit, this was a worthy Gold Lister. ‘Green pepper and soy sauce, cherry liqueur aromas, leading to a warming palate and good length, supported by dry, old wood tannins,’ said Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth, with team leader Angela Reddin agreeing: ‘Lovely clove note from the oak lends spice to the sweet fruit, well structured and very good.’ Pair with pork chop with rosemary or Provençal tomates with black olives, suggested Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair.

£13.85 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Vieux Parc, La Sélection, Corbières 2011, Languedoc, France

Gold medal winner

An elegant balance between its herbaceous notes and the spicy dark fruit took Vieux Parc to the top. ‘Floral notes and nice freshness, with tannic grip on the palate, great red and black fruit notes,’ said Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant, with Lorenzo Abussi of Orrery noting: 'Intense note of vanilla, dark chocolate, dried rose and violet. Full and powerful. Match with terrine de foie gras, soups and cows' milk cheeses.'

£10.66 Enotria&Coe

GCF Exclusif, Domaine de la Baume, Merlot, Pays d'Oc 2014, Languedoc, France

Gold medal winner

With poise, richness and a herbaceous note adding complexity at this price, it was no wonder Domaine de la Baume scored Gold. ‘Pleasing plummy aromas, this is well balanced and versatile,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, with Nigel Sutcliffe of Truffle Hunting adding: ‘Concentrated purple colour, ripe fruit and full tannin, but fresh in character.’ 'Fantastic wine by the glass – a steakhouse favourite!,' said James Hocking of The Vineyard Group.

£6.85 Matthew Clark, Wine Importers

Château de Chambert, Grand Vin, Cahors 2009, South-West France, France

Gold medal winner

A serious Malbec from this biodynamic vineyard. ‘Ripe, structured fruit with a touch of spice and vanilla. Clean and well made, with good fruit/acid balance,’ said James Hocking of The Vineyard Group, while Mike Best of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust added: ‘Impressively mouth-filling, balanced fruit and tannin, still youthful but dense and full of blackberry, damson, herbs, spice and tar notes. Needs decanting.'
Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43 noted chocolate and liquorice notes, and suggested pork belly as the best match.

£19.75 Liberty Wines

Prieuré St Jean de Bébian, Coteaux du Languedoc 2009, Languedoc, France

Silver medal winner

‘Elegant style, with floral notes of violets and rose petal followed by ripe blue and red fruits; nice length and some liquorice and cedar wood notes on a peppery finish,’ noted team leader Tom Forrest, with Sarah Riddle of Sketch adding: ‘There’s a market for it on a list, it’s versatile and sellable.’

£21.00 The Flying Corkscrew

Prieuré St Jean de Bébian, La Chapelle de Bébian, Coteaux du Languedoc 2011, Languedoc, France

Silver medal winner

‘A very inviting nose of red fruit, good freshness on the palate, with a touch of liquorice, fresh acidity and a warm finish,’ said Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott. ‘Complex red with great balance and spicy black fruits,’ added Carlos Ferreira of New Street Wine Shop.

£11.50 The Flying Corkscrew

Château du Caillau, Malbec, Cahors 2012, South-West France, France

Silver medal winner

‘Crunchy red berry fruit, good spice and complexity, with intriguing aromatics,’ began the Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s Mike Best, continuing: ‘Fresh on the palate, balanced tannin and acidity. Delicious, and would be amazing with fatty food like duck or pork shoulder.’

£8.60 Bibendum

Gérard Bertrand, Château La Sauvageonne, Terrasses du Larzac, Coteaux du Languedoc 2012, Languedoc, France

Silver medal winner

‘A main course red for roasted meats, particularly a Sunday roast,’ said Sarah Riddle of Sketch, adding: ‘Toasty, meaty style with notes of chocolate, spices and herbs with forest fruits.’ ‘Juicy red and black fruits with soft, cedary spice and grippy tannins, but freshness too,’ added team leader Tom Forrest.

£13.85 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Château Dalmeran, Les-Baux-de-Provence 2007, Provence, France

Silver medal winner

‘Good, lush, clean black fruits on the nose, with great balance between spice and tannin on the palate,’ began Carlos Ferreira of New Street Wine Shop, with an impressed Sarah Riddle of Sketch adding: ‘Tobacco box, fruit on the nose, perfumed and integrated tannins, with cherry and red apple aftertones. Wonderful value for money.’

£15.21 The Flying Corkscrew

Château Haut-Monplaisir, Tradition, Malbec, Cahors 2012, South-West France, France

Silver medal winner

Team leader Simon Woods commented: ‘Big, ripe, solid, sweet, almost nutty fruit, rounded and beefy, lively with good intensity. Tannins are there but tamed.’ ‘Spicy and fresh, well-made wine at great value,’ added James Hocking of The Vineyard Group.

£8.72 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Château de Chambert, Malbec, Cahors 2009, South-West France, France

Silver medal winner

‘Good fruit integration balanced by ripe tannins and acidity,’ began consultant sommelier Maria Rodriguez, continuing: ‘Perfect food companion, with red fruit and floral tones, some minerality and a long, fruity aftertaste on a perfect, dry finish.’ ‘Sweet blueberry fruit, hearty and lush, with violets and damson, loads of oak but in balance,’ agreed team leader Simon Woods.

£12.75 Liberty Wines

Boutinot, Pierre Fine Grenat, Vieilles Vignes, Grenache Noir, Pays d'Oc 2012, Languedoc, France

Silver medal winner

Team leader Tom Forrest found this example ‘nice and juicy’, highlighting: ‘Perfumed nose of violets and black fruits, very soft black fruits on the palate, with some notes of drying spices.’ ‘Easy fruit style with a quick flash of liquorice on the palate,’ added Sarah Riddle of Sketch.

£5.90 Boutinot

Fabre Gasparets, Corbières-Boutenac 2010, Languedoc, France

Bronze medal winner

‘A step up in quality here,’ began Sarah Riddle of Sketch, continuing: ‘Deep purple colour, oaking is used, showing spiced chocolate and fruits, and a chewy red apple finish. Young and unapologetic.’

£10.50 Boutinot

GCF Exclusif, Domaine de la Baume, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pays d'Oc 2014, Languedoc, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Mulberries and blackberries on the nose, nice ripe fruit weight on the palate, with good body, luscious fruit and nice soft tannins. Good length,’ said team leader Angela Reddin.

£6.85 Matthew Clark, Wine Importers

Anne de Joyeuse, Original, Malbec 2013, Languedoc, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Blackcurrant, with earthy, toasted aromas; still needs time but will drink now with red meats,’ said Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel, with Alejandro Icart of Fera at Claridge’s adding: ‘Nice cherry fruit, soft tannins and good fresh acidity.’

£7.00 The Flying Corkscrew

Cazes, Ego, Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2012, Roussillon, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Very appealing aromas, with juicy, tangy cherry and plum character and lively acidity,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering. ‘Rustic and savoury, with grainy tannin, liquorice and black fruit notes; long and full of southern spice and flavour,’ said team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW.

£11.95 Liberty Wines

La Célestière, Organic Vin de Pays de Vaucluse 2013, Vaucluse, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Medium weight, with fine tannins, pleasant and crowd-pleasing style, comparable to a simple Bordeaux,’ said Nigel Sutcliffe of Truffle Hunting, while La Petite Maison’s Andrea Fasan noted: ‘Garrigue herbs and wild berries on the nose.’

£6.91 The Flying Corkscrew

Domaine La Croix Belle, Syrah, Côtes de Thongue 2013, Languedoc, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Ready to drink now, with complex notes of cassis, cooking spices and earthiness. Great structure,’ said Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel. Team leader Angela Reddin said: ‘Pretty wine, soft and juicy berries with great acid structure, and appealingly ripe tannins.’

£7.95 Bibendum

Quintessence de Rimauresq, Cru Classé Rouge, Côtes de Provence 2007, Provence , France

Commended medal winner

£17.00 Boutinot

Domaine Berthoumieu, Cuvée Charles de Batz, Madiran 2010, South-West France, France

Commended medal winner

£10.50 Boutinot

Prieuré St Jean de Bébian, l'Autre Versant, Vin de France 2010, Languedoc , France

Commended medal winner

Gérard Bertrand, Naturalys, Syrah 2013, Languedoc, France

Commended medal winner

Château Bovila, Malbec, Cahors 2012, South-West France, France

Commended medal winner

£9.06 Enotria&Coe

Château Dalmeran, Les-Baux-de-Provence 2009, Provence, France

Commended medal winner

France: South & South-West, White

Jeanjean, Mas Neuf, Muscat Sec, Pays d'Oc 2014, Languedoc, France

Gold medal winner

Good value, fine balance and the interest factor brought Jeanjean the first Gold. ‘Intense, punchy spice on the nose, with red apple on the palate and subtle tropical fruit and more spice,’ said Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House. ‘Floral nose, delicate and soft, with pear drops, spicy, oily and dry,’ agreed team leader Jade Koch.

'Grapefruity, fresh and peachy, with a slight bitterness like marmalade,' said Winnie Eckardt of The French Table.

£5.95 Molson Coors

Boutinot, Clos Bagatelle, St-Chinian Blanc 2013, Languedoc, France

Silver medal winner

‘Clean aromas, with a medium intensity, nice floral character, primary fruit with honeysuckle, yellow plum notes and cinnamon spice,’ began team leader Olivier Marie, continuing: ‘Palate has a nice weight, long length and complex marzipan and dried nuts.’

£8.50 Boutinot

Boutinot, Domaine de Vedilhan, Serica, Viognier Pays d'Oc 2013, Languedoc, France

Silver medal winner

‘Wood and grapefruit zest on the nose, leading to a nearly creamy palate that is dry, full of texture and density. Impressive,’ noted Athila Roos of The Arts Club, with Room 24’s Michael Moore recommending scallops as a good match.

£5.85 Boutinot

LGI-Wines, Baron de Baussac, Viognier Pays d'Oc 2014, Languedoc, France

Silver medal winner

‘Floral, lime blossom and stone fruit aromas with fresh apple blossom notes, good weight and a hint of richness on a well-balanced palate, said team leader Olivier Marie. ‘Salty, peachy and buttery, with a broad palate and floral finish,’ added Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan Group.

£5.75 Majestic Commercial

Domaine Lafage, Cuvée Centenaire Blanc, Côtes du Roussillon 2014, Roussillon, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Ripe and tropical, mineral and citrusy on the palate, with good acid and a fresh finish,’ began team leader Andrea Briccarello, with Athila Roos of The Arts Club adding: ‘Apple and fresh-cut grass, vibrant and elegant.’

£10.04 Bibendum

Delas, Viognier Pays d'Oc 2013, Languedoc, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Floral, with an earthy edge, decent length on a juicy palate, with some intensity and warmth,’ began Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan Group, with team leader Olivier Marie adding: ‘Notes of lanolin, honey and wax, with nice texture and a phenolic finish.’

£7.13 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Cazes, Le Canon du Maréchal, Muscat/Viognier Côtes Catalanes 2014, Roussillon, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Spicy Turkish delight style with tropical notes on the palate, a nice mouthfeel and medium-length finish,’ said Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House, with James Hocking of The Vineyard Group adding: ‘Almondy flavours and crisp acidity.’

£8.35 Liberty Wines

GCF Exclusif, Domaine de la Baume, Chardonnay Pays d'Oc 2014, Languedoc, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Peach, white blossoms and almond on the nose, good balance of acidity, with light smoky minerals and a good, almondy finish,’ said Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43, with Hakkasan Group’s Christine Parkinson adding: ‘Grassy, floral, grapey and toasty.’

£6.85 Matthew Clark, Wine Importers

Tournée du Sud, Viognier Pays d'Oc 2013, Languedoc, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Aromatic, with peachy suggestions on the nose, a dry finish to a zingy and elegant palate,’ said team leader Andrea Briccarello. Athila Roos of The Arts Club added: ‘Apricot and white flowers with a hint of verbena. Great value and complexity at this price.’

£6.44 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Gérard Bertrand, Naturalys, Viognier Pays d'Oc 2013, Languedoc, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Delicious,’ began Athila Roos of The Arts Club, continuing: ‘A very clean and mineral expression, with lemon oil drizzled over hot stones. Nearly chalky mineral, with a dense texture and layered finish.’

£8.78 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Domaine Grauzan, Sauvignon Blanc Pays d'Oc 2014, Languedoc, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Fresh and zingy citrus fruit flavours, very light but good as an aperitif or with salads and summer buffets,’ suggested Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering. ‘Grassy and refreshing, with clean, light aromatic notes,’ agreed team leader Jade Koch.

£6.16 Eurowines

Oliver & Roland Gessler, Domaine de Jöy, l'Eclat, Côtes de Gascogne 2014, South-West France, France

Commended medal winner

GCF Exclusif, Domaine de la Baume, Viognier Pays d'Oc 2014, Languedoc , France

Commended medal winner

Héraldique, Cuvée Prestige White, Pays d'Oc 2013, Languedoc, France

Commended medal winner

Gérard Bertrand, Cigalus Blanc, Aude Hauterive 2013, Languedoc, France

Commended medal winner

Domaine Cauhapé, Chants des Vignes, Jurançon Sec 2014, South-West France, France

Commended medal winner

£9.02 Bibendum

LGI-Wines, St Désir, Sauvignon Blanc, Côtes de Gascogne 2014, South-West France, France

Commended medal winner

Rives-Blanques, Chardonnay/Chenin Blanc Pays d’Oc 2014, Languedoc, France

Commended medal winner

£7.68 Enotria&Coe

Els Pyreneus, La Côte Flamenc, Picpoul de Pinet 2014, Languedoc, France

Commended medal winner

£7.23 Bibendum

France: White Burgundy

Domaine Ferrand, Prestige, Pouilly-Fuissé 2013, Burgundy, France

Gold medal winner

Elegance and poise won the day for Domaine Ferrand. ‘Complex aromas of butter, lemongrass, peach, with refreshing acidity and toasty oak on the palate, nicely balanced by melon,’ said Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan Group, concluding: ‘Lemon and ginger fruit, mineral, long, silky and concentrated.’ ‘Class act, with attractive complexity,’ added Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

£20.33 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Domaine Robert-Denogent, Les Reisses, Pouilly-Fuissé Monopole 2012, Burgundy, France

Gold medal winner

Accomplished and exotic, this is a charming wine. ‘Young, crisp, but a big, creamy mouthfeel; long but chunky, this is intense but underplayed fruit, with citrus and greengage and a long and tasty finish,’ said pleased team leader Simon Woods. ‘Good oak and mineral, but to my mind would benefit from three years in the cellar,’ said Simon Cassina of Winexponent. You decide.

£19.90 Bibendum

Domaine des Maillettes, Grande Réserve, Pouilly-Fuissé 2012, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Good Burgundy at an affordable price,’ began Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott, continuing: ‘Toasted nose, lots of body, citrus fruit with a touch of mandarin and a long finish. Good if you like the toastier style.’ ‘Elegant and well balanced, with nutty brioche notes,’ agreed Winexponent’s Simon Cassina.

£14.35 Molson Coors

Château de Santenay, Mercurey Blanc 2013, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Citrus and stone fruit with chalky ornaments on the nose, really well balanced with great detail,’ said Gergely Barsi Szabó of Bread Street Kitchen, concluding: ‘This is why white Burgundy is what it is – a classic, good value for money.’

£13.65 Liberty Wines

Henri Delagrange, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc 2013, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Peachy fruit and freshly toasted bread aromas, salty minerality on the palate and a long finish with nutty hints of almond,’ said Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth, with Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor adding: ‘Lovely flamboyant, citrusy style with elderflower notes.’

£11.25 Enotria&Coe

Domaine Ferret, Pouilly-Fuissé 2013, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Lively, zingy fruit; develops nicely, with some complexity on the palate. Real depth of flavour and development in the mouth; good length for a versatile food wine,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering. ‘Rich, buttery, creamy and citric,’ added Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel.

£15.62 Hatch Mansfield

Domaine Ferret, Tête de Cru, Les Perrières, Pouilly-Fuissé 2013, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Rich, oaky and opulent style, full bodied, with rich peaches, complex and ripe stone fruits and cream,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth adding: ‘Peach and dried banana notes, lengthy and rounded palate.’

£20.63 Hatch Mansfield

René Monnier, Meursault-Charmes 1er Cru 2010, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Savoury, nutty, hazelnut nose, showing delicate use of oak, followed by a palate fresh with minerals and an elegant, white peach mid-palate,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW. Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor added: 'Beautifully rich, fine acidity with creamy, lemon zest character. Worth every penny.’

£38.53 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Boutinot, Clos Saint Pierre, Mâcon-Charnay, Le Quartier Des Girouettes 2013, Burgundy, France

Silver medal winner

‘Clean aromas of peach and melon, complemented by wet stone notes,’ began an impressed Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels, continuing: ‘Fresh, fruit-driven style with elements of minerality and limey acidity, offering good value for entry Burgundy. Very well made.’

£8.50 Boutinot

Vignerons de Buxy, Grand Vin de Bourgogne, Montagny 2011, Burgundy, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Oaky nose and citrus, with richness on a savoury palate with citric acidity, pineapple notes and a good finish. Good value,’ said Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place. Winexponent’s Simon Cassina added: ‘Flinty mineral and green apple notes.’

£7.00 Majestic Commercial

Louis Jadot, Château des Jacques, Beaujolais Blanc 2013, Burgundy, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Ripe but fresh, an almost pine-like tang to the fruit, lightly creamy and almost Chablis-like style,’ said team leader Simon Woods. Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place added: ‘Unusual, subtle, ripe and tropical notes, with some peach.’

£8.74 Hatch Mansfield

Louis Jadot, Coteaux Bourguignons, Chardonnay/Aligoté 2013, Burgundy, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Mineral notes, quite luscious style with good concentration of fruit. Plenty to say, with good complexity,’ said team leader Martin Lam, with Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering adding: 'A real zingy mouth-filler at the price point.’

£8.12 Hatch Mansfield

Bruno Clair, Marsannay Blanc 2012, Burgundy, France

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Annette Scarfe MW found ‘loads of minerality with vibrant acidity, with citrus and lime, toasty notes and balance’, while Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth highlighted this wine's ‘salty minerality, green grass notes and long length’.

£13.13 Justerini & Brooks

Albert Bichot, Les Charmes, Mâcon-Lugny 2013, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

Domaine Félix, Sauvignon de Saint Bris 2013, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

£7.60 Boutinot

Domaine Berthelemot, Meursault 2012, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

£22.50 Boutinot

Domaine Berthelemot, Les Levrons, Puligny-Montrachet 2012, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

£23.25 Boutinot

Duboeuf, Domaine Les Chenevières, Mâcon-Villages 2011, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

Boutinot, Réserve Personelle Samantha Bailey, Mâcon-Villages 2013, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

£7.75 Boutinot

René Monnier, Bourgogne Chardonnay 2012, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

Domaine Thomas, Saint-Véran 2013, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

£11.00 Bibendum

Boutinot, Réserve Personelle Samantha Bailey, Mâcon-Charnay 2013, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

£7.75 Boutinot

Oedoria, Accord Majoeur, Réserve Particulière, Beaujolais Blanc 2013, Burgundy, France

Commended medal winner

Germany & Austria, Red

Franz Keller Schwarzer Adler, Spätburgunder Gutswein 2012, Baden, Germany

Gold medal winner

'Excellent balance of beautiful secondary characters, with fabulous length,' said team leader Angela Reddin, illustrating why Fritz Keller scored Gold with his savoury-infused Pinot. ‘Attractive aromas of raspberry fruit, light and delicate, but a robust nature on the palate allows it to shine through,’ said Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners.

'A big mouthful of flavour, this is a versatile food wine, but steely as well,' said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

£12.12 The Winebarn

Fritz Allendorf, Assmannshaüser Höllenberg, Spätburgunder Trocken 2012, Rheingau, Germany

Gold medal winner

Perfect tannin structure, summer pudding and kirsch on the palate, and a long classy finish highlight why this wine turned heads from the off. ‘Minty, herbal, ripe blueberries and mineral, with warm spicy notes; well balanced with an elegant finish,’ began Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel, with an impressed Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners adding: ‘Very mineral-driven style, almost the red wine equivalent of a Chablis. This is a good thing!'

£23.30 The Winebarn

Franz Keller Schwarzer Adler, S, Spätburgunder 2012, Baden, Germany

Silver medal winner

‘Perfumed, delicate and expressive, silky smooth with dried cranberry, raspberry and red cherry fruit notes; complex with an excellent finish,’ said an impressed Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall, while Andrea Domenicucci of Whatley Manor noted ‘liquorice root, mushroom, hazelnuts, crushed white peppercorns and leather’.

£29.87 The Winebarn

Netzl, Rubin Carnuntum 2012, Carnuntum, Austria

Silver medal winner

‘A warm, welcoming, spicy nose, smokiness and dark chocolate notes on the palate, with good fruit and length,’ said Andrea Domenicucci of Whatley Manor, with Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall adding: ‘Soft and delicate, with juicy acidity and ripe red berries with a voluptuous finish.’

£9.84 Alpine Wines

Kloster Eberbach, Crescentia, Höllenberg Spätburgunder Trocken 2012, Rheingau, Germany

Silver medal winner

‘Bigger, bolder style of Pinot with new French oak,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, continuing: ‘Well balanced and serious, showing elegant tannins and lovely structure.’ ‘Pepper, perfume and red apples, blackcurrant and a whiff of smoke,’ added Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall.

£16.00 Boutinot

Sepp Moser, Sepp Zweigelt 2013, Burgenland , Austria

Commended medal winner

£6.75 Boutinot

Germany & Austria, White

Schloss Johannisberger, Red Seal, Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2013, Rheingau, Germany

Gold medal winner

Opulent and delicate, a popular Gold Lister. ‘Intense, vibrant citrus, balanced freshness, pleasant residual sugar paired with cracking acid. Ticking all the boxes, brilliant,’ said an impressed Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone, with team leader Olivier Marie adding: ‘Nice aromatics, with floral aspects, apple and pear fruit character and high acidity but good weight in a lovely wine.’ 'Clearly exceptional quality, and will age,' said James Hocking of The Vineyard Group.

£19.92 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Bründlmayer, Grüner Veltliner, Loiser Berg Erste Lage 2013, Kamptal, Austria

Gold medal winner

Classic Grüner traits coupled with a refreshing palate with good minerality led Brüendlmayer to the top. ‘Great minerality and spice aromas on the nose, good Grüner body and fruit, with candied citrus on a long finish,’ said Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair. ‘Subtle stones-and-flowers nose, with some fleshy spice and citrus on the palate,’ agreed team leader Martin Lam. Match with prawns tempura.

£13.95 Fields, Morris & Verdin

Franz Keller Schwarzer Adlerr, Franz Anton, Weissburgunder 2013, Baden, Germany

Gold medal winner

Elegance, texture and spice led this wine to the top. Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners highlighted the ‘lovely minerality and chalky notes balancing the lime and floral flavours’, while Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel noted: ‘Musky, nutty notes with some orange blossom, balanced acidity and a long mineral finish.’ Match with fish pie or scallops.

£18.00 The Winebarn

Dr Loosen, Wehlener, Riesling Kabinett 2013, Mosel, Germany

Gold medal winner

‘Classic,’ said Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners: ‘Fresh green apple on the well-balanced palate, good length and depth of flavour.’ 'Intense and aromatic, with a sweet nose of apricot and Kaiser pear, this has a nice texture and fine fragrance,' said Lorenzo Abussi of Orrery, suggesting a match with crab salad, Thai food, or Asian cuisine.

£13.13 Bibendum

Reh Kendermann, Closheim, Riesling 2011, Nahe, Germany

Gold medal winner Food Match

Texture and balance alongside freshness made this a Food Match winner – for Roast Salmon, since you ask – as well as a Gold Lister. ‘Bright, fresh, nice balance of sweetness. Great classic Riesling character with green apple, melon and petrol notes,’ said Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone, with Claire Love of Loves Restaurant noting: ‘Rich, perfumed, pear fruit-driven wine with simple elegance and balance. Good finish of pear and melon.’ Thai and Japanese dishes would also match well.

£8.50 Greene King

Domäne Wachau, Kaiserberg, Grüner Veltliner Federspiel 2013, Wachau, Austria

Gold medal winner Food Match

Not just quaffability but versatility gave Domäne Wachau the Fish & Chips Food Match as well as Gold. ‘Opulent style with floral, fresh aromas and a rich, rounded texture,’ began consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet, while team leader Jade Koch noted mango, watermelon and lychee on the nose, leading to a 'juicy, ripe palate with the slight bitterness of lime zest and oranges'.

£9.17 Majestic Commercial

Schloss Johannisberger, Silberlack, Erstes Gewächs, Riesling 2013, Rheingau, Germany

Gold medal winner

Exceptional poise and years ahead to evolve, this is ‘luscious, with a creamy mouthfeel, intense aromas and flavours of green mango, lychee, melon and kaffir lime’, enthused Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone, with team leader Olivier Marie agreeing: ‘Spicy jasmine floral characters mixed with candied lemon, bergamot oil and waxy notes. Great wine, with enormous potential, superbly complex.’ 'Parnter with scallops and yuzu with miso broth,' said Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair.

£37.50 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Bründlmayer, Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage, Riesling Alte Reben 2013, Kamptal, Austria

Silver medal winner

‘Elegant, fresh and well balanced, with pear and white stone fruit,’ began Claire Love of Loves Restaurant, with an equally impressed team leader Olivier Marie adding: ‘Amazing complexity, length and texture; crisp, lively, refreshing, almost ethereal. A model of elegance and finesse.’

£31.00 Fields, Morris & Verdin

Allendorf, Winkel Hasensprung, Riesling Erstes Gewächs 2009, Rheingau, Germany

Silver medal winner

‘Showing some bottle age, with tertiary character and white truffle complexity, hints of mothball and good body,’ began team leader Olivier Marie, with Vinoteca Marylebone’s Mya Brown adding: ‘Pronounced nose of classic petrol notes, stony mineral and tropical fruit, with a creamy mouthfeel, seamless balance and extended finish.’

£16.80 The Winebarn

Fritsch, Biodynamic, Grüner Veltliner 2013, Wagram, Austria

Silver medal winner

‘Good character, ginger and sweetness, with tropical fruit notes on the nose, following through to a steely palate that’s clean and mineral,’ said Julian Bicknell of Hawksmoor Air Street, while team leader Jade Koch added: 'The palate is bright, juicy and zippy, while the nose shows aromas of flinty sea stones and minerals.'

£8.99 The Flying Corkscrew

Laurenz V, Charming, Grüner Veltliner 2013, Kamptal, Austria

Silver medal winner

‘Peppery, almost piquant spicy nose, tightly wound with honeysuckle notes,’ began consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet, with team leader Martin Lam adding: ‘Good, tauter style, quite tropical fruit flavours with racy acids' and Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43 saying: 'White blossom and peach blossoms, this is light and supple, with good length.'

£16.82 Bibendum

Allendorf, Winkeler Hasensprung, Riesling Spätlese 2012, Rheingau, Germany

Silver medal winner

‘Typical late harvest style, elegant and delicate nose, flinty, smooth, honeyed and candied fruit, palate of orange, mandarin and apricot fruit with nutty notes,’ said Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall.

'Delicious,' added team leader Annette Scarfe MW: 'Floral with a lovely freshness. Complex.'

£13.00 The Winebarn

Domäne Wachau, Axpoint, Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 2013, Wachau, Austria

Silver medal winner

‘Darker colour, with very ripe stone fruit nose and a more complex, creamy palate,’ said team leader Martin Lam, with Studio Alto’s Neil Bruce adding: ‘Good, and overtly fruitier in style, dry, silky and smooth, with pithy minerals on the palate.’

£15.29 Majestic Commercial

Schloss Johannisberger, Green Seal, Riesling Spätlese 2013, Rheingau, Germany

Silver medal winner

‘Sweet honey and ripe peaches with lime and lemon zest notes, sweetish on the finish,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel adding: ‘Complex candied, mineral nose, full, citric and fresh, but needs time.’

£27.86 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Sybille Kuntz, Lieser Niederberg-Helden, Mosel-Riesling, Spätlese Trocken 2013, Mosel, Germany

Bronze medal winner

Lukasz Walkowiak of Oxo Tower Restaurant found ‘minerality, citrus fruits, fresh acidity and an oily texture with tropical fruit on the palate’, while Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone noted: ‘Intense, honeyed notes, passion fruit, melon and candied lemons with a vibrantly persistent finish.’

£20.00 O W Loeb & Co

Dr Loosen, Blue Slate, Riesling Kabinett 2013, Mosel, Germany

Bronze medal winner

‘Well-integrated sweetness, floral, tropical fruit with good rigid acidity and a juicy, fresh finish,’ said Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW noting: ‘Delicious expression of off-dry Riesling, lime and grapefruit with good balance.’

£9.42 Bibendum

Franz Keller Schwarzer Adler, Weissburgunder Gutswein 2013, Baden, Germany

Bronze medal winner

‘Crisp, zesty, floral nose fading into lavender. Very dry with a mineral finish,’ said Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel. Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall added: ‘Blossom and fresh green fruit, delicate lemon flesh, grapey, elderberry notes for a quaffable, robust wine.’

£11.21 The Winebarn

Prinz von Hessen, Dachsfilet, Riesling Qualitätswein 2013, Rheingau, Germany

Bronze medal winner

‘Lovely minerals and complexity, delicious creamy mid-palate, taut and structured,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall noting: ‘Elegant and delicate, floral, well-integrated sweetness and good balance.’

£20.22 Bibendum

Soellner, Fumburg, Grüner Veltliner 2013, Wagram, Austria

Bronze medal winner

‘So elegant on the nose, with floral, rose water notes,’ began Hawksmoor Air Street’s Julian Bicknell, continuing: ‘Exquisite mouthfeel, zingy, summer meadow freshness with spice and creamy hints leading to a persistent, long finish. Ace!’

£15.20 Matthew Clark

Allendorf, Winkel Hasensprung, Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2013, Rheingau, Germany

Bronze medal winner

‘A harmonious wine that needs time to open up,’ said team leader Olivier Marie, adding: ‘Showing herbal, garrigue-like character with some weight and clay minerality. Ripe fruit spiciness, mushroomy organic notes, pleasant and complex.’

£28.95 The Winebarn

Kloster Eberbach, Crescentia, Neroberg, Riesling Trocken 2013, Rheingau, Germany

Bronze medal winner

‘Balanced, with a hint of sunny, ripe peaches, and a good palate of spice, white pepper, pears and freshness on the finish,’ said Claire Love of Loves Restaurant, with team leader Olivier Marie noting: ‘Clean, with earthy, organic minerality, like seaweed with wet chalk, and some good weight and texture.’

£11.00 Boutinot

Knipser, Johannishof, Riesling Trocken 2013, Pfalz, Germany

Bronze medal winner

‘Floral, terpenic nose with punchy fruit character of stone fruit and apricot kernel, alongside apple and lime blossom,’ said team leader Olivier Marie. ‘Fresh, citrusy nose with tropical and orchard fruit notes, with an austere, mineral finish,’ added Vinoteca Marylebone’s Mya Brown.

£9.43 Enotria&Coe

Mantlerhof, Weitgasse, Grüner Veltliner 2013, Kremstal , Austria

Commended medal winner

£10.14 Bibendum

Mantlerhof, Zehetnerin, Riesling 2013, Kremstal , Austria

Commended medal winner

£12.16 Bibendum

Soellner, Wogenrain, Grüner Veltliner 2013, Wagram , Austria

Commended medal winner

£10.43 Matthew Clark

Schloss Johannisberger, Yellow Seal, Riesling Feinherb QbA 2013, Rheingau , Germany

Commended medal winner

Heidi Schröck, Weisse Löwen, Welschriesling 2012, Burgenland , Austria

Commended medal winner

Greece

Papagiannakos, Kalogeri, Malagousia 2014, Attica, Greece

Gold medal winner Food Match

Delicate complexity alongside eloquent aromatics gave Papagiannakos the first Greek Gold – and the Green Thai Curry Food Match as well.

'This is a voluptuous yet firm beauty,' enthused team leader Angela Reddin, adding: 'Citrus and herbs, beautiful mouth entry, some tart tannins evident and a huge finish.'
'Stone fruits, great citrus notes and creamy,' added consultant Michael Harrison.

'There's green and white fruit flavours, herbal notes alongside lemony hints and sunny honey,' said George Bergier of The Victorian Chop House Company.

£8.40 Boutinot

Domaine Gerovassiliou, Viognier 2014, Epanomi, Macedonia, Greece

Silver medal winner

'Watery, pale lemon colour, with dried lemon peel, pink gooseberry and oregano,' said team leader Angela Reddin of this stone fruit and spice wine, with its mineral-infused nature.

'Very herbaceous and grassy, good acidity and length,' noted consultant Michael Harrison.

£12.92 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Alpha Estate, Single Vineyard Hedgehog, Xinomavro 2010, Amyndeon, Florina, Greece

Silver medal winner

Team leader Richard Bampfield MW felt this would go ‘brilliantly with fatty food’, adding: ‘Very pure, cherry nose with hints of bitters. Juicy, Campari-like flavours, very refreshing with high acidity.’ 'Complex, with small tannins, dark black fruit and a smattering of dark chocolate,' said Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel.

£12.59 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Gaia, Wild Ferment, Assyrtiko 2014, Aegean Islands, Greece

Silver medal winner

While team leader Angela Reddin found preserved lemon and 'a white balsamic kick' on the nose, adding: 'Very mineral, stony flavours sliced with lemony richness. An individual,' for Stuart Skea of Champany Inn & Cellars, it was all about 'blood orange and smoke on the nose, with a weighty, persistent palate. Very good.'

£13.88 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Alpha Estate, Axia, Malagousia 2014, Amyndeon, Florina, Greece

Silver medal winner

Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel found: 'Delicate flowery notes, crispy palate with good intensity and a slightly oily texture,' putting him in mind of a Mediterranean evening by the sea.

'Delicate, fresh, lovely acidity,' added team leader Laura Rhys MS.

£11.09 Hallgarten & Novum Wines, Maltby & Greek

Alpha Estate, Axia Red, Syrah/Xinomavro 2011, Amyndeon, Florina, Greece

Silver medal winner

‘Loads of warmth,’ began Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, adding: ‘Big wine with some bitterness and complexity. Something different and a match for big steaks or game.’ 'Quite a statement wine. May need decanting to allow the structured tannins to resolve,' said team leader Martin Lam.

£11.09 Hallgarten & Novum Wines, Maltby & Greek

Ktima Biblia Chora, Ovilos, Semillon/Assyrtiko 2013, Macedonia, Greece

Silver medal winner

'Creamy, toasty, lovely citrus notes. Rich and complex,' said team leader Laura Rhys MS, while George Bergier of The Victorian Chop House Company said: 'Strong minerality on the nose, it's oaky, classy and peachy on a balanced palate.'
'Good value, almost Viognier-like in style, with oily richness,' said Debbie Smith of 21212.

£17.04 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Domaine Gerovassiliou, Estate White, Malagousia/Assyrtiko 2014, Epanomi, Macedonia, Greece

Silver medal winner

Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan was impressed by the balance of this wine, saying: 'Citrusy and floral, Muscadet-like. Vegetal, flowery aromatics with a long finish.'
Debbie Smith of 21212 added: 'Stunning, rich with hints of pine needle.'
'Feel the sunshine!' exclaimed Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair, adding: 'Match with blue cheese, or smoked mackerel salad.'

£11.36 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Domaine Gerovassiliou, Malagousia 2014, Epanomi, Macedonia, Greece

Bronze medal winner

'Some earthy notes with ripe apple and pear, and good acidity. Balanced alcohol with some tropical fruit notes,' said team leader Laura Rhys MS, concluding: 'Vibrant.'
'Lychee, tropical stone fruit, floral core,' added Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan.

£12.92 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Domaine Gerovassiliou, Avaton Pgi 2011, Epanomi, Macedonia, Greece

Bronze medal winner

‘Youthful, with underdeveloped aromas, but a bold and juicy red,’ said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, adding: ‘Plenty of spicy oak, and food-friendly. Not for the faint-hearted.’

£11.36 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Thiasos, Red 2013, Peloponnese, Greece

Bronze medal winner

Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison enjoyed this wine’s ‘complex, fruity aroma’, saying: ‘Juicy, with a fruity mid-palate, long and persistent.’ ‘Smooth, earthy red with big warmth and development on the palate,’ added Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

£6.28 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Monemvasia Winery, Metropolis 2013, Monemvasia, Lakonia, Greece

Bronze medal winner

'Very individual,' said team leader Angela Reddin, adding: 'Soft, floral nose of rose, musk and carnations. Medium-dry in the mouth, with some Turkish delight and citrus peel.'

£10.32 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Papagiannakos, Retsina 2014, Attica, Greece

Bronze medal winner

Consultant Michael Harrison found this to be a 'more mineral, modern retsina', with team leader Angela Reddin adding: 'Piney freshness with some lemon oil. Good within its category,' and Frédéric Jean-Yves Billét of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa commenting: 'With flowers, stone fruit kernel, this has salty, spicy notes.'
£4.65/50cl

£4.65 Boutinot

Alpha Estate, Syrah/Xinomavro/Merlot 2011, Amyndeon, Florina, Greece

Commended medal winner

Ktima Biblia Chora, Estate White 2014, Macedonia, Greece

Commended medal winner

Monemvasia Winery, Asproudi 2013, Monemvasia, Lakonia, Greece

Commended medal winner

Monemvasia Winery, Monemvasios 2006, Monemvasia, Lakonia, Greece

Commended medal winner

House Wine: Red - <£5.50 ex-VAT

Boutinot, Cabaret Frank, Cabernet Franc 2012, Lodi, California, USA

Gold medal winner

For the price, pretty incredible.

'Rich, complex and well-structured, with lots of dark morello cherries, plums and spices,' said team leader Andrea Briccarello. Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place found ‘slightly smoky, ripe red fruit aromas’ on the nose, along with a palate of 'ripe blueberry and raspberry, soft tannin, nice balance and length’. Aim for the steak and stews with this one.

£5.50 Boutinot

Cono Sur, Los Gansos, Merlot 2013, Central Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner

The ‘good, easy-drinking nature’ of this happy Merlot with its medley of floral aromas was what appealed to all, securing the first House Red Gold medal. ‘There’s nice, ripe, central fruit, with a touch of refreshing acidity and soft tannins,’ said Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel, while team leader Tom Forrest found a deepish purple colour with ‘sweet, ripe red and black fruits’ on the nose: ‘Soft, savoury red and black fruit flavours, with some spice and medium length.’

£4.20 CyT UK

Moncaro, Marche Sangiovese 2013, Marche, Italy

Gold medal winner

The fruity, easy-going pleasure of this wine made our judges smile.

'Leafy blackcurrant and juicy, ripe, red fruits,' said Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel, while Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels was impressed by the 'soft, silky tannins', also noting: 'Primary and secondary notes of vanilla, red berry and oak, good weight, with notes of sour cherry, currant, silky tannins and a mouthfilling, lingering finish.'

£5.49 Eurowines

Boutinot, Pablo y Walter, Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Gold medal winner

Good fruit allied with New World warmth set Pablo y Walter's Malbec aside.

'Lots of warm berry fruit, this lasts well on the palate,' said Caroline Catering's Richard Brooks, continuing: 'Versatile and very good value.'
‘A whiff of farmyard and admirable concentration,’ added Gus Gluck of Vinoteca King's Cross.

£5.50 Boutinot

Borsao, Gran Tesoro, Garnacha 2014, Campo de Borja, Spain

Gold medal winner

Excellent balance, good texture and a complexity way beyond its price tag took Borsao to the top. Team leader Martin Lam found 'a nice bit of savoury funk on the nose, with dark red fruits and a savoury edge'.

'Medium weight but intense, with black berries and a note of freshness,' added Yves Desmaris MS of Lutyens, while Julien Sahut of Wine Culture noted the nose of strawberries, the soft tannins and good acidity.

£4.55 Molson Coors

Boutinot, Les Oliviers, Merlot/Mourvèdre, Pays d'Oc 2013, Languedoc, France

Gold medal winner

'Soft and easy but with a bit more to the fruit, this holds well in the mouth,' said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, adding: 'Pleasant by the glass and enough there to cope with modest red meat dishes.'
Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains highlighted the ‘delicate, soft palate, good structure of fruit, tannin and acidity’, adding: ‘Lovely balanced, rich texture.'

£4.80 Boutinot

Boutinot, Sierra Grande, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Central Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Floral entry, with notes of canned asparagus and spices,’ began Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison, continuing: ‘Long and beefy on the palate. Juicy, spicy, complex, vibrant and long.’ ‘Good by the glass, but enough weight for a variety of lightish dishes,’ added Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

£4.80 Boutinot

Concha y Toro, Mountain Range, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Central Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

Well balanced, with soft red fruit and tannins. ‘Aromatic and youthful, with hints of black fruit and a minty/eucalyptus aroma. High alcohol finish, but ripe, juicy and jammy delivery,’ said Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains, adding: ‘A lot for the money.’

£4.00 CyT UK

Bibendum, Pez de Rio, Tempranillo/Merlot 2013, Aragón, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Richly textured with ripe tannins, this shows primary fruit character, with morello cherry and damson plum,’ said team leader Olivier Marie. ‘Simple, easy drinking, fruity on both nose and palate,’ added Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel.

£5.35 Bibendum

Bodegas Aguila, Tierra Roja, Old Vines Garnacha 2007, Cariñena, Spain

Silver medal winner

Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan felt that 'richness and a little grip' made this a 'very decent wine', while team leader Laura Rhys MS highlighted its 'red fruits, meaty hints of spice and elegant tannin'. Great for pub grub and hearty dishes such as sausage cassoulet or venison burgers with cranberry sauce.

£4.50 Copestick Murray

Zorgvliet, Silvermyn Argentum, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Petit Verdot 2013, Banghoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Silver medal winner

Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel felt that this was a wine with a purpose: 'Juicy, barbecue-calling wine, with some complexity and red fruit finish.'
'Good delivery, herbaceous quality, with ripe, grippy tannins,' added Debbie Smith of 21212.

£5.35 Boutinot

Los Robles, La Fonda, Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère 2012, Curicó Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Precise and clean winemaking gives a sweet redcurrant finish and excellent value for money,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar adding: ‘Easy, simple, fruit-driven and dry, with flavours of red berries.’ Floral notes and freshness complete the package.

£3.90 CyT UK

Trivento, Tribu, Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

‘Clean and simple, fresh, with bright red berry aromas. Fruity character with a lactic note to the finish, with ripe fleshy tannins. Well made,’ said team leader Olivier Marie. Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen agreed.

'Balance, with enjoyable tannins. Definitely crowd pleasing.'

£4.00 CyT UK

Boutinot, El Monstruo de las Montañas, Malbec/Bonarda 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

'Lovely berried nose leading to an inky, dark, brooding palate,' said team leader Jade Koch. ‘Medium intensity of aromas of fresh red and black fruits,’ noted Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place, adding: ‘Nice, well-rounded and balanced palate with herbal thyme notes and a decent finish.’

£5.30 Boutinot

Foncalieu, Le Sanglier de la Montagne, Carignan 2014, Vin de France, France

Silver medal winner

James Hocking of The Vineyard Group found this 'fresh and appealing', going on to describe: 'Some pleasant fruit character here, and a long finish.'
'Dark berries and a full finish,' agreed consultant Deborah-Lynn Morris, adding: 'Good with food or alone.'

£5.26 Cockburn & Campbell

Boutinot, Le Fou, Pinot Noir, Pays d'Oc 2013, Languedoc, France

Silver medal winner

Consultant Deborah-Lynn Morris enjoyed the 'light, fresh Pinot complexity' of this wine, while team leader Simon Woods highlighted its 'soft, gentle, juicy, spicy style and good grippy finish', and The Harrow at Little Bedwyn's Roger Jones noted the lovely balance and zingy nature.

£5.50 Boutinot

Juan Gil, Pedrera, Monastrell 2013, Jumilla, Spain

Silver medal winner

Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels noted the good complexity here: 'Aromas of red and black fruit, with hints of vanilla from the use of oak.'
He found 'secondary notes of cinnamon and spice' on a ripe fruit finish bolstered by 'grippy tannins'.

£5.15 Boutinot

Boutinot, Sierra Grande, Pinot Noir 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

Joao Ribeiro of Buddha-Bar London noted ‘berries and strawberry with no wood, this is easy on the palate with a medium finish and mid-intensity’. ‘Dolcetto-esque, gets the juices going,’ added team leader Jade Koch.

£5.50 Boutinot

Bibendum, Gable View, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Western Cape, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

'A walk on the wild side' was how team leader Angela Reddin saw it, adding: 'Vibrant red colour, bramble fruits. Really complex with umami notes – perfect.'

£5.39 Bibendum

Bodegas Aguila, El Mazo, Tempranillo 2013, Cariñena, Spain

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Annette Scarfe MW found ‘fruit and freshness with simple carbonic character’ in this wine, with Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar adding: ‘Fruity, with noticeably light tannins.’

£4.59 Greene King

Borsao, Selección Tinto 2013, Campo de Borja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Richard Bampfield MW found this ‘really characterful’, with ‘deepish, young, clean black fruits on the nose, good fruit and spice and a fresh and long finish’. ’Spicy, vibrant, juicy palate,’ agreed Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison.

£5.50 Boutinot

Trivento, Private Selection, Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

‘Attractive red berry aromas on the nose, juicy and balanced on the palate, with a touch of earthiness,' said Caroline Catering’s Richard Brooks. Spicy and fresh. Good aperitif material.

£4.65 CyT UK

Félix Solis, Ayrum, Tempranillo 2014, Valdepeñas, Spain

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Laura Rhys MS liked this wine's 'dark fruit and juicy cherries', with Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan adding that its black fruits and full body were 'calling for food'.

£5.00 Matthew Clark

Domaine Condamine l'Evêque, Merlot/Cabernet, Côtes de Thongue 2013, Languedoc, France

Bronze medal winner

'They've done a good job here,' concluded team leader Angela Reddin: 'Summer fruit compote with hints of iodine and minerals.'
'Soft, ripe, very drinkable, with smoky black hints,' added Neil Bruce of Studio Alto.

£5.50 Cockburn & Campbell

Bibendum, Bush Telegraph, Shiraz/Viognier 2013, South Eastern Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Sweet red fruits, slightly jammy character, with pleasant hints of spice and some refreshing acidity,’ noted team leader Annette Scarfe MW. ‘Medium-light body with slightly candied red fruit,’ added William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants.

£5.06 Bibendum

Aliança, Foral Douro 2013, Douro, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

‘Inky purple fruit with a little touch of bay on the nose,’ said team leader Jade Koch, going on: ‘Juicy, dry palate and great acid. Dusty but well balanced, this will have good appeal to a lot of people.’

£5.30 Boutinot

Aliança, Vista Red Blend 2013, Beiras, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

'Good acidity, slightly meaty, with nice grip and berry and plum fruit. Chewy, but friendly finish,' noted team leader Simon Woods, with consultant Deborah-Lynn Morris adding: 'Good balance. Easy-to-drink quaffing wine.'

£5.00 Boutinot

Riptide, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘Bright and medium length, with notes of red fruit and liquorice,’ said William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants. ‘Baked strawberry with a hint of residual sugar and a redcurrant finish,’ added team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£4.93 Bibendum

Boutinot, Les Volets, Pinot Noir, Haute Vallée de l'Aude 2013, Languedoc, France

Bronze medal winner

Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn appreciated this wine's 'lovely colour' and delicate perfume: 'Fresh, clean Pinot-style, soft red fruits in a juicy, raspberry crumble and sour cream style. Food friendly with a long finish.'

£5.50 Boutinot

Winery Exchange, Aires Andinos, Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

'Spicy, lifted aromatics, clean and fresh. Dry, clean, tart and fresh on the palate, with good balance,' said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, with team leader Angela Reddin suggesting it as a good option for wine by the glass.

£5.00 Majestic Commercial

Luis Felipe Edwards, Flor del Fuego, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Central Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

Diego Muntoni of Oxo Tower Restaurant found ‘blackcurrant aromas with charry smoke and tobacco notes’ on the nose, adding that it had: ‘Well-balanced tannins, mid-weight body and intensity, and middling length.’

£4.75 Majestic Commercial

LGI-Wines, Baron de Baussac, Carignan Vieilles Vignes 2014, Languedoc, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Nice cherry and bubblegum notes, fresh, fruity, vibrant and well balanced,’ said Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar, with William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants spotting: ‘Deeper, violet and plum fruit on the palate.’

£5.29 Majestic Commercial

LGI-Wines, Beauté du Sud, Malbec 2014, Languedoc, France

Bronze medal winner

Tipping roast lamb as a good match, Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn said: 'Juicy meat wafts on the nose, spiced, balanced and juicy on the palate. Cool oak, with sweet and lingering bright fresh berries.'

£5.29 Majestic Commercial

Boutinot, Feria e Fêtes, Grenache Noir, Côtes Catalanes 2012, Roussillon, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Fruit and spice on a very attractive nose,’ said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, adding: ‘Lovely balance on the palate with a fresh, spicy finish.’ ‘Very drinkable,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

£5.35 Boutinot

Broadland Wineries, Pais de Poetas, Chilean Merlot 2013, Central Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Clean, bright, with red fruit and a crunchy, blackberry character,’ began team leader Olivier Marie, continuing: ‘Tannins are ripe, sweet, soft and integrated, and the finish is slightly on the bitter, morello cherry side.’

£4.69 Molson Coors

Bibendum, Statua, Negroamaro Salento 2012, Puglia , Italy

Commended medal winner

£5.35 Bibendum

Bodegas del Medievo, Finca de Oro, Rioja 2013, Rioja , Spain

Commended medal winner

£5.49

Cono Sur, Los Gansos, Pinot Noir 2014, Central Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£4.20 CyT UK

Boutinot, Percheron, Shiraz/Mourvèdre 2014, Western Cape , South Africa

Commended medal winner

£4.70 Boutinot

GCF, Michel Servin Rouge 2013, Vin de France , France

Commended medal winner

Boutinot, Les Cépages Oubliés, Cinsault/Grenache Vieilles Vignes, Pays d'Oc 2013, Languedoc, France

Commended medal winner

£5.40 Boutinot

Greene King, Touro Preto Tinto 2013, Dão , Portugal

Commended medal winner

Reh Kendermann, La Folia, Malbec 2013, Mendoza , Argentina

Commended medal winner

Boutinot, Domaine Mas Barrau, Cabernet Franc, Pays du Gard 2013, Languedoc, France

Commended medal winner

£5.40 Boutinot

Emiliana, Adobe, Carmenère 2013, Rapel Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£5.50 Boutinot

Winery Exchange, Marques de Calado, Tempranillo 2013, Cariñena, Spain

Commended medal winner

Félix Solis, Ayrum, Tempranillo Crianza 2011, Valdepeñas , Spain

Commended medal winner

£5.50 Matthew Clark

Adria Vini, Conviviale, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2013, Abruzzo , Italy

Commended medal winner

£5.20 Boutinot

Berkmann Wine Cellars, Vent du Sud, Syrah/Grenache, Pays d'Oc 2013, Languedoc, France

Commended medal winner

GCF Exclusif, Les Vignerons, Carignan/Syrah 2013, Vin de France , France

Commended medal winner

Fray León, Matinal, Merlot 2014, Central Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£3.90 Bottle Green

Boutinot, Cuvée Jean Paul, Vaucluse Rouge 2013, Provence, France

Commended medal winner

£4.60 Boutinot

Andean Vineyards, Finca del Alta, Malbec 2014, Mendoza , Argentina

Commended medal winner

£4.45 Bottle Green

GCF Exclusif, Les Vignerons, Grenache/Pinot Noir 2013, Vin de France , France

Commended medal winner

Osborne, Seven, Tempranillo/Cabernet 2013, Castilla-La Mancha , Spain

Commended medal winner

£4.94 Sogrape UK

Boutinot, Cape Heights, Shiraz 2014, Western Cape , South Africa

Commended medal winner

£4.60 Boutinot

Borsao, Garnacha 2014, Campo de Borja, Spain

Commended medal winner

£4.55 Boutinot

Botter, Piazzi, Nero d'Avola/Shiraz 2012, Sicily, Italy

Commended medal winner

Boutinot, Les Volets, Malbec, Haute Vallée de l'Aude 2013, Languedoc, France

Commended medal winner

£5.15 Boutinot

House Wine: Rosé - <£5.50 ex-VAT

Cavit, Principato, Pinot Grigio Blush 2014, Veneto, Italy

Gold medal winner By the glass

Suppleness and subtlety helped Cavit scoop Gold with its Principato – and a coveted By The Glass spot. Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott found ‘interesting, floral notes of rose petals and little hints of spice’ on the nose, while team leader Jade Koch noted ‘apple, orange, clean minerality on an oily, textured, dry palate’, and Paolo Pivato of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa summed it up: ‘Ideal as an aperitif, pleasant and great value for money.’

£5.00 Molson Coors

Adria Vini, Ancora, Monferrato Chiaretto 2014, Piedmont, Italy

Gold medal winner Pub & Bar

The ultimate crowd pleaser and a worthy Perfect Pub wine, this has a ‘nice copper colour and very appealing style’, said Michael Moore of Room 24, with Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott noting: ‘Floral and citrusy, with a little red fruit on the nose, dry and light, medium-bodied style.’ Elegant and textured with balance and good length, it's happy to go solo or would go well with beef dishes with a touch of spice.

£4.60 Boutinot

Boutinot, Montevista, Sauvignon Blanc Rosé 2014, Maule Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Pale as a rosé should be, and a beautiful aromatic nose,’ began consultant Caroline Symington, with Vinoteca Marylebone’s Mya Brown noting: ‘Strawberry and grapefruit aromas, bright, juicy grapefruit on the palate, with nice structure and a clean, dry, citrusy finish.’

£5.00 Boutinot

GCF Exclusif, Parlez-Vous, Cabernet Franc Rosé 2014, Vin de France, France

Silver medal winner

‘Currants, red apple and apple skin/green aromas on the nose, peppery and leafy on the palate, with a pleasant slight bitterness, but overall crisp, bright flavours and a clean finish,’ said a pleased Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone.

£4.90 HT White & Co, R.W Randalls, NWBG

Winery Exchange, Marques de Calado Rosé 2013, Cariñena, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Clean, berry fruit profile, simple but fresh, dry and quaffable, balanced wine,’ said Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone, with Lukasz Walkowiak of Oxo Tower Restaurant adding: ‘Lots of fruit and a touch of spice on the nose, with herbal notes on a sweetish palate.’

£4.25 Majestic Commercial

Borsao, Gran Tesoro Rosado 2014, Campo de Borja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

’Intense aromas, fruit drops and raspberry, with strawberry notes on the palate, in an off-dry style,’ said team leader Olivier Marie, with Vinoteca Marylebone’s Mya Brown adding: ‘Expressive, fruity-floral style; fresh and very drinkable.’

£4.55 Molson Coors

LGI-Wines, Les Bêtes Rousses Rosé, Pays d'Hérault 2014, Languedoc, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Peachy, strawberry, red cherry fruit aromas, a touch of mango on the palate, with zesty grapefruit notes. Nice crunchy red fruit and pleasant acidity on the finish,’ commented Angelo Casali of The Duck & Rice.

£4.91 Laytons

Félix Solis, Ayrum, Tempranillo Rosado 2014, Valdepeñas, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Darker fruit, warmer climate feel, with dark strawberry, slightly jammy nose,’ began Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross, continuing: ‘Decent acidity, a good option for customers who prefer a slightly sweeter or riper rosé style.’

£5.00 Matthew Clark

Borsao, Selección Rosado 2014, Campo de Borja , Spain

Commended medal winner

£4.55 Boutinot

Boutinot, Pasquiers, Grenache/Cinsault Rosé, Pays d'Oc 2013, Languedoc, France

Commended medal winner

£4.90 Boutinot

Botter, Piazzi Rosato 2013, Sicily , Italy

Commended medal winner

Boutinot, El Tesoro, Bobal Rosado 2014, Utiel-Requena , Spain

Commended medal winner

£4.85 Boutinot

Boutinot, Fide et Arte, Les Cerisiers, Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2014, Rhône , France

Commended medal winner

£5.50 Boutinot

Riptide, White Zinfandel 2013, California , USA

Commended medal winner

£4.43 Bibendum

House Wine: White - <£5.50 ex-VAT

Finca Las Moras, Pacha Mama, Torrontés 2014, San Juan, Argentina

Gold medal winner By the glass

Wonderful aromatics and bags of flavour won Finca Las Moras a coveted By The Glass spot as well as Gold. ‘Interesting floral, geranium notes on the nose, with grapefruit hints, good minerality and sweetness on a fresh palate, and mint and cumin notes on the finish,’ said Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth. Pair with flat fish with grapes or herbs.

£5.21 Bibendum

Emiliana, Adobe, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner

‘Vegetal, floral and citrus aromas, light-bodied with notes of asparagus and artichoke on the palate,’ began an intrigued Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott, with team leader Jade Koch adding: ‘Sweet elderflower, aromatic and floral nose, with orange citrus; bright acidity on a clean, fruity, quaffable palate.’

£5.50 Boutinot

Foncalieu, La Picoutine, Ugni Blanc/Colombard 2013, Vin de France, France

Gold medal winner

Friendly and welcoming, a worthy Gold. ‘Light on the nose, chalky and delicate, with hints of flint mineral on the palate, rounded and firm, complex and long,’ said Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House, with Paolo Pivato of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa also noting: ‘Mellow peach, white and yellow flowers with a long aftertaste.’

£5.08 Bibendum

Fray León, Matinal, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner

Sheer great value alongside a refreshing attack and savoury fruit flavours scored Gold for Fray Léon.

'Nice freshness on the nose, with citrus, melon aromas and a slight smoky minerality,' said Julian Bicknell of Hawksmoor Air Street, continuing: 'Good weight and balance on the palate. A bargain.'

£3.90 Bottle Green

Santa Carolina, Vistana, Chardonnay 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner Pub & Bar

Freshness and texture captured Gold for Santa Carolina. ‘Gentle flinty hint with a good aftertaste of orange blossom,’ said Mirco Giannoccaro of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa, while Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross said: ‘Creamy texture with hints of tangerine peel and a refreshing acidity.'
'Pair with monkfish with tomato, olives, anchovy and a touch of chilli,' said Peter Bagatti of Bagattis, getting quite carried away.

£4.70 Ehrmanns Wine

Concha y Toro, Mountain Range, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Fresh, intense green fruit nose, crisp, mouthwatering and refreshing in the mouth,’ said Robert Tozser of The Rib Room, with Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross adding: ‘Fresh and youthful on the nose, light peach and citrus notes and mandarin, with a lemony citrus finish.’

£4.00 CyT UK

Botter, Catani, Sicilian White 2013, Sicily, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Nice bright, tangy nose of apples and citrus,' said team leader Angela Reddin, with Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth adding: ‘Light bodied, with green vegetal and citrus notes, and mineral touches on the finish.’

£3.85 Greene King

Jeanjean, Plo de l'Isabelle, Picpoul de Pinet 2014, Languedoc, France

Silver medal winner

‘Ripe, juicy style with nice, lively citrus, peach melba fruit and notes of halva, nice aromatic lift and good acidity,’ commented team leader Simon Woods, with consultant sommelier Maria Rodriguez adding: ‘Light, would make a good aperitif, with intense apple/pear nose and refreshing acidity.’

£5.42 Majestic Commercial

Boutinot, Bellefontaine, Sauvignon Blanc Pays d'Oc 2013, Languedoc, France

Silver medal winner

‘Pear and zesty aromas, dry, crisp and clean on the palate, with medium body,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, with team leader Martin Lam noting: ‘Herbal notes on the nose, citrus and mid-weight palate.’

£4.90 Boutinot

Boutinot, Domaine de Vedilhan, Viognier Pays d'Oc 2013, Languedoc, France

Silver medal winner

‘Nice elegant style with decent balance, long length in the mouth and a pleasing floral-acid balance,’ said James Hocking of The Vineyard Group, with team leader Simon Woods adding: ‘Lively pear/peach fruit aromas, then a hint of walnut on the palate, a good honest style.’

£5.25 Boutinot

Boutinot, Les Volets, Chardonnay Haute Vallée de l'Aude 2013, Languedoc, France

Silver medal winner

‘Lychee and peach with really floral aromas; clean and fresh on the palate but has touches of earthy mineral and a lemon and lime finish,’ said Angelo Casali of The Duck & Rice. ‘Zesty, summer wine,’ added team leader Natasha Hughes MW.

£5.50 Boutinot

Winery Exchange, Aires Andinos, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

‘Sweet, fruity nose with sherbet and mineral notes, followed by a nice fruity palate with a bit of a zing, making it a refreshing glassful,’ said Julian Bicknell of Hawksmoor Air Street, with consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet finding it to have a ‘floral, peachy nose, good body, with a clean finish’.

£5.00 Majestic Commercial

Adria Vini, gPG, Garganega/Pinot Grigio 2014, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Floral, perfumed nose with hints of sweet spice. Stone fruit freshness on the palate, with luscious texture. Different and interesting,’ said Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall. ‘Clean, with fresh, candied fruit, in a popular style,’ added team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£4.60 Boutinot

Berkmann Wine Cellars, Vent du Sud, Grenache Blanc/Viognier, Pays d'Oc 2014, Languedoc, France

Silver medal winner

‘Nutty notes with sweet tropical fruit undertones, balanced and good,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall highlighting ‘sweet pea shoots on a subtle nose, leading to a delicate finish’.

£5.47 Berkmann Wine Cellars

GCF Exclusif, Les Vignerons, Muscat/Viognier 2014, Vin de France, France

Silver medal winner

‘Offering a good, fresh nose of tropical fruit, this is a pleasant wine of mingled fruity acidity and a lean, pleasant finish,’ said Sarah Riddle of Sketch. ‘Nose of cooked apple with citrus fruit, very fresh balance and good finish,’ added Carlos Ferreira of New Street Wine Shop.

£5.00 Fine Wines Direct, Wine Importers, Wine Fantastic

Omaka Springs, Southern Lights, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Full of flavour, the nose is grassy and fresh, with evolving stone fruit, lime and nettles on a good finish,’ said a satisfied Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners. ‘Herbaceous, savoury hints and gooseberries with a limey edge,’ added Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall.

£5.25 Bottle Green

Riptide, Chardonnay 2013, California, USA

Silver medal winner

'Ripe and opulent on the nose, with peaches and cream. Aromatic, spicy and rich, there's plenty for the money here,' said The Tate Group's Hamish Anderson. Team leader Angela Reddin added: ‘Light straw colour, yellow stone fruits on the nose, with melon overtones. Match with feta or pecorino cheese.'

£4.53 Bibendum

GCF Exclusif, Parlez-Vous, Sauvignon 2014, Vin de France, France

Silver medal winner

‘Floral nose with lime zest freshness, super-dry on the palate with a long finish,’ began Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant, with La Petite Maison’s Andrea Fasan adding: ‘Citrus, grassy nose, clean with great purity of fruit on the palate, juicy and long.’

£4.90 HT White & Co, R.W Randalls, NWBG

Concha y Toro, Mountain Range, Chardonnay 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott highlighted ‘lime and lemon fruit, dry, crispy citrus flavours and a medium-long finish’, while Michael Moore of Room 24 recommended scallops or cod as a food match.

£4.00 CyT UK

Cono Sur, Los Gansos, Gewürtztraminer 2014, Maule & Casablanca Valleys, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Really nice, flowery aromatic style, has a touch of rose petal, gentle pear, good depth and enough acid to balance the tender fruit,’ said team leader Simon Woods. ‘Bright, aromatic nose with good balance,’ said Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s Mike Best.

£4.20 CyT UK

Zorgvliet, Silvermyn, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Banghoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

Nigel Sutcliffe of Truffle Hunting found this example ‘rounded, pleasingly ripe and soft’, while Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison noted: ‘Complex, spicy nose, great texture and vibrancy on the palate, with citrus and lime on a floral finish.’

£5.35 Boutinot

Los Robles, La Fonda, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Curicó Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Delicate, neutral nose with flowers and hints of citrus fruit, integrated acidity and a pleasant finish,’ said Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel, with Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners adding: ‘Attractive and delicate, with a flavoursome finish.’

£3.90 CyT UK

GCF, Michel Servin Blanc 2013, Vin de France, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Great pear perfume nose, light on the palate but good easy drinking,’ said Michael Moore of Room 24. Team leader Jade Koch added: ‘Citrus, elderflower and lime aromas, viscous, fleshy tropical fruit, with good minerality and a dry finish.’

£4.42 Majestic Commercial

Reh Kendermann, Kumi, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Breede River Valley, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Honeyed citrus aromas with a waxy edge; a dry, citrus palate with a clean finish,’ said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison, with team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW adding: ‘Apples, lees and a creamy, honeyed texture.’

£4.10 Copestick Murray

Bibendum, Bush Telegraph, Pinot Grigio 2014, South Eastern Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Decent depth of pear/apple/peach fruit with brisk acidity,’ began team leader Natasha Hughes MW, with Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross agreeing: ‘Orchard fruit dominates, very fresh and reminiscent of a bite of apple.’

£5.06 Bibendum

Five Foot Track, Chardonnay 2013, South Eastern Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

Joris Beijn of Marcus found a ‘fresh nose with good attack on the palate and good balance overall’, while Carlos Ferreira of New Street Wine Shop noted: ‘Green apple, lemon/lime nose and medium-length finish.’

£4.71 Majestic Commercial

Adria Vini, Ca' di Ponti, Grillo 2014, Sicily, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Medium body with a clean, fresh nose and citrus fruit notes. Would lead you to a second glass,’ said Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott, with Sarah Riddle of Sketch adding: ‘Tropical, fruity and dry, with a nice lean finish.’

£4.50 Boutinot

Boutinot, Percheron, Chenin Blanc/Viognier 2014, Western Cape, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Nice tropical fruit on the palate, well rounded, with medium length and good acidity,’ began Andrea Domenicucci of Whatley Manor, with Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall adding: ‘Subtle green nose, easy drinking with a light citrus finish.’

£4.70 Boutinot

Broadland Wineries, Pais de Poetas, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

With Alejandro Icart of Fera at Claridge’s noting ‘good aromatic nose, a crisp, fresh palate with lemony citrus notes and good intensity’, team leader Angela Reddin added: ‘Light lemon sherbet nose, herbal touches and a fuller palate than expected.’

£4.69 Molson Coors

Boutinot, Sierra Grande, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Central Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£4.80 Boutinot

Trivento, Zonda, Chardonnay/Torrontes NV, Luján de Cuyo , Argentina

Commended medal winner

£3.50 CyT UK

Boutinot, Pasquiers V, Sauvignon Blanc Pays d'Oc 2013, Languedoc, France

Commended medal winner

£4.90 Boutinot

Félix Solis, Ayrum, Verdejo 2014, Valdepeñas , Spain

Commended medal winner

£5.00 Matthew Clark

Emiliana, Andes Peaks, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Central Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£4.95 Boutinot

Foncalieu, Le Sanglier de la Montagne, Ugni Blanc/Colombard 2014, Vin de France, France

Commended medal winner

Boutinot, Domaine Mas Bahourat, A Côté des Abricotiers, Viognier Pays du Gard 2013, Languedoc, France

Commended medal winner

£5.45 Boutinot

Cevico, Tavino, Trebbiano 2014, Emilia-Romagna , Italy

Commended medal winner

Luis Felipe Edwards, Flor del Fuego, Chardonnay 2014, Central Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

Ormonde, Stonebuck, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Western Cape , South Africa

Commended medal winner

LGI-Wines, Cuvée des Familles, Sauvignon/Viognier 2014, Vin de France , France

Commended medal winner

Boutinot, El Tesoro, Verdejo 2014, Rueda , Spain

Commended medal winner

£4.85 Boutinot

Boutinot, Cape Heights, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Western Cape , South Africa

Commended medal winner

£4.60 Boutinot

Boutinot, Cape Heights, Chenin Blanc 2014, Western Cape , South Africa

Commended medal winner

£4.60 Boutinot

Broadland Wineries, Cawston Crossing, Chenin Blanc 2014, Paarl, South Africa

Commended medal winner

£4.35 Molson Coors

Broadland Wineries, Three Mills Varietals, Pinot Grigio NV, British Wine, Other

Commended medal winner

£3.65 Molson Coors

Broadland Wineries, Compass Point, Chardonnay 2014, South Eastern Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£4.99 Molson Coors

Italy: Central

Marchesi de' Frescobaldi, Castello di Pomino, Pomino Bianco 2013, Tuscany, Italy

Gold medal winner

What a charmer! No wonder this Chardonnay/Pinot Bianco blend scored Gold. Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan liked its 'chalky, mineral, toasted' character, while Stuart Skea of Champany Inn & Wine Cellars said: 'Aromatic grapefruit pith notes with subtle hints of the exotic. A full palate-filling wine – weighty but with delicious freshness. Honey and almond notes, with a hint of good, aged Comte cheese, and a pleasant bitterness on the finish. Pair with crayfish salad with blood orange and mandarin.'

£11.48 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Moncaro, Le Vele, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2014, Marche, Italy

Gold medal winner Food Match

'This wine has everything,' said Enikö Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen: 'Fruits like pomelo, a touch of honey and a good texture.'
Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth liked this wine's 'salty minerals', which he said were complemented by 'juice of lime and grapefruit, pineapple and a nice finishing touch of almond'. While this waltzed through the Food Match round to pick up the Pizza trophy, other tips include ceviche, creamy soups, lightly spiced curries and chicken. So versatile, too.

£7.19 Eurowines

Santa Francesca, Orvieto Classico 2014, Umbria, Italy

Gold medal winner

Supreme versatility from this Orvieto, with its six-strong grape blend, citrus and floral notes, and frankly incredible value, scored this wine Gold.

'A bargain,' agreed Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair, with Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan saying: 'Light, crisp and confit lemon flavours, very aromatic and floral.'

£6.00

Rosarubra, Triluna 2012, Abruzzo, Italy

Gold medal winner

This Chardonnay/Sauv Blanc blend with a touch of Malvasia excited and entranced in equal measure.

'Weird and wonderful. Exotic and perfumed, with a really nice palate, with complex, almost vermouth notes,' said team leader Tom Forrest. L'Ortolan's Guillaume Kaczmar described it as having 'real concentration, honey, citrus peel, peach, apricots. Balanced stone fruit and mineral', concluding: 'A wine of gastronomy with good length.'
Forrest suggested oysters, prawn risotto, or cooked seafood with chilli.

£15.97 Rosarubra

Claudio Cipressi, Voira, Falanghina 2013, Molise, Italy

Silver medal winner

Debbie Smith of 21212 enjoyed this wine's 'rounded and full floral structure, with vibrant acidity and ripe stone fruits'. Team leader Laura Rhys MS found it 'crisp, clean, dry and herbal, with nice texture'.

'Calls for seafood and the seaside,' said Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair.

£13.25 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Borgo Paglianetto, Vertis, Verdicchio di Matelica 2011, Marche, Italy

Silver medal winner

'An aromatic rich feast,' said a happy Enikö Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen of this wine, with its ripe fruit, mineral palate and long finish, while Alessandro Marchesan of Zuma wrote: 'Perfumed, intense and crisp. Rich, with oak.'

£11.91 The Flying Corkscrew

Santa Barbara, Tardivo ma non Tardo, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2011, Marche, Italy

Silver medal winner

This was all about the citrus for team leader Tom Forrest: 'Pale lemon colour, lemon skin aromas, slight oiliness, with a lemon and almond finish.'
Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place noted 'honey, fresh white florals, a mineral touch'.

'Sensational!' enthused FJB Hotels' Charles Van Wyk.

£22.50 Vinum

Antinori, Castello della Sala, San Giovanni, Orvieto Classico Superiore 2013, Umbria, Italy

Silver medal winner

Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan found: 'A good wine with energy, expression and length. Acidity well integrated with a lovely citrusy, mineral core and a touch of stone fruit.'
'Zesty and rich with a slight spritz,' added Debbie Smith of 21212.

£10.33 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Pieralisi, Monte Schiavo, Pallio di San Floriano, Verdicchio di Castelli di Jesi 2013, Marche, Italy

Silver medal winner

With 'smoky minerality, bright citrus and good acidity', this showed 'some complexity', according to team leader Laura Rhys MS, while Gareth Ferrerira of Launceston Place applauded the 'slight sparkle, intensity on the nose, and the long finish'.

£7.00 Boutinot

Moncaro, Vigna Novali, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva 2012, Marche, Italy

Bronze medal winner

Highlighting its 'pale gold' colour, team leader Tom Forrest enjoyed this wine's aromas of 'almond blossom with some lemon and lavender', adding: 'Very soft palate with some lemon notes and a fresh, honeyed almond finish.'

£12.10 Eurowines

Umani Ronchi, Pecorino 2013, Abruzzo , Italy

Commended medal winner

£8.72 Enotria&Coe

Moncaro, Terre Cortesi, Falerio dei Colli Ascolani 2014, Marche, Italy

Commended medal winner

£6.53 Eurowines

Belisario, Terre di Valbona, Verdicchio di Matelica 2014, Marche, Italy

Commended medal winner

£6.85 Liberty Wines

Belisario, Vigneti del Cerro, Verdicchio di Matelica 2013, Marche, Italy

Commended medal winner

£9.55 Liberty Wines

Belisario, Meridia, Verdicchio di Matelica 2011, Marche, Italy

Commended medal winner

£13.70 Liberty Wines

Orsogna, Calai 2013, Abruzzo, Italy

Commended medal winner

Antinori, Castello della Sala, Conte della Vipera 2013, Umbria, Italy

Commended medal winner

Italy: Central reds, including Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Farnese, Fantini, Sangiovese 2014, Abruzzo, Italy

Gold medal winner

Kicking off the Golds was a wine low on price but big on the nose. ‘Juicy red and black fruits with juicy acidity and delicate oak,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel adding: ‘Vibrant, juicy fruit, some mushroom on a dry, spicy palate.'
Maxwell Allwood of Alimentum noted: 'Blackcurrant jam and liquorice, smooth texture, and very ripe, black cherry fruit'.

£6.75 Liberty Wines

Farnese, Fantini, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2014, Abruzzo, Italy

Gold medal winner

Balance and ripeness, tang and taste – but above all, wonderful value, took Farnese to the first of its Golds with this expressive wine. ‘Bags of crushed dark fruit and clove spice, there’s pepperiness and freshness with enough weight and texture,’ said a pleased Athila Roos of The Arts Club. ‘Good fruit, nice spiciness and leathery hints, good for by the glass,’ agreed Andrea Domenicucci of Whatley Manor.

£6.50 Liberty Wines

Torre San Martino, Vigna Claudia, Forli Rosso 2008, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Ripe nose, with liquorice, raspberry and spice,’ began Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone, with consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet adding: ‘Fresh, minty, with rose petal notes and lots of liquorice. Good, reliable.'
Alimentum's Maxwell Allwood noted the 'fine, rich tannins with coffee bean notes on the palate'.

£14.30 Eurowines

Rosarubra, Lomanegra, Colline Pescaresi 2008, Abruzzo, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Definitely one for the cellar,’ began Whatley Manor’s Andrea Domenicucci, continuing: ‘Dark chocolate, rosemary herbs, leather, a little wild animal with a tiny bit of smokiness. Beautiful acidity and perfectly constructed.’ ‘Complex and intense, to reward those who can wait,’ agreed The Arts Club’s Athila Roos.

£51.88 Rosarubra

Santa Francesca, Sagrantino di Montefalco 2008, Umbria, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Bright, pungent and perfumed, oaky with some candied, peppery notes,’ said Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone. ‘Attractive and unusual, with pepper and spice but a juicy finish,’ added team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

'Pair with lean, juicy cuts of venison,' advised Maxwell Allwood of Alimentum.

£13.00

Santa Barbara, Mossone 2012, Marche, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Elegant and sophisticated, with good fruit and tannin structure, well-balanced oak and some complexity,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW. ‘Dense, concentrated and lots of oak,’ added Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone.

£35.00 Vinum

Colonnara, Lacrima di Morro d'Alba 2013, Marche, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Massively floral nose, with mandarin, grapefruit and candied aromas, and the palate revealing pepper and confectionery notes,’ said consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel adding: ‘Pepper, jammy tomato and liquorice with natural ripe tannins.’

£8.81 Alivini

Torre San Martino, Vigna 1922, Sangiovese di Romagna Riserva 2011, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Bright and crunchy with fine-grained tannin and a smooth finish,’ said Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW adding: ‘Attractive and complex, higher acidity style, with bitter cherry notes and red fruit.’

£17.05 Eurowines

Rosarubra, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2013, Abruzzo, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Seductive nose, showing a dark side, with crushed mulberries and chocolate with a whiff of espresso,’ began Athila Roos of The Arts Club, continuing. ‘Inviting, perfumed, the palate follows suit, with fine depth, complexity and grip.’

£12.32 Rosarubra

Lunaria Orsogna, Coste di Moro, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2011, Abruzzo, Italy

Bronze medal winner

While Michael Moore of Room 24 highlighted the ‘liquorice nose and dark chocolate dryness’, Athila Roos of The Arts Club noted: ‘Very attractive, perfumed nose with dark fruit, dried petals and incense. There’s a meaty, animal note to it on the palate, intensely perfumed.’

£9.15 Cantina Orsogna

Orsogna, Malverno 2010, Abruzzo, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Complex nose with a juicy, structured palate with a long, cherry finish,’ said Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel. ‘Sweet, tomato leaf and dark fruit palate with notes of chocolate and coffee grounds,’ added consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet.

£9.15 Cantina Orsogna

Antonelli, Chiusa di Pannone, Sagrantino di Montefalco 2005, Umbria, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Big barrel effect of coffee bean, chocolate powder and toffee,’ began Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel, continuing: ‘Plenty of black frui,t with nutty hints and big grape tannins. Needs time.’

£26.55 Laytons

Nicodemi, Notàri, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2012, Abruzzo, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Serious nose, with leather and spices. Soft and juicy on the palate, with lots of concentration and spice,’ said team leader Andrea Briccarello. ‘Blue fruit and violets, with plenty of extract, this is crying out for an al fresco BBQ extravaganza,’ added The Arts Club’s Athila Roos.

£13.59 Winetraders

Moncaro, Vigneti del Parco, Rosso Conero Riserva 2009, Marche , Italy

Commended medal winner

£16.30 Eurowines

Valle Reale, Estate, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2010, Abruzzo , Italy

Commended medal winner

Rosarubra, Intimo 2011, Abruzzo, Italy

Commended medal winner

£15.97 Rosarubra

Nicodemi, Terrana, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2013, Abruzzo, Italy

Commended medal winner

£7.70 Winetraders

Italy: Chianti

Castello Vicchiomaggio, La Prima, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

Fabulously food friendly, this won friends from the start, earning itself a Critics' Choice gong along the way. ‘Long, meaty and muscular, with concentration and elegance,’ began Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place. ‘Crushed black olives with bright red plums and cherries, good for now,’ added Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, while Frédéric Jean-Yves Billet of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa noted: 'Violets, liquorice, confit, cherries, with perfect acidity and balance and good oak ageing.'
Food tips ranged from tomato-based pasta dishes through to roast duck or rabbit.

£29.03 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Ruffino, Riserva Ducale, Chianti Classico Riserva 2011, Tuscany, Italy

Gold medal winner

Noting its 'spicy, lively nose, medium body, great texture, plus juicy, generous tannins, and sage and herbal notes', Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair felt pigeon tagine was the match of choice for this wine. ‘Clean and bright, with red cherries and subtle oak,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, adding: ‘Dry, with fine tannins and lovely balance.'
Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place concluded: ‘Elegant, with black tea leaf notes and dusty tannins.'

£15.03 Alivini, Matthew Clark

San Felice, Il Grigio, Chianti Classico Riserva 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Gold medal winner Food Match

'Balanced, juicy and chewy, with good texture and spicy notes,' said George Bergier of The Victorian Chop House Company, illustrating how the Il Grigio won not only Gold, but also the Steak Food Match award. ‘Rich and ripe, dry and crunchy, with ripe tannins, some black berry fruit notes and a fresh finish,’ added Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, while Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place said: ‘Forward style with red fruit and floral notes.’

£11.00 Boutinot

Berardenga, Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels found a ‘stewed, jammy concentration of fruit’ on the nose, with ‘notes of dark berry and blackcurrant on the palate, secondary and tertiary notes of game, leather and silky tannins to follow’.

£14.75 Liberty Wines

Mazzei, Castello di Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

’Morello cherries and wild strawberries on the nose, bright and delicate with nice acidity on the palate, elegant oak,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS, while George Bergier of The Victorian Chop House Company said: 'Rich and full, almost gamey, with good, balanced texture. Elegant, with good aftertastes, but too young. Nicely develops in the glass.'

£29.45 Enotria&Coe

Lamole di Lamole, Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Soft cherry fruit with a hint of maraschino and notes of spice,’ said team leader Tom Forrest, with Studio Alto’s Neil Bruce adding: ‘Quite lean, lightly oaked style, bright, with sour notes and red cherries.’

£10.44 Alivini

Ruffino, Ruffino, Riserva Ducale Oro, Chianti Classico Riserva 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Some creamy oak with vanilla and ripe red cherry and sour cherry notes, followed by a juicy, refreshing finish,’ said team leader Tom Forrest. ‘Savoury, spicy, with red and black cherries, built for 3 to 5 years’ time,’ added Neil Bruce of Studio Alto.

£21.56 Alivini, Matthew Clark

San Felice, Il Grigio, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘A muscular example, with chalky tannins and good concentration,’ said an impressed Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto adding: ‘Ripe and brooding with notes of black olives and smoky bacon, with grippy tannins.’

£17.00 Boutinot

Antinori, Pèppoli, Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place found this wine, with its savoury aromas of spicy cherries and good concentration of fruit, to be ‘complex and elegant’, highlighting: ‘Sour red fruits, grippy tannins and suggestions of tea leaf and violets.’

£10.61 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Casaloste, Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Interesting, with sweet acacia, cedar and sawdust characters, and bright, red fruit,’ said Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross, with Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels adding: ‘Sour cherry, redcurrant and strawberry, savoury and fruit-driven palate, with refreshing acidity.’

£12.50 Laytons

Rocca di Castagnoli, Stielle, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2011, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Clean and polished, with crunchy red cherry and spiced fruit biscuits,’ began Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross, continuing: ‘Well balanced, not hot or over-acidic, a very enjoyable glass of wine.’ ‘Lovely structure, and definitely a fab food wine,’ added team leader Laura Rhys MS.

£19.56 Eurowines

Tenuta di Capraia, Capraia, Chianti Classico Riserva 2011, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Bolder, juicy fruit style. Black fruits and pleasant acidity and tannic structure, elegant and refined,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS. ‘Beautiful gamey, leather aromas, complemented by red berry and darker fruits,’ added Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels.

£14.29 Eurowines

Borgo Scopeto, Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany, Italy

Commended medal winner

Mazzei, Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany , Italy

Commended medal winner

£13.83 Enotria&Coe

Castello San Sano, Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany, Italy

Commended medal winner

Casaloste, Don Vincenzo, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2009, Tuscany, Italy

Commended medal winner

£28.12 Laytons

Italy: North-East - Red, including Amarone & Valpolicella

Botter, Gran Verossa Rosso 2013, Veneto, Italy

Gold medal winner

With its ripe, forward style, persistence and length, this was popular from the start, with judges feeling it would work well both with food and by the glass. ‘Love it,’ declared Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, adding: ‘With an appealing nose of cherries and plums, a very attractive palate and big warmth at the heart.’ ‘Blueberry, juicy fruitiness with some dry spices, good tannins and acidity,’ agreed Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel.

£6.09 Copestick Murray, Greene King

Zenato, Amarone Classico della Valpolicella 2010, Veneto, Italy

Gold medal winner

‘Rich cherry tart aromas with some chocolate and tobacco notes, dark cherry fruit on the palate with a nice concentration of medicinal herbs,’ said team leader Tom Forrest. ‘Complex nose, fruity, spicy, fragrant and ripe,’ added Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen. A big wine for big flavours. Match with game.

£29.34 Eurowines

Montresor, Capitel della Crosara, Valpolicella Classico Ripasso 2013, Veneto, Italy

Gold medal winner

With its depth and complexity of flavour and its vivacious, bright palate adding up to a wine with strong food-matching potential, Montresor scored a place on the Gold List. Team leader Laura Rhys MS noted: ‘Ripe red cherries, strawberry, juicy berry and bramble fruit with some meaty notes and spicy complexity,’ while Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott enjoyed its ‘spicy, cheery sensation’ and Studio Alto’s Neil Bruce found a ‘Carmenère-like, leafy, herbal’ character.

£10.50 Boutinot

Corte del Sole, Amarone della Valpolicella 2010, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Ripe, almost jammy red berry and blackcurrant fruit, this is herbaceous with nice acidity on the palate, savoury spices and bold, grippy tannins,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS, with Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott also noting: ‘Complex, coffee-mocha and brown sugar notes.’

£29.50 Jascots Wine Merchants

Alpha Zeta, R, Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2013, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Sweet red cherry notes and hints of chocolate confectionery, soft red cherry flavours on the palate with drying tannins on the finish,’ said team leader Tom Forrest, with consultant sommelier Eike Bosche noting its ‘good fruit and length’.

£9.40 Liberty Wines

Zenato, Cresasso, Rosso Veronese 2008, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Scented wood, dates and wild ripe berries on the nose, a juicy palate, well balanced, with chocolate and liquorice notes and a good finish,’ said a satisfied Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel. Team leader Martin Lam noted: ‘Meaty, perfumed nose with herbs, black olive, spices and a hint of bitterness on the finish.’

£25.30 Eurowines

Zenato, Riserva Sergio Zenato, Amarone Classico della Valpolicella 2008, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Quite sweet and full bodied, needing time, though a modern style with lovely fruits. Elegant and delicious,’ said Yves Desmaris MS of Lutyens, with team leader Tom Forrest adding: ‘Dusty, dried cherry, cedar spice with soft tobacco and a dash of chocolate.’

£50.05 Eurowines

Pieropan, Ruberpan, Valpolicella Superiore 2012, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

Rebecca Coates of Hakkasan London found ‘raspberry chocolate with clove spice on the nose, fresh, delicate body and great structure’, with Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott appreciating its ‘incense smoke and tobacco', and Maxwell Allwood of Alimentum liking the 'lovely freshness' and 'pleasant notes of strawberry and cranberry'.

£14.00 Liberty Wines

Bertani, Vintage Edition, Secco 2011, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Inviting, ripe fruit nose; palate is balanced, sweet and savoury, with good acidity on the finish,’ began team leader Martin Lam, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel adding: ‘Strawberry, vanilla and warm woody notes and some hints of chocolate.’

£15.63 Enotria&Coe

Nicolis, Seccal, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2011, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Rich red fruits and spicy on the nose, cherries and good tannin on a long palate,’ said Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott of this generous wine, with its pleasant earthiness. Team leader Laura Rhys MS noted: ‘Dark berries, earthy mushroom and herbaceous notes.’

£13.18 Bibendum

Nicolis, Ambrosan, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2007, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Tobacco, spice and cedar wood with cherry on the nose. Ripe cherry, concentrated palate with chocolate notes and moderate acidity,’ said team leader Tom Forrest, with Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen adding: ‘Baked fruits with smooth tannins.’ Match with sashimi and dishes with sweeter sauces.

£35.65 Bibendum

Zenato, Ripassa, Valpolicella Superiore 2011, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Beautiful fruit-driven, soft vanilla oak style, jammy with soft tannin,’ said consultant sommelier Eike Bosche of this expressive wine, with its elegant fruit flavours. Team leader Tom Forrest added: ‘Nice herbaceous and spiced cherry style, rich cherry and tobacco, with cedar spice complexity.’

£13.76 Eurowines

Torre del Falasco, Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2013, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

Neil Bruce of Studio Alto enjoyed this wine’s ‘bramble fruit and black cherries on the nose, dry, grippy tannins and lovely spicy black hints and racy finish’, with Rebecca Coates of Hakkasan London finding it ‘good drinking, touch of sweetness with ripe red cherry fruits’.

£9.40 Liberty Wines

Masi, Campolongo di Torbe, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2007, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Deep, inky ruby colour with silky, chocolatey richness and cherry fruit,’ began Rebecca Coates of Hakkasan London, with Studio Alto’s Neil Bruce adding: ‘Fleshy, meaty with some development on the nose, with deep, dark, fleshy fruit on the palate too.’

£49.21 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Accordini, Valpolicella Classico 2013, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Dark fruit, black cherry, fruit-driven aromas with lovely acidity and good structure on the palate,’ began team leader Laura Rhys MS, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto adding: ‘Cherry and red plum, sweet/sour style, grippy with a fresh finish.’

£8.68 Enotria&Coe

Almadi, Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2013, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

With consultant sommelier Eike Bosche noting its ‘dark fruit and good tannins’, team leader Tom Forrest said: ‘Ripe cherry aromas with some richness, soft tannins, ripe red cherry and hints of chocolate. Dry on the finish.’

£9.59 The Flying Corkscrew

Zenato, Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2012, Veneto , Italy

Commended medal winner

£8.13 Eurowines

Masi, Campofiorin 2011, Veneto , Italy

Commended medal winner

Masi, Costasera, Amarone Classico 2010, Veneto , Italy

Commended medal winner

Alpha Zeta, A, Amarone della Valpolicella 2012, Veneto , Italy

Commended medal winner

£18.35 Liberty Wines

Almadi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2011, Veneto , Italy

Commended medal winner

Prà, Morandina, Valpolicella 2013, Veneto, Italy

Commended medal winner

£9.00 Boutinot

Santa Margherita, Malbech, Lison Pramaggiore 2012, Veneto, Italy

Commended medal winner

£7.98 Alivini

Botter, Passori 2014, Veneto, Italy

Commended medal winner

£9.45 Matthew Clark

Italy: North-East - Trentino, Alto Adige & Friuli Venezia Giulia – Red

Moschioni, Rosso Celtico, Colli Orientali del Friuli 2009, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Gold medal winner

Despite its apparent youth, this brooding blend of Cabernet and Merlot was recognised as the star that it is. ‘Dense, rich, deep red, simmering with dark berry fruit and hints of mocha and layered complexity,’ began impressed team leader Angela Reddin, concluding: ‘Huge concentration, but body is flexible with a great length finish.’ ‘Lush fruit with high tannin and a bacon note,' added Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains. Over to you whether you cellar or dive in – sample and see.

£21.10 Eurowines

Mezzacorona, Castel Firmian, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Trentino, Italy

Gold medal winner Food Match

This complex blend of cherry flavours, spicy notes, herb and violets proved unbeatable value. ‘Good freshness, with a little herbaceousness, capsicum and pepper notes with cranberry fruit,’ began Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen. ‘Raspberry fruit, with a little volatility, notes of salted cured meat, vanilla and balanced ripe fruit,’ added Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains. A worthy Roast Chicken Food Match winner, other suggestions included veal and spicy foods.

£6.52 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Cavit, Bottega Vinai, Lagrein Dunkel 2012, Trentino, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Resembling a Pinot Nero in the glass, with light, bright red berries, cranberry and strawberry, a hint of pepper and meatier notes,’ said Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen, with team leader Laura Rhys MS adding: 'Delicate and elegant, with good, fresh red fruit notes.'

£7.45 Boutinot

Moschioni, Schioppettino, Colli Orientali del Friuli 2009, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Vibrant raspberry, cranberry, strawberry fruit with incredible freshness on the nose, great balance and length,’ said a very impressed Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains, with Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners adding: ‘Depth, poise and structure are perfectly aligned, with good spice and length.’

£35.10 Eurowines

Cavit, Terrazze della Luna, Teroldego Rotaliano 2013, Trentino, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Excellent, easy and approachable for the price-point, with bright, juicy red fruit nose and a vibrant, lively fresh palate,’ said team leader Angela Reddin, with Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners suggesting it as ‘a house red for pizza’.

£5.75 Boutinot

San Simone, Nexus, Cabernet Sauvignon Friuli-Grave 2010, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Bronze medal winner

Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains ‘really liked’ this wine, saying: ‘Lovely purity, with well-balanced acidity and tannin, cassis, fresh blackberry, cranberry and clove, with notes of freshly turned earth.’

£10.07 Eurowines

Vistorta, Merlot di Vistorta 2009, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Jammy, dark and red fruits with balanced oak and acidity. Simply a complex, good wine,’ said a satisfied Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen, with team leader Angela Reddin adding: ‘Briar fruit, sloes and undergrowth; interesting, lovely play of flavours and textures.’

£17.48 Enotria&Coe

St Michael-Eppan, Sanct Valentin, Pinot Nero 2011, Alto Adige, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Bright, pale ruby colour with cranberry, raspberry and capsicum flavours and oak notes, light but well balanced and enjoyable,’ said Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen.

'This could be Burgundy,' added Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners: ‘Love the freshness, verve and poise.’

£20.55 Eurowines

Cavit, Bottega Vinai, Pinot Nero 2013, Trentino, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Crunchy, fresh red berry fruit basket, with cherries, loganberry and redcurrant,’ began team leader Angela Reddin, continuing : ‘Palate is as nose, with a lasting flavour and balance.’ ‘Great structure, ready for some serious main courses,’ added Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains.

£7.45 Boutinot

Mezzacorona, Castel Firmian, Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva 2011, Trentino , Italy

Commended medal winner

Italy: North-East - Trentino, Alto Adige & Friuli Venezia Giulia – White

Attems, Venezia Giulia, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

A complex array of flavours scored Gold for Attems.

'Ripe green fruits, nice florality and a shot of minerality,' said Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel. ‘Intriguing flavours of herbs and peppermint,’ said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, adding: ‘Really distinctive, like a dry vermouth.’ ‘Lively wine with great balance of fruit and acidity, and pleasing mouthfeel,’ added Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering. Perfect with Asian food.

£13.30 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Collavini, Broy, Collio, Bianco 2011, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Gold medal winner

A tantalising blend of Chardonnay, Friulano and Sauvignon Blanc that team leader Richard Bampfield MW described as: 'Intense, deeply coloured. Toasty, like a mature Hunter Valley Semillon, with honeyed notes. Complex and really exciting.'
'Apricot jam, orange and hints of lime on the nose. Match with seared scallops or sushi,' said Louise Gordon of LIme Wood Hotel.

£22.93 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Ponte del Diavolo, Friuli Grave, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Gold medal winner

‘Plenty of character at the price,’ said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, summarising why Ponte del Diavolo kicks off the Golds in this fascinating category. ‘Attractive fruit, lightly honeyed on the nose,' he continued, saying: 'Good fruit flavours with notes of stewed apple and spice.’ 'Asparagus, lemon, grapefruit and flint on a well-balanced, medium body,' added Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel. Match with oysters.

£7.30 Liberty Wines

Bastianich, Vespa Bianco 2012, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Honey and lemon zest on a very fresh nose,’ began team leader Richard Bampfield MW, continuing: ‘Good intensity of flavour and lovely texture, making it food-friendly. Dry, compelling finish.’ Try with Thai.

£16.95 Bibendum

Jermann, Vintage Tunina 2012, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Clean and open, with fresh fruit character,’ began team leader Olivier Marie, continuing: ‘Apple and pear notes with white flowers, honeysuckle. Candied fruits with dried nuts and candied lemon. Great minerality, if high alcohol.’ 'Complex and young, but harmonic, to drink or to keep,' added Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel. Match with sea bream with samphire.

£30.43 Enotria&Coe

St Michael-Eppan, Sanct Valentin, Pinot Bianco 2012, Alto Adige, Italy

Silver medal winner

Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel was impressed with this example: ‘Complex nose with yeast hints, followed by rich, rounded flavours with traces of oak and butter to support the fruit structure.’ Match with goats' cheese with honey.

£18.44 Eurowines

St Michael-Eppan, Sanct Valentin, Sauvignon 2013, Alto Adige, Italy

Silver medal winner

'Aromatic, with a pleasant nose of lime blossom, citrusy character and light saline nautical minerality on the palate, with great texture, oiliness and waxy length,' said team leader Olivier Marie.

'Subtle nose, but full of fresh, intense fruit and minerality on the palate,' agreed Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel. Arguably too youthful, we'd love to see it again in a few years.

£18.44 Eurowines

St Michael-Eppan, Sanct Valentin, Pinot Grigio 2012, Alto Adige, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Fresh and fruity but with a lovely complexity,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, adding: ‘Has a touch of bitterness and a slightly liquorice mouthfeel. Lovely.’ Team leader Richard Bampfield MW said: ‘Oaked, but gloriously so. Full of flavour with lovely balance.’

£18.44 Eurowines

Borgo Conventi, Collio, Sauvignon 2013, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Interesting nose, with floral notes that carry on to the palate, followed by an intense mineral finish,’ said Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel adding: ‘Very mineral, Pouilly-Fumé-like style, with body and a long finish.’

£12.90 Alivini

Tramin, Moriz, Pinot Bianco 2013, Alto Adige, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Lots of zingy fruit, fills the mouth and develops well, with an appealing intensity of flavour,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, adding: ‘A food wine of broad appeal.’

£11.32 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Mezzacorona, Castel Firmian, Chardonnay 2014, Trentino, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Nice and clean, with crisp, lively fruit aromas. Lemony acidity, candied lemon fruit, pear and apple on the palate, alongside herbal notes with a hint of tarragon,’ noted team leader Olivier Marie.

£6.52 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Cavit, Terrazze della Luna, Nosiola 2014, Trentino , Italy

Commended medal winner

£5.75 Boutinot

Livon, Braide Grande, Collio, Pinot Grigio 2013, Friuli-Venezia Giulia , Italy

Commended medal winner

£13.62 Eurowines

Colterenzio, Classici, Pinot Grigio 2013, Alto Adige, Italy

Commended medal winner

£10.56 Enotria&Coe

Italy: North-East - White, including Soave

Bertani, Vintage Edition, Soave 2012, Veneto, Italy

Gold medal winner

'Delcious,' said Hakkasan Group's Christine Parkinson, with a smile on her face.

'Very lively, zingy fruit, in a somewhat restrained style,' said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, with team leader Jade Koch adding: ‘Honeyed and viscous aromas, mineral and refreshing for something so sweet, with a hint of grassiness.’ Match with white meat dishes.

£12.36 Enotria&Coe

Cantine Riondo, Castelforte, Soave 2014, Veneto, Italy

Gold medal winner

'Perfect for the pub,' said Hakkasan Group's Christine Parkinson of this lively, appetising great-value Soave from Cantine Riondo. ‘Pale and bright appearance, pineapple and citrus fruit with freshening acidity and mineral notes,’ said Joao Ribeiro of Buddha Bar London, adding: ‘Medium intensity with tropical notes, a decent complexity and persistence.’ Great with grilled scallops or plain, grilled cod.

£6.40 Moreno Wines

Anselmi, Capitel Foscarino 2013, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Floral and Muscat-like and off-dry, yet generous,’ noted Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel, with The Ritz Hotel’s Jonathan Kleeman adding: ‘Delicate flavours of honeysuckle, ripe yellow apple and a long finish.’

£13.00 Enotria&Coe

Pieropan, La Rocca, Soave Classico 2012, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Quite heady, honey blossom, banana aromas,’ began team leader Jade Koch, continuing: ‘Very rich and oily, would be fabulous with food and has lovely ageability. Riesling-esque almost, with a petrolly character and minerality. Great with sweetbreads.’

£17.35 Liberty Wines

Corte del Sole, Soave Classico 2013, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘An unexpected style for a Soave,’ noted Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains, before adding: ‘Vanilla and a slightly oxidative note, almost a pickled apple. More of a food wine.’ ‘A little light, but has the brightness, pear and nutty character,’ said team leader Jade Koch.

£7.00 Jascots Wine Merchants

Masi, Levarie, Soave Classico 2013, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Jade Koch was impressed, noting: ‘Very good fruit character, excellent brightness and texture with nutty notes. A perfect example of a good Soave.’ ‘All is here,’ agreed Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains: ‘Vanilla hint, great balance, mineral and fruit.’

£7.67 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Ca'rugate, Monte Fiorentine, Soave Classico 2013, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

According to Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains, this is ‘very well made, with vegetal bean notes, crushed pebble mineral, good fruit and acidity and clean citrus zest’. Good with 'creamy chicken dishes or oriental cuisine', said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

£9.38 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Zenato, San Benedetto, Lugana 2014, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Medium bodied with rich white flowers and honeysuckle on the nose,’ said team leader Olivier Marie, taken with this wine’s fruity appeal, adding: ‘Nectarine, orange peel and orange blossom notes on the palate, with peach and nectarine.’

£8.34 Eurowines

Zenato, S.Cristina, Vigneto Massoni, Lugana 2014, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Medium body, mineral with green notes on the nose; peaches with other stone fruit and yellow apple on the palate,’ said Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel alighting on minestrone soup as a good food match.

£11.12 Eurowines

Zenato, Sergio Zenato, Lugana Riserva 2012, Veneto, Italy

Commended medal winner

£19.05 Eurowines

Italy: North-west reds, including Barolo & Barbaresco

Terre da Vino, La Luna e I Falò, Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2012, Piedmont, Italy

Gold medal winner Food Match

Versatility and an 'outstanding price' took this wine to the top, while its freshness and balanced tannic structure gave it the trendy Beef Burgers Food Match trophy. ‘Great nose, red fruits with leather tones but nice freshness too,’ said Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant, with team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW adding: ‘Typically rich with mocha and red fruits, long, brisk freshness and a tarry finish.’ 'Deep youthful and light, you could drink on its own or with food,' said team leader Richard Bampfield MW.

£7.99 Vinum

Ca' del Baio, Valgrande, Barbaresco 2011, Piedmont, Italy

Gold medal winner

‘Red fruit and dark cherry nose, smooth and spicy palate, an inviting style,’ said Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott, with Winexponent’s Simon Cassina noting: ‘Rose, violet and blackcurrant on the nose, tarry, savoury black cherry palate with mineral notes and well-defined tannins.’ 'Gamey notes with soft spice and silky tannins. Would love pigeon!' said Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel.

£16.10 Eurowines

Marchesi di Gresy, Camp Gros, Barbaresco 2006, Piedmont, Italy

Gold medal winner

‘Gentle, lithe fruit but still good, firm structure; there’s a floral, herbal lift to the gentle cherry and rosehip fruit flavours,’ said team leader Simon Woods, concluding: ‘Good now, but still bags of life in it.’ ‘Cherry, strawberry, leather notes, wet forest floor, concentrated with a chalky mineral backbone,’ agreed an equally impressed Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place.

'A beautiful wine,' said Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel, suggesting veal shank or strong game as the food match of choice.

£45.00 Boutinot

GD Vajra, Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2012, Piedmont, Italy

Gold medal winner

'Love it – this is very deep, youthful yet restrained,' said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, continuing: 'Rich, flavoursome, juicy. Partner with pepper steak.'
While Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant admired the ‘concentrated, great texture’ of this wine, noting: ‘Good backbone of tannins with red and black fruits and forest herbs,' team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW said: ‘Dense, concentrated, extracted, plenty of oak but it is refreshing.'

£21.95 Liberty Wines

Ruinello, Luponero, Oltrepò Pavese, Bonarda 2010, Lombardy, Italy

Silver medal winner

'Showing some maturity, this is expressive, with spicy and tarry notes. Intensely flavoured, with high acidity and dried fruits,' said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, while Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen noted 'cranberry jam, leather and smooth texture'.

£9.10 Azienda Vinicola Ruinello

Terre da Vino, Paesi Tuoi, Barolo 2010, Piedmont, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Spicy and leather notes, dry with good minerality and a relatively light structure,’ began Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW adding: ‘Juicy red fruit with structured but fine tannins, attractive leather and spice.’

£12.28 Vinum

GD Vajra, Albe, Barolo 2011, Piedmont, Italy

Silver medal winner

'Silky-soft tannins, beautiful complexity with plenty of dark fruit, this is marvellous,' said Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW adding: 'Lots of French oak and more traditional winemaking.’

£24.00 Liberty Wines

Fontanafredda, Vigna La Rosa, Barolo 2010, Piedmont, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Typical light ruby appearance, sour cherry and raspberry aromas with a mineral freshness on the palate and soft tannins; broad flavours right to the back of the mouth,’ said Simon Cassina of Winexponent, with team leader Simon Woods adding: ‘Huge style, grippy and intense, long and tangy with plenty of fruit, but needs years.’

£42.89 Enotria&Coe

Enrico Serafino, Barolo 2009, Piedmont, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Good regional expression, with rose and violet floral notes and sour cherry on the nose, concentration and potential for ageing on the palate, with elegance and finesse,’ said an impressed Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place. ‘Big, meaty, slightly bretty and intense style,’ added team leader Simon Woods.

£21.06 Matthew Clark

Massolino, Parafada, Barolo 2011, Piedmont, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Slightly jammier fruit style, intertwined with savoury notes. Big tannins but well integrated, with balance,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth adding: ‘Cocoa and cassis, tannin with personality, and very long, with a finish ranging from dried fruit flavours to marmalade.’

£44.50 Liberty Wines

Araldica, Rive, Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2012, Piedmont, Italy

Silver medal winner

'Notes of dark fruit, chocolate and cassis lead to a dense, powerful but still enjoyable palate,' said Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen, with team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW adding: ‘Floral, with redcurrants, dense and rich with jammy fruits and punchy, lifted acidity.’

£9.00 Boutinot

Poderi Colla, Nebbiolo d'Alba 2012, Piedmont, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Floral and perfumed notes on the nose, a more elegant style that’s not too complex, but is fabulous value,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth highlighting its ‘plum and leather, and high tannins’.

£10.60 Boutinot

Dezzani, San Carlo, Barolo 2010, Piedmont, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Chocolate and plum aromas, nice body with sweet tannin and toasted cocoa and vanilla on the finish,’ said Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW adding: ‘Lovely integrated wine, bags of acidity and tannins, with leather and floral notes.’

£16.00 Eurowines

Dezzani, Stardé, Barbaresco 2011, Piedmont, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Floral, cherry and rose petal nose, concentrated with red fruits and power on the finish, well structured and good value,’ said Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place. Team leader Simon Woods added: 'Elegant and delicate, with richness and texture to balance the tannin.’

£12.65 Eurowines

Marchesi di Gresy, Martinenga, Barbaresco 2008, Piedmont, Italy

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Annette Scarfe MW found this wine ‘complex and long’, saying: ‘Lifted aromas, attractively juicy with a bold tannin structure.’ Still young, Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel noted: 'MInty bramble jam and a gamey base, with soft spice and velvety tannins. Match with steak.'

£31.00 Boutinot

Araldica, Alasia, Barbaresco 2011, Piedmont , Italy

Commended medal winner

£7.50 Boutinot

Vietti, Tre Vigne, Barbera d'Alba 2013, Piedmont , Italy

Commended medal winner

£14.67 Bibendum

Terre da Vino, Essenze, Barolo 2010, Piedmont, Italy

Commended medal winner

£15.07 Vinum

Terre da Vino, Essenze, Barolo Riserva 2001, Piedmont, Italy

Commended medal winner

£24.27 Vinum

Costaripa, Maim, Garda Classico, Groppello 2009, Lombardy, Italy

Commended medal winner

£15.54 Alivini

La Gironda di Galandrino, Le Nicchie, Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2010, Piedmont, Italy

Commended medal winner

Prunotto, Piano Romualdo, Barbera d'Alba 2011, Piedmont, Italy

Commended medal winner

Italy: North-west, including Gavi & Barolo/Barbaresco

La Scolca, Etichette Bianca, Gavi del Comune di Gavi 2014, Piedmont, Italy

Gold medal winner

The complexity that emerges from a balanced integration of minerals, fresh vibrant fruit and good acidity took La Scolca to the top.

'Classical Cortese fruit, with white stone fruits and fresh acidity,' said happy consultant Michael Harrison.

'Very mineral nose, taut lemony palate, squeaky clean and very linear,' added team leader Angela Reddin.

'Lemon pith and almond, this is clean and precise,' said fellow team leader Annette Scarfe MW, adding 'Great with seafood,'

£12.05 Eurowines

Ottella, Le Creete Lugana 2014, Lombardy, Italy

Gold medal winner

Careful late-harvesting of Trebbiano has produced a charmingly zesty wine.

'Herbal, fresh and clean, elegant and balanced,' enthused Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, with consultant Michael Harrison adding: 'Savoury, grassy nose, almost herbal, with textured palate and measured acidity,' and consultant sommelier Courtney Stebbings noting: 'Gooseberry, passion fruit sorbet and grapefruit flavours.'
Match with risotto with creamy, herby notes.

£11.89 Enotria&Coe

Marco Porello, Cascina Cà Gialla, Roero Arneis 2014, Piedmont, Italy

Gold medal winner

Fantastic value, lovely texture and great breadth of fruit flavours gave Marco Porello's Roero Arneis the edge.

'Pears and lemon sherbet, with a little spritz lifting and brightening the whole,' said team leader Angela Reddin, adding: 'A touch of pithy bitterness is lovely.'
Consultant sommelier Courtney Stebbings said: 'Caribbean island vibes, with pineapple and sea breeze aromas, peach cobbler and Cedro lemon,' 'Fruity, hint of spice, crisp and crunchy tang. Good,' concluded Neil Bruce of Studio Alto. Match with spicy Thai food.

£6.88 Majestic Commercial

La Scolca, d'Antan, Gavi dei Gavi 2004, Piedmont, Italy

Silver medal winner

One for the big lists, Studio Alto's Neil Bruce said: 'Subtle oak, lovely balance and poise,' while team leader Angela Reddin said 'Herbal, woody notes with floral nuances. Very tight in the mouth, flavours gambol across the tongue. There is also strength and tenacity. Exceptional as a wine.'
Hear hear.

£52.40 Eurowines

Morgassi Superiore, Volo, Gavi di Gavi Riserva 2011, Piedmont, Italy

Bronze medal winner

'Delicate, with floral hints and a seamless backbone,' said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto.

'Oak influence adds a richness and depth, but not for purists,' commented team leader Angela Reddin, adding: 'Good length.'

£12.76 Bibendum

Araldica, La Battistina, Gavi 2014, Piedmont, Italy

Bronze medal winner

This was a 'classical Cortese' for consultant Michael Harrison. Team leader Angela Reddin noted: 'Blossom, lemon and frangipane, limpid clear flavours. Nice flow in the mouth, with a mere lick of spice. Excellent.'

£6.50 Boutinot

Michele Chiarlo, Fornaci, Gavi del Comune di Tassarolo 2011, Piedmont , Italy

Commended medal winner

Marchese Luca Spinola, Tenuta Massimiliano, Gavi del Comune di Gavi 2013, Piedmont , Italy

Commended medal winner

£7.50 Boutinot

Araldica, La Battistina, Nuovo Quadro, Gavi del Comune di Gavi 2014, Piedmont , Italy

Commended medal winner

£7.50 Boutinot

Negro, Serra Lupini, Roero Arneis 2013, Piedmont, Italy

Commended medal winner

£10.42 Enotria&Coe

Nicola Bergaglio, Minaia, Gavi di Gavi 2013, Piedmont, Italy

Commended medal winner

£10.74 Enotria&Coe

Italy: South – Red, including Sicily & Sardinia

Terrazze dell'Etna, Cirneco 2009, Sicily, Italy

Gold medal winner

Complexity, with a gently perfumed nose and a firm, tannic style, this Nerello Mascalese from 750m up Etna's slopes entranced our judges. ‘Good, earthy terroir notes, intense and weighty, with a long finish,’ began Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison, with Charles Pashby-Taylor of Dabbous adding: ‘Subtle fruit with nice use of oak and soft tannins on the finish.’

£20.00 Liberty Wines

Rapitalà, Hugonis, Terre Siciliane, Cabernet Sauvignon/Nero d'Avola 2011, Sicily, Italy

Gold medal winner

Local grape meets international visitor in this rich, dark, ripe Sicilian Gold winner, with its poised balance. ‘Thick and brooding on the nose, with a meaty, big, warm blackcurrant fruit style on the palate. Will age very well,’ said team leader Jade Koch, with Charles Pashby-Taylor of Dabbous noting: ‘Bright, ripe red fruit with decent length on the palate.’

£17.45 Matthew Clark

San Marzano, Anniversario 62, Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2011, Puglia, Italy

Gold medal winner

'Luxurious, rich and lingering,' said an entranced Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, citing the 'velvety, gorgeous palate, with its long, luscious finish'. ‘Good acidity and complexity, with lots of red and black fruit, raisin notes, cassis and silky tannins,’ said Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant, with consultant Michael Harrison adding: ‘Dense, dark and inky, very deep, dark red fruits and very well-managed tannins.’ 'Serve with roast fillet of hare with Perigord truffles,' said Jones.

£20.09 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Leone de Castris, Villa Santera, Primitivo di Manduria 2013, Puglia, Italy

Gold medal winner Food Match

With a winning mix of perfume, soft and round fruit, and a refreshing finish, this garnered the Mushroom Risotto Food Match Trophy. ‘Bright red fruit aromas, silky tannins on the palate and very fresh, making for a stunning example,’ said Debbie Smith of 21212, with Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place adding: ‘Ripe fruit, juicy tannin, soft and elegant.’ Great with grilled lamb with rosemary too.

£9.90 Eurowines

San Marzano, Il Pumo, Negroamaro Salento 2013, Puglia, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Generous, pure fruit on the nose, with a linear, crisp, pure character on the palate and a precise finish,’ said La Petite Maison’s Andrea Fasan, with Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair adding: ‘Like the nose, spicy, peppery, smoky liquorice and tar notes.’

£7.07 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

A Mano, Imprint of Mark Shannon, Appassito, Primitivo 2012, Puglia, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘A little restrained on the nose but better intensity on the palate, with a touch of warmth; needs air time,’ said consultant Michael Harrison, with Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar adding: ‘A little young, but elegant, with cherry fruit and good balance. Fine on its own.’

£9.00 Liberty Wines

Zabù, Il Passo, Nerello Mascalese/Nero d'Avola 2014, Sicily, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Complex, with a beautiful herbaceous quality, balanced with warm, vibrant fruit and prominent oak,’ said 21212’s Debbie Smith, with Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place adding: ‘Nice touch of earthiness, ripe blueberry fruit on the palate and good balance.’

£19.60 Liberty Wines

Tasca, Tascante, Ghiaia Nera, Nerello Mascalese 2012, Sicily, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Fresh fruit, red berries, berry compote and violet florals on the nose, with plenty of herbaceous character and firm tannins. An appetising style,’ said Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place, with Debbie Smith of 21212 adding: ‘Stunning warm nose with beautiful spicy notes and rounded hedgerow fruits on the palate.’

£13.50 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Argiolas, Isola dei Nuraghi, Turriga 2010, Sardinia, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Shy but still delivering,’ began La Petite Maison’s Andrea Fasan, continuing: ‘Class and complexity with length and definition.’ ‘Big, spicy nose with smoke and cigar notes, a big chewy, huge wine with good spice and fruit character; decent balance,’ added team leader Jade Koch.

£33.12 Eurowines

San Marzano, Vindoro, Negroamaro Salento 2011, Puglia, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Herbaceous nose with rosemary, thyme and lavender notes; florals and wet clay minerality on the palate with sweet black fruit. Full-bodied and nicely balanced,’ said Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place. ‘Warm, comforting aromas, glossy tannins and ripe acidity. A crowd pleaser,’ added Debbie Smith of 21212.

£17.04 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

D'Angelo, Aglianico del Vulture 2011, Basilicata, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Savoury aromas of bay leaf and garrigue herbs, with a horsey animal edge to the palate of plummy fruits, with a clean and juicy finish,’ said team leader Jade Koch, with Charles Pashby-Taylor of Dabbous agreeing: ‘Very natural, earthy red fruit and farmyardy hints on the nose.’

£7.35 Eurowines

Tasca, Rosso del Conte 2010, Sicily, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Notes of liquorice and eucalyptus on the nose, with interesting spice character on a big, yet refreshing fruit palate with good herbal support,’ noted team leader Jade Koch, with La Petite Maison’s Andrea Fasan adding: ‘Spicy, fruity nose, clean and complex youthful palate.’

£29.93 Berkmann Wine Cellars

San Marzano, Il Pumo, Primitivo Salento 2013, Puglia, Italy

Silver medal winner

Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar found ‘blackberry and dark cherry fruit, with high tannins’, while team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW noted: ‘Syrupy redcurrants, cooked fruit flavours with vanilla notes and clean acidity coming through.’

£7.44 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Tasca, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Sicily, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Attractive style, with dried fruits and tar notes on the nose, a rich mid-palate, finishing dry, long and persistent,’ said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, concluding: ‘Very good wine, but needs careful matching.’ ‘Very expressive, balanced fruit with a hint of aniseed,’ added 21212’s Debbie Smith.

£23.94 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Varvaglione, Papale Oro, Primitivo di Manduria 2012, Puglia, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Ripe fruit on the palate, with spice and tarry notes, and good length,’ began consultant Michael Harrison, with Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant adding: ‘Elegant nose, packed with red and black fruits, cassis, with good texture.’ Good food matches include braised and grilled meats, stews and casseroles.

£16.20 Enotria&Coe

Canicattì, La Ferla, Nero d'Avola 2013, Sicily, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Very fresh, good cherry fruit on the nose, with a sweetly fruited palate, but flavoursome and attractive at the price,’ commented team leader Richard Bampfield MW, with Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place agreeing: ‘Cassis, fresh fruit, good drinkability and balance.’

£5.93 Vinum

Cantina Mesa, Buio, Carignano de Sulcis 2013, Sardinia, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Warm, rich palate, ripe with redcurrants and a hint of spice,’ began Debbie Smith of 21212, concluding: ‘Would be great with seared tuna.’ ‘Strawberry nose, classy palate with everything in place,’ added team leader Richard Bampfield MW.

£10.95 Liberty Wines

Boutinot, Adria Vini, Conviviale, Primitivo 2013, Puglia, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘A fresh, tannic fruit bomb with grippy tannins,’ as Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar put it succinctly, with team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW expanding: ‘Meaty, chewy, rustic, with good, punchy acid. Needs hearty food, but full value.’

£5.50 Boutinot

Santadi, Terre Brune, Carignano de Sulcis Superiore 2010, Sardinia, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Toasted oak, with oxidative oloroso notes,’ began impressed team leader Richard Bampfield MW, continuing: ‘Bright cherry fruit nose, beautifully integrated oak, with an intensely fruity, compelling palate. Very, very good, fragrant and scented.’

£30.54 Enotria&Coe

Leone de Castris, Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva 2011, Puglia, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Bright and grassy with fresh red berries,’ began Charles Pashby-Taylor of Dabbous, with an impressed Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison adding: ‘Good modern style, with pure and spicy character on a clean, long, precise palate.’

£10.22 Eurowines

Vallone, Vereto, Salice Salentino Riserva 2009, Puglia, Italy

Commended medal winner

Plantamura, Black Label, Gioia del Colle, Organic Primitivo 2012, Puglia , Italy

Commended medal winner

San Marzano, Falò, Negroamaro Salento 2013, Puglia , Italy

Commended medal winner

Vigneti del Salento, I Muri, Negroamaro 2013, Puglia, Italy

Commended medal winner

£7.10 Liberty Wines

Vigneti del Vulture, Piano del Cerro, Aglianico del Vulture Riserva 2010, Basilicata , Italy

Commended medal winner

£15.10 Liberty Wines

San Marzano, Falò, Primitivo di Manduria 2013, Puglia , Italy

Commended medal winner

Candido, Cappello di Prete, Rosso del Salento 2009, Puglia , Italy

Commended medal winner

£9.48 Enotria&Coe

Italy: South – White, including Sicily & Sardinia

San Marzano, Estella, Moscato Salento 2014, Puglia, Italy

Gold medal winner Food Match

With its perfumed, Muscatty nose, full of acacia and jasmine, coupled with medium acidity, juicy apple spice and perky finish, it's perhaps no wonder Estella was the one to conquer the Thai Green Curry Food Match challenge. Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar found it ‘vibrant and very approachable’, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW expanding: ‘Sweet, floral honeysuckle notes, with a creamy textured mid-palate.’ Seafood, too, would be a top match.

£7.45 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Rapitalà, Grand Cru, Chardonnay 2013, Sicily, Italy

Gold medal winner

'Singing,' said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn of this Sicilian Gold winner, adding: 'Delicate, clean oak, toasty full wine. Lovely ripe stone fruit lingers on the palate, giving a luxury taste and good value. Some butterscotch notes too.'
'There's a great texture, with creamy bright fruit and lively minerality,' added team leader, Jade Koch.

'Great with spicy food, such as tandoori lobster,' added Jones.

£17.30 Matthew Clark

Mesa, Opale, Vermentino di Sardegna 2013, Sardinia, Italy

Silver medal winner

'Good style, honeyed, with some nice freshness and elegance,' said Yves Desmaris MS of Lutyens about Mesa's well-balanced version of Sardinia's white calling card, Vermentino. Team leader Martin Lam added: 'Nice ripe fruit, serious, evolved palate.'

£14.50 Liberty Wines

Zabù, Grillo 2014, Sicily, Italy

Silver medal winner

Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn found a range of fruit characteristics in this wine: 'Delicate pear aromas, then ripe pear in the mouth, with quince, apple and crab apple. Clean, refreshing and long, with good acidity and nice mouthfeel. Lingering.'

£6.20 Liberty Wines

San Marzano, Estella, Fiano Salento 2014, Puglia, Italy

Silver medal winner

Diego Muntoni of Oxo Tower Restaurant enjoyed this wine's 'orange blossom, fresh almond, stone fruit and juicy acidity', with team leader Natasha Hughes MW adding: 'Very aromatic, brisk and intense.'

£7.45 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Tasca, Tascante, Buonora, Carricante 2013, Sicily, Italy

Silver medal winner

'Bright and fresh, nutty yet elegant and clean,' said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, adding: 'Precise, evolves on the palate, with juicy white peaches.'
'Honeyed nose with melon fruit and good concentration,' added team leader Martin Lam.

£13.50 Berkmann Wine Cellars

San Marzano, Il Pumo, Sauvignon/Malvasia Salento 2014, Puglia, Italy

Silver medal winner

Fresh fruit to the fore, with Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar noting: ‘Aromatic, soft, ripe flavours of peach, ripe apple with good acidity and lychee.’ ‘Stone fruit, peach, apricot, floral and pear drop notes,’ confirmed William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants.

£7.01 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Terrazze dell'Etna, Ciuri, Vino Bianco 2013, Sicily, Italy

Silver medal winner

With its enticing texture and well-focused acidity, team leader Martin Lam commented that this wine from Etna's slopes had a palate reminiscent of the Maconnais, while Yves Desmaris MS of Lutyens added: 'Good style, honeyed with some freshness and elegance.'

£13.00 Liberty Wines

Farnese, Vesevo, Greco di Tufo 2014, Campania, Italy

Bronze medal winner

'Winter pear, quince jam, chalk-like mineral with lime-zest acidity,' began Diego Muntoni of Oxo Tower Restaurant, with Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place adding: 'Complex palate with banana, pineapple and melon notes, with a tartness on the finish.'

£10.30 Liberty Wines

Feudi di San Gregorio, Cutizzi, Greco di Tufo 2013, Campania, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Apricot and peach fruit with notes of mandarin and white flowers. Good intensity, with acidity adding structure,’ commented William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW noting the wine’s ‘attractive, zesty lime and lemon’ character.

£12.96 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

San Marzano, Falò, Verdeca 2014, Puglia , Italy

Commended medal winner

Tasca, Vigna San Francesco, Chardonnay 2012, Sicily, Italy

Commended medal winner

Parpinello, Sessantaquattro, Vermentino di Sardinia 2013, Sardinia, Italy

Commended medal winner

Planeta, Chardonnay 2012, Sicily, Italy

Commended medal winner

£17.53 Enotria&Coe

Settesoli, Santannella, Mandrarossa 2013, Sicily, Italy

Commended medal winner

£12.65 Enotria&Coe

Spadafora, Altopiano, Greco 2013, Calabria, Italy

Commended medal winner

£7.25 Eurowines

Italy: Tuscany, including Montalcino

Berardenga, Fontalloro 2011, Tuscany, Italy

Gold medal winner

An entrancing wine, still young, but showing fine texture and calling out for Côte de Boeuf, it was all about the cherries for Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43: ‘Good palate of cherry and sour cherry, great acidity and balanced tannins, with good length on the sour cherry notes.’ Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan Group found ‘very spicy oak, cumin, blackberry, gravelly and laurel leaf characters', while Andrea Fasan of La Petitie Maison noted graphite and blackcurrants.

£30.38 Liberty Wines

Capezzana, Villa di Capezzana, Carmignano 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Gold medal winner

'Classic', 'ripe', 'long' and 'rich' – just some of the reasons why Capezzana took Gold. ‘Inky, pencil shaving nose, complex and stylish, very dry on the palate with lovely fruit and character, and soft, elegant tannins,’ said team leader Jade Koch, with Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering adding: ‘Really appealing ripeness and complexity.’ Match with roast lamb or rich pasta sauces.

£16.30 Liberty Wines

Banfi, Poggio alle Mura, Brunello di Montalcino 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Gold medal winner

Without doubt youthful, this is one to snap up and cellar if you can. ‘Lovely open style with a gentle floral edge to its developed cherry and plum fruits,’ began team leader Simon Woods, continuing: ‘Balanced, good, refined and long.’ 'Red and black fruits, minerality and cedar wood, firm tannins, balanced alcohol and a long finish,' said Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place.

£30.61 Bibendum

Capezzana, Ghiaie della Furba 2009, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Classic bitter cherry accents and a lovely mouthfeel, with well-balanced mineral elegance,’ began James Hocking of The Vineyard Group. ‘Loads of tangy complexity on the palate,’ added Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

£23.00 Liberty Wines

Borgo Scopeto, Rosso Toscana 2013, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Zingy Italian style, lightish with lively berryish fruit,’ began Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, concluding: ‘Could go by the glass, but also an alternative, inexpensive match for most typical Italian fare.’ Food match suggestions for this complex, plummy and spicy wine included wild boar ragu and tagliata.

£6.90 The Flying Corkscrew

Castellare, I Sodi di San Niccolo 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Complex, exotic wood, sandalwood spice aromas,’ began impressed team leader Olivier Marie, continuing: ‘Majestic, noble breed aristocratic use of oak, showing cigar, tobacco leaves and gingerbread spice, and great length.’ Partner with rich dishes, such as leg of lamb or roast suckling pig.

£34.99 Bibendum

Banfi, Poggio alle Mura, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2009, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

Much appreciated by all, our judges felt this has yet to reach its window of accessibility.

'Too young to list,' said Laura Rhys MS, noting with approval: 'Rich, ripe and meaty. With mocha, toasty and smoky notes.'
‘Serious wine that’s very complex, with very good structure and a strong but elegant body,’ began Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel, adding: ‘Both the red fruit and berries work together with a vanilla aftertaste on the finish.’

£65.21 Bibendum

Luce della Vite, Lucente 2012, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Concentrated nose of cherry and violet, with notes of vanilla and chocolate, good weight on the palate, with balanced tannins and great length,’ said Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43. ‘Pretty, floral, inky black fruit aromas. Classy,’ added Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan Group.

£21.92 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Ruffino, Lodola Nuova, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2011, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Opulent and rounded on the nose, showing purity and spices on a clean palate, with a persistent, balanced finish,’ said La Petite Maison’s Andrea Fasan. ‘Complex fruit with light oaking and soft spice,’ added Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel.

£14.17 Alivini, Matthew Clark

San Felice, Campogiovanni, Brunello di Montalcino 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Full, big, rich wine, still needs some age but the tannins are smooth and in balance with intense fruit and acidity,’ said Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel, with consultant Michael Harrison adding: ‘Classical oxidative nose and good extraction.’

£23.00 Boutinot

Col d'Orcia, Brunello di Montalcino 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

Still a baby in Montalcino terms, the juicy red fruits are there alongside high tannins, good spices and a long finish.

'Lovely style, with fresh tomato and notes of savoury plum fruit and an appealingly rustic character. Easy to drink, and a good style,' said team leader Simon Woods.

'Wood and tannin need time to integrate,' advised Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place.

£21.00 Alivini

Morisfarms, Morellino di Scansano 2013, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Mild, warm, dark fruit; tannins are grippy but forgiving, balanced, moreish and good length,’ said Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House, with Caroline Catering’s Richard Brooks adding: ‘Smooth and soft, tangy style.’

£9.42 Laytons

Morisfarms, Avvoltore 2011, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan Group was taken with this wine’s ‘vivid black fruit, damsons, balanced crispness and length, with lovely integrated oak’. ‘Generous, deep, complex and structured,’ agreed Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair.

£25.21 Laytons

Il Poggione, Brunello di Montalcino 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

'Hearty, leathery nose with a wild edge to it, followed by a clean, juicy, concentrated palate with juicy tannin support. Long and persistent on the finish,' said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison. Team leader Laura Rhys MS said of this still obviously young wine: 'Lovely structure, but needs food.'

£24.21 Enotria&Coe

Valdipiatta, Vigna d'Alfiero, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Tough, iron-rich style with plenty of fruit in evidence, but this is firm and tannic, long and grippy, intense and complex,’ said team leader Simon Woods, concluding: ‘Tasty, but so young.’ We hope it will return, so we can see how it ages.

£27.50 Liberty Wines

Ruffino, Modus 2011, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Lots of intense, leathery, cherryish flavours, great foodie wine,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, with Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House adding: ‘Juicy, moreish, balanced red fruit and cranberry, with hints of fig.’

£26.03 Alivini, Matthew Clark

Argentiera, Bolgheri Superiore 2011, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Deep, brooding red, with big red fruit flavours, firm tannins and warm, raisined fruits on the palate,’ began team leader Jade Koch, continuing: ‘Ballsy, high tannin, very structured and tight. Will age very well.’

£33.82 Eurowines

Col d'Orcia, Poggio al Vento, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2007, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Fruit-driven, hearty style with graphite notes. Classy wine with great length,’ said an enthusiastic Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison, with team leader Simon Woods adding: ‘Ripe and generous, lovely grippy, spicy style.’

£52.00 Alivini

Talenti, Brunello di Montalcino 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Commended medal winner

£23.40 Bibendum

Santa Cristina, Le Maestrelle 2013, Tuscany, Italy

Commended medal winner

Le Ragnaie, Rosso di Montalcino 2012, Tuscany, Italy

Commended medal winner

Carpineto, Poggio Sant’Enrico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2006, Tuscany, Italy

Commended medal winner

Mantellassi, Mentore, Morellino di Scansano 2013, Tuscany, Italy

Commended medal winner

£10.58 Vinum

Santa Vittoria, Leopoldo 2010, Tuscany, Italy

Commended medal winner

Poliziano, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2012, Tuscany, Italy

Commended medal winner

£18.92 Enotria&Coe

New World: Cabernet Franc

Atamisque, Serbal, Cabernet Franc 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Gold medal winner Food Match

What a popular wine – and with good reason. Picking up the Pizza Food Match Trophy is no mean feat, but that wasn't the only tip. Think game, confit duck or duck and cherry, lamb! As with the other judges, what impressed Frédéric Jean-Yves Billet of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa was this wine's complexity: 'Deep red colour, blackberry jammy character and concentrated.'
'Violet and heather notes, with a spicy, hot palate and nice lengthy finish,' added Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel.

£9.87 Matthew Clark

Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Los Carneros, Cabernet Franc 2010, Napa Valley, California, USA

Gold medal winner

What a star! 'It's gutsy and leathery, with bark and beetroot. Both complex and balanced, with red notes of violets and roses,' said enthused team leader Andrea Briccarello. Equally, consultant Michael Harrison was taken by this wine's 'mid-intensity and good varietal nose', saying: 'Lovely, integrated oak and a leafy textural palate.'
'Super-ripe, fine tannins and lovely balance,' added Neil Bruce of Studio Alto. Although still young, 'There's a lovely grassy, pomegranate freshness to the full and rich body, with its good acidity. This is ready to go,' said Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel, suggestiong beef tagliate with rocket and parmigiano. Other tips included lamb, game, steak and cheese.

£24.00 Pol Roger

KWV, The Mentors, Cabernet Franc 2012, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Gold medal winner

Wonderful complexity on the nose, with roses, violets and savoury notes intertwined, made The Mentors a stand-out.

'Clear and expressive with notes of spice, the acidity adds definition,' said Laszlo Vagasi of Kensington Wine Rooms, while team leader Angela Reddin found this a 'very classic Cabernet Franc' thanks to being picked ripe: 'Sweet, ripe, soft red fruits with a sprinkle of herbs and tobacco leaf.'
Match with grilled fish with soy sauce.

£11.66 Bottle Green

Zorgvliet, Cabernet Franc 2012, Banghoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Silver medal winner

'Deep, rich, dried fruit nose, with crunchy bramble and spice palate and a leafy lift,' said Studio Alto's Neil Bruce.

'Sour cherry, red capsicum nose, comes together nicely with a clove oak finish,' added team leader Angela Reddin.

£10.10 Boutinot

Desierto 25, Cabernet Franc 2012, Patagonia, Argentina

Silver medal winner

'Sweet red and black fruit with nice herbal touches,' said team leader Angela Reddin, adding: 'Silky mouth entry with a lively, ripe tannic bite, and a sensational finish.'
Match with steaks, grilled lamb, lemon chicken, venison, or duck.

£8.50 The Flying Corkscrew

Darioush, Signature, Cabernet Franc 2012, Napa Valley, California, USA

Silver medal winner

'Velvet ripe, and big,' said an enthusiastic Neil Bruce of Studio Alto. Equally impressed, team leader Angela Reddin said: 'Dense, dark colour, lifted nose of rosehips, redcurrants and hints of orange peel. Smooth as silk in the mouth, with perfect poise and length.'
With votes for wild boar and terrines, Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel felt this was 'crying out for venison'.

£40.45 Darioush

Salton, Intenso, Cabernet Franc 2012, Campanha Gaúcha, Brazil, Other

Silver medal winner

'Deep, clean, leafy, plummy/bramble fruits. Dry, tart with ripe tannins,' said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto.

'Lovely raspberry leafy nose, medium length and weight,' added team leader Angela Reddin. Very good value, match with liver and kidney.

£5.96 Kingsland, Ravensbourne Wines

Santa Rita, Floresta, Cabernet Franc 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

Still regarded as young, this wine has a bright future, but already it's 'very Cabernet on the nose, ripe and well structured, with lots of cranberries and bluberries. A well-balanced, textbook palate,' said impressed team leader, Andrea Briccarello. We'd love a return visit.

£14.25 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Morgenhof, Cabernet Franc 2013, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Silver medal winner

'Well extracted with good typicity, leafy and crunchy,' said consultant Michael Harrison.

'Smoke, leather and tar, dense flavours and very earthy. Still young,' agreed team leader Angela Reddin.

'Lovely blackcurrant and bramble jam with hints of spice. Veal shank,' said Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel.

£13.37 Morgenhof Wine Estate

Valdivieso, Single Valley Lot, Cabernet Franc 2010, Lontué Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

Impressed with the 'lovely winemaking' evident on the palate, team leader Angela Reddin noted: 'Brooding, deep nose, dark forest berries, smoke and earth. Elegant flavours.'
'Rich, big, spicy and intense,' agreed Studio Alto's Neil Bruce.

£11.28 Bibendum

Rietvallei, JMB, Cabernet Franc 2011, Robertson, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

'With confit of redcurrants and a shot of earthy bramble fruit, the oak is showing nicely and it's balanced,' said Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel, adding: 'Venison and cherry would be fab!' 'Soft and fruity, with a structured finesse and good minerality,' said consultant sommelier Deborah-Lynn Morris, adding: 'Great value for money.'

£10.20 Ellis of Richmond

Humberto Canale, Selección de la Familia, Cabernet Franc 2011, Patagonia, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

'Good cherry style, solid and tannic but tasty too, with a nice savoury edge,' commented team leader Simon Woods, adding: 'Intense and grippy.'
'Minty, spicy, black pepper and green pepper,' noted Frédéric Jean-Yves Billet of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa.

£13.03 Enotria&Coe

Valle Secreto, Private, Cabernet Franc 2012, Cachapoal Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£13.90 EWGA

Garage Wine Co, Lot #42, Maipo Alto, Cabernet Franc 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£14.60 Bibendum

Casa Valduga, Raízes, Cabernet Franc 2011, Campanha, Brazil, Other

Commended medal winner

New World: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Bordeaux Blends, Australia

Katnook Estate, Merlot 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

Age and complexity took Katnook to the top with its Merlot. ‘Vibrant fruitiness, French-style complexity with an Aussie accent,’ began Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel, continuing: ‘Full, well balanced with ripe tannins, good acidity and a fresh strawberry finish.’ ‘Approachable style, with elegant earthy, flinty developed fruit,’ agreed Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall, while consultant Michael Harrison added: 'A ripe, spicy, herbal palate, with lovely tannins.'
'Conger eel stew in red wine sauce,' recommended Matthieu Longuere MS of Le Cordon Bleu.

£15.63 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Voyager Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2010, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

Restraint, elegance and sophistication characterise Voyage Estate's Gold winner. ‘Some developed, leathery character and lovely balance. Very drinkable,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, with team leader Martin Lam adding: ‘Inviting, sweet fruit nose. Big cassis bomb with savoury insides.’ Match with smoked duck with berry sauce.

£24.17 Justerini & Brooks

Stella Bella, Serie Luminosa, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

'Uber-drinkable', according to consultant sommelier Courtney Stebbings, illustrating why Stella Bella followed last year's Gold for the 2010 cuvée of this wine. ‘Coffee, cocoa, currant and leafy notes, a top wine meant to age,’ said consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet, with team leader Martin Lam agreeing: ‘Leaner, elegant nose, silky, rich and refined, a long-term wine.’ 'Chocolate fondant and raspberry coulis,' added Stebbins, 'violets, berries, forest floor…' Match with hard or goats' cheese.

£30.05 Alliance Wine

Brand's Laira, The Laira, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

'A pure taste of one of Australia's greatest wine regions,' said Hakkasan Group's Christine Parkinson, of this easy-drinking, well-priced red from Brand's Laira. ‘Flowery complexity with dark fruit and green bell pepper, nice sweetness and a rustic, tannic finish,’ said Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel, with Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison adding: 'Balanced nose, which is complex, long, herby and fruit-driven. Long and juicy on the palate. Rib-eye!'

£8.22 Sogrape UK

Fraser Gallop Estate, Parterre, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

Dellcious flavours, much complexity and a true elegance lifted Fraser Gallop's wine above the crowd. Consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet found it a ‘more meaty and leathery style’ that was drinking well but would also age. Consultant sommelier Courtney Stebbings noted: 'Mushroom, balsamic vinegar, cured meat and soy sauce, this has a mouth-gripping tang.'
‘Wow! Lovely balance and poise with deep, dark fruit and an enticing nose,' said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto. Match with oxtail and beef cheek with mushrooms.

£20.58 Bibendum

Vasse Felix, Heytesbury 2010, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

A show-stopper, this wine warranted a ‘Wow’ from Charles van Wyk of FJB Hotels, who said: ‘Intense concentration of black cherry and blueberry along with complex notes of cedar and spice. Palate rich and complex, with notes of oak.’ Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, with Malbec and Petit Verdot in support, team leader Jade Koch said: 'Well made with violets on the finish, great acid/tannin balance, this is refreshing and exciting, and a good alternative to Bordeaux. Will age, but great now with beef and venison.'

£35.92 Negociants

Peter Lehmann, Mentor, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Hearty nose with a medicinal note, but complex oak and fruit on a well-integrated palate,’ said Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners, with Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall adding: ‘Vibrant, ripe red and black fruits with a smoky, earthy feel.'
Match with beef stew or roast duck and ceps with rosemary and thyme.

£18.50 Liberty Wines

Fraser Gallop Estate, Cabernet/Merlot 2013, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Quite savoury and spicy with super-fine tannins. Good now but a way to go,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto of this wine, with its herbs, tobacco and dark chocolate. Consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet noted: ‘Earthy and dusty aromas with a silky texture, very polished palate.’

£13.89 Bibendum

Cherubino, Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Chocolate, fruit and spices combine with mocha notes on the nose,’ began team leader Martin Lam, continuing: ‘Very generous, but controlled release of fruit and savoury elements. Very fine.’ ‘Lovely leafier notes and super-fine tannins, spicy and balanced,’ added Neil Bruce of Studio Alto.

£29.48 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Wynns, Black Label, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Fruit-forward, rich style with stewed plums and blackcurrants, lifted by notes of redcurrant. Overall a complex and balanced wine,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall noting: ‘Smoky, herbal hints with sweet spice and capsicum.’

£15.22 Bibendum

Voyager Estate, Girt By Sea, Cabernet/Merlot 2012, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Clean and bright, with red fruit aromas, dry and creamy on the palate with elegant, bright, fresh character,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, with consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet adding: ‘Fresh tobacco leaf, touch of eucalypt and pretty big fruit.'
Consultant sommelier Courtney Stebbings noted: 'Gunflint, tar and black pepper.'

£12.29 Justerini & Brooks

Hay Shed Hill, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Mint and menthol, quite elegant and very typical style,’ began team leader Martin Lam, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto adding: ‘Lifted, bright, deeply fruity nose, fine-grained tannins for a lovely, elegant wine.’ 'Sweet spice, herbs and hickory alongside ripe blueberries,' said consultant sommelier Courtney Stebbings.'
Pair with barbecue steak.

£12.95 Bancroft Wines

Accolade Wines, Hardy's, HRB, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Coonawarra/Margaret River, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Green, fresh eucalyptus aromas, good concentration with a sharp, full-bodied palate and mineral finish,’ said Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel. ‘Perfumed, round and rich, with cherries and cocoa on a dry, smooth palate,’ agreed Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall.

£17.50 Matthew Clark

Stella Bella, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Deep and dark, rich and spicy/eucalypt aromas, fine tannins and good balance and weight on the palate,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, with consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet adding: ‘Red berry nose with spice and earthy notes, deep and savoury.’

£14.28 Alliance Wine

Peccavi, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Plenty of extraction, with youthful black fruit, cassis and spices on the palate,’ began team leader Martin Lam, with Studio Alto’s Neil Bruce noting: ‘Lovely fruit and oak integration, firm/flaky tannins and juicy fruit on the palate.’

£17.55 Genesis Wines

Dandelion Vineyards, Pride of the Fleurieu Peninsula, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Showing eucalypt and sweet red berry fruit, delicious and attractive style with juicy tannins,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall noting: ‘Full, perfumed, rich, silky, with robust tannins, black fruits and a hint of spice.’

£9.50 Liberty Wines

Accolade Wines, Starve Dog Lane, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Cranberry and red plums with ripe soft tannins, spice and cedar notes,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel highlighting: ‘Eucalyptus and dark fruits, nice and smooth with ripe plums and a juicy finish.’

£10.87 Matthew Clark

Deakin Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Victoria , Australia

Commended medal winner

Wynns, The Siding, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£11.77 Bibendum

Moss Wood, Ribbon Vale Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2011, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£14.03 Laytons

RedHeads, Whip-Hand, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

Mitolo, Serpico, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£25.25 Liberty Wines

New World: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Bordeaux Blends: Rest of the New World

Atamisque, Serbal, Assemblage 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Gold medal winner

Much complexity alongside elegance took Atamisque up the Golden path. ‘Ripe, fleshy and unctuous with elegant tannins,’ began team leader Olivier Marie, continuing: ‘Sweet fruit style with roasted coffee aromas, spice and some meaty animal notes.’ ‘Dark, rich morello cherry fruit with cranberry acidity. Good balance and concentration, with violet notes on a crisp finish,’ added Claire Love of Loves Restaurant.

£10.41 Matthew Clark

Meinert, Synchronicity 2009, Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Lovely, soft, aromatic nose that has a slight smoky graphite/slatey note, with plenty of cherry, cassis and cranberry fruit. Great style of wine,’ said Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains. ‘Blue florals over crushed black fruits, plenty of everything here but needs to settle,’ added team leader Angela Reddin.

£15.80 Enotria&Coe

Pascual Toso, Alta Reserve, Barrancas Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

‘Full-fat nose, with black berries and currants, unctuous on the palate with plenty more black fruit and good tannin,’ said Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House, with Paolo Pivato of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa adding: ‘Really good example, spicy and leathery with tobacco leaves and smoky hints.’

£13.48 Pascual Toso

Merced del Estero, Mil Vientos, Cabernet Sauvignon Barrica 2012, San Juan, Argentina

Silver medal winner

‘Blueberry with spicy eucalyptus and dark olive notes, elegant tannins, great potential,’ began Paolo Pivato of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa, with Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott noting: ‘Red fruit and flowers, dry spice and chocolate-vanilla notes with mint.’

£10.50 The Flying Corkscrew

La Mascota, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

Stuart Skea of Champany Inn & Wine Cellars noted: 'Violets and roasted black fruit, this is modern and uprforn, supple and ripe, with good persistence.'
Team leader Jade Koch said: ‘Deep, inky nose with subdued fruit and a little bay leaf. Wild character with good fruit freshness and acid balance. Needs food.'

£9.36 Enotria&Coe

Springfield Estate, Méthode Ancienne, Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Robertson, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Amazing, uplifting nose with plums and red berries, clean, aromatic style, with lovely sour cherries, strawberries and plums on the palate,’ said an impressed Simon Cassina of Winexponent, adding: ‘Lingering nicely on the finish, this is a classy, harmonic, natural wine, to drink now or in 10 years. Good value.’

£23.52 Bibendum

Idiom, Bordeaux-Style Blend 2007, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Silver medal winner

Plump and ripe, with a fine-boned plushness. Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan Group, noted: ‘Black fruit aromas with mineral notes, showing evolved black cherry and high-toned fruit on the palate,’ concluding: ‘Wet stone mineral, juicy character, dense and long on the finish.’

£17.04 Amathus

Elephant Hill, Reserve, Merlot/Cabernet 2013, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Herbaceous, vegetal nose with coffee/bitter chocolate notes, lovely firm tannins and good length. A good food match,’ said Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross, with Angelo Casali of Duck & Rice noting: ‘Earthy black fruit with delicate acidity and good tannin.’

£14.87 Barwell & Jones

Meerlust, Rubicon 2009, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Silver medal winner

Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan Group found ‘pretty aromas of cassis and watermelon’ along with ‘leafy, leathery cocoa and cassis on the palate with lots of minerality, dense texture and a lengthy finish'. Charlotte Lamouroux of Le Pont de la Tour agreed, noting: 'Soft spices and character on the palate, and a long finish. Nice.'

£13.82 MMD

Finca Decero, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

‘Lovely structure with fruit and spice, classic red and black fruit style with notes of cassis and tobacco leaf,’ said Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone, with Lukasz Walkowiak of Oxo Tower Restaurant adding: ‘Dark fruit on the nose with prominent tannins but nice acidic lift.’

£8.88 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Saint Clair Family Estate, Merlot 2013, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Hints of ripe, dried plums, not too spicy but full bodied and fat, with juicy tannins,’ said Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross, with Angelo Casali of Duck & Rice adding: ‘Dense blackcurrant and cherry with coffee and liquorice notes.’

£14.54 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Accolade Wines, Flagstone, Music Room, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Western Cape, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Deep, approachable aromas, with leafy blackcurrant fruit and finesse, followed by a meaty and muscular palate, complex and concentrated with a persistent finish,’ said Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place.

£12.35 Matthew Clark

Kaiken, Ultra, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

‘A milky aspect to the nose, gentle but present,’ began Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott, continuing: ‘Rich fruit on the palate, with great tannins and a long, smoky finish.’ ‘Great drinking red, a nice, rich fireplace warmer,’ added Michael Moore of Room 24.

£10.55 Liberty Wines

Argento, Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

‘Dark, rich, chocolatey flavours, smooth and clean with a lingering finish, and good by the glass,’ began Michael Moore of Room 24, with Paolo Pivato of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa adding: ‘Good ripe fruit, black olive and raspberry with noticeable tannins.’

£7.17 Blends Wine Estates

Spier, Creative Block 5 2011, Stellenbosch/Darling, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Dark fruit with green, herby character on the nose, fresh fruit palate with a balanced finish, a good representative of its origins,’ said Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott. ‘Fresh and vibrant, with blackcurrant and raspberries. Good by the glass,’ added Simon Cassina of Winexponent.

£8.85 Bibendum

Thelema, Merlot 2011, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Leafy blackberry aromas and a minty palate, needs lamb,’ began Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan Group, continuing: ‘Core of black fruit, juicy but tannic and warm.’ ‘Pleasant, easy style with some earthiness and elegance,’ added Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

£12.08 Enotria&Coe

Salentein, Barrel Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

‘Clean, with lovely blueberry fruit on an elegant palate and subtle character,’ said team leader Olivier Marie, with Vinoteca Marylebone’s Mya Brown adding: ‘Rich, sweet spice and fruit, with violet floral notes and great concentration.’

£10.50 Matthew Clark

De Morgenzon, DMZ Quintet 2012, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Lots of mixed red fruit flavours in an attractive style, and good value,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, with Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan Group adding: ‘Leafy, smoky aromas, dense black fruits with cassis and jelly-baby character. Long, leafy and gravelly.’

£7.50 Majestic Commercial

Vistalba, Tomero, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza , Argentina

Commended medal winner

£8.72 Enotria&Coe

Sileni, Cellar Selection, Merlot 2013, Hawkes Bay , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£8.30 Boutinot

Miolo, Terroir, Merlot 2012, Vale dos Vinhedos, Brazil, Other

Commended medal winner

£12.66 Bibendum

El Esteco, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Calchaqui Valley , Argentina

Commended medal winner

El Esteco, Don David, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Calchaqui Valley , Argentina

Commended medal winner

Distell, Nederburg, The Manor, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Western Cape , South Africa

Commended medal winner

£8.10 Matthew Clark

Andeluna, Pasionado, Cuatro Cepas 2011, Mendoza , Argentina

Commended medal winner

KWV, Laborie, Merlot 2014, Western Cape, South Africa

Commended medal winner

£5.57 Bottle Green

Thelema, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Commended medal winner

£15.59 Enotria&Coe

Morgenster, Estate Red 2003, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Commended medal winner

£25.36 Enotria&Coe

Distell, Nederburg, Heritage Heroes, The Brew Master 2010, Western Cape, South Africa

Commended medal winner

£11.99 Matthew Clark

Whalehaven, Merlot 2011, Coastal Region, South Africa

Commended medal winner

£9.56 Amathus

New World: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Bordeaux Blends: US

Darioush, Signature, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, USA

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

Huge complexity lifted Darioush ahead of its competitors. Team leader Laura Rhys MS noted: ‘Black cherry, blackcurrant and bold tannins, sweet spice and plush, voluptuous character.'
The Gilbert Scott’s Riccardo Guzzardo added: ‘Complex and spicy, with red fruit elegance.’ For food, 'look for bold flavours and rich sauces, or someting simple, such as ribeye steak', recommended Rhys.

£60.00 Darioush

Stonestreet, Monument Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Alexander Valley, California, USA

Gold medal winner

The perfect balance of fruit with savoury notes and a decidedly long finish brought home the Gold for Stonestreet. With Rebecca Coates of Hakkasan London finding ‘minty blackcurrant leaf and bramble’ fruit character. Neil Bruce of Studio Alto highlighted: ‘Toasty oak and restrained red fruits, fine and elegant with lovely balance.’ While some plumped for steak, chips and mustard, Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place went further, suggesting strong game with a rich sauce.

£23.90 Boutinot

Spring Mountain, Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley, California, USA

Gold medal winner

A mesmerising wine, offering much class. Rebecca Coates of Hakkasan London said: ‘Cedar, vanilla, mellow, super-elegant with tobacco leaf hints.’ 'Wonderful acidity, grippy but juicy texture with massive, sexy tannins, greatly integrated oak with notes of every dark berry fruit known to man,' said Alessandro Marchesan of Zuma. Steak and chips or a beautiful piece of beef on the barbecue.

£65.00

Hess, Select, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, North Coast, California, USA

Silver medal winner

‘Fleshy and fruity, balanced and elegant,’ began Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, while team leader Laura Rhys MS noted: ‘Dark fruit, blackcurrant, blackberry, with tannins a little drying, but plush with fruit.’

£12.95 Liberty Wines

Grgich Hills, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, USA

Silver medal winner

‘Blackcurrant fruit with a creamy texture, though fruit a little subdued, with meatier, earthy notes on the palate and big oak,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS, with Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott adding: ‘Red fruit richness, spicy and elegant though tannic style.’

£38.50 Grgich Hills Estate

Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Washington State, USA

Silver medal winner

While Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott appreciated the 'nice rich, dark fruit with notes of herbaceousness and spice', team leader Laura Rhys MWS said: 'Juicy, rich and fruit-driven, this is pretty and elegant.'

£10.85 Enotria&Coe

Darioush, Signature, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, USA

Silver medal winner

‘Great example of a powerful red,’ said consultant sommelier Eike Bosche, continuing: ‘Cassis and cherry intensity, elegant, silky texture.’ ‘Deep, deep purple, a bit closed but warm and spicy, with red and black fruit and a soft vanilla creaminess,’ added team leader Tom Forrest.

£60.00 Darioush

Truchard, Carneros, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘Earthy aromas with savoury, meaty hints, blackcurrant fruit with big tannins on the palate and a fresh finish of red and blackcurrants, soft integrated tannins,’ said team leader Tom Forrest. ‘Green and grassy, fresh, elegant style,’ added Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen.

£18.17 Bibendum

Trefethen, Merlot 2012, Napa Valley, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘Juicy, ripe, jammy fruit, dark and bold, very classic in style with good balance,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS, with Studio Alto’s Neil Bruce agreeing: ‘Pretty classy, with cedar box and cassis nose, lovely poise.’

£16.95 Dudley Craig Wines

Chimney Rock, Stags Leap District, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

While some noted the rich, dark fruits, the balance and the complexity, for team leader Tom Forrest it was: ‘Fresh aromas of warm spices and coconut oak with some minty leafiness. Hints of blackcurrant cough medicine, coconut and clove spice on the palate, warm and great length.’

£37.90 Matthew Clark

Alta, Vintner's Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘Perfect pseudo-Bordeaux,’ began Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen, continuing: ‘Lots of violet with a touch of earthiness. Ripe berries, not baked, elegant body with nice texture and smooth tannins. Outstanding.’

£42.42 Alta Winery

Trefethen, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, USA

Commended medal winner

St Supéry, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, USA

Commended medal winner

£20.26 Laytons

Raymond, Family Classic, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, North Coast, California , USA

Commended medal winner

Delicato, Black Stallion, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, USA

Commended medal winner

£17.44 Bibendum

Truchard, Carneros, Merlot 2010, Napa Valley, California, USA

Commended medal winner

£15.44 Bibendum

Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Valley, Merlot 2012, Washington State, USA

Commended medal winner

£10.85 Enotria&Coe

Cartlidge & Browne, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, North Coast, California, USA

Commended medal winner

£10.63 Alliance Wine

New World: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Bordeaux Blends: Chile

Santa Rita, Casa Real, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner

The earthy and smoky notes add a welcome third dimension to this wine's intensity.

'Very powerful with high levels of tannin and concentration,' said Maxwell Allwood of Alimentum. ‘Lively, zingy fruit in an appetising style, good structure and balance of warmth with savoury, earthy, vanilla character,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering. ‘Serious and structured, with fine-grained tannins and the potential to last,’ added team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW.

£21.49 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Santa Rita, Gran Hacienda, Reserva Cabernet 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner By the glass

Evocative aromas, a textured palate and a great price, gave this a By The Glass trophy as well as Gold. ‘A more restrained style, with good structure and balance, still a big wine but tangy fruit is appealing, with decent length,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

'Blackurrant and violets on the nose, this has nice fine tannins, and a bitter coffee finish,' said Maxwelll Allwood of Alimentum, suggesting venison haunch as a food match.

£7.33 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Apaltagua, Tutunjian Single Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Curicó Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner

A wine that inspired with its distinctively rich flavour profile. ‘Deep, liquorice, chocolate and liqueur-like aromas, followed by a big, generous, complex blackcurrant fruit palate,’ began Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House, with team leader Jade Koch noting: ‘Fresh English mint, savoury tomato and drying, refreshing tannins with bright hints of orange zest,' and Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel adding 'Good structure with dark developed fruit and wood spice.'

£8.75 Barton, Brownsdon & Sadler

Concha y Toro, Reservado, Merlot 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner

A breath of fresh air to kick off the Chilean Golds in this popular section.

'Pleasant, soft, appealing nose, with plums and dark cherries. An easy-drinking wine,' said Sarah Guignard of The French Table, while team leader Jade Koch added: ‘Green eucalypt aromas, juicy and fresh on the palate with pure fruit and balanced body.’ ‘Dark cherry, smooth tasting; a clean and rich style,’ concluded Michael Moore of Room 24.

£5.33 Viña Concha y Toro

Concha y Toro, Frontera, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Minty but not heady on the nose, very sweet and juicy with great blackcurrant fruit and drying tannin, in a refreshing style,’ said team leader Jade Koch, with Paolo Pivato of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa adding: ‘Smoky hints, dark chocolate and a nice fruity aftertaste.’

£5.53 Viña Concha y Toro

Errazuriz, 1870, Merlot 2013, Curicó Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Long, warm nose with smoky notes, coffee and spice, followed by a full, red and black fruit compote palate,’ said Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House, with Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott noting: ‘Rich, complex and spicy notes of coffee, dry and rich palate with good tannins.’

£7.45 Hatch Mansfield

Indómita, Gran Reserva, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Good wine, with dark fruit, slight hints of forest floor and herbaceous notes, with lots of power for the price and an enjoyable finish,’ said Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott, with Sarah Riddle of Sketch adding: ‘Spiced and tarry, resin fruit flavours with bitter coffee notes and a fresh, heady finish.’

£7.10 Alliance Wine

Santa Alicia, Millantu 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘The nose shows big alcohol with smoky tobacco and mushroom notes, but good acidity and balance,’ said Carlos Ferreira of New Street Wine Shop, with Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott noting: ‘Blackberry and menthol notes with some intensity and finesse.’

£19.20 Myliko Wines

Valdivieso, Caballo Loco, Grand Cru, Apalta 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Black fruit and cigar smoke with herbal, mineral notes on the nose, very complex and full bodied, with a spicy, alcoholic, ripe palate,’ said Mike Best of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, with James Hocking of The Vineyard Group noting: ‘Super-ripe fruit, good balance and nice weight.’

£16.88 Bibendum

Montes Alpha, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Colchagaua Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Nice modern style, über-clean, with crunchy red cherry and cranberry on the nose,’ said team leader Angela Reddin, with Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel adding: ‘Structure and fruit with strong but smooth tannins and a French oak elegance.’

£10.00 Liberty Wines

Santa Rita, Gran Hacienda, Merlot 2013, Central Vallery, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Sweet, summer fruit nose with notes of rose petal and honey on the aftertaste,’ began Michael Moore of Room 24, while Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House noted: ‘Mellow fruit with coffee notes, nice juicy fruit and quite high tannin, but makes for good drinkability.’

£5.93 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Concha y Toro, Frontera, Merlot 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Soy, blueberry and red plum aromas with smoky capsicum, juicy, round and approachable on the palate, with good typicity,’ said team leader Natasha Hughes MW, with Angelo Casali of Duck & Rice adding: ‘Blackberry, cherry aromas, bright, plummy fruit freshness.’

£5.53 Viña Concha y Toro

Errazuriz, 1870, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Aconcagua Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Savoury character on the nose, but hints of ripe fruit are showing through, with ripe raspberries, balanced tannins and spice on the palate,’ said Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross, with team leader Natasha Hughes MW noting: ‘Savoury, smoky red fruit, rounded and generous style.’

£7.45 Hatch Mansfield

Concha y Toro, Sunrise, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Central Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Plum, blackberry/blackcurrant with a nice touch of ripeness, smoky notes and freshness at the back of the palate,’ began Angelo Casali of Duck & Rice, concluding: ‘Well balanced between acidity and juicy tannins.’

£6.03 Viña Concha y Toro

Concha y Toro, Sunrise, Merlot 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Rich and spicy nose with notes of chocolate and coffee, a rich palate with fine tannins and spicy cinnamon and coffee notes on a long finish,’ said Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott. ‘Herbaceous, mellow and rounded, with rich red fruit and balanced tannin, a little austere,’ added Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House.

£6.03 Viña Concha y Toro

Alto de Casablanca, Veramonte, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Ripe fruit with a touch of spice and notes of vanilla, good length for a decent by-the-glass wine,’ began James Hocking of The Vineyard Group, with Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen adding: ‘Fruity, spicy nose with a little mint, more spice on the palate. Very good.’

£7.70 Matthew Clark

Luis Felipe Edwards, Gran Reserva, Merlot 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Inky deep, lovely nose of dark berry fruit compote with smoky notes and spicy kicks, luscious blueberry and mulberry fruit on the palate with spice and gorgeous length,’ said team leader Angela Reddin, with Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth also noting the 'toasted notes of chocolate on the finish’.

£8.30 10 International, Matthew Clark

Undurraga, Founders Collection, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Maipo Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Deeply chocolatey, coffee backbone holding unctuous fruits and mulberry with tobacco leaf in this display of a friendly, easy and attractive Chilean red,’ said Sarah Riddle of Sketch. ‘Soft, squashy red and black fruits with some sweet spice and tobacco leaf,’ added team leader Tom Forrest.

£20.00 González Byass

Valdivieso, Caballo Loco, Grand Cru, Maipo 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Perfumed, scented aromas with dense redcurrants on a chalky-textured palate, nicely balanced,’ began team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW, with Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison noting: ‘Compact, deep nose with juicy, deep wild berry fruit and good persistence.’

£16.88 Bibendum

Luis Felipe Edwards, Gran Reserva, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Colchagua Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£8.50 Matthew Clark

Carmen, Gran Reserva, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

Lapostolle, D'Alamel, Merlot 2013, Central Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

Apaltagua, Signature, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

Luis Felipe Edwards, Gran Reserva, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Colchagua Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

Millaman, Estate Reserve, Merlot 2014, Curicó Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

Bisquertt, La Joya, Gran Reserva, Merlot 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£6.39 Molson Coors

Undurraga, TH Rarities, Cabernet Franc/Merlot 2012, Maipo Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£20.00 Viña Undurraga

Vistamar, Brisa, Merlot 2014, Central Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£3.90 Bottle Green

TerraMater, Vineyard Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

Montes Alpha, M, Apalta Vineyard 2011, Colchagaua Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£30.55 Liberty Wines

Caliterra, Reserva, Merlot 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

Porta, Reserva, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£6.62 Viña dos Andes

Indómita, Zardoz 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£13.70 Alliance Wine

Bisquertt, La Joya, Gran Reserva, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£6.39 Molson Coors

New World: Carmenère

Anakena, Alwa, Las Cabras Vineyard, Carmenère 2010, Peumo, Cachapoal Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner

'Suave and elegant, with much cassis. This is top-drawer Carmenère with all the bits,' said happy team leader Martin Lam. ‘Intense, punchy, spicy cocktail with gingerbread and evident oaking,’ said fellow team leader Andrea Briccarello, with Michael Moore of Room 24 adding: ‘Nice dark chocolate richness. Given a little more time to age, it will fly.’

£21.00 Bottle Green

Valle Secreto, First Edition, Carmenère 2012, Cachapoal Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner

Striking Carmenère character led Valle Secreto to the Gold-medal podium, with this ripe wine, with its pleasing balance. Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43 highlighted its ‘great nose, quite refined’, adding: ‘The palate is slightly sweet but balanced and with good length.’ ‘Clean and richly textured, with blackcurrant and spiced blackberries, cinnamon and nutmeg,’ said team leader Olivier Marie.

£9.90 EWGA

Luis Felipe Edwards, Gran Reserva, Carmenère 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Light, with forest fruit and bell pepper flavours, a minty edge and light tannins, medium in body and length,’ said Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43 of this fresh wine with its generous fruit and liquorice notes on the finish. Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair added: ‘Peppery, juicy fruits, terrific for the price.’

£8.50 North South Wines

Concha y Toro, Terrunyo, Peumo Vineyard, Block 27, Carmenère 2011, Cachapoal Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Charming and captivating, fruity character on the nose with chocolatey notes, plenty of stone fruits on the palate, which has good, vibrant acidity and touches of smoked bacon and plum fruit cocktail,’ said team leader Andrea Briccarello.

£12.50 CyT UK

Carmen, Viña Edmara Carmenère 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Pleasant fruit on the nose with dandelion floral green notes on the palate and notes of bitter dark chocolate to finish,’ said Michael Moore of Room 24, with team leader Andrea Briccarello adding: ‘Good, spicy character, smoky and savoury, classic style.’

£6.50 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Tamaya, Winemaker's Gran Reserva, Carmenère 2011, Limarí Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Notes of wet soil, earthy and stony minerals on the nose, tight and intense on the palate, which is smoky, dry and savoury,’ said team leader Andrea Briccarello, with Andrea Domenicucci of Whatley Manor adding: ‘Good fruity style and good value.’

£8.75 Fine Wines Direct

Santa Rita, Gran Hacienda, Carmenère 2013, Central Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Rich and jammy on the nose with cooked red fruits, simple and straightforward on the palate with plenty of typicity and soft sweet fruit flavour,’ said team leader Andrea Briccarello.

£5.93 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Pérez Cruz, Limited Edition, Carmenère 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Richly textured, with plenty of spices and lots of sweet oak, fleshy tannins,’ said team leader Olivier Marie, with Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair adding: ‘Complex and well-balanced body, lovely dark fruits.’

£12.23 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Santa Carolina, Reserva de la Familia, Carmenère 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Ripe and nicely concentrated, with characterful tannins and structured, firm, fruity tones,’ said team leader Olivier Marie, with Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43 adding: ‘Good overall, palate is quite balanced, great length and power.’

£8.95 Ehrmanns Wine

Emiliana, Signos de Origen, Carmenère 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43 found ‘ripe, sweet and green’ elements on the nose and palate, but ‘good balance and plenty of oak’. ‘Big, rich, bold and powerful,’ added team leader Olivier Marie.

£10.40 Boutinot

Errazuriz, 1870, Carmenère 2013, Aconcagua Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

Chocalán, Reserva, Carmenère 2013, Maipo Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£8.80 Liberty Wines

Undurraga, Sibaris, Carmenère 2013, Colchagua Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£10.00 González Byass

Valdivieso, Single Vineyard, Carmenère 2011, Lontué Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£11.28 Bibendum

Casa Silva, Reserva Cuvée Colchagua, Carmenère 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

TerraMater, Limited Reserve, Carmenère 2012, Curicó Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

Caliterra, Tributo, Single Vineyard, Carmenère 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

Bisquertt, La Joya, Gran Reserva, Carmenère 2013, Colchagua Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£6.39 Molson Coors

Undurraga, TH, Terroir Hunter, Carmenère 2012, Cachapoal Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£15.00 González Byass

New World: Chardonnay, Australia

Accolade Wines, Eileen Hardy, Chardonnay 2013, Tasmania/Yarra Valley, Australia

Gold medal winner

Richness and balance led Hardy's matriarchal wine to the top, gathering many a fan along the way.

'Citrus and cream, this is a very classy wine, both long and refined,' said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, tipping turbot with citrus sauce as the match of choice. ‘Great character, an all-day wine,’ agreed Michael Moore of Room 24.

£23.00 Matthew Clark

Hay Shed Hill, Pitchfork, Chardonnay 2014, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

A rich spectrum of fruit flavours, from melon to mango, pineapple to grapefruit, perfectly balanced with good acidity took Hay Shed Hill to the top. ‘Coconut, banana and tropical fruits on the nose, with good weight, supple acidity and a good length, lemony finish,’ said Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43. ‘Cooked golden apples on the nose with floral notes and touches of white pepper,’ added Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair. Match with sushi, Chinese food and salads.

£7.95 Bancroft Wines

Brown Brothers, Limited Release, Chardonnay 2012, Victoria, Australia

Gold medal winner

‘Great example of Aussie Chardonnay,’ began team leader Jade Koch of this great-value Gold Lister, continuing: ‘Lovely, honeyed nose with butterscotch richness, the bright palate is a delight.’ ‘Easy and fresh, clean style, but with some intensity of flavours on the palate. Will suit a range of creamy dishes,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, with Bread Street Kitchen's Ram Chhetri suggesting pork belly and lemon roasted chicken.

£7.76 Bibendum

Fraser Gallop Estate, Parterre, Chardonnay 2013, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

With a white Gold to match its Cabernet Gold, the judges felt this was a lovely expression of Chardonnay. ‘Compact and concentrated,’ began Hakkasan Group’s Christine Parkinson, continuing: ‘Lots of texture, layers of tropical fruit, spicy oak, quince, wet rocks and biscuit. Long, balanced and Burgundian. The new face of Margaret River.’ Match with salmon, cod, langoustine, fennel salad, smoked cod's roe... plenty to choose from!

£16.86 Bibendum

Josef Chromy, Chardonnay 2013, Tasmania, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Excellent, with flinty, stony minerals and salty oyster notes on the finish,’ said team leader Andrea Briccarello, with Room 24’s Michael Moore adding: ‘Great drinking wine, but also with food such as risotto, fish ragout, or creamy sauces.’

£14.58 Bibendum

Cherubino, Margaret River Chardonnay 2013, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

'Spicy and herbaceous, vanilla with apricot confit, this is big, with with well-integrated oak and a nice, long finish,' said Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel.

'Very Meursault in style,' added team leader Andrea Briccarello, suggesting sole and sea bream as a match.

£23.44 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Penfolds, Bin 311, Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2013, New South Wales, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Great wine! Dense and layered, intense nose and palate, showing depth and mineral complexity. Lemon oil, apple and a whiff of oak spice along with some buttery notes. A wine built to last and improve,' said Athila Roos of The Arts Club. Team leader Richard Bampfield MW agreed: 'Nicely balanced, very Burgundian. A long wine, which seems very young.'
We hope it will return!

£29.47 Bibendum

Stella Bella, Serie Luminosa, Chardonnay 2011, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Clean with great fruit concentration,’ said team leader Olivier Marie, adding: ‘Elegant style and poise, nice aromatics with judicious use of oak and pleasant, unforced minerality.’ 'Toast and apricots, with nutmeg and hints of fresh chilli, this has a long and spicy finish,' said Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel. Match with chicken, veal, or pork.

£25.95 Alliance Wine

Voyager Estate, Chardonnay 2011, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

Hakkasan Group’s Christine Parkinson found this ‘compact, with lovely acidity’, saying: ‘Fudge, lemon, chalky with tropical notes. Rich, slightly sweet notes, spicy with incense. Very rich style,' while Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel noted: 'Herbaceousness and lovely florality. Good oak integration. match with turbot.'

£17.00 Justerini & Brooks

Giant Steps, Sexton Vineyard, Chardonnay 2013, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Some ripe, tropical fruit present, with great, clean length and good acid balance,’ began James Hocking of The Vineyard Group, with Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering adding: ‘Very appealing wine and a versatile food option.’

£14.63 Liberty Wines

Ferngrove, Killerby, Chardonnay 2012, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Drinking well now, showing clean, fruit-driven tropical notes on the nose with honeydew and cantaloupe melon, and creamy, lactic secondary yeasty character,’ said team leader Olivier Marie, while Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel noted: 'Earthy stone fruits with touches of brown spice and high acidity. Match with salt-baked bream.'

£14.90 Cockburn & Campbell

Dandelion Vineyards, Twilight of the Adelaide Hills, Chardonnay 2013, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Tropical, with good ripe pineapple and melon notes,’ began team leader Andrea Briccarello, with Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering adding: 'Clean and fresh style, with zingy acidity – an easy, pleasant wine.'

£7.50 Liberty Wines

Langmeil, High Road, Chardonnay 2013, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Light on the nose but great taste, really a good, appetising food opener,’ said Michael Moore of Room 24. ‘Really nice, inviting nose, not too woody, with good freshness on the palate,’ agreed Andrea Domenicucci of Whatley Manor.

£9.15 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Tolpuddle Vineyard, Chardonnay 2013, Tasmania, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Subtle and honeyed, with white floral notes of blossom and narcissi, dry and zippy, full of energy,’ began team leader Jade Koch, with Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House adding: ‘Mellow, with good integration of fruit, citrus and minerals.’

£25.00 Liberty Wines

Peter Lehmann, Hill & Valley, Chardonnay 2013, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Pretty nose with apple, a drizzle of lemon and a faint hint of lavender,’ began Athila Roos of The Arts Club, continuing: ‘The palate follows through with texture and oak spice. Vibrant and showing length.’ ‘Dover sole or monkfish,’ suggested Room 24’s Michael Moore.

£9.95 Liberty Wines

Dalrymple, Cave Block, Chardonnay 2012, Tasmania, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Zingy style, lively fruit, this is a real mouthfiller, which would serve well as an aperitif or with white meats and salads,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering. Team leader Jade Koch added: ‘Passion fruit and mango aromas, dry, oily citrus fruit on the palate.’

£16.61 Negociants

Innocent Bystander, Chardonnay 2013, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Classic buttered toast aromas, elegant, juicy and refreshing, with great fruit ripeness and vibrancy on the palate,’ said team leader Jade Koch, with Butlers Wharf Chop House's Mark Graham adding: ‘Stony, mineral complexity and good fruit. Cleansing on the palate.’

£10.35 Liberty Wines

Shaw + Smith, M3, Chardonnay 2013, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£17.00 Liberty Wines

Magpie Estate, The Next Big Thing, Chardonnay 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£7.25 Boutinot

Onannon, Gippsland Chardonnay 2012, Victoria, Australia

Commended medal winner

£21.75 Boutinot

Larry Cherubino, Ad Hoc, Hen and Chicken, Chardonnay 2013, Pemberton, Western Australia , Australia

Commended medal winner

Accolade Wines, Hardy's, HRB, Chardonnay 2012, Pemberton/Yarra Valley, Australia

Commended medal winner

£14.99 Matthew Clark

Hay Shed Hill, Chardonnay 2013, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£12.95 Bancroft Wines

Rathbone, Yering Station Village, Chardonnay 2012, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Commended medal winner

£8.54 Bibendum

Vasse Felix, Chardonnay 2013, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£15.44 Negociants

New World: Chardonnay, New Zealand

Elephant Hill, Chardonnay 2013, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Gold medal winner

'Fresh, classic New Zealand,' said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, illustrating why Elephant Hill took top honours, and adding: 'Sprightly, tropical and intense, with lovely balance and long flavour, soft and buttery and then a clear citrus finish.'
‘Mineral, restrained, oaky style, elegant with bright acidity, fresh and balanced,’ noted team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone adding: ‘Caramel apple nose and lots of vanilla on the palate, but good balance.’ Match with chilli squid or caramelised pork.

£8.85 Barwell & Jones

Nautilus, Chardonnay 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Gold medal winner

Refinement and elegance took Nautilus to the Gold podium with this food-friendly wine. Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering said: ‘Beautifully balanced wine, a real mouth filler, but restrained and very sophisticated.’ ‘Sweet, fresh pear and blossom notes, enlivening,’ added team leader Jade Koch, while Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn concluded: 'Stunning quality, with notes of soft stone fruit and English orchards. Drink with fine grilled turbot with asparagus and truffles.'

£12.97 Negociants

Spy Valley, Envoy, Johnson Vineyard, Chardonnay 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Burgundian style, mineral with lovely acidity, elegant and precise and delicious,’ said impressed team leader Annette Scarfe MW. ‘Very mineral on the nose, with flint and slate. Elegant and lingering,’ added consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet.

£14.02 Bibendum

Elephant Hill, Reserve, Chardonnay 2013, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Smoky, flinty, complex nose, bright acidity, ripe fruit on a toasty, spicy palate that’s well integrated, with a buttery finish,’ said Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone. ‘Lots of nutty new French oak, vibrant, fresh acidity, attractive traditional style,’ added team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£11.36 Barwell & Jones

Accolade Wines, Waipara Hills, Chardonnay 2013, South Island, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Mellow on the nose, with a concentration of fine tropical fruits and balanced minerality playing delicately on the palate,’ said Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House. ‘An attractive, balanced wine, rich and ripe but with a restraint,’ agreed Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

£8.76 Matthew Clark

Mission, Reserve, Chardonnay 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Good fruit and nice integration of oak, well made, with lovely mineral intensity,’ said James Hocking of The Vineyard Group, with Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering adding: ‘Clean and fresh, but with a lively balance', and Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor noting: 'Wonderful balance between creaminess and exotic fruit. Beautiful with pork escalope, roast turbot and halibut.'

£11.61 Cockburn & Campbell

Huia, Chardonnay 2009, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Smoky aromas with slightly oxidised nutty, leafy notes, peachy apricot on a very dry, toasty palate and a good finish,’ said Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel. ‘Generous, opulent style balanced by striking acidity,’ added consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet.

£12.75 Bibendum

Fromm, La Strada, Chardonnay 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Soft, grassy, sweet lime fruit on the nose, very smooth and elegant with a soft mineral style and a touch of sweetness on the finish,’ said team leader Jade Koch, adding: ‘Lots of white stone fruit and apple.’

£15.15 Boutinot

Vidal, Legacy Series, Chardonnay 2013, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Complex and delicate, with lively acidity and bags of fruit, with oak in moderation,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone adding: ‘Rich, rounded, complex nose, shows some development and intensity.’

£22.19 Hatch Mansfield

Trinity Hill, Chardonnay 2013, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Flinty and fruit-forward on the nose, baked apple fruit, delicate, pastry-esque oak influence. Easy and quaffable,’ said Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone.‘Nose lifted with lemon leaves, with a palate of stone fruit with smoky notes,’ added consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet.

£9.94 Liberty Wines

Trinity Hill, Gimblett Gravels, Chardonnay 2012, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

'Soft, delicate aromas with good intensity on the palate, clean and mineral, with a long finish,' said James Hocking of The Vineyard Group, with team leader Jade Koch adding: 'Honeysuckle aromas and pure acidity, will age well.'

£13.70 Liberty Wines

Vidal, Reserve Series, Chardonnay 2014, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

New World: Chardonnay, South Africa

Ataraxia, Chardonnay 2013, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay, South Africa

Gold medal winner

‘Rich, savoury, confident style, long and svelte, a really grown-up wine,’ said team leader Simon Woods of this 100% barrel fermented, French barrique-aged wine which took to the Gold-medal podium. ‘Juicy, persistent and austere but still delivering and will develop,’ said La Petite Maison’s Andrea Fasan, while Sarah Guignard of The French Table said: 'Very appealing, subtle nose, with racy tones of mint and lemon, leading to a fresh, and lively long finish.'

£16.75 Bancroft Wines

Newton Johnson, Southend, Chardonnay 2013, Walker Bay, South Africa

Gold medal winner Food Match

Texture and a touch of sophistication gave Newton Johnson not just Gold, but the coveted Roast Chicken Food Match trophy. Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel found ‘sweet fruit with a touch of cream’, supported by an ‘oak-based structure with some background spice and a long finish on a strong body. If Meursault and Napa Valley Chardonnay had a baby, this would be it!' Sarah Guignard of The French Table said: 'Lovely austere nose, with balanced tropical fruit salad and creamy minerals on the finish.'

£11.54 Bibendum

MAN Family Wines, Padstal, Chardonnay 2014, Coastal Region, South Africa

Gold medal winner

Full of generous fruit, this brought home South Africa's first Chardonnay Gold, and at what a price! ‘Restrained nose with classic Chardonnay fruit, followed by a clean attack, juicy and pure fruit palate with a touch of tartness in the finish. Vibrant,’ said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison.

'Tropical fruit flavour, with length and creaminess,' said Sarah Guignard of The French Table, concluding: 'An uncomplicated crowd-pleaser,'

£6.55 Enotria&Coe

Jordan, Nine Yards, Chardonnay 2013, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Pearlescent appearance, with good fruit, nice apple notes and a long, buttery finish,’ said consultant Michael Harrison. ‘Creamy peach with yellow apples and notes of vanilla oak,’ added The Ritz Hotel’s Jonathan Kleeman.

£15.20 H2Vin

Stellenrust, Chardonnay 2014, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Mineral and aromatic, quite complex and well textured. A more modern SA wine style, more Chablis than Chasagne,’ said team leader Martin Lam, with Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn adding: ‘Savoury, spiced and controlled, with limey complexity, this is evolving.’

£8.53 Bibendum

Glenelly, Grand Vin, Chardonnay 2013, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Medium intensity, lifted oaky nose with smoky hints, and good integration on the palate,’ said consultant Michael Harrison, with team leader Simon Woods adding: ‘Ripe apple and gentle herbs.'
Sarah Guignard of The French Table noted: 'Interesting and complex, with melon and pineapple.'

£9.02 Seckford Agencies

Jordan, Barrel Fermented, Chardonnay 2013, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Bright, fresh and intense but well controlled in a Burgundian style, nutty and delicate with pineapple notes,’ said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, adding: ‘Long, lingering and lovely palate cleanser.’

£9.70 H2Vin

Glen Carlou, Quartz Stone, Chardonnay 2013, Paarl, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Good, refreshing, clean, deep and concentrated, with lovely balance of spice and brooding fruit with a lingering finish. Good wine,’ said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn. ‘Complex, lees and fruit, expressive, not just a Chardonnay,’ agreed team leader Martin Lam.

£13.75 Liberty Wines

Kleine Zalze, Vineyard Selection, Chardonnay 2014, Western Cape, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Rich and fruity, has some citrus features but it’s peachy pear that comes through,’ began team leader Simon Woods, with Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel adding: ‘Rich, creamy texture behind the tropical fruit, coating the whole mouth.’

£7.09 Hatch Mansfield

Bouchard Finlayson, Missionvale, Chardonnay 2013, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Walker Bay, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

'Classic varietal nose, well balanced with soft middle palate fruit weight and a vibrant, savoury finish of great polish and length,' said a satisfied Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison.

£11.91 Seckford Agencies

Distell, Durbanville Hills, Chardonnay 2014, Western Cape , South Africa

Commended medal winner

£8.30 Matthew Clark

De Wetshof, Bateleur, Chardonnay 2012, Robertson, South Africa

Commended medal winner

Rietvallei, JMB, Chardonnay 2014, Robertson, South Africa

Commended medal winner

Rietvallei, Classic, Chardonnay 2014, Robertson, South Africa

Commended medal winner

New World: Chardonnay, The Americas

Grgich Hills Estate, Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley, California, USA

Gold medal winner

Almost Chablis-like in its purity. Consultant sommelier Courtney Stebbings summed up the appeal: 'Spring blossom, almond and kernel. The palate is delicious, with an elegant vibrancy.'
‘Classy, reductive nose, lovely fruit flavour, and much lighter and cooler than normal for the US. Bright, vivid and impressive,’ said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, with Charles Pashby-Taylor of Dabbous adding: ‘Nice grapefruit and lemon notes, fresh acidity and chalky minerality.’ Pair with cod cheeks or monkfish.

£28.50 Grgich Hills Estate

Bachelder, Chardonnay 2012, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Gold medal winner

Barrel fermentation and lengthy ageing gives Bachelder the 'restrained, mineral, elegant style' that led this wine to the top. ‘Lemon rind and lemon posset on the nose, this is lovely with a clean, fresh bite,’ said team leader Angela Reddin, continuing: ‘Excellent oak handling, bright acidity and a long, mineral finish. Very classic style.’ 'Super-impressive,' said consultant sommelier Courtney Stebbings, adding: 'Beautifully balanced, with pure fruit.'
Match with fleshy white fish with lemon.

£20.00 Liberty Wines

Delicato, Black Stallion, Chardonnay 2013, Napa Valley, California, USA

Silver medal winner

‘Soft floury apples and roasted lemon aromas, followed by toasty flavours, with good intensity, balance and a long fresh finish,’ said team leader Angela Reddin of Delicato's more restrained, elegant style. ‘Light stone fruit, buttery and rich in style,’ added consultant Sam Caporn MW.

£14.02 Bibendum

Hess, Select, Chardonnay 2013, Monterey County, California, USA

Silver medal winner

‘Good nose with delicate almond and marzipan, lovely spicy oak and balance,’ began Guillaume Mahaut of The Jugged Hare. ‘Smoky bacon nose, soft peach melba flavours and oak,’ added team leader Angela Reddin.

£11.50 Liberty Wines

Truchard, Carneros Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley, California, USA

Silver medal winner

'The palate is bright and pleasant, with apple and lime the focus of the acidity,' said consultant sommelier Courtney Stebbings. ‘Savoury apricot on the nose, with big, vibrant fruit and quite prominent oak,’ said consultant Donald Edwards, adding: ‘Makes me want a veranda and a shawl and an agent.’

£17.23 Bibendum

Argento, Selección, Chardonnay 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

‘Green apples with yellow melon and subtle oak on the nose, with a clean, crisp fruit salad style on a palate with lovely balance,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto. ‘Vanilla and ripe tropical fruits with some hints of spice and stone fruits,’ added team leader Tom Forrest.

£7.63 Bibendum

Santa Rita, Gran Hacienda, Reserva, Chardonnay 2012, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

'Mineral and chalky, with well-integrated oak and citrus notes. Elegant and good length on the finish,' said Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place.

'Passion fruit character with good acid/fruit balance,' added Neil Bruce of Studio Alto.

£7.33 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Concha y Toro, Frontera, Chardonnay 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Zesty, with fresh tropical fruits. Very fruity and great value,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS. ‘Stone fruits combined with tropical notes and fresh acidity, in an easy Chardonnay style,’ agreed Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels.

£5.53 Viña Concha y Toro

Miolo, Family Vineyards, Chardonnay 2013, Campanha, Brazil, Other

Silver medal winner

‘Clean, fruit-driven nose, flinty and ripe apple on the palate, with good acid and a clean finish,’ said Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone, with consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet adding: ‘Fresh, zingy nose with ripe fruit and slight honeyed notes.’

£9.25 Bibendum

Matias Riccitelli, Vineyard Selection, Chardonnay 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

‘Pale gold, with toasty new oak and spice, sawdust notes on the nose, toasty fruit and tropical character on the palate, with good length,’ said team leader Tom Forrest, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto adding: ‘Big, intense, rich and ripe.’

£16.25 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Bachelder, Johnson Vineyard, Chardonnay 2012, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Silver medal winner

‘Mineral and fruity, with plum and sweet grape notes, creamy and nutty on the palate with marzipan and cinnamon,’ said Guillaume Mahaut of The Jugged Hare, with consultant Sam Caporn MW adding: ‘Lightly fragrant oak and spice, lovely freshness and balance.’

£29.60 Liberty Wines

Catena, Chardonnay 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

‘Citrus and white fruit flavours, mineral and oaky, with good balance and drinkability,’ began Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place. ‘Mouthwateringly zesty and fresh. Lovely,’ added Neil Bruce of Studio Alto.

£10.88 Bibendum

Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay 2013, Santa Maria Valley, California, USA

Silver medal winner

‘Vanilla, butter and cream, with apricot fruit, rich and ripe with a full finish,’ said consultant Sam Caporn MW of this big wine with its well-integrated oak with just a hint of saline. Guillaume Mahaut of The Jugged Hare noted: ‘Nutty wood, citrus and meringue notes with a lemon hint.’

£13.38 Fells

Ventisquero, Tara, Chardonnay 2012, Atacama, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Bold fruit with good structure, nice complexity and elegance,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS, with Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross noting its ‘apple custard and perfume’ characters.

'Generous, this is crisp, vibrant, long and juicy, with amazing length. A class of its own!' said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison.

£23.50 The Wine Treasury

Catena, Alta, Chardonnay 2012, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

Neil Bruce of Studio Alto declared this example ‘very classy’, saying: ‘Elegant and inviting, clean and ripe, with lovely balance and lingering, fine fruit.’ ‘Elegant palate with soft stone fruit and elegant spice,’ added team leader Tom Forrest.

£17.40 Bibendum

Luis Felipe Edwards, Marea, Chardonnay 2014, Leyda Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Good depth and ripeness, with rounded fruit, poached apples with soft acidity and good balance,’ said Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross. ‘Vibrant, fruit-driven and elegant,’ added team leader Laura Rhys MS.

£14.00 North South Wines

Tabalí, Talinay, Chardonnay 2013, Limarí Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Lean and elegant, with freshness and good texture,’ began team leader Laura Rhys MS, continuing: ‘A little oaky, but well integrated in a cooler-climate style.’

£10.00 Boutinot

Tabalí, Reserva Especial, Chardonnay 2013, Limarí Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Aromas of tropical fruit, melon and pear, with secondary notes of almond and vanilla from the subtle use of oak,’ said Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels, adding: ‘Finish is refreshing, with limey acidity.’

£7.75 Boutinot

Cartlidge & Browne, Chardonnay 2013, North Coast, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘Lean style, with a hint of apricot. Very pretty, with good length,’ said consultant Donald Edwards, with team leader Angela Reddin noting: ‘Greengage, sweet apple and papaya, with wet straw notes and well-handled oak.’

£10.63 Alliance Wine

Valdivieso, Single Valley Lot, Chardonnay 2012, Aconcagua Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Showing some good complexity and elegance, with toasty oak, nice acidity and good balance,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS. ‘Pleasantly perfumed tropical fruits and banana skin,’ added Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross.

£9.32 Bibendum

Rutini, Chardonnay 2013, Mendoza , Argentina

Commended medal winner

Trefethen, Chardonnay 2013, Napa Valley, California, USA

Commended medal winner

Quintay, Q, Grand Reserve, Chardonnay 2012, Casablanca Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£6.87 Kingsland

Miolo, Cuvée Giuseppe, Chardonnay 2012, Vale dos Vinhedos, Brazil, Other

Commended medal winner

£11.61 Bibendum

Alto de Casablanca, Veramonte, Chardonnay 2014, Casablanca Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£7.70 Matthew Clark

Finca Flichman, Misterio, Chardonnay 2013, Mendoza , Argentina

Commended medal winner

£5.70 Sogrape UK

Undurraga, Sibaris, Chardonnay 2013, Maipo Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£10.00 González Byass

Undurraga, TH, Terroir Hunter, Chardonnay 2012, Limarí Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£14.00 González Byass

Robert Mondavi, Woodbridge, Chardonnay 2013, California, USA

Commended medal winner

£7.82 Matthew Clark

Pascual Toso, Chardonnay 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Commended medal winner

£5.50 Kingsland

Argento, Chardonnay/Viognier 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Commended medal winner

£6.74 Bibendum

New World: Chenin Blanc

Kanu, KCB, Chenin Blanc 2013, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Gold medal winner

A rich, sumptuous off-dry Chenin Blanc, Athila Roos of The Arts Club summarised its appeal, saying: 'A wine of tasty and delicious extremes.'
Team leader Natasha Hughes MW described it as ‘poised’, while Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place found plenty going on too: ‘Honeyed nose, full and round, apricot, ripe peach, white and yellow flowers, yellow melon, with intense minerality and a long finish.’

£9.39 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Kleine Zalze, Vineyard Selection, Chenin Blanc 2014, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Gold medal winner Food Match

Wonderful to see Chenin Blanc specialist Kleine Zalze ascend the Gold podium once more, and to pick up the Scallops Food Match Trophy too. Team leader Annette Scarfe MW enjoyed this wine's ‘lovely apple notes, with a slightly creamy mid-palate'.

'A richer, riper and more complex style with honey and wax on the nose,' said fellow team leader, Martin Lam, while Chez Bruce's Sara Bachiorri found 'mineral notes on the nose, with ripe quince and peach on the palate'.

£7.09 Hatch Mansfield

Jordan, Barrel Fermented, Chenin Blanc 2013, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Silver medal winner

William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants found ‘fresh and cleansing acidity with bruised apple notes’, adding: ‘Complex, with acidity softening on the finish.’ ‘Lovely complexity on the mid-palate,’ agreed team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£7.80 H2Vin

Annex Kloof, Xenna, Chenin Blanc 2014, Western Cape, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Apricot, peach and nectarine along with some honeysuckle notes. Fresh acidity – a solid wine for the price,’ commented Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place, with Chez Bruce's Sara Bachiorri adding: 'Mineral nose with apple and quince notes, this has apples and quince on the palate with good fruit concentration.'

£5.77 Castelnau Wine Agencies

Ken Forrester, The FMC, Chenin Blanc 2012, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Silver medal winner

William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants enjoyed the ‘rich, mandarin fruit, great length, cleansing acidity and integrated oak’ of this off-dry Chenin, while team leader Annette Scarfe MW highlighted its ‘creamy mid-palate and delicate oak' and The Arts Club's Athila Roos noted the 'honeyed, spicy, citrus and sea salt-laden palate'.

£17.21 Enotria&Coe

Stellenrust, 48, Barrel Fermented, Chenin Blanc 2012, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Honeyed and intense, with ripe exotic fruit, from mango to melon. Clean and full-flavoured, big and bold,’ commented Diego Muntoni of Oxo Tower Restaurant. ‘Complex, creamy, really nicely balanced and seamless,’ agreed team leader Natasha Hughes MW.

£12.76 Bibendum

Boutinot, The Tea Leaf, Chenin Blanc 2013, Piekernierskloof, Olifants River, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Soft, rich, silky and aromatic,’ said Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar. ‘Apple fruit with a slightly yeasty character, fresh balanced acidity and a waxy mouthfeel,’ added William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants.

£8.75 Boutinot

Stellenbosch Vineyards, Stormy Cape, Chenin Blanc 2014, Western Cape, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘With lovely freshness, this is vibrant and clean, with zippy acidity,’ commented team leader Annette Scarfe MW, adding: ‘Well made and balanced.’ ‘Slight spritz initially, fresh and bright with some notes of bruised apple,’ said William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants.

£6.06 Enotria&Coe

Kleine Zalze, Cellar Selection, Bush Vines, Chenin Blanc 2014, Coastal Region, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘With good fruit, this is a little aromatic with nicely balanced acid and peach and apple fruit favours,’ said Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar. ‘Lovely and fresh, with a bright nose of green apple,’ agreed William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants.

£5.41 Hatch Mansfield

Ken Forrester, Old Vine Reserve, Chenin Blanc 2014, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place noted: 'Fresh nectarine and white florals, with honeysuckle characters on a fresh, long palate with good balance and acidity.'

£8.76 Enotria&Coe

KWV, The Mentors, Chenin Blanc 2013, Coastal Region, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘An oaky toast, with ripe apple, chamomile and honeysuckle fruit characters,’ said team leader Natasha Hughes MW, adding: ‘Crisp acidity and nicely balanced despite a trace of heat on the finish, which is long.’

£11.66 Bottle Green

Esk Valley, Chenin Blanc 2013, Hawkes Bay , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

Brown Brothers, Explorer, Chenin Blanc 2014, Victoria , Australia

Commended medal winner

£5.66 Bibendum

Distell, Nederburg, Heritage Heroes, The Anchorman 2012, Western Cape , South Africa

Commended medal winner

£11.99 Matthew Clark

New World: Gewürztraminer & Torrontés

Andeluna, 1300, Torrontés 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Gold medal winner

A perfumed elegance lifted Andeluna to the Gold podium.

'Flowers, lemon and rose petals on the nose, the palate has good balance, structure and a long finish,' said Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen, adding: 'Match with grilled fish or Thai dishes.'
‘Very typical, with fresh acidity and candy-like, zesty citrus flavours,' said Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW agreeing: ‘Vibrant lime citrus with juicy acidity; attractive and welcoming.’

£9.03 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Vistalba, Tomero, Torrontés 2014, Salta, Argentina

Silver medal winner

‘A more complex style, with a hint of creamy oak, peach fruit and white flowery notes, with a creamy vanilla texture,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth adding: ‘Good structure and minerality with a sweetish finish.’

£8.72 Enotria&Coe

Yealands, Single Vineyard, Awatere Valley, Gewürztraminer 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

Diego Muntoni of Oxo Tower Restaurant found 'full, exotic lychee and rose', while Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place noted: 'Aromas of lychee, vanilla and candle wax with white florals, a lychee palate with nice mouthfeel and pleasant acidity.'
Relatively restrained for the variety, this is nonetheless textured, and perfect with Oriental food dishes.

£9.82 Enotria&Coe

Norton, Finca La Colonia, Torrontés 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

‘Attractive, lychee fresh fruit, simple but clean and well balanced, good value too,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW of this deleicate, lime-coridal infused wine, with a hint of spice on the close. Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth found: ‘Peach, apricot and a little almond note on the finish.’

£5.94 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Spy Valley, Gewürztraminer 2013, Marlborough , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£11.28 Bibendum

Amalaya, Blanco de Altura 2014, Calchaquí Valley, Argentina

Commended medal winner

£6.85 Liberty Wines

Colomé, Torrontés 2014, Calchaquí Valley, Argentina

Commended medal winner

£7.45 Liberty Wines

Distell, Nederburg, Heritage Heroes, The Beautiful Lady 2013, Western Cape, South Africa

Commended medal winner

£11.99 Matthew Clark

New World: Malbec

Matias Riccitelli, Vineyard Selection, Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina

Gold medal winner

Great to see the talents of Matias Riccitelli topping the Gold podium with this, a concentrated yet elegant Malbec. Admiring its 'deep ruby' colour, team leader Tom Forrest highlighted its 'creamy vanilla and black cherry and berry aromas', followed by 'fresh blackcurrant and soft cherry fruit, with peppery spice, grippy tannins and a cedary finish'. Consultant Sam Caporn MW, commented on the lovely fragrant oak, suggesting the obvious match: steak.

£18.97 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Atamisque, Serbal, Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Gold medal winner

Another Gold for Atamisque, this time for its food-friendly yet fragrant Malbec. Kicking off with plums and vanilla on the nose, team leader Laura Rhys MS noted: 'Savoury and meaty with dark fruits, a slightly stewed style but not jammy.'
Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan added: 'Powerful, with lovely grip on the palate, and a long, enjoyable finish with a touch of bitterness.'

£9.33 Matthew Clark

Kaiken, Ultra, Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

'Deep purple colour with aromas of ripe black fruits and coconut notes,' observed team leader Tom Forrest, adding that the palate showed: 'Soft red and black fruits, peppery spice, with a rich fruit and cedar finish.'

£10.55 Liberty Wines

Kaiken, Mai 2011, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

Debbie Smith of 21212 praised this wine for its 'soft vibrant fruit and good spice', with team leader Laura Rhys MS adding: 'Complex, rich, dark fruit and integrated tannin. Needs time, but a lovely wine.'
'Tasty,' agreed consultant Sam Caporn MW succinctly.

£29.55 Liberty Wines

Pérez Cruz, Limited Edition, Cot 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

Team leader Laura Rhys MS found 'vibrant, fruity cassis and bright acidity,' concluding that this was a 'lighter style but good expression'.

'Lovely black fruit on the nose,' added Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan.

£12.13 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Vistamar, Sepia Reserva, Malbec 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels summed this up as a: 'Big, ripe fruit bomb! A lot of wine for the money.'
Team leader Tom Forrest picked out its 'ripe, confected aromas of black cherry and berry fruits, and nice spice'.

£5.00 Bottle Green

Doña Paula, Selección de Bodega, Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth enjoyed generous flavours of 'black spice, crushed raspberry, chocolate and coffee', while team leader Tom Forrest highlighted its 'very soft tannins' and 'cedar and cinnamon spice'.

£26.69 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Santa Ana, Reserve, Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

'Big and bold,' said Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels, adding: 'Black berry fruits and savoury spice of clove, pepper and cinnamon are combined with soft, integrated tannin and a lingering finish.'

£8.11 Enotria&Coe

Matias Riccitelli, The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree, Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels enjoyed the contrast of a 'fresh style with chewy tannins'. Declaring it a 'Malbec bomb', he described: 'A deep concentration of blackberry and stewy red fruit; blueberry with spicy overtones of clove, cinnamon and cedar.'

£12.93 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

El Esteco, Malbec 2012, Calchaquí Valley, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

'Rich, ripe fruit with lovely weight of fruit and bold tannins, but well integrated,' summed up team leader Laura Rhys MS, while 21212's Debbie Smith added: 'Juicy and bright.'

£13.17 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Salentein, Portillo, Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Laura Rhys MS highlighted this wine's 'dark fruit, savoury, slightly meaty' character, while Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan found it to be: 'Medium-bodied, easy-drinking, open and quite floral with lots of black fruit and spice.'

£6.99 Matthew Clark

Ojo de Vino, Puro, Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

'Very savoury in character, vegetal but very pleasant food wine. Would be perfect with game,' said 21212's Debbie Smith.

'Deep, inky, rich, jammy dark fruits and liquorice,' added team leader Laura Rhys MS.

£10.51 Matthew Clark

Sophenia, Synthesis, Malbec 2012, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina

Commended medal winner

Zuccardi Q, Malbec 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Commended medal winner

£12.30 Alliance Wine

Salentein, Barrel Selection Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Commended medal winner

£10.50 Matthew Clark

Malbrontes, Malbec/Torrontés 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Commended medal winner

£8.19 Matthew Clark

New World: Other red varietals & blends

Luis Felipe Edwards, Doña Bernarda 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner

The ambition of this wine, roughly half Cabernet and about 20% each of Syrah and Carmenère, shone through. ‘Power wine, with good red berry fruit and savoury presence. Plenty of balanced tannins there, but they are not aggressive, and there's good depth,’ said Gergely Barsi Szabó of Bread Street Kitchen, with team leader Natasha Hughes MW adding: ‘Richly oaked, chocolatey with ample dark berries and chewy tannins.’ 'A fireplace wine,' commented fellow team leader Annette Scarfe MW, adding: 'Match with smoky dishes.'

£20.00 North South Wines

Anakena, Ona, Special Reserve, Cabernet/Carmenère/Syrah 2013, Central Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner

Congratulations to Anakena on pairing its single variety Carmenère Gold with one for this interesting blend. ‘Some super-ripe, jammy black fruits and fine tannins, with a lovely finish,’ began Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, with team leader Laura Rhys MS noting: ‘Dark fruits, meaty spice, good balance and good value', and Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn continuing: 'Fantastic! A lingering wine that evolves and tastes expensive with its coconut and savoury notes.'

£6.85 Bottle Green

KWV, Roodeberg, Dr Charles Niehaus 2012, Western Cape, South Africa

Gold medal winner

A wine to stun and seduce, this stole a few hearts on the way to the Gold podium. ‘Like an iron fist in a velvet glove,’ began Simon Cassina of Winexponent, continuing: ‘Elegant and fresh, not over-stewed black berries on the nose, with complex blackcurrant and astringent tannins on the palate, with a long, pleasant cassis aftertaste. Good ageing potential.’ 'Lovely balance of violets and soft berries. Amazing!,' said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, suggesting a match with new season lamb.

£18.00 Bottle Green

Boekenhoutskloof, The Chocolate Block 2013, Western Cape, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘A decent blend, with notes of camphor and dark fruit on the nose, a rich palate with black plum and spice, very peppery,’ said team leader Martin Lam, with Julian Bicknell of Hawksmoor Air Street adding: ‘Crunchy fruit, smoky bacon and black olives.’

£13.50 New Generation Wines

Sophenia, Synthesis, The Blend 2011, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

‘Initial hits of smoke, ash and tar on the nose, followed by fully ripe fruits,’ began Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen, continuing: ‘Touch of new oak but not overpowered, strong and elegant in New World style.’ ‘Plenty of fruit, juicy, old leathery style,’ added team leader Simon Woods.

£21.55 Ellis of Richmond

Hess, Select, Treo 2011, California, USA

Silver medal winner

With its ripe and opulent fruit, baked almond notes and hints of cherry, team leader Simon Woods said of this blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Merlot and a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon: ‘Ripe, juicy and long, with plump plum and berry fruit and soft geranium floral notes. Gentle and honest, has some violet and spice. Good, and needs food.’

£12.95 Liberty Wines

Casa Silva, Family Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Ripe raspberry and blueberry aromas followed by strawberry and redcurrant on the palate. Fruit-driven style offering very good value for money,’ said Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels, with team leader Natasha Hughes MW adding: ‘Leafy, slightly herbaceous style, brisk and supple tannins.’

£6.25 Jackson Nugent Vintners

Bisquertt, Q Clay 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Deep, rich cassis and mint with oak and dried fruit on the nose, very fleshy and fresh on the palate with fine-grained tannins in support,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, with Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair agreeing: ‘Full but elegant, with sweet spice and fruit aromas, peppery eucalyptus on the palate.’

£13.49 Molson Coors

Siegel, Unique Selection 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Loads of coffee bean oak on the nose, this is a big, ambitious wine with tons of fruit, fresh acidity and lots of complexity at the price,’ enthused team leader Annette Scarfe MW. ‘Interesting, floral notes of violet and roses, with lively length, tobacco and caramel on the finish,’ added Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor.

£12.50

Alvi's Drift, Drift Fusion 2011, Worcester, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Baked fruits, with a touch of volatile acidity, smooth tannins, ripe and concentrated texture with a medium-length finish. Needs food,’ said Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen of this well-balanced wine with notes of flowers, and ripe summer fruits. ‘Earthy aromas with a very soft palate,’ added team leader Tom Forrest.

£11.26 Sogrape UK

MontGras, De Gras, Reserva, Carignan/Syrah 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth said: ‘Nice red fruit, fairly dry with balanced acidity and a fruity finish.’ Team leader Annette Scarfe MW noted: ‘Sweet cranberry fruit, slightly sweet on the finish, but very warm, cosy drinking.’

£7.34 Enotria&Coe

Santa Rita, Bougainville, Petite Sirah 2010, Maipo Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Mature blackcurrant and strawberry aromas, sweet-tasting toffee and caramel on the palate, with light tannins,’ began Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW adding: ‘Dark berries and black plums, delicate oak, complex and long.’

£28.55 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Apaltagua, Entre Valles 2012, Maipo/Colchagua/Maule Valleys, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Tobacco and black pepper aromas, starting sweet in the mouth but dry evolution of tannin, followed by toasted nut flavours on the finish,’ said an intrigued Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth, with Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor adding: ‘Exceptional blend, beautifully balanced and great potential.’

£16.86 Barton, Brownsdon & Sadler

Thelema, Mountain Red 2012, Western Cape, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Dark fruits, ripe with spices and a long finish, very good value,’ said Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains, with team leader Angela Reddin adding: ‘Woodsmoke with meaty notes and a fruit coulis, quite subtle with a delicious finish.’

£8.91 Enotria&Coe

Bogle, Petite Sirah 2012, California, USA

Silver medal winner

‘Soft, ripe and plummy, this is a good example for mid-list character with depth, complexity and great length,’ said Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners, with team leader Angela Reddin adding: ‘Lovely juicy nose, hedgerow fruit with delicious vanilla oak and fruit compote flavours.’

£10.20 Enotria&Coe

Emiliana, Coyam 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Bright, juicy dark fruits, nice acidity and freshness with some savoury notes. Fun and full bodied,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto adding: ‘Big, brash black fruits, chunky and very drinkable.’ 'Bloody and meaty, with a long, fresh finish. Match with roast veal and olive jus,' said Matthieu Longuere MS of Le Cordon Bleu.

£13.00 Boutinot

Vistamar, Enki, Carmenère/Carignan 2009, Central Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

Almost Pinotage in its flavour profile, with hints of smoke on the nose, plus juicy fruit. Team leader Tom Forrest said: ‘Rich, concentrated nose showing red and black fruits, a little confected and reduced, but good wine for the price. Soft and squishy red and black fruit palate, with an alternative, spicy style.’

£5.00 Bottle Green

Moss Wood, Amy's 2012, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘A great combination of ripe berry, cassis fruit with a smooth finish and eucalyptus,’ said Gergely Barsi Szabó of Bread Street Kitchen, with team leader Natasha Hughes MW finding: ‘Bendicks Bittermints, black berries and cherries with fresh acidity.'
Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn noted: 'Deep, long and lingering, with lovely balance.'

£11.10 Laytons

Chalk Hill, Barbera 2012, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Rich, strong and bold, with plenty of cassis and black fruit,’ began Rebecca Coates of Hakkasan London, with team leader Laura Rhys MS noting: ‘Super-ripe, with complex blackcurrant, berry, blackcurrant leafy herbaceous character, black olives and spice.’

£15.68 Matthew Clark

Valdivieso, Caballo Loco, No 15 NV, Central Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Full, spicy and herbal style with great structure and length, notes of dried figs, prune, plum, vanilla and mint, with eucalyptus,’ said a satisfied Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains. ‘Good balance of dark fruit and tannins, acidity is noticeable but not overbearing,’ added Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners.

£22.77 Bibendum

Luis Felipe Edwards, 100, Cien, Carignan 2011, Maule Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Big, big, big,’ began Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, adding: ‘Attractive plummy fruit with plenty of drying tannin.’ ‘Youthful, but quite fresh acidity with lots of fruit and tannins to match,’ agreed team leader Martin Lam.

£28.00 North South Wines

Trefethen, Dragon's Tooth 2012, Napa Valley, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘Bright, fruity nose, smooth, rich and elegant palate with very smooth, chocolatey tannins and long, fine length,’ said team leader Angela Reddin, with Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners highlighting: ‘A classically structured wine, vanilla oak coupled with a good rich length.’

£17.95 Dudley Craig Wines

Aresti, Trisquel, Assemblage 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Cassis fruit on the nose, plenty of tannin but nice fruit to go with a lot of oak at this stage of its development,’ said team leader Martin Lam of this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot, with Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering adding: ‘Rather lean fruit with an earthy touch, but a big wine that could develop.’

£8.95 Eurowines

Brown Brothers, Explorer Series, Tarrango 2014, Victoria, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Nice and approachable, with soft red fruit, floral notes and fresh acidity for a summery wine – could be served chilled,’ said Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott, with Simon Cassina of Winexponent noting: ‘Fruity cherry, some vanilla, perfect by the glass.’

£5.66 Bibendum

African Wines, Just Nuisance, Merlot/Pinotage 2014, Paarl, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Martin Lam highlighted this wine’s ‘sweet fruit and liquorice notes and medium weight, doing a good job at this price’, while Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering added: ‘Really juicy, zingy wine with lots of flavours and warmth.’

£5.84 Enotria&Coe

Salton, Intenso, Tannat 2012, Campanha Gaúcha, Brazil, Other

Bronze medal winner

‘Rich, ripe and warming fruit with soft tannins on the palate, some notes of bitter cherry and soft, plump, juicy fruit. Good value,’ noted team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor adding: ‘Easy, balanced, fruity red.’

£5.96 Kingsland, Ravensbourne Wines

Undurraga, Aliwen, Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère 2013, Rapel Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Good, rich, ripe nose of bramble fruit with a pleasant funky note, a bit animal,’ began team leader Angela Reddin, continuing: ‘Hints of hot stones, a touch of leather, and a well-tamed palate that delivers for the price-point.’ ‘Intensity, power, fruit, body, lovely wine,’ added Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains.

£8.00 González Byass

Elephant Hill, Merlot/Malbec 2013, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Vibrant vanilla on the nose, followed by a deep liquorice note on the palate with very elegant tannins,’ began Mirco Giannoccaro of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa, with team leader Natasha Hughes MW noting: ‘Menthol, dark cherry, capsicum, cedar with sweet oak support.’

£9.68 Barwell & Jones

Valdivieso, Caballo Loco, Grand Cru, Sagrada Familia 2008, Curicó Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Bright mulberry and plum fruit with some notes of eucalyptus. Oaky, but reasonably well-balanced acidity too, this still seems young; benefits from decanting now, but has fresh acidity,’ said team leader Natasha Hughes MW.

£16.88 Bibendum

Willunga 100, Cabernet/Shiraz 2013, McLaren Vale, South Australia , Australia

Commended medal winner

£8.65 Liberty Wines

Delicato, Gnarly Head, Petite Sirah 2013, California, USA

Commended medal winner

£10.63 Bibendum

Montes, Outer Limits, Cinsault 2014, Itata Valley/Colchagua Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£11.00 Liberty Wines

Antiyal, Kuyen, Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère 2011, Maipo Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

Peace Wine Estate, Swan Hill, Shiraz/Malbec 2013, Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia

Commended medal winner

£5.40 Bottle Green

Volcanes de Chile, Parinacota, Limited Edition, Syrah/Carignan 2011, Maule Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

Sijnn, Low Profile 2012, Malagas, Breede River, South Africa

Commended medal winner

£11.35 Bibendum

Kaiken, Terroir Series, Malbec/Bonarda/Petit Verdot 2012, Mendoza, Argentina

Commended medal winner

£7.55 Liberty Wines

Vuurberg, Red 2010, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Commended medal winner

£13.65 Boutinot

Esk Valley, Winemakers Reserve, Merlot/Malbec /Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£14.06 Hatch Mansfield

Aresti, Family Collection, Assemblage 2010, Curicó Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£12.85 Eurowines

Alto de Casablanca, Primus, The Blend 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£11.35 Matthew Clark

Zuccardi, Serie A, Bonarda 2013, Santa Rosa, Mendoza, Argentina

Commended medal winner

£8.40 Alliance Wine

Emma Zuccardi, Bonarda 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Commended medal winner

£17.28 Alliance Wine

Falernia, Reserva, Carmenère/Syrah 2012, Elqui Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£8.12 Enotria&Coe

Heartland, Spice Trader 2013, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£9.25 Enotria&Coe

TerraMater, Vineyard Reserve, Zinfandel/Shiraz 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

Argento, Bonarda 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Commended medal winner

£7.02 Bibendum

New World: Other White Varietals & Blends

Z'IVO, Pinot Blanc 2011, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Gold medal winner

Gold for a wine that delighted most but confused a few.

'Honey, beeswax with a herbal twist on the nose, there's lots happening,' said The Tate Group's Hamish Anderson. ‘Marzipan sponge cake aromas with lemon butter notes on the palate,’ said team leader Angela Reddin, with Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains adding: ‘Some seashell aromas on an expressive nose, fresh straw on a savoury palate, funky in a good way. Lots of personality.’ That's for sure! What do you think?

£18.50 Whirly Wine

Boekenhoutskloof, The Wolftrap White 2014, Western Cape, South Africa

Gold medal winner

A blend of Viognier and Chenin Blanc with around 10% Grenache Blanc thrown in, this offers outstanding value, hence rapid elevation to Gold. While Rebecca Coates of Hakkasan London enjoyed its ‘stone fruit, peach and honey’ characters, Neil Bruce of Studio Alto highlighted its 'quite delicate, flinty minerality and limes, and dry, crisp, tangy, zesty, racy finish', and Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering noted: 'Attractive fruity aromas, lots of juicy fruit on the palate,' adding: 'It's a big, intense wine on the mid-palate, with warmth and development. A big wine at this price-point – love it!'

£5.52 New Generation Wines

d'Arenberg, The Money Spider, Roussanne 2013, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

Last year a Silver for the previous vintage, this year a Gold – well done d'Arenberg! ‘Aromas of bright tropical fruit, yellow flowers and peach, with lovely weight on the palate, good perfume and acidity, delicate and elegant,’ said impressed team leader Lara Rhys MS, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto also enjoying its ‘restrained, crisp, delicate, spritzy balance’. Complex enough to cope with sushi and wasabi.

£10.40 Enotria&Coe

Emiliana, Signos de Origen, Chardonnay/Rousanne/Viognier/Marsanne 2013, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner

A wonderfully distinctive blend.

'Very intense on the nose, with quince, pear, apricot, and the white pepper brings the fruit to life. Yellow spice, bright acidity. Knockout!, ' said Morgan VanderKamer of Stanley's Dublin. ‘A well-made wine in its style, this has lots of new oak but well controlled, with ripe fruits and a fresh finish,’ began Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen. ‘Melon and honey notes with an oily palate of spiced apple, honey and lanolin, with a crisp apple finish,’ added team leader Tom Forrest. Pair with pork or Vietnamese dishes.

£8.45 Boutinot

Cederberg, Bukettraube 2014, Cederberg, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Fresh, ripe and spicy with yellow fruit aromas, rich, juicy palate with fleshy plums and gentle spice notes,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto about this wine, made with the rare Bukettraube grape – less than 100ha are left in the world. The Gilbert Scott’s Riccardo Guzzardo noted: ‘White table grape freshness, crisp acidity with a little sweetness on the finish.’

£8.50 Bancroft Wines

African Wines, Just Nuisance, Chenin Blanc/Semillon 2014, Paarl, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Bright tropical fruit, good acidity, with lime and lime flowers on the palate. A crowd-pleaser for the price,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto noting: ‘Restrained, gently spicy with crisp, tangy limes.'
Morgan VanderKamer of Stanley's Dublin said: 'With its grassy notes alongside the tropical, guava hints, this has a good balance.'

£5.84 Enotria&Coe

De Morgenzon, Maestro White 2013, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Silver medal winner

'Another fascinating South African blend – Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Chardonnay and Viognier – this is deliciously classy but still young,' said team leader Angela Reddin, adding: 'Baked grapefruit with honey and orchard flower aromas.'
‘Richer palate with floral blossom, acacia notes and spice, toasty hints on a fresh, lemon/lime finish,’ said fellow team leader Tom Forrest.

£12.88 Majestic Commercial

Peace Wine Estate, Swan Hill, Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio 2013, Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Soft, appley nose, hints of white flowers, very gentle aromas. Lovely stone fruit in the mouth, with medium acidity but good body and length,' said team leader Angela Reddin. ‘Ripe pear and mango with rounded oily texture,’ added Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen.

£5.40 Bottle Green

Esk Valley, Verdelho 2014, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Green apple and white pepper on the nose, with a riper fruit palate, elegant and balanced, fruity with good acidity. Good by the glass,’ said Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains. ‘Fresh, sharp minerality for easy drinking,’ added Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen.

£7.49 Hatch Mansfield

Kiwi-Oeno, Blank Canvas, Grüner Veltliner 2013, Marlborough , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£11.40 Liberty Wines

Tinpot Hut, McKee Vineyard, Grüner Veltliner 2013, Marlborough , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£11.40 Liberty Wines

Sijnn, White 2011, Malagas, Breede River, South Africa

Commended medal winner

£13.92 Bibendum

Vuurberg, White 2013, Western Cape, South Africa

Commended medal winner

£11.50 Boutinot

Alvi's Drift, CVC 2011, Worcester, South Africa

Commended medal winner

£9.32 Sogrape UK

New World: Pinot Gris

Spy Valley, Pinot Gris 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Gold medal winner Food Match

'The palate is rich and mouthfilling, with exciting stone fruit notes and fine acidity,' said Francesco Gabriele of Vetiver at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa.

'Lithe, and off-dry, but a gentle generosity, with spice, purity and length,' said team leader Simon Woods.

'Defined, long and polished,' added Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison. While it scooped the Veal Food Match Trophy, Woods felt that it 'Would be lovely with scallops with chilli and ginger or Thai crab.'

£11.26 Bibendum

Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Pinot Gris 2014, Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

'Clear expression of slightly under-ripe apricot. Lovely richness and nice herbal character, with complexity too,' said Gus Gluck of Vinoteca King's Cross, with team leader Olivier Marie highlighting: 'Nettles and tarragon with pear, Gala apple and blossom notes.'

£10.80 Ellis of Richmond

Gladstone Vineyard, Jealous Sisters, Pinot Gris 2014, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

'Lemon sherbety fizz on the nose, fleshy and fat, nice mid-palate, if falling away slightly. Good value,' said Gus Gluck of Vinoteca King's Cross.

'Lovely orchard fruit and yellow plum palate,' added team leader Olivier Marie.

£7.20 Boutinot

Accolade Wines, Bay of Fires, Pinot Gris 2014, Tasmania, Australia

Bronze medal winner

'A big, rich, zingy wine, with loads of rich, ripe fruit,' said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, adding: 'Attractive example of its style.'

£11.20 Matthew Clark

The Elder, Pinot Gris 2014, Martinborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

'Delicate and delectable, with a complex fruitiness, elegant and stylish,' said Francesco Gabriele of Vetiver at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, with team leader Richard Bampfield MW adding: ‘A revelation on the palate, with genuine spice and flavour with texture. Rather classy.’

£22.00

Sileni, Cellar Selection, Pinot Gris 2013, Hawkes Bay , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£7.70 Boutinot

Yealands, Single Vineyard, Pinot Gris 2013, Marlborough , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£9.82 Enotria&Coe

Paracombe, Pinot Gris 2014, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£16.15 Matthew Clark

Escarpment, Pinot Gris 2013, Martinborough, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

New World: Pinot Noir, New Zealand

Gladstone Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2013, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Gold medal winner

Richness and texture took Gladstone to the top. ‘Red cherry and raspberry, orange peel and chocolate. Gorgeously textured, silky and smooth. Beautiful wine,’ said an impressed team leader Angela Reddin, with consultant Donald Edwards adding: ‘Balanced fruit and good vibrancy.’ Floral, smoky and spicy, match with carpaccio of venison or crispy duck salad.

£13.40 Boutinot

Spy Valley, Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand

Gold medal winner

Spy Valley return to the Gold podium with not one but two of its PInots. Last year it was one of the Envoys, this year it another Envoy and this one.

'All you want out of a good Pinot,' said Athila Roos of The Arts Club, noting 'tones of dark floral petals and sweet spices'. ‘Toasty oak with orange peel notes and spicy cherry and raspberry, with a hint of mocha on the palate,’ said team leader Tom Forrest, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto adding: ‘Smoky, oaky, deep, dark and spicy, with firm, silky-soft elegance.’

£12.68 Bibendum

Spy Valley, Envoy, Outpost, Pinot Noir 2011, Marlborough, New Zealand

Gold medal winner

The Envoy Outpost vines perch on a west-facing hill and undergo careful handling, which reveals itself in a delicate style.

'Deep, silky and smooth, showing great class on the nose,' began an impressed Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, adding: 'Lovely balance, poise and elegance.'
'A bit peppery, and very fresh, with high acidity, fine but grippy tannins,' said Sara Bachiorri of Chez Bruce, continuing: 'Delicious and very drinkable. "Gourmand" as the French would call it.'

£16.95 Bibendum

Sileni, Cellar Selection, Pinot Noir 2014, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Gold medal winner

Smooth, rich and dark, with a good savoury edge and liquorice notes. Consultant Sam Caporn MW liked its: ‘Light colour and crunchy red berry fruit with a touch of spice. Pretty, with decent length and balance.'
‘Sweet red cherry fruits with a fresh earth hint,’ added team leader Angela Reddin. Match with braised lamb, game, or swordfish.

£8.00 Boutinot

Nobilo, Icon, Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Dark fruits, spice, complexity and elegance with lovely balance,’ began team leader Laura Rhys MS, with Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross adding: ‘Light, soft red fruits, quite restrained but well balanced.'
Sara Bachiorri of Chez Bruce described it as: 'A sexy PInot Noir. Delicious at the table or, with its soft round tannins, on its own.'

£15.40 Matthew Clark

Babich, Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

'Savouriness and complexity alongside the slightly bitter cherry fruit, with an edge of dark chocolate – there's plenty hiding under that overly fruity nose,' said Athila Roos of The Arts Club of this good value Pinot. Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels added: ‘Good red fruit of raspberry and cherry, with palate fruit driven by a hint of spice.’

£8.74 Bibendum

Tinpot Hut, Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Dark fruits on a meaty, smoky nose,’ began team leader Laura Rhys MS, continuing: ‘Lean and elegant on the fruit and acidity, but showing a lot for the money.’ ‘Perfumed violets combined with redcurrants and smoky undertones,’ agreed Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels.

£10.90 Liberty Wines

Julicher, Pinot Noir 2011, Martinborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

'Mature red berries on the nose with jammy fruit on the palate and a slight spritzy prickle, but decent structure and a nice finish,' said consultant Donald Edwards, with Guillaume Mahaut of The Jugged Hare adding: 'Plenty of oak but shows some complexity and good fruits.'

£13.29 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Ara, Select Block, Limited Release, M62, Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Very forward, but very clean, healthy fruit, grippy tannins and low in spices,’ said Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross. ‘Palate concentrated and balanced with soft tannins and refreshing acidity,’ added Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels.

£14.85 Negociants

Ara, Select Block, Limited Release, K54, Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Complex and elegant with smoky fruit concentration,’ said Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto adding: ‘Lovely, ripe, rich and smoky, with raspberry/plum character.’ 'Dark and aromatic, with good concentration, there's a lot of wine for the money,' said team leader Martin Lam.

£14.85 Negociants

Ara, Single Estate, Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Spicy oak and red cherry on the nose, with soft, squishy red fruits and cedar spice on the palate, with a hint of rhubarb, balanced and juicy on the finish,’ said team leader Tom Forrest of this complex, serious wine, while Kate Hawkings of Bell's Diner noted 'spice, cherries, and a nicely lingering finish'.

£10.33 Negociants

Framingham, Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Full of red fruits with hints of leather,’ noted Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place, adding: ‘Good typicity, balance and elegance with a complex, long finish.’ Team leader Tom Forrest added: Tutti frutti cherry aromas with some vanilla spice.’

£11.70 Les Caves de Pyrène

Mt Difficulty, Single Vineyard, Long Gully, Pinot Noir 2012, Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Lovely, heady, relaxed style showing plump and floral aromas and lovely, restrained raspberry and plum fruit on the palate,’ said team leader Simon Woods. ‘Precise, elegant nose with a bit of a kick,’ added Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison. Match with rich dishes such as bison or game.

£39.05 Ellis of Richmond

Nga Waka, Pinot Noir 2011, Martinborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Lovely, lifted fragrant fruit, good oak and balance,’ began consultant Sam Caporn MW, with The Jugged Hare’s Guillaume Mahaut adding simply: ‘Lovely palate, lovely fruits.’

£14.75 Laytons

Gladstone Vineyard, Jealous Sisters, Pinot Noir 2013, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Vibrant, showing some signs of early maturity and good structure, with some nice hints of vegetal undergrowth,’ said consultant Donald Edwards. ‘Loamy undergrowth with black/raspberry fruit and an element of spicy wood,’ agreed team leader Angela Reddin.

£9.25 Boutinot

Kim Crawford, Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough/Central Otago, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Very pleasant, delicate red cherry nose and a juicy, delicate palate that carries through well, with good structure on the finish,’ said Guillaume Mahaut of The Jugged Hare, with team leader Angela Reddin adding: ‘Summer berry compote.’

£9.85 Liberty Wines

Spencer Hill, Mariner, Pinot Noir 2013, Nelson, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Quite a butch style,’ began team leader Angela Reddin, ‘but has substance and style. Smoky, spicy nose, redolent of bonfires, lovely depth of fruit, taut, smooth tannins and a lovely finish.’

£11.30 Jackson Nugent Vintners

Ara, Select Block, Limited Release, J52, Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Deep and ripe, with a lovely, smoky black fruit nose,’ began Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, continuing: ‘Dry, silky, soft and ripe with many layers, if a little young.’

£14.85 Negociants

Mt Difficulty, Bannockburn, Pinot Noir 2013, Central Otago, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Big, thick, ripe and young, this is powerful with a nice cherry intensity and great promise,’ said team leader Simon Woods. ‘Classical style, tight-knit and grippy, needs time,’ added consultant Michael Harrison.

£17.55 Ellis of Richmond

Rockburn, Devil's Staircase, Pinot Noir 2013, Central Otago , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

Invivo, Pinot Noir 2012, Central Otago , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£13.32 Grupo Codorníu

Boutinot, Moko Black, Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£9.35 Boutinot

Spencer Hill, Latitude 41, Pinot Noir 2013, Nelson, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

Delta, Hatter's Hill, Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£14.25 Liberty Wines

Jackson Estate, The Settler, Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£13.99 González Byass

Ara, Select Block, Limited Release, M36, Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£14.85 Negociants

Marisco Vineyards, Fairhall Cliffs, Pinot Noir 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

Hunter's, Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£10.12 Laytons

Rongopai, Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£8.25 Molson Coors

New World: Pinot Noir, Rest of the New World

Lethbridge, Pinot Noir 2012, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Gold medal winner

Serious but elegant, intensity and complexity took Lethbridge to the winners' circle. Athila Roos of The Arts Club admired the ‘classic, beautiful Pinot nose’ on this example, adding: ‘Fragrant red berries and petals, soft and inviting. Silky texture with extract and density, mineral undertones and a complex, layered finish.’ 'The palate is savoury and meaty, with texture and firm tannins,' said Vincent Pastorello of Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, suggesting matches ranging from turbot with a red wine sauce to boeuf bourguignon.

£18.50 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Kooyong, Massale, Pinot Noir 2013, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Gold medal winner

Lovely, lush and long, Kooyong turned heads as it progressed to the Gold podium. ‘Opulent, silky and very long,’ began Hakkasan Group’s Christine Parkinson, continuing: ‘Balanced and full of black fruit with subtle herbal notes and very integrated oak. Pure, vivid and vibrant.’ 'A ripe, punchy, fleshy style; deep, honest and plummy with good balance,' said team leader Simon Woods, recommending rack of lamb or seared tuna.

£15.18 Enotria&Coe

Accolade Wines, Eileen Hardy, Pinot Noir 2012, Tasmania, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Seductive nose, showing a little development but packed with crushed, juicy berries and a whiff of dried petals,’ said Athila Roos of The Arts Club, with Andrea Domenicucci of Whatley Manor adding: ‘Nice cherry aroma with a little bit of peppercorn spice.’

£25.00 Matthew Clark

Josef Chromy, Pinot Noir 2012, Tasmania, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Elegant nose of strawberries and raspberries, vanilla and earthy, geranium floral notes,’ began an impressed Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43, continuing: ‘The palate is ripe and agile, with supple acidity and refined tannins, great length.’

£14.58 Bibendum

Z'IVO, Whole Cluster, Pinot Noir 2009, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Silver medal winner

‘Maturity on the nose, savoury style at its best, pure and polished with fresh acidity and red fruit character,’ said Lukasz Walkowiak of Oxo Tower Restaurant of this elegant wine, with its dry palate and bitter chocolate finish. ‘Big, with lots of chewy flavour, this will continue to develop well,’ added Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.

£30.00 Whirly Wine

Tolpuddle Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2013, Tasmania, Australia

Silver medal winner

'Plump, plush, floral and elegant, this has effortless allure, is long and refined, with plenty of grip and fruit, but also the "It" factor,' said team leader Simon Woods, with Athila Roos of The Arts Club adding: ‘Very intense, bold style, needs a year or two in bottle to settle.’

£31.00 Liberty Wines

Ten Minutes by Tractor, 10X Pinot Noir 2013, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Complex nose of red fruits, a touch of cocoa, cream, spicy black pepper and eucalyptus; very intense on the palate with moderate acidity and long length. Elegant and powerful on the finish,’ said Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair.

'Dry, fresh and easy to drink. Match with pan-seared tuna,' said Julien Sahut of Wine Culture.

£18.50 Bancroft Wines

Trefethen, Pinot Noir 2012, Napa Valley, California, USA

Silver medal winner

‘Herby, spicy nose and nice round texture on the palate, with a fair amount of vanilla and oak spice,’ said consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet, with Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone adding: ‘Intense palate, bright and fruity with cracking acidity.’

£16.95 Dudley Craig Wines

Rathbone, Yering Station Village, Pinot Noir 2011, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Elegant nose, palate driven by hints of spice and velvety tannins, well balanced,’ noted team leader Andrea Briccarello, with Athila Roos of The Arts Club adding: ‘Soft red berry and earthy nose, simple, soft and juicy with a hint of smoke and spice over a strawberry scented core.’

£8.91 Bibendum

MontGras, De Gras Reserva, Pinot Noir 2013, Central Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Forest floor aromas with a hint of spice underlying, concentrated and well balanced with mild tannins,’ said Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House, with team leader Jade Koch adding: ‘Bright, dancing fruit, very alive and moreish with sweet, ripe cranberry and strawberry.’

£6.65 Enotria&Coe

Sanford, Santa Rita Hills, Pinot Noir 2009, Santa Barbara County, California, USA

Silver medal winner

‘Spiced aromas with clean, deep fruit, followed by raspberry ripple ice cream character and a hint of truffle and forest floor,’ said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, continuing: ‘Intensity of fruit is good, with a lingering mouthfeel of truffles.’

£29.50 Matthew Clark

Ventisquero, Grey, Single Block, Pinot Noir 2012, Leyda Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Savoury, forest floor aromas with red fruit backing, well-balanced palate and a good acidic lift,’ said Lukasz Walkowiak of Oxo Tower Restaurant. ‘Quite complex, rich and brooding, will develop,’ added Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.

£9.50 Bibendum

Byron, Santa Barbara, Pinot Noir 2012, Santa Barbara County, California, USA

Silver medal winner

‘Delicate but complex nose of hazelnuts, dark fruits and some warm spices,’ began Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel, continuing: ‘Good, harmonious palate with some more bitter notes but smooth tannins and a long finish.’ ‘Delicious and easy to drink another glass,’ concluded team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£10.90 Boutinot

Indómita, Duette, Pinot Noir 2014, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Ripe, sweet fruit with oak, friendly, crowd-pleasing and good value,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, suggesting salads with fruits as potential food matches. Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone added: ‘Nice and quaffable, with wine gum, cherry and currant fruit, and medium weight.’

£8.13 Alliance Wine

Cono Sur, Organic Pinot Noir NV, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering found this to be ‘excellent value’, and said: ‘Very attractive red berry aromas following through on to the palate, with a variety of red fruit flavours, well balanced.’ Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel agreed, suggesting beefburger with cheese and bacon as the perfect match.

£4.90 CyT UK

Undurraga, TH, Terroir Hunter, Pinot Noir 2013, Leyda Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘A drink now wine,’ began team leader Martin Lam, continuing: ‘A more elegant style, with measured oak, good fruit and a refreshing character.’ ‘Bright pink and purple in the glass, showing its youth, this has green spice, forest fruits and dark plum notes,' said Sarah Riddle of Sketch.

£15.00 González Byass

Alto de Casablanca, Ritual, Pinot Noir 2014, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘A more serious style with French oak,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, continuing: ‘Slightly grainy oak tannins but bone dry and attractive in style. Partner with grilled meats or duck breast in cherry sauce.’ ‘Dark, racy fruit with earthy, savoury undertones and good texture,’ added consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet.

£11.35 Alto de Casablanca

Bouchard Finlayson, Galpin Peak, Pinot Noir 2012, Walker Bay, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Fruit-focused lead with a dash of cherry and sweet spice, but not over-complicated,’ said Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel, with team leader Simon Woods adding: ‘Grown-up, lovely, intense but silky plum and berry style.’

£15.31 Seckford Agencies

Valdivieso, Single Valley Lot, Pinot Noir 2012, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone rated this as ‘ace’, saying: ‘Nice, bright, crunchy fruit nose with sour cherry and strawberry, currants and spice notes on the palate with a nice, clean and balanced finish.’ ‘Delicate nose, but Pinot character comes out on a fresh and balanced palate,’ added consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet.

£10.44 Bibendum

Hess, Select, Pinot Noir 2013, Central Coast, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘Perfumed, sweet-sour nose, and a rather delicate, finer style,’ said team leader Martin Lam, continuing: ‘Interesting wine, with very fine tannins on the finish.’ ‘Red fruits and forest floor with a touch of spiciness on the nose,’ added Oxo Tower Restaurant’s Lukasz Walkowiak.

£14.20 Liberty Wines

Z'IVO, Pinot Noir 2009, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘A bit of development on the nose brings very interesting savoury notes, with salty, meaty undertones and elegant fruit,’ said consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet. ‘Warm, baked fruit, rounded mouthfeel and tannin, delicious,’ added Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone.

£26.60 Whirly Wine

Bachelder, Johnson Vineyard, Oregon, Pinot Noir 2012, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘Elegant and delicious with good use of oak,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, continuing: ‘Sophisticated and attractive, very complex with a lovely length.’ ‘Seductive nose, quite enticing, soft and finely textured palate,’ added consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet.

£29.60 Liberty Wines

Luis Felipe Edwards, Marea, Pinot Noir 2013, Leyda Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

Despite its ‘quite mature nose and colour’, Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn described this example as ‘a keeper, but has a lot to say’, adding: ‘Mushrooms and herbs, sweet and oaky, chewy oak.’

£14.00 Matthew Clark

Ventisquero, Kalfu, Sumpai, Pinot Noir 2013, Leyda Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Rich, deep flavours, savoury with good fruit and some leafier notes,’ began Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, continuing: ‘Complex and layered, well balanced on the palate with perfumed truffle notes, though needs decanting.’

£12.50

Deloach, Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir 2012, Sonoma County, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

Rated ‘very good’ by an impressed Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, who noted: ‘Clean, delicate, lively, bright, this is fresh and tangy, juicy and precise, with delicate berries and some savoury notes. Sits well.’

£14.30 Liberty Wines

Paracombe, Pinot Noir 2013, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Very pretty, with dark cherry, raspberry and sandalwood aromas, and an intense and textured mouthfeel that is balanced by vibrant acidity,’ said Athila Roos of The Arts Club.

£17.87 Matthew Clark

Porta, Veranda, Pinot Noir 2013, Bío-Bío Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Richer style, complex, long in the mouth with some delicate spice notes,’ began James Hocking of The Vineyard Group, with Caroline Catering’s Richard Brooks adding: ‘Light but attractive fruit aromas, very easy, soft drinking.’

£8.60 Viña dos Andes

Vistamar, Sepia, Reserva, Pinot Noir 2013, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Savoury, restrained style but exceptional value for money, and very suitable for by the glass,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone adding: ‘Baked fruit, black cherry and a little spice, and nice mineral, earthy character.’

£5.00 Bottle Green

Onannon, Gippsland Pinot Noir 2013, Victoria, Australia

Commended medal winner

£21.75 Boutinot

Onannon, Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2013, Victoria, Australia

Commended medal winner

£21.75 Boutinot

Tabalí, Reserva Especial, Pinot Noir 2013, Limarí Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£7.90 Boutinot

Innocent Bystander, Pinot Noir 2013, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Commended medal winner

£10.35 Liberty Wines

Alto de Casablanca, Veramonte, Pinot Noir 2013, Casablanca Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£9.35 Matthew Clark

Newton Johnson, Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2013, Walker Bay , South Africa

Commended medal winner

£17.15 Bibendum

Cartlidge & Browne, Pinot Noir 2013, North Coast, California, USA

Commended medal winner

£10.63 Alliance Wine

Heirloom Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2014, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£12.00 Liberty Wines

Familia Schroeder, Alpataco, Pinot Noir 2014, Patagonia, Argentina

Commended medal winner

Leyda, Las Brisas, Pinot Noir 2012, Leyda Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£10.49 Enotria&Coe

Elk Cove, Pinot Noir 2012, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Commended medal winner

£17.93 Amathus

Viña dos Andes, Agustinos, Reserva, Pinot Noir 2014, Bío-Bío Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£6.62 Viña dos Andes

Undurraga, Sibaris, Pinot Noir 2013, Leyda Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£10.00 González Byass

Anakena, Enco, Pinot Noir 2013, Leyda Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£5.20 Bottle Green

Anakena, Ona, Pinot Noir 2013, Leyda Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£7.00 Bottle Green

Sebastiani, Pinot Noir 2013, Sonoma Coast, California, USA

Commended medal winner

New World: Riesling

Best's, Great Western, Riesling 2012, Victoria, Australia

Gold medal winner

What a difference a year makes. 2014 saw the 2011 vintage of this wine pick up a Bronze, while this year the 2012 sashays on to the Gold List. ‘More of an Alsace style, with a rich fruit palate, lemon citrus and good acidity,’ noted Nigel Sutcliffe of Truffle Hunting, while Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant said: ‘Nice balance of acidity and mineral, a palate of tropical and stone fruits with a long finish.’ 'Great by the glass, will age nicely, and my top match would be lightly fried abalone fritter in Japanese breadcrumbs,' said consultant Michael Harrison.

£12.20 Bibendum

Mansion House Bay, Single Vineyard, Riesling 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Gold medal winner

Letting the rich, vibrant fruit take the lead, Mansion House Bay has pulled off a delicate balancing act with the lively acidity to rise to the top. ‘Ripe apple blossom aromas, fresh apple juice flavours and crisp appley acidity with some floral perfume. Dry style with a chalky finish,’ said team leader Tom Forrest, with Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott adding: ‘Lime, melon, slightly floral freshness.'
Simone Fadda of Roka noted 'Fresh white peach, good acidity and citrus notes.'
Match with Asian dishes.

£9.65 Enotria&Coe

Lethbridge, Dr Nadeson, Riesling 2012, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘A little shy on the nose, but really comes through with a full-textured palate, developing beautifully through the finish,’ said an impressed Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, with La Petite Maison’s Andrea Fasan adding: ‘Terroir-driven, smoky, austere character with long, persistent mineral and juicy fruit notes.’

£14.50 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Spioenkop, Riesling 2012, Elgin, South Africa

Silver medal winner

Mike Best of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust found ‘interesting aromatics, good complexity, pronounced flavour with high acidity and freshness’, while consultant sommelier Maria Rodriguez noted: ‘Ripe grapefruit aromas, hints of toasted nuts on the finish, with integrated acidity and good undertones of honey.’

£13.40 Boutinot

Chateau Ste Michelle, Columbia Valley, Riesling 2013, Washington State, USA

Silver medal winner

Attractive and layered, this is more in the Germanic style of Riesling, with soft buttered apple and peach fruit notes. Consultant Anne Krebielh MW said: 'The residual sugar is very well judged, it's textured with great backbone. Lovely lime acidity, it finishes dry. Good value.'

£8.43 Enotria&Coe

Pikes, Hills & Valleys, Riesling 2014, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Very aromatic nose, full-bodied and rich style with plenty of ripe stone fruits and good acidity,’ began Alejandro Icart of Fera at Claridge’s, with The Ritz Hotel’s Jonathan Kleeman agreeing: ‘Classic Aussie style, light apple notes with lime citrus and some good persistence.’

£9.88 Majestic Commercial

Accolade Wines, Bay of Fires, Riesling 2014, Tasmania, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Lime cordial nose, hard peach with a splash of mandarin on the palate, well poised with racy elegance,’ said team leader Angela Reddin, while Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth noted: ‘Peach and nuts on the nose; dry, good minerality on a clean palate.’

£10.50 Matthew Clark

Deakin Estate, Riesling 2014, Victoria, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘An attractive, fruit-driven style, with an appealing, smoky nose and lively, balanced acidity,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, with Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison noting: ‘Linear, persistent, with a clean, poised palate and long, polished finish.’

£6.45 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Skillogalee, Riesling 2013, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Has personality, with smoky flint mineral on the nose and a subtle, smoky palate,’ began Nigel Sutcliffe of Truffle Hunting, with Caroline Catering’s Richard Brooks adding: ‘Very zingy on the palate, but all in harmony. Give it some time, but it’s a well-made wine.’

£11.17 Enotria&Coe

Peter Lehmann, Wigan, Riesling 2009, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Very Aussie nose of lime, kerosene and beeswax, showing some development on the palate,’ began team leader Angela Reddin, continuing: ‘Quite classic, with great length and a lip-smacking finish.’

£11.25 Liberty Wines

Accolade Wines, Waipara Hills, Riesling 2014, Waipara Valley, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Great buy for the adoring fan,’ began Sarah Riddle of Sketch, continuing: ‘Elegantly aromatic, off-dry, spiced and floral Riesling.’ ‘Stony mineral apple flavours with ripe notes and a fresh lime finish,’ added team leader Tom Forrest.

£8.76 Matthew Clark

Chateau Montelena, Potter Valley, Riesling 2013, Napa Valley, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘Tropical fruit nose, with pineapple, ripe apricots and honey notes,’ began the Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s Mike Best, continuing: ‘Medium-dry with refreshing acidity and good complexity, a high-class example. Very food-friendly.’ ‘Effortless elegance, with candied mandarin orange fruit in balance with acid and mineral,’ added team leader Simon Woods.

£17.20 Bancroft Wines

Undurraga, TH, Terroir Hunter, Riesling 2013, San Antonio Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Bright and very zesty, clean with good citrus character, ticks all the boxes,’ said the Wine &NSpirit Education Trust’s Mike Best, with team leader Simon Woods adding: ‘Lovely herbal notes to its tart, mineral restraint, almost Alsace-like, food-friendly with long, fine structure.’

£12.00 González Byass

Framingham, Classic Riesling 2012, Marlborough , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

Spy Valley, Riesling 2013, Marlborough , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£11.07 Bibendum

Kim Crawford, Dry Riesling 2011, Marlborough , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£9.00 Liberty Wines

Trefethen, Riesling 2013, Napa Valley, California, USA

Commended medal winner

Magpie Estate, Rag & Bone, Riesling 2014, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£7.90 Boutinot

Mission Estate, Riesling 2013, Hawkes Bay , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

Charles Smith, Kung Fu Girl, Riesling 2013, Washington State , USA

Commended medal winner

£10.89 Bibendum

Cherubino, Porongurup, Riesling 2011, Great Southern, Western Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

Ceres, Composition, Riesling 2014, Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£14.32 Matthew Clark

Chateau Ste Michelle, Eroica, Riesling 2013, Washington State , USA

Commended medal winner

£14.78 Enotria&Coe

Falernia, Riesling 2013, Elqui Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£7.72 Enotria&Coe

Dandelion Vineyards, Wonderland of the Eden Valley, Riesling 2014, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£30.00 Liberty Wines

New World: Sauvignon Blanc

Accolade Wines, Waipara Hills, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Gold medal winner

True varietal character made this a stand-out. ‘Simply Sauvignon Blanc,’ began team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW, continuing: ‘Leafy, bubblegummy flavours, but well balanced and quite subtle in style. Good value.’ ‘Grassy nose, lovely texture and tropical fruit, a clean and pleasant glass,’ added Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant.

'Partner with goats' cheese and beetroot salad,' said Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair.

£8.45 Matthew Clark

Accolade Wines, Drylands, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Gold medal winner

A Gold for one of the Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc pioneers. Drylands appealed, with its directness and drinkability. ‘Clear and bright, with ripeness and grassy notes on the nose and a good, mineral-driven palate,’ began consultant Michael Harrison, with team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW adding: ‘Gloriously scented, honeyed peapods with some appealing residual sugar.’ Match with seafood, sashimi and chicken.

£10.77 Matthew Clark

Cono Sur, Organic, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, San Antonio Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner

A white Gold to match Cono Sur's House Red Gold, this is great value and easy drinking.

'My kids would love it!' said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, continuing: 'It's light and delicate, with a soft texture. It's exciting and tastes more expensive than it is.'
‘Combined tropical aromas of passion fruit and guava with herbaceous characteristics of green capsicum and asparagus. The palate is refreshing, with lemony acidity and flavours of passion fruit, asparagus and gooseberry,' said Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels. Back to Jones for the food match of choice: fish and chips.

£4.90 CyT UK

Saint Clair, Wairau Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Elegant and restrained on the nose, but powers through to pink grapefruit with stony, savoury minerals,’ said impressed team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW, with consultant Michael Harrison highlighting its ‘riper gooseberry and asparagus’ elements.

£16.72 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

KWV, Laborie, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Western Cape, South Africa

Silver medal winner

'Very clear colour, aromatic and earthy notes on the nose, with typical lovely gooseberry and yellow cherries on the palate,’ said an impressed Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains. ‘Sappy aromas of laurel leaf and blackcurrant leaf, with a spritzy mouth entry,’ added team leader Angela Reddin.

£5.57 Bottle Green

Cherubino, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Pemberton, Western Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Sweetly oaked, expressive and very clear,’ began team leader Richard Bampfield MW, continuing: ‘Dry, classy, very long with a lovely mid-palate and texture.’ ‘Gun-flint minerality, gooseberry with subtle green pepper notes, well balanced and pleasant,’ added Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place.

£20.54 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Kleine Zalze, Cleefs Classic Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Western Cape, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Grassy, mown lawn aromas, dried herbal notes. Good concentration with a lift of passion fruit on the finish, with exceptional length,’ said team leader Angela Reddin, with consultant Chris Wood adding: ‘Hints of smoke on a vegetal, characterful palate.’

£5.49 Hatch Mansfield

Kleine Zalze, Family Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Western Cape, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Very mineral-driven with a lovely balance and good length,’ began Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners, with impressed team leader Angela Reddin adding: ‘Flinty, broken branch aromas with a tight palate. Very individual and rather exceptional.’

£20.96 Hatch Mansfield

Santa Rita, Floresta, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Leyda Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

Team leader Martin Lam found this a ‘focused’ example, saying: 'Big fruit ripeness on the nose, palate is luscious, long and refreshing.’ Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering added: ‘Attractive, fruity mouthful, develops nicely with a longish finish, to match a versatile range of foods.’

£14.25 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Anakena, Enco, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Leyda Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Vegetal and grassy with an off-dry, crisp, oily, tangerine palate,’ said Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel, with team leader Martin Lam adding: ‘Very grassy, asparagus nose, crisp and decent wine, good value.’

£5.20 Bottle Green

Robert Mondavi, Fumé Blanc 2012, Napa Valley, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘Fresh and zingy on the nose, with savoury character on the palate, well-balanced oak and quite classy in style,’ said Debbie Smith of 21212. ‘Oaked style with a dry, sappy finish. One that can grow on you,’ added team leader Richard Bampfield MW.

£16.02 Matthew Clark

Nobilo, Icon, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

’Fine balance of green herbs and exotic fruit,’ began team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW, with consultant Michael Harrison adding: ‘Herbal, greengage nose with soft acids and a good mineral note.’

£12.56 Matthew Clark

Brand's Laira, The Laira, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Herbal nose with clear notes of fennel, very scented,’ began team leader Richard Bampfield MW, continuing: ‘High acidity, dry, with a perfumed sweetness.’ ‘Blackcurrant leaf and exotic fruits on the nose, with hints of green pepper on the palate,’ added Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place.

£8.22 Sogrape UK

Cederberg, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Cederberg, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Aromatic on the nose, with fresh green bean notes and a slightly perlant palate. Refreshing with high acidity,’ said Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains. ‘Flinty, crushed nettle leaf nose and excellent length,’ added team leader Angela Reddin.

£9.85 Bancroft Wines

Cederberg, Ghost Corner, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Elim, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Clean, fresh meadow aromas, bright lemon/lime, crisp flavours, very fresh and refreshing without overdone pyrazines,’ noted team leader Angela Reddin, with Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners adding: ‘Good zip and verve, with a good note of fruit and balance.’

£13.90 Bancroft Wines

Chocalán, Selección, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Ripe passion fruit and stone fruit nose, with lots of citrus on the palate. A reliable wine,’ said Gergely Barsi Szabó of Bread Street Kitchen, with team leader Natasha Hughes MW adding: ‘Pungent, slightly catty, with some real richness and fruit on the mid-palate, citrus, green pea and nettles. Crisp and well made.’

£6.80 Liberty Wines

Export Union, Fairway, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Western Cape, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Lovely fruity wine on the nose, great fruit with an almost savoury edge to it, though high acidity,’ said Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains. ‘Citrus and herbal flavours on a fresh, brisk palate,’ added team leader Angela Reddin.

£4.64 Molson Coors

Luis Felipe Edwards, Marea, Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Leyda Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Big asparagus aromas, appealing richness on the palate with no over-extraction, lasting well on the finish,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, with team leader Martin Lam adding: ‘Super-grassy, lifted nose with green pepper notes. Very particular and concentrated.’

£13.30 10 International, Matthew Clark

Millaman, Estate Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Curicó Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘A typical fruity nose, and palate nicely balanced with grapefruit zest and limey acidity, followed by a good length finish,’ said Sandia Chang of Bubbledogs. ‘Lean, grassy, grapefruit crispness, with intensity and length,’ agreed team leader Natasha Hughes MW.

£6.25 Lanchester Wine Cellars

Indómita, Gran Reserva, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Crisp, cool, green, pyrazine style that’s well done, with herbs, citrus notes and a slight fresh coriander touch and gooseberry pie notes,’ said team leader Simon Woods, with Winexponent’s Simon Cassina adding: ‘Nettle, grassy, mineral and fresh with lime tropical fruits and a touch of CO2.’

£6.63 Viña Indómita

Volcanes de Chile, Tectonia, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Leyda Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Delicate white flower notes, jasmine on the nose, full and intense with a long finish on the palate, with elegant acidity,’ said Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel, with Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering adding: ‘Soft approach, zingy, clean and lean, with very dry, foodie character.’

£10.00 Stone Vine & Sun

Alto de Casablanca, Ritual, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Green bell pepper, touch of asparagus vegetal note, with a dash of fresh lemon on the palate keeping it crisp, with a warmth of spice on the finish,’ said Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott. ‘Rhubarb, easy fleshy style with nice texture,’ added team leader Simon Woods.

£11.35 Alto de Casablanca

Undurraga, Sibaris, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Leyda Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Very ripe, tropical nose, refreshing with good concentration and length on the palate,’ said team leader Martin Lam. ‘A more restrained style, with nice balance of acidity and fruit, versatile food wine,’ added Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

£10.00 González Byass

Accolade Wines, Bay of Fires, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Tasmania, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Nice nettle and grassy quality, with hints of asparagus on the palate and an all-round vegetal freshness,’ said Debbie Smith of 21212, with Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place adding: ‘Crisp palate with sweet tropical fruit notes.’

£10.50 Matthew Clark

Concha y Toro, Terrunyo, Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£8.47 CyT UK

Saint Clair, Pioneer Block 2, Swamp Block, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

Luis Felipe Edwards, Marea, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Leyda Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£14.00 Matthew Clark

Valdivieso, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£6.86 Bibendum

Santa Rita, Gran Hacienda, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Central Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

Caliterra, Reserva, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Central Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

Errazuriz, 1870, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Casablanca Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

Cono Sur, Single Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Casablanca Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£5.70 CyT UK

Omaka Springs, Long White, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£5.25 Bottle Green

Undurraga, Aliwen, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Leyda Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

Dandelion Vineyards, Wishing Clock of the Adelaide Hills, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£7.50 Liberty Wines

Heirloom Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£9.00 Liberty Wines

Valdivieso, Single Valley Lot, Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Leyda Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£9.25 Bibendum

Invivo, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

Bisquertt, La Joya, Gran Reserva, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£6.39 Molson Coors

Concha y Toro, Frontera, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

Luis Felipe Edwards, Gran Reserva, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Leyda Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

Giesen, The August 1888, Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£11.60 Ehrmanns Wine

Porta, Reserva, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Bío-Bío Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£6.62 Viña dos Andes

New World: Semillon & Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc

Stella Bella, Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

Stella Bella has done it again. Last year its Suckfizzle Semillon/Sauvignon won Gold. This year it just missed the Gold level, but its sibling, this vibrant, citrus-infused wine stepped up to the mark, winning Gold instead. Team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW found this wine ‘finely balanced, with a little bitterness, a little sweetness, but it’s long and interesting’, while Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel noted: 'Intense citrus, with tart apples and pears, plus peach in the background.'

£11.63 Alliance Wine

Brokenwood, ILR Reserve, Semillon 2007, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Gold medal winner

The one the judges want to snaffle. ‘Fusel oil aromas, the glass is jumping with lively, long fruit and brilliantly penetrating acidity. Individual,’ said impressed team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW, with Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant adding: ‘Tropical, stone fruit flavours and a very long finish, with grassy herbs.’ 'Match with aromatic fish dishes,' suggested The Ritz Hotel's Jonathan Kleeman, specifying pan-seared squid with Asian-spiced noodles.

£22.61 Negociants

Stella Bella, Suckfizzle, Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2011, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Medium intensity, lifted greengage and bell pepper nose with grassy hints, following through on to the palate with minerals and great acids,’ said consultant Michael Harrison, with Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant adding: ‘Great texture, full of flavour and complex, with fresh herbal notes.’

£20.55 Alliance Wine

St Supéry, Virtú 2013, Napa Valley, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘Great clarity and good length,’ began team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW, continuing: ‘Bacon notes on the nose with a mineral palate and a very brisk, rapier shaft of acidity.’ ‘Notes of white peach, white flowers, and lime and grapefruit,’ added Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar.

£17.88 Laytons

Spier, Creative Block 2 2013, Coastal Region, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Lifted, grassy nose, lovely ripe bell pepper palate with good, well-managed acidity and length,’ began consultant Michael Harrison, with Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant adding: ‘Aromatic, grassy, summery wine, good by the glass.’

£7.66 Bibendum

Voyager Estate, Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2014, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar found a ‘grassy nose, fresh green apples and gooseberry on the palate’, while team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW noted: ‘Gloriously aromatic, with honeysuckle and jasmine and a rich, rounded palate.’

£11.75 Justerini & Brooks

Rathbone, Xanadu, Exmoor Drive, Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2014, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£8.97 Bibendum

New World: Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre & Rhône Blends, Australia

John Duval Wines, Plexus, Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvèdre 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

Big can be beautiful, as in this case, in the hands of John Duval, with this rich, black-fruited wine, with its savoury undertones, and hints of liquorice. ‘Some nicely integrated oak spice and black fruit on the nose, sweet fruit on the back. Big and well constructed,’ said Gus Gluck of Vinoteca King's Cross, with team leader Olivier Marie adding: ‘Elegance and finesse. Concentrated but not forced.’

£17.25 Liberty Wines

Henschke, Henry's Seven, Barossa 2012, South Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

Plump and plush, a winner for its moreishness alone. ‘Lighter style of SGM, with raspberry and wild strawberry aromas, fruit over oak on the palate. A nice change from over-extracted styles,’ said Charles Pashby-Taylor of Dabbous, with team leader Richard Bampfield MW adding: ‘Really fragrant, with a cooler, refined palate. Food friendly, modern and flavoursome.’ 'Still very youthful, the palate shows, plenty of acids, firm tannins and a long length,' said Vincent Pastorello of Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester.

£17.52 Enotria&Coe

Mitolo, GAM, Shiraz 2012, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

Bold and enticing wins the day for this spicy, dark-fruited wine from a superb vintage.

'Medium intensity with high extraction and deep, dark red fruit, with nice acid/tannin balance,' said consultant Michael Harrison.

'Leafy, minty, spice, intense,' agreed Studio Alto's Neil Bruce.

'It's punchy, with sweet spices and a long, pleasant finish,' said Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel. Match with roast rack of lamb.

£20.35 Liberty Wines

Magpie Estate, Wishbone, Shiraz/Grenache 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

Value and flair gave Wishbone the edge, but then this is a wine from Rhône-variety specialist Magpie estate. ‘Big, spicy red mouthful at this price-point,’ declared Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, adding: ‘Juicy and balanced, needs some full-flavoured dishes to go with it. Good value.’ ‘Ripe, floral, herby and exuberant,’ agreed Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison. Don't miss.

£6.60 Boutinot

Willunga 100, Shiraz/Viognier 2013, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner Food Match

What an evocative wine, let alone a richly food-friendly one, making it a worthy winner of the coveted Rack of Lamb Food Match trophy.

'Dark intensity, some tarry burnt notes but soft, gentle tannins,' said consultant Michael Harrison.

'Minty nose, dark berries and mocha, spicy palate with leathery tannins,' added team leader Angela Reddin, while consultant Anne Krebielh MW noted: 'Blood, iron-oxide, orange peel, this is aromatically intriguing, structured and complex. Try with grilled rib-eye.'

£8.65 Liberty Wines

Katnook Estate, Shiraz 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

'Blueberry and blackcurrant with notes of spice and mint on the nose,' said Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels, adding: 'Well balanced on the palate with attractive, silky, smoky notes integrated with ripe fruit and refreshing acidity.'

£15.63 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Fowles Wine, Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch, Shiraz 2012, Victoria, Australia

Silver medal winner

'Very good,' said Debbie Smith of 21212, continuing: 'Redcurrant and blackcurrant, excellent balance and viscosity.'
'Herbal complexity with fresh eucalyptus on the nose and palate,' added Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel.

£17.40 Enotria&Coe

Shaw + Smith, Shiraz 2013, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

'Great ripe fruit profile, with a superb finish,' enthused 21212's Debbie Smith.

'Plum, black cherry, meaty, with some nice acidity, balanced with the tannin and alcohol,' added team leader Laura Rhys MS.

£17.00 Liberty Wines

Accolade Wines, Eileen Hardy, Shiraz 2007, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

A wine that impressed the whole team, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto saying: 'A deep, rich, "wow" wine on nose and palate.'
Team leader Angela Reddin agreed: 'Lead pencil, Black Forest gateau with a sprinkle of tobacco. Intense in every way, but finishes with great balance.'
Without doubt destined for greatness, but not quite yet. We hope to see it on its return.

£26.90 Matthew Clark

Peter Lehmann, Stonewell, Barossa Shiraz 2010, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

While its 2008 sibling scored Gold in 2014, unfortunately the 2010 just seemed a little too youthful to scale the Gold List. Nevertheless, it was much appreciated.

'The nose is deep and complex, with cocoa, sweet spices, vanilla and a hint of smoke, with many of these flavours following on to the palate,' said Julien Sahut of Wine Culture, adding: 'Great texture, I would partner with game or venison loin.'

£27.75 Liberty Wines

Peter Lehmann, Eight Songs, Shiraz 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Clean, developed, complex nose, with baking spices such as vanilla and cinnamon,’ said impressed team leader Olivier Marie, adding: ‘Lovely tannins, finely grained and well balanced.’ 'Sweet spice and cherries and hints of vanilla on the palate,' noted Laszlo Vagasi of Kensington Wine Rooms.

£18.50 Liberty Wines

Rathbone, Mount Langi Ghiran, Cliff Edge, Shiraz 2012, Grampians, Victoria, Australia

Silver medal winner

Team leader Tom Forrest noted a palate of 'creamy vanilla and spice and a medium-length, peppery finish', rounded off with some leafy herb notes, while Julien Sahut of Wine Culture noted the 'complex nose with its spicy, wood notes,' adding: 'The palate shows its youth, being juicy, spicy and good with food, but the tannins need time.'

£12.32 Bibendum

Wynns, Black Label, Shiraz 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

'Very seductive wine,' said Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan.

'Lovely mouthfeel with very soft tannins and well-integrated oak for the age.'
'Complexity; can improve,' added Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel.

£15.22 Bibendum

Yalumba, The Tri-Centenary, Grenache 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Elegant and fruity but with subtlety, persistence with some delicate background spice,’ said Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel. ‘Elegant, cool, fresh fruit. Superb,’ added team leader Olivier Marie.

£24.14 Negociants

Heirloom Vineyards, Shiraz 2012, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Rich, with nice aromatics and good fresh fruit,’ began team leader Olivier Marie, continuing: ‘High-toned and elegant, with granitic minerality. Super-serious, complex wine with dimensions and multi-faceted complexity.’

£30.00 Liberty Wines

Willunga 100, Grenache 2013, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

With dark fruit, good tannin and some nice freshness, Studio Alto's Neil Bruce noted: 'Mid-colour, clean and brightly spicy nose. Dry, spicy, ripe; very drinkable and balanced.'
'Rich, opulent nose with raspberry/cherry fruit,' team leader Angela Reddin concurred.

£8.65 Liberty Wines

Charles Melton, Grains of Paradise 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

'Super-ripe and exuberant, juicy, well defined, long and persistent, but needs some time,' began Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison, with Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering adding: 'Cracking wine! Big, developing some very appealing complexity, and needs big food.'

£27.85 Liberty Wines

Dandelion Vineyards, Red Queen of the Eden Valley, Shiraz 2012, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

Team leader Richard Bampfield MW was impressed, saying this was an: ‘Exciting, satisfying wine. Very deep, youthful, with black fruits and black pepper, it’s very promising. Intense, lingering black fruit on the palate, with pepper seasoning well.’

£30.00 Liberty Wines

Brokenwood, Graveyard Vineyard, Shiraz 2011, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Silver medal winner

Team leader Laura Rhys admired its 'bold, great structure and lovely elegance', while Debbie Smith of 21212 advised: 'Will drink fantastically in a few years' time.'
'Very spicy, good Syrah blend,' added Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan.

£62.00 Negociants

RedHeads, Dogs of the Barossa, Shiraz 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Bright, youthful colour and nose, and lovely on the palate – texture rather than residual sugar,’ said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, continuing: ‘Good, spicy length. Elegant and lovely with steak.’ 'Savoury and smoky, with pepper and soft, creamy oak,' noted fellow team leader Tom Forrest.

£19.97 Direct Wines Production

John Duval Wines, Entity, Shiraz 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

Vinoteca King’s Cross's Gus Gluck enjoyed this ‘dense, black-fruited Shiraz', saying: ‘The fruit is well defined here and sticky, long and balanced.’ Team leader Olivier Marie added: ‘Richly textured with high concentration, dark plums and bramble fruits.’

£18.50 Liberty Wines

Chapel Hill, Mourvèdre 2011, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

'Deep colour, slightly menthol and a little closed, but balanced, with a spicy, leafy and ripe palate,' said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto.

'Raisiny fruit, intense tannin grip with earthy mineral fruit, needs to soften but will be good,' added team leader Angela Reddin.

£13.41 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Langmeil, Hangin' Snakes, Shiraz/Viognier 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

'Really tangy, big alcohol and warmth but has all the big plummy fruit to go with it, along with some elegance. Lovely at this price,' said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, while team leader Tom Forrest noted smoky spice, creamy eucalypt and hints of liquorice.

£10.45 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Langmeil, Three Gardens, Shiraz/Mataro/Grenache 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Warming, with a classy note of oak,’ began team leader Richard Bampfield MW, continuing: ‘Good flavour, really does what it says on the tin. Good fresh finish and food friendly.’ 'Defined, solid, classic and long with great purity,’ added Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison.

£9.15 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Mitolo, Angela, Shiraz 2013, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

'Inky dark colour, lifted nose of raspberry, cherry and mulberry,' began a clearly impressed team leader Angela Reddin, adding: 'Sweet oak notes. A compelling mouthful laden with fruit. Excellent structure.'

£15.00 Liberty Wines

Brand's Laira, The Laira, Shiraz 2013, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Fresh, with red and dark berries on the nose, with fresh blackberry and dark plum fruit on the palate, cinnamon spice and soft tannins,’ said impressed team leader Olivier Marie, adding: ‘Richly textured, with ethereal, apricot stone fruit balance.’

£8.22 Sogrape UK

Fowles Wine, Are You Game?, Shiraz 2013, Victoria, Australia

Bronze medal winner

Deep cherry red in the glass, this Shiraz with 10% Tempranillo is juicy, with tar and charred blackcurrant alongside the bright fruits and spices on the palate.

£9.89 Enotria&Coe

Yangarra, Old Vine, Grenache 2012, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

Though Neil Bruce of Studio Alto felt this wine was 'yet to fully knit together', he enjoyed its 'leafy, bramble, oak spice, dry, juicy palate and grippy tannins'.

'Intense layers of dark fruits spiked with Asian spice. Big tannins, big wine,' agreed team leader Angela Reddin.

£14.30 Boutinot

Chalk Hill, Sidetrack, Shiraz/Grenache 2012, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

'Gentle, very approachable,' began consultant Michael Harrison, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto adding: 'Intense, ripe, smoky aromas. Dry, ripe, bright, lovely fruit and balance.'

£13.20 Matthew Clark

Penfolds, Bin 28, Kalimna, Shiraz 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£20.87 Bibendum

Penfolds, Cellar Reserve, Kalimna Block 25, Mataro 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£32.02 Bibendum

Tim Adams, Bluey's Block, Grenache 2010, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£8.98 Bibendum

Yalumba, The Strapper, Grenache/Shiraz/Mataro 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£10.15 Negociants

Some Young Punks, The Rude Mechanicals, Three Monkeys, Shiraz/Grenache/Mataro 2013, South Australia , Australia

Commended medal winner

£7.90 Boutinot

Mount Pleasant, Philip, Shiraz 2011, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Commended medal winner

£9.67 Sogrape UK

Charles Melton, Nine Popes 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£22.75 Liberty Wines

Willunga 100, The Hundred, Grenache 2013, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£13.00 Liberty Wines

Peter Lehmann, Hill & Valley, Shiraz 2013, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£9.95 Liberty Wines

Voyager Estate, Shiraz 2012, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

Wakefield, Jaraman, Shiraz 2013, Clare Valley/McLaren Vale, Australia

Commended medal winner

Accolade Wines, Starve Dog Lane, Shiraz 2013, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£9.10 Matthew Clark

d'Arenberg, The Bonsai Vine, GSM 2010, McLaren Vale, South Australia , Australia

Commended medal winner

£13.64 Enotria&Coe

Château Tanunda, Newcastle, Barossa Syrah/Grenache/Mourvèdre/Carignan/Cinsault 2012, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£10.39 Bibendum

New World: Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre & Rhône-style Blends, Rest of the New World

Trinity Hill, Hawkes Bay Syrah 2013, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Gold medal winner

No stranger to the Gold List for its Shiraz wines, last year it was the Gimblett Gravels 2011, this year it's the Hawkes Bay.

'A dense, rich SGM, this is fresh and likeable,' said team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Cedary aromas with berry fruit and complexity, medium dry with red fruits, wood and mushroomy notes, medium intensity and a persistent finish,’ said Joao Ribeiro of Buddha Bar London, while Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains added: ‘Almost an earthy tone with cherry stone fruit.'
Match with charcoal-grilled game, perhaps pigeon.

£10.10 Liberty Wines

Kleine Zalze, Cleefs Reserve Collection, Shiraz/Mourvèdre/Viognier 2013, Western Cape, South Africa

Gold medal winner

A red Gold to match its white Chenin Blanc Gold, Kleine Zalze is on a roll, and the value for money in this red illustrates why. Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn was taken with this 'exciting, Rhône-style' red, highlighting its 'savoury nose, lots of forward flavours, chunky, meaty, lambs' blood and redcurrants'. He added that it was 'harmonious, long and brooding, with good substance'. Match with pork ribs and barbecue sauce.

£6.84 Hatch Mansfield

Tinpot Hut, Syrah 2011, Marlborough, New Zealand

Gold medal winner

Bright and textured, Tinpot Hut strives for a cooler-climate style of Syrah, from relatively higher-altitude vineyards. ‘Blackberry notes with tight, perfumed fruit on the nose,’ began team leader Jade Koch, adding: ‘Elegant, clean, precise and pretty. Has great Rhône-style character coupled with New Zealand warmth. Very good length and Kiwi personality.’

£13.10 Liberty Wines

Morgan, Cotes du Crow's, Grenache/Syrah 2012, Monterey County, California, USA

Gold medal winner

Elegance and nicely controlled savoury notes plus a very good price-point added up to Gold for Morgan.

'Gentle, juicy, lovely open floral style, showing some brown sugar notes and tender Victoria plum, with a good grippy finish,' said team leader Simon Woods.

'Well-made wine with good grip,' agreed James Hocking of The Vineyard Group. Match with beef cheeks bourguignon, leg of venison, or caramelised onion tatin.

£12.64 Bibendum

Accolade Wines, Flagstone, Dark Horse, Shiraz 2010, Western Cape, South Africa

Silver medal winner

'Foxy and animal, leathery vanilla nose,' began Frédéric Jean-Yves Billet of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa, continuing: 'Palate good, with nice exotic wood, excellent spice, cayenne pepper and mint. Polished, big and bold with huge potential.'
Robert Tozser of The Rib Room agreed, saying: 'Bright fruit, a bit of liquorice and good tannins.'

£12.10 Matthew Clark

Chocalán, Reserva, Syrah 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Approachable, with soft red Grenache fruit showing initially on the palate, followed by fuller-bodied Syrah and lovely spice on the finish,’ said a satisfied William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants. ‘Spicy mid-palate, juicy and attractive,’ added team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£8.80 Liberty Wines

Waverley Hills, Shiraz/Mourvèdre/Viognier 2011, Tulbagh, South Africa

Silver medal winner

Yves Desmaris MS of Lutyens liked this wine's style, saying: 'Good nose, aromatic, intense and flowery. Nice fruits, with dark berries on the palate.'
'Choc-box, sweet savoury, good fruity wine with lots going on,' agreed Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn. Match with guinea fowl.

£12.47 Waverley Hills Organic Wines

De Trafford, Blueprint, Shiraz 2011, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Silver medal winner

'Lovely deep colour, showing chocolate and rich spice notes on the nose, with a lovely fruit and acid balance on the palate followed by a rich, warming, satisfying finish,' said a pleased James Hocking of The Vineyard Group.

'More delicate restrained style, with lively fruit and acidity,' added team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£16.98 Bibendum

Strandveld, First Sighting, Shiraz 2011, Elim, South Africa

Silver medal winner

Team leader Martin Lam enjoyed this wine's 'appealing, funky, savoury nose', adding: 'Very savoury Côtes du Rhône style – a very grown-up wine.'
Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn enjoyed its 'wonderful richness, cedar, cigar, leather, bright fruit and delicate farmyard hints'.

£8.96 Enotria&Coe

Luis Felipe Edwards, Marea, Syrah 2012, Leyda Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place found all the elements in place: ‘Medium intensity of aromas, with vegetal, green olive notes, sweet spices and smoky meat with black fruit flavours. Long finish and good balance.’ 'Good freshness, this is well blended and harmonious. A great Chilean wine!' said team leader Martin Lam.

£13.30 10 International, Matthew Clark

Eberle, Steinbeck Vineyard, Syrah 2012, Paso Robles, California, USA

Silver medal winner

A top wine with fine-grained oak from one of California's original pioneering Syrah wineries. James Hocking of The Vineyard Group found it to be 'quite intense', with its perfumed aroma, as he concluded: 'Full bodied with fresh fruit and great length, but needs time.'
We hope to see a return visit.

£15.75 Alliance Wine

Elephant Hill, Reserve, Syrah 2013, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Dark ruby colour, berry and vanilla nose with complexity. Berry and cherry fruit with a medium-intense finish,’ said Joao Ribeiro of Buddha Bar London. ‘Full fruit with vanilla and jammy texture, a more serious wine,’ added Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains.

£14.87 Barwell & Jones

Volcanes de Chile, Tectonia, Red Blend 2012, Central Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Perfumed character with ripe strawberry and plums,’ said Diego Muntoni of Oxo Tower Restaurant, continuing: ‘Juicy and refreshing, but showing some good intensity too. Great drinkability.’ 'Full in body, with smooth tannins, this combines elegance and power,' added Sara Bachiorri of Chez Bruce.

£15.00 Stone Vine & Sun

Undurraga, TH, Terroir Hunter, Syrah 2012, Limarí Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Lots of ripe red fruit, this is juicy with fresh acidity,’ said impressed team leader Annette Scarfe MW, adding: ‘Spicy with well-managed oak, and notes of dark chocolate and spice.’ 'Intense with dry blood and juicy berry flavours, meaty and earthy undertones,' said Athila Roos of The Arts Club.

£15.00 González Byass

Valdivieso, Caballo Loco, Grand Cru, Limarí 2012, Limarí Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar was pleased with this ‘big, juicy, spicy fruit bomb’, adding: ‘Has everything you can ask for, and has a lot of it.’ ‘Liquorice, tobacco, dark plum, spice and good length,’ agreed William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants.

£16.88 Bibendum

Elephant Hill, Syrah 2013, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘A slight toasty character of fresh baked bread crust,’ began Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains, continuing: ‘Close to a Rhône for a New World red, with strawberry jam and red fruits.’ ‘Expressive, appealing and easy,’ added team leader Jade Koch.

£10.76 Barwell & Jones

KWV, Laborie, Jean Taillefert Shiraz 2012, Coastal Region, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Great style and balance on this, good depth and complexity,’ began Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners, with Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains adding: ‘Lovely, smoky tar-like aromas with hints of dark chocolate, jammy cassis, mint and almost a slate mineral finish.’

£12.00 Bottle Green

Tabalí, Reserva, Syrah 2013, Limarí Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Natasha Hughes highlighted this wine’s ‘smoky bacon, peppery nose’, adding: ‘Glycerol-rich palate with chunky, rich, ripe character. Decent oak in a fruit-forward style.’

£7.15 Boutinot

Export Union, Fairway, Shiraz 2012, Western Cape, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Martin Lam suggested this as a 'well-knit, good value house wine' option, citing a 'dark, meaty, coal tar nose'.

'Chunky and savoury, good value for steak,' agreed Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.

£4.46 Molson Coors

Eberle, Côtes-du-Rôbles 2010, Paso Robles, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

'Well structured, full fruit,' said consultant sommelier Deborah-Lynn Morris, adding: 'Big mouthfeel, berries and classic blend composition.'
'Slightly confected raspberry, lots of grip and tender fruit,' noted team leader Simon Woods.

£14.88 Alliance Wine

Kleine Zalze, Family Reserve, Shiraz 2010, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

'Gentle floral style, plenty of fruit but also no rough edges,' commented team leader Simon Woods. Equally impressed, consultant sommelier Deborah-Lynn Morris added simply: 'Beautifully composed, berries prominent.'

£20.96 Hatch Mansfield

Strandveld, The Navigator 2011, Elim, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

'Very classy,' was the judgement of Frédéric Jean-Yves Billet of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa, going on to say: 'Foxy style, with old leather, herbaceous mint/eucalyptus, good oak and rounded tannin.'
'Shows maturity, interest and complexity,' agreed team leader Martin Lam.

£13.65 Enotria&Coe

Bisquertt, La Joya, Gran Reserva, Syrah 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Annette Scarfe MW found this a well-made wine showing ‘typicity and precise winemaking’, saying: ‘Spicy Syrah with redcurrant fruit and fresh juicy acidity.’ ‘Blackcurrant fruit explosion with a slightly black pepper finish,’ added William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants.

£6.39 Molson Coors

Bottega Family, Idiom, Rhône-Style Blend 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

'Soft, smooth, silky palate with great depth. Good structure and complexity, low tannins,' said consultant sommelier Deborah-Lynn Morris.

'Intense and powerful with a touch of spice,' added The Vineyard Group's James Hocking.

£16.96 Amathus

Kleine Zalze, Cleefs Classic Collection, Shiraz/Viognier 2013, Western Cape , South Africa

Commended medal winner

Vidal, Reserve Series, Gimblett Gravels, Syrah 2012, Hawkes Bay , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

Charles Smith, Milbrandt Vineyard, Syrah 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington State , USA

Commended medal winner

£11.66 Bibendum

Maycas del Limarí, Sumaq, Reserva, Syrah 2012, Limarí Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

£8.28 Bibendum

Boekenhoutskloof, The Wolftrap Red 2014, Swartland, South Africa

Commended medal winner

Tamaya, Winemaker's Gran Reserva, Syrah 2011, Limarí Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

Luis Felipe Edwards, LFE900, Single Vineyard Blend 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

Quintay, Q, Grand Reserve, Syrah 2012, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£7.66 Kingsland

Ventisquero, Kalfu, Sumpai, Syrah 2013, Leyda Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£12.50

New World: Viognier

Luis Felipe Edwards, Reserva, Viognier 2014, Rapel Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner

True consistency: Gold for the 2013 Reserva Viognier in 2014 and Gold for the 2014 vintage in 2015. Well done LFE! And who can resist? ‘Sweet, creamy peach, apricot and pear aromas, textured on the palate, bright with stony minerals,’ began team leader Jade Koch, while Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair noted: ‘Lovely nose, apricot and white flowers.'
Consultant sommelier Courtney Stebbings picked up notes of 'quince and vanilla-drizzled baked pear tart'. Match with seafood or stir-fried Asian recipes, spicy Chinese or Thai dishes.

£6.50 Matthew Clark

Bogle, Viognier 2013, Clarksburg, California, USA

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

'Vibrant', 'opulent', 'pretty' – just some of the descriptors that illustrate how Bogle Winery won not just Gold but a Critics' Choice to boot. ‘Light, fresh minerality showing floral notes and some white peach on the nose,’ began an impressed Charles Pashby-Taylor of Dabbous, continuing: ‘Palate moves from magnolia through to apricot, quince and just a hint of banana, with a good mineral backbone.’ Match with dishes where herbs play a key role, such as roast chicken with tarragon.

£10.20 Enotria&Coe

Accolade Wines, Flagstone, Word of Mouth, Viognier 2012, Western Cape, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘White pepper and blossom aromas, with a fleshy, spicy palate, good warmth and citrus fruit character,’ said team leader Jade Koch. ‘Almond and spice notes on the nose, clean, crisp, linear palate,’ added Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison.

£9.09 Matthew Clark

Deakin Estate, Viognier 2014, Victoria, Australia

Silver medal winner

Fresh and good value, with ‘peardrops and lemon on the nose, fruity with good white pepper character on the palate and textbook warmth on the finish’, according to team leader Jade Koch, with Charles Pashby-Taylor of Dabbous highlighting: ‘Mineral style with lithe apricot flavours.’

£6.45 Berkmann Wine Cellars

The Spee'wah, Crooked Mick, Viognier 2013, Murray Darling, Victoria, Australia

Silver medal winner

'Vanilla and spice, with baked stone fruit, this has nice typicity at a good price,' said consultant sommelier Courtney Stebbings.

'Good peachy fruit, attractive on the nose, rounded and not too aggressive on the palate, a very complete example with good Viognier character,' said team leader Richard Bampfield MW.

£7.18 Bibendum

Lismore, Viognier 2013, Greyton, Overberg, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Pure, spice-led nose that’s long and persistent, great power on the palate with a lengthy finish,’ said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison, with team leader Jade Koch adding: ‘Sweetcorn and fennel, very warm and spritzy, with good spice and sherbety passion fruit character.’ 'Perfect with bacon wraps,' said fellow team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£15.66 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Cono Sur, Las Ondas, Reserva, Viognier 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Fresh flowers, blossom and orange zest on the nose, with good body and some yeasty character on a warming finish,’ said Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair, with La Petite Maison’s Andrea Fasan adding: ‘Crisp, lively and zingy, with great length and volume.’

£7.00

Darioush, Signature, Viognier 2013, Napa Valley, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘This is very well defined and powerful, yet a pure expression with an amazing lift of fruit, spritzy feel and long, creamy finish,’ said a happy Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison. ‘Dry and spicy, with candied lemon and juicy fruit,’ added team leader Jade Koch.

£24.68 Darioush

Alvi's Drift, Viognier 2014, Worcester , South Africa

Commended medal winner

£5.74 Sogrape UK

Carmen, Viña Edmara, Viognier 2014, Maipo Valley , Chile

Commended medal winner

Tabalí, Reserva, Viognier 2014, Limarí Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£6.35 Boutinot

Santa Ana, Reserve, Viognier 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Commended medal winner

£8.11 Enotria&Coe

New World: Zinfandel & Pinotage

Delicato, Gnarly Head, Old Vine, Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, California, USA

Gold medal winner

'Fresh, plush and juicy, with jammy red fruit and a deft hit of spice,' said team leader Natasha Hughes MW, illustrating why Delicato hit the heights with its Gnarly Head, harvested from head-trained vines aged between 35 and 80 years.

'The combination of dark fruits is complemented by spice and sweet Virginia tobacco notes,’ began Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels, adding: ‘Sweet and sour notes on the palate, with complexity coming from use of oak and ageing. A well-made wine with a lingering finish.’ Match with rich braised dishes or those with a touch of spice. Or dark chocolate!

£10.63 Bibendum

Accolade Wines, Flagstone, Writer's Block, Pinotage 2013, Breedekloof, South Africa

Silver medal winner

'There's lots of US oak, red fruit and a chocolatey nature to the palate, with its chunky tannins,' said team leader Natasha Hughes MW. ‘Really love it as a refreshing change from the classic grape varieties,’ began Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor, continuing: ‘Good balance, juicy fruit and a nice blackberry fruit finish with cinnamon spice complexity.’

£12.27 Matthew Clark

Kleine Zalze, Cellar Selection, Pinotage 2013, Western Cape, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Full of black fruit and plenty of spice, food friendly, and could be a match for a Malbec,’ said Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW adding: ‘Lean, spicy style with juicy, ripe tannins.’

£6.79 Hatch Mansfield

Ravenswood, Lodi Zinfandel 2012, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘Lighter fruit style, on the cherry side, well made with good balance, and without being overpowering,’ said Gergely Barsi Szabó of Bread Street Kitchen, with team leader Natasha Hughes MW adding: ‘Simple, juicy, with nice aromatics.’

£10.15 Matthew Clark

Renwood, California Zinfandel 2012, Amador County, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘What you look for in a Zin,’ began Sandia Chang of Bubbledogs, continuing: ‘A jammy, fruity style with the typical black fruit on the palate, and a touch of fresh tobacco sweetness to finish.’ ‘Plush texture and tannin, coconut oak and value for money,’ added team leader Natasha Hughes MW.

£8.52 Blends Wine Estates

Alvi's Drift, Pinotage 2013, Worcester, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Smoky and tasty, lots of vibrant, freshly picked fruit, simple but good,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor adding: ‘Pleasant, easy drinking, smoky red cherries with no pretensions.’

£5.74 Sogrape UK

MAN, Bosstok, Pinotage 2013, Coastal Region, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

‘Nice red fruit juice with fresh mint on the finish, easy to drink,’ began Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW adding: ‘Smoky, leathery bacon notes with juicy black plums, and well balanced.’

£6.55 Enotria&Coe

Peter Franus, Zinfandel 2012, Napa Valley, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘Plush and plump, with ripe berries and cherries, silky tannins and integrated oak,’ said team leader Natasha Hughes MW, continuing: ‘Long, with good depth and balance and a dash of spicy complexity.’

£22.50

Niel Joubert, Kleinkloof, Pinotage 2012, Western Cape , South Africa

Commended medal winner

Edmeades, Mendocino County, Zinfandel 2011, California , USA

Commended medal winner

£11.11 Fells

Eberle, Steinbeck, Wine-Bush & Cocavin Vineyards, Zinfandel 2011, Paso Robles, California , USA

Commended medal winner

£17.43 Alliance Wine

Distell, Durbanville Hills, Pinotage 2012, Western Cape , South Africa

Commended medal winner

£8.60 Matthew Clark

Renwood, Fiddletown, Zinfandel 2012, Amador County, California, USA

Commended medal winner

Other European countries, including England

Adžić, Graševina Hrnjevac 2013, Slavonia & Croatian Danube, Croatia

Silver medal winner

‘Richer residual style, with texture and viscosity,’ said team leader Jade Koch of this grapey, floral wine with its ripe palate, and spicy, dry nature, adding: 'Tokaji-esque but drier on the palate. Would be great with fish soup, langoustine, or lobster. Vivid.’ Indeed!

£14.00 Vino Nostro, Theatre of Wine

Klet Brda, Quercus, Pinot Grigio 2014, Goriška Brda, Slovenia

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Jade Koch felt this would make an ‘interesting house white’, with its ‘elderflower, gooseberry and grassy aromas, and palate of zippy, fruity, bright, oily, green character’. ‘An appealing wine, and very attractive by the glass,’ added Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains.

£5.92 Berkmann Wine Cellars

P&F Wineries, Puklavec Family Heritage, Gomila, Exclusive, Furmint 2013, Styria, Slovenia

Bronze medal winner

‘Mineral, Muscadet-type nose with good texture and flesh on the palate. Chewy fruit, great body, really zippy wine,’ said team leader Jade Koch.

'Floral honeysuckle, lemon and vanilla spice,' added Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place.

£9.70 Bibendum

Kyperounda Winery, Petritis 2013, Trodos Mountains, Limassol, Other

Bronze medal winner

The wine of the flight for Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains: ‘Aromatic character and great acidity. A little residual, but would be great very cold on a hot summer day. Almost Muscat in flavour, with orange peel notes.’

£10.79 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

P&F Wineries, Puklavec Family Heritage, Gomila, Delightful, Furmint/Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Styria , Slovenia

Commended medal winner

£7.57 Bibendum

P&F Wineries, Puklavec Family Heritage, Gomila, Exclusive, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Styria, Slovenia

Commended medal winner

£9.70 Bibendum

Other Fortified Wine

GCF Exclusif, Domaine Les Roumanis, Muscat de St-Jean-de-Minervois 2012, Languedoc, France

Gold medal winner

Elegance and freshness took Roumanis to the top. ‘Clear, fresh Muscat style, with full-on tropical fruits and lychees in abundance,’ said a satisfied Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar, with consultant Michael Harrison adding: ‘Restrained, with some sultana notes on a more open palate with good length.’ 'Intense, but also gentle. Great for fruit puddings,' said team leader Simon Woods. £5.80/50cl

£5.80 Size: 50cl Peter Graham Wines, The Oxford Wine Company

Toro Albalá, Don PX, Convento Selección 1955, Montilla-Moriles, Spain

Gold medal winner

Deep and incredibly luscious, with an almost endless finish, the complexity takes some beating. Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair found ‘dried figs, herbal medicinal aromas with caramel on a creamy palate with hints of vermouth’, while Charles Pashby-Taylor of Dabbous noted: ‘Dried figs, chilli flakes, super-smooth, rich and ripe with notes of coffee and caramel.’ As Vincent Pastorello of Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester said, 'Great on its own for the complexity, but would work very well with chocolate desserts.'
£144.32/75cl

£144.32 Size: 75cl

Domaine Madeloc, Solera Hors d'Age, Banyuls NV, Roussillon, France

Gold medal winner

Complexity, superb balance and a long finish gave this intriguing blend of Grenache Gris, Marsanne and Vermentino the edge. ‘Pale tawny colour, honeyed, nutty aromas and a roasted, butterscotch palate with an orange/kumquat lift,’ said team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW, concluding: ‘Very complex, very long and original.’ ‘Great prune nose with fresh herbs, plum and apricot complexity on a lengthy palate,’ agreed Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant. £25.50/50cl

£25.50 Size: 50cl Boutinot

Gosnells, London Mead NV, London, England

Gold medal winner

One of this year's surprises: the lure and potential of mead.

'Lovely nose, honeyed, floral and fresh, though lighter on the palate with a long finish,' said Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair, with Charles Pashby-Taylor of Dabbous agreeing: ‘Fresh honey aromas, lovely and refreshing, with a nice gentle, happy finish.'
'Hawthorn flowers, banana and ginger spice,' said team leader Angela Reddin: 'Could pair with halloumi or lighter scallop dishes.'
Indeed. 5.5% abv; £1.88/33cl

£1.88 Size: 37.5cl Gosnells of London

Justino's Madeira, Malvasia 10 Years Old NV, Madeira, Portugal

Gold medal winner

Exceptional depth delivered Justino's its second Gold. ‘Nutty, dark ebony in colour, with dried dates, figs and other fruit, with sweet caramel notes,’ began Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains, with Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners adding: ‘Incredible depth and breadth, love the toffee finish.'
Team leader Angela Reddin noted: 'Touch of rancio character creeping in. Palate is saturated with umami notes.'
£22.20/75cl

£22.20 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Justino's Madeira, Colheita 1996, Madeira, Portugal

Gold medal winner

Amber mahogany in the glass, this Madeira, showed its age beautifully. ‘Sweet but prickly, classic character, this is luscious, long and very stylish,’ said Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners, with team leader Angela Reddin adding: 'Nutty, bitter chocolate, rancio happily in flow, with Brazil nut earthiness, good intensity and a softish finish. Match with bitter sweet chocolate desserts.'
£24.32/75cl

£24.32 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Justino's Madeira, Sercial 10 Years Old NV, Madeira, Portugal

Gold medal winner

'Stunning' complexity and depth brings us our first Madeira Gold. ‘Mid-amber gold, with dried fruit and biscotti aromas,’ began team leader Angela Reddin: ‘Sharp bite in the mouth, supple flavours for such a mouthful; a clean and classic finish for a Sercial.’ ‘Mouthwatering, luscious, lingering and lasting, with great poise,’ added Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners. Delicious. £22.20/75cl

£22.20 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Justino's Madeira, Terrantez Vintage 1978, Madeira, Portugal

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

One of the treats of 2015, and a worthy Caspar Auchterlonie Award winner.

'The nose of the Terrantez is sublime,' said Morgan VanderKamer of Stanley's Dublin, noting 'frangipane, crème caramel, apple pie, clove, figs, cinnamon, vanilla bean, white coffee bean, tart nectarines, apricot – it's endless!' ‘Old but feisty; has a mellow character, many spices, dried fruits and fantastic nuances,’ began team leader Angela Reddin, continuing: ‘Subtle, complex, intriguing.’ ‘Smooth palate full of spices and lovely Humidor cigar aromas,’ added Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains. £180/75cl

£180.00 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Toro Albalá, Don PX, Gran Reserva 1986, Montilla-Moriles, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Defined, deep and piercing style, lightish but persistent and fruity,’ began Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison, with team leader Jade Koch adding: ‘Balsamic, dark chocolate and raisin notes, with spicy cinnamon notes.’ £15.61/37.5cl

£15.61 Size: 37.5cl

Bodegas Alvear, Fino CB NV, Montilla-Moriles, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Classic flor nose, clean and alluring for sherry lovers, with an underlying sweetness,’ said team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Very yeasty with mineral notes, a little light at first but long and persistent,’ added consultant Michael Harrison. Fascinating tastes from an intriguing wine. £9.48/75cl

£9.48 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Santo Isidro de Pegões, Adega de Pegões, Moscatel de Setúbal NV, Setúbal, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Pale rose pink, lovely Muscat, liquid sunshine nose,’ began enthused consultant Michael Harrison, continuing: ‘Crisp, fresh palate with some rose petal hints, medium acidity, and great by the glass.’ ‘Silky entry, vanilla, coconut and mahogany palate,’ agreed team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW. £7.79/75cl

£7.79 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Quady, Elysium, Black Muscat 2013, California, USA

Silver medal winner

‘Blood orange nose, with a lovely smoky, intense palate that’s juicy and vibrant,’ began Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison, with team leader Jade Koch adding: Cherry, blueberry, blackberry and Turkish delight notes; juicy with great acidity.’ £17.68/37.5cl

£17.68 Size: 37.5cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

d'Arenberg, The Nostalgia Rare NV, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Lovely acidity, raisins and sultanas, burnt orange notes with a long finish and good balance,’ said Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant, with consultant Michael Harrison adding: ‘Nutty rancio, figs and prunes, with lovely, fresh, cleansing acidity.’ Match with cheese or pear and apple pie. £13.56/37.5cl

£13.56 Size: 37.5cl Enotria&Coe

Justino's Madeira, Boal Vintage 1978, Madeira, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Perfectly amazing, a wine for the ages,’ enthused Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners, with team leader Angela Reddin saying: ‘Cigar box, earthy smokiness, with malty whisky barrel aromas.’ ‘Quite specific, there’s nothing like it,’ added Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains: ‘Vegetal, truffle, wet chalk mineral, loads of spices, even hints of artichoke.’ £150/75cl

£150.00 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Skillogalee, Liqueur Muscat NV, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Floral, herbal notes with rhododendron on the nose, followed by bright fruit, blueberry and pear on the palate,’ said Charles Pashby-Taylor of Dabbous, with team leader Jade Koch adding: ‘Ginger aromas, dry and salty palate, bright with good acid.’ £24.02/75cl

£24.02 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe

Quady, Starboard, Vintage 2006, California, USA

Bronze medal winner

‘Very fresh fruit and warming alcohol, blackberry jam and plum/damson notes,’ began Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar, adding: ‘Not too long, but intense and very pleasant. Pour on vanilla ice cream, or I would use in a Negroni!’ £17.44/75cl

£17.44 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Els Pyreneus, Maury 2013, Roussillon, France

Commended medal winner

£9.88/50cl

£9.88 Size: 50cl Bibendum

Quady, Starboard, Batch 88 NV, California, USA

Commended medal winner

£13.51 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

All Saints, Rutherglen Muscat NV, Victoria, Australia

Commended medal winner

£9.83/37.5cl

£9.83 Size: 37.5cl Cockburn & Campbell

Vignobles La Côterie, Pétale d'Or, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise NV, Rhône, France

Commended medal winner

£5.20/37.5cl

£5.20 Size: 37.5cl Bottle Green

Justino's Madeira, Boal 10 Years Old NV, Madeira, Portugal

Commended medal winner

£22.20 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Dandelion Vineyards, Legacy of the Barossa, Pedro Ximinéz NV, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£11.50/37.5cl

£11.50 Size: 37.5cl Liberty Wines

Port

Sogrape, Ferreira, Quinta do Porto 10 Year Old Tawny NV, Douro, Portugal

Gold medal winner

Intense, punchy and likeable, it was the balance and value that set Ferreira's 10-year-old offering apart. Consultant Michael Harrison found a 'more ethereal nose' and 'simple but pleasing palate', while team leader Angela Reddin noted: 'Rich Christmas spice characters with a smooth finish.'
Match with salty blue cheese or pecan pie. £13.72/75cl

£13.72 Size: 75cl Sogrape UK

Sogrape, Sandeman 30 Year Old Tawny NV, Douro, Portugal

Gold medal winner

A classic tawny, it was the depth and richness that took Sandeman to the top. Neil Bruce of Studio Alto was impressed with this 'deep amber, many-layered powder keg', noting: 'Candied peel, nutty, developed aromas, dried fruit, sweet and super-rich.'
'Lovely, nutty intensity, pure tawny,' added consultant Michael Harrison. Bring out the chocolate crème brûlée or save for the Christmas pudding. £39.90/75cl

£39.90 Size: 75cl Sogrape UK

Sogevinus, Cálem Colheita 1961, Douro, Portugal

Gold medal winner

'Oaky bronze colour. Spicy Christmas flavours, lots of nuances, with minerals, smoke and spice coming together in brilliant balance,' said William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants.

'Nutty, with apricot sweetness, this will be popular,' said team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW, suggesting a cheese plate with either a semi-soft cheese such as Morbier or the harder Comte as top choices. £55/75cl

£55.00 Size: 75cl Amathus

Sogevinus, Kopke, White Port 30 Years Old NV, Douro, Portugal

Gold medal winner

Opulence and excellent balance won our judges over. ‘Stunning, really stunning, with such intensity and length,' said team leader Richard Bampfield MW. ‘Dried figs, this is a fragrant, almost sherried style,’ said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison, while consultant Anne Krebielh MW commented: 'This is endlessly complex, with caramel, smoke, candied orange peel and nutty oxidation.'
£26.10/37.5cl

£26.10 Size: 37.5cl Hayward Bros

Sogevinus, Barros Colheita 1996, Douro, Portugal

Gold medal winner

'Rich, nutty and spot on. Still fresh and vibrant with perfect balance. Has years ahead of it, but is perfect now,' said Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar.

'Smashing layering of flavours and near perfect balance,' added an impressed William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants. Match with a ploughman's platter, baked apple with caramelised feta, or a cinnamon soufflé. £17.10/75cl

£17.10 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Sagrado Collections, Late Bottled Vintage 2010, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

Team leader Tom Forrest found a deep ruby colour and 'peppery red fruits' on the nose, supported by 'red and black fruits on a stewy pepper palate, with medium length and warming alcohol'. £9.98/75cl

£9.98 Size: 75cl Marta Vine

Wiese & Krohn, Lágrima White Port NV, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

'Bright gold colour, with acetate and barley sugar notes on a good nose,’ began team leader Richard Bampfield MW, continuing: ‘Superb mid-palate. Complex, moreish and fantastic value.’ ‘Gorgeous,’ agreed Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering: ‘With almonds, or as an aperitif, maybe blue cheese…’ £9.15/75cl

£9.15 Size: 75cl Boutinot

Sogrape, Sandeman, Late Bottled Vintage 2009, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth enjoyed notes of 'blackberry liqueur, gingerbread and caramel', while team leader Tom Forrest found 'sweet red and black fruits and a spicy steeliness'. £10.36/75cl

£10.36 Size: 75cl Sogrape UK

Quinta do Noval, Silval Vintage Port 2005, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

'Rich notes of red and black fruits followed by floral notes of rose and violet,' said team leader Tom Forrest, who also noted 'red berry fruits, white pepper and fresh acidity on the finish'. Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth found plenty of fruit complexity: 'Dry plum, zesty orange, blackcurrant cassis, with a long sweet taste of cherry compote.'
£27.38/75cl

£27.38 Size: 75cl González Byass, H2Vin

Sogrape, Ferreira, Dona Antónia, Reserva Branco NV, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Dramatic, fiery orange colour, a gorgeous rich wine that’s amazing value,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering. ‘Fruity and complex on the palate, with orange peel notes. Exciting,’ added team leader Richard Bampfield MW. £9.81/75cl

£9.81 Size: 75cl Sogrape UK

Sogrape, Ferreira, White Port 10 Years Old NV, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Pithy, sweet, such a good match for almonds, nuts, dried fruit. Love it,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering. ‘Concentrated barley sugar, intense and nicely balanced,’ agreed team leader Richard Bampfield MW. £8.62/37.5cl

£8.62 Size: 37.5cl Sogrape UK

Sogrape, Ferreira, Duque de Bragança, 20 Year Old Tawny NV, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

Well integrated and rich. Team leader Angela Reddin noted: 'Mahogany amber, with a rich, decadent, pecan pie nose. Gorgeous spice, crystallised dried fruits and a long finish.'
£22.79/75cl

£22.79 Size: 75cl Sogrape UK

Sogrape, Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny NV, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

'Rich and smooth, this is sweet, tart, tight, bright and balanced,' noted Neil Bruce of Studio Alto.

'Reddish amber colour, tea aromas, with caramel, nuts and raisins, and brilliant balance of oak flavours,' added team leader Angela Reddin. £23.41/75cl

£23.41 Size: 75cl Sogrape UK

Sogrape, Sandeman 40 Year Old Tawny NV, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

Top marks from Neil Bruce at Studio Alto for this one: 'Browning/amber, many layers and lots of developed Christmas cake, walnut and leather. Sweet, long and lingering on the palate.'
Team leader Angela Reddin also noted: 'Earl Grey, Christmas cake, complex and irresistible. Yum.'
£73.15/75cl

£73.15 Size: 75cl Sogrape UK

Sogevinus, Kopke Colheita 1957, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

'Amazing, sweet and rich, full of dried fruit and complex nut aromas. Thick and impressive,' enthused Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar.

'The complexity is awesome,' agreed William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants, adding: 'Espresso bitterness marries deep raisiny flavours with tea and stony minerals.'
£85/75cl

£85.00 Size: 75cl Hayward Bros

Sogevinus, Barros, White Port NV, Douro, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

‘So easy to like. Orange peel and herbal warmth, good fruit, nicely balanced,' said team leader Richard Bampfield MW. ‘Good on its own, or maybe find a spot with desserts and cheeses,’ added Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering. £11.80/75cl

£11.80 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Sogevinus, Barros 10 Year Old Tawny NV, Douro, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

'Mahogany bronze, brazil nuts, peel and espresso over dried fruit,' said team leader Angela Reddin, adding: 'Very nuanced, with exceptional diverse flavours.'
'Very soft, easy drinker,' added consultant Michael Harrison. £16.25/75cl

£16.25 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Quinta do Crasto, Late Bottled Vintage 2010, Douro, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Tom Forrest praised its 'elegant, floral' style, noting: 'Soft, squishy red and black fruits with pepper and liquorice spice and a fresh, peppery finish.'
£12.63/75cl

£12.63 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe

Sogevinus, Cálem, White & Dry Port NV, Douro, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

‘The herbal, spirity nose has a touch of vermouth about it,’ said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, adding: ‘Very clean and appetising, this is really rather delicious. Spirity on the finish, but pure.’ £9/75cl

£9.00 Size: 75cl Amathus

Sogevinus, Cálem 10 Year Old Tawny NV, Douro, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

'Amber crimson, dried figs and raisins, nice balance of sweet dried fruits,' said team leader Angela Reddin, continuing: 'Well-integrated alcohol. Very good.'
Studio Alto's Neil Bruce added: 'Nutty, caramel, developed and long.'
£11.50/75cl

£11.50 Size: 75cl Amathus

Ramos Pinto, Late Bottled Vintage 2009, Douro , Portugal

Commended medal winner

£11.50 Size: 75cl Maisons Marques et Domaines

Sogrape, Sandeman 10 Year Old Tawny NV, Douro , Portugal

Commended medal winner

£13.32 Size: 75cl Sogrape UK

Sogrape, Ferreira, Dona Antónia Reserve Tawny NV, Douro , Portugal

Commended medal winner

£9.81 Size: 75cl Sogrape UK

Sogrape, Ferreira, Late Bottled Vintage 2009, Douro , Portugal

Commended medal winner

£11.29 Size: 75cl Sogrape UK

Wiese & Krohn, Krohn, Late Bottled Vintage 2009, Douro, Portugal

Commended medal winner

£10.00 Size: 75cl Boutinot

Wiese & Krohn, Krohn Colheita 1998, Douro, Portugal

Commended medal winner

£15.50 Size: 75cl Boutinot

Portugal

Adega de Monção, Inés 2014, Vinho Verde, Portugal

Gold medal winner

Classic style and great value gave Inés Gold. ‘A hint of spritz, good apricot mingling with lively lime-based acidity and a lengthy finish,’ began Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW adding: ‘Lovely vibrancy and freshness, greengage and quince skin notes, well balanced and delicious.’ 'Well balanced for drinking on its own or with light salads or lightly spiced Asian dishes,' said Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel.

£6.72 Enotria&Coe

Sogrape, Morgadio da Torre, Alvarinho 2013, Vinho Verde, Portugal

Gold medal winner

Great weight, mineral hints and fine elegance from Morgadio illustrated the more serious side of Vinho Verde well. ‘Floral and grapefruit aromas opening out to a myriad of zesty citrus dimensions and crisp Cox’s apple bite. Juicy, elegant and long,’ said Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall. ‘Lemon tree woody nose with some tropical notes,’ noted Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel. With its rounded texture and luscious fruit, it's a good match for shellfish or squid.

£9.55 Sogrape UK

Quinta do Crasto, Superior, Branco 2013, Douro, Portugal

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

A contrasting style for the final white Portuguese Gold. Indeed, Quinta do Crasto's poise and depth gave it not only Gold, but a coveted Critics' Choice, too. ‘Notes of barley sugar and great minerality on the nose, with tarragon and herbs on a stony palate. In a Burgundy glass, great with Rockefeller oysters,’ suggested Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House, with Paolo Pivato of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa adding: ‘Smoky hints, good complexity and a long aftertaste, the minerality is strong but very well balanced with its freshness.’ Try also with veal chop marinated in Greek yoghurt and sage.

£15.95 Enotria&Coe

D Diniz, Monte da Ravasqueira, Branco 2014, Alentejo, Portugal

Gold medal winner

Zesty freshness allied with fruit complexity gave D Diniz Gold. ‘White flowers, summer breeze aromas, with rich lemon citrus on the palate and a good finish,’ said Michael Moore of Room 24, with team leader Jade Koch noting: ‘Lychee and cut-apple nose, orange and peach fruit on the palate, zippy and stony with slightly nutty hints on a warm finish.’ Food matches range from lemon-herbed squid via fish dishes to chicken and mushroom pie.

£12.95 Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies

Ponte da Barca, Este, Loureiro 2014, Vinho Verde, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Very zesty, with lovely grapefruit and citrus notes, fantastic value for money,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel adding: ‘Flowery, mineral nose with hints of cordial orange, crisp mineral palate and clementine notes on the finish.’

£4.72 Marta Vine

Herdade Monte do Vau, Riso de Sousa Otto & Friends, Branco 2013, Alentejo, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Petrolly, almost Riesling, honeyed nose followed by savoury spice and herbaceous notes on a dry palate, with crisp acidity and good body,’ began team leader Jade Koch, adding: ‘Will age well, but has good dryness and would pair well with food now.’

£10.38 Herdade Monte do Vau

Santo Isidro, Adega de Pegões, Colheita Seleccionada, Branco 2013, Setúbal, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

‘Banana, caramelised banana and oak spices matched on the palate, with quite clean acid. Would pair very nicely with food,’ said Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross.

'Lovely example of a full-bodied, oaky white,' said team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£7.07 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Quintas de Melgaço, Torre de Menagem 2013, Vinho Verde, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

‘Bone dry, showing typical lemon and lime zest character with good mineral balance,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall adding: ‘Savoury, saline nose, yellow and green fruit with a background note of spice.’

£7.25 Boutinot

Sogrape, Quinta dos Carvalhais, Encruzado 2011, Dão, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

‘Creamy texture with nutty oxidation, traditional style with oak, citrus, apple and nougat notes, long and rich,’ said team leader Natasha Hughes MW, with Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross adding: ‘Quite ripe, sun-baked fruit, shows character and nice acidity on a savoury palate.’

£12.88 Sogrape UK

Qunita das Arcas, Conde Villar, Alvarinho 2013, Vinho Verde, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners found this a ‘serious wine’, saying: ‘Feels great on the palate, good texture and weight, full and mouthwatering, but also has good zip.’ ‘Bold, perfumed complexity, rich stone fruit and apple palate, good roast chicken match,’ added Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall.

£9.54 Bibendum

B Supported – International Business, Bonina 2014, Vinho Verde, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

‘Complex, salty, green fruit nose, restrained and delicate stone fruit palate with subtle minerality,’ said Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel noting: ‘Fresh lavender floral bouquet, full and creamy texture.’

£6.75 B Supported - International Business

Sogrape, Quinta dos Carvalhais, Reserva Branco 2010, Dão , Portugal

Commended medal winner

£13.42 Sogrape UK

Ponte da Barca, Este, Branco 2014, Vinho Verde , Portugal

Commended medal winner

£4.22 Marta Vine

Ribafreixo, Pato Frio, Antão Vaz 2013, Alentejo , Portugal

Commended medal winner

£7.87 Enotria&Coe

Vidigueira, Reserva Branco 2013, Alentejo, Portugal

Commended medal winner

Lima & Smith, Covela, Escolha Branco 2013, Minho, Portugal

Commended medal winner

£13.30 Lima & Smith

D Diniz, Monte da Ravasqueira, Reserva Branco 2013, Alentejo, Portugal

Commended medal winner

Portugal: Red, Douro Valley

Quinta do Vallado, Touriga Nacional 2012, Douro, Portugal

Gold medal winner

Wonderful tension between the wood and the ripe fruit scored Gold for Quinta do Vallado. ‘Fresh sweet nose of jammy black fruit, with forest fruits on a concentrated palate and a long finish,’ commented Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto adding: ‘Big, with bags of black, spicy fruit and fine, ripe tannins.’ Pair with venison.

£18.32 Bibendum

Quinta do Crasto, Reserva 2012, Douro, Portugal

Gold medal winner

A second Gold to add to its white Gold for Quinta do Crasto for this velvety symphony of soft plums, dark cherries and spice. ‘Perfumed nose with violets and sweet red berries. Soft red berry palate with easy vanilla oak,’ said team leader Tom Forrest, with Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place adding: ‘Love the potential of this rich, dark, fruity red.’ Match with desne dishes such as oxtail or pigeon.

£15.65 Enotria&Coe

Sogrape, Casa Ferreirinha, Quinta da Leda 2009, Douro, Portugal

Gold medal winner

An accomplished performance brought Gold home for Casa Ferreirinha.

'Luxurious, soft and spicy, with serious, clean, precise fruit, this has a lush finish, with vanilla tannins,' said a contented Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, adding: 'Juicy and fabulous. Perfect with ribeye steak.'
'Dark and proud,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, continuing: ‘Appetising dried fruits and spice, this is big and lovely.’ ‘Perfumed, black, Ribena-like fruit aromas. Sweet and ripe,’ said team leader Tom Forrest.

£18.78 Sogrape UK

Quinta das Bandeiras, Passagem Reserva 2010, Douro, Portugal

Gold medal winner

'Stunning, perfumed nose of aged cellars and rich fruit,' said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, continuing: 'Fantastic mouthfeel, dry but fruity. And ageworthy.'
‘Interesting and complex,’ noted team leader Laura Rhys MS, adding: ‘Dark, meaty and inky, with cherry, currant and mulberry.’ 'Good with ragout of hare or blackened cod with truffles and chorizo,' advised Jones.

£12.65 The Flying Corkscrew

Quinta do Crasto, Crasto Superior 2012, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Bold, dark and juicy, with plenty of power,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS, continuing: ‘Bright, with lovely complexity and spice.’ ‘Savoury, spicy notes of clove, black pepper and cinnamon,’ added Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels.

£11.51 Enotria&Coe

Christie's, Castelinho Reserva 2011, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Bright, fruity, pretty and floral,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, continuing: 'Deep, dark, ripe fruits, with plenty of depth and flavour.'
Team leader Tom Forrest added: ‘Cedar spice with mineral aromas, mocha coffee with even tannin and spice.’ Perfect with pizza.

£8.50 The Cave

Sogevinus, Curva, Reserva Tinto 2011, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Concentrated black fruit aromas with savoury cinnamon and spice; ripe mulberry on the palate with silky cedar notes to finish,’ said Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels. ‘Clean, sour red cherry fruit and a little spicy,’ added Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross.

£8.40 Amathus

Quinta do Vallado, Reserva Tinto 2012, Douro, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Deep ruby colour with floral, violet perfumes. Super-creamy on the palate, with spicy blackcurrants, pepper and spice,’ said team leader Tom Forrest. ‘Chewy, ripe and big, with lots of savoury, smoky, developed black fruit characters,’ added Neil Bruce of Studio Alto.

£22.75 Bibendum

Horta Osório Wines, HO, Achado 2012, Douro, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

‘A little reductive on the nose, but good dark fruit on the palate,’ began team leader Laura Rhys MS, continuing: ‘Meaty body with soft spice, high alcohol but pretty well integrated.’

£8.50 Horta Osório

Quinta do Sagrado, Sagrado Reserva 2007, Douro , Portugal

Commended medal winner

£10.08 Marta Vine

Quinta da Zaralhôa, Colheita 2010, Douro, Portugal

Commended medal winner

Horta Osório Wines, HO, Reserva 2012, Douro, Portugal

Commended medal winner

£21.38 Horta Osório

Horta Osório Wines, HO, Colheita 2012, Douro, Portugal

Commended medal winner

£10.85 Horta Osório

Quinta do Noval, Cedro do Noval 2010, Douro, Portugal

Commended medal winner

Portugal: Red, excluding Douro Valley

D Diniz, Monte da Ravasqueira, Touriga Franca 2012, Alentejo, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Great weight and intensity with minerality, a very well-made wine,’ said James Hocking of The Vineyard Group, with Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House adding: ‘Spice, chocolate and dark fruit, full and dark intensity and balance.’

£27.95 Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies

D Diniz, Monte da Ravasqueira, Syrah/Viognier 2012, Alentejo, Portugal

Silver medal winner

With consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet finding ‘beautiful oak, very well integrated and perfect balance’, team leader Annette Scarfe MW noted: ‘Big, juicy style, expressive and well made, very approachable.’

£27.95 Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies

Herdade dos Coelheiros, Roda dos Coelhos 2012, Alentejo, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Smoky, meaty nose with bramble fruit and grenadine on the palate, spicy with ripe tannins,’ said consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet. ‘Fruity, dense and spicy, with candied fruit really intense with bright fruit,’ agreed Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone.

£5.13 Marta Vine

Quinta de Lemos, Touriga Nacional 2009, Dão, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Wonderful concentration, a real joy, with some dark spice notes and complexity,’ said impressed team leader Angela Reddin, with consultant Sam Caporn MW adding: ‘Lovely liquorice and fennel notes, characterful yet drinkable and balanced.'

£13.00 Quinta de Lemos UK

Quinta de Lemos, Dona Georgina 2007, Dão, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Creamy and tight on the nose, but much more expressive structurally, with fruit and spice coming out on the palate,’ commented consultant Donald Edwards, with Guillaume Mahaut of The Jugged Hare adding: ‘Blueberries and violets, with lots of oak and structure.’

£22.00 Quinta de Lemos UK

Azamor, Petit Verdot 2011, Alentejo, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Red apple skin and macerated red fruits with hints of cough-drop volatility, though elegant in body with ripe tannins,’ said consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet, while Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel found: ‘Blueberries and cardamom spice with a vanilla coffee bean, savoury palate.’

£12.30 Liberty Wines

Ribafreixo, Gaúdio, Classico 2012, Alentejo, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Juicy, softer style, rich and ripe with lovely acidity and well balanced,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone adding: ‘Sweet, dense, oaky nose and a grippy, finely structured palate with notes of bergamot and Yunnan tea.’

£9.49 Enotria&Coe

Aliança, Baga 2009, Bairrada, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Lots of oak but fresh fruit too. Big, but high acidity keeping the wine fresh on the palate, with a firm structure,’ commented The Jugged Hare’s Guillaume Mahaut. ‘Fragrant, with apple and blackberry pudding character,’ added consultant Sam Caporn MW.

£12.25 Boutinot

Casa da Passarella, Villa Oliveira, Touriga Nacional 2009, Dão, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Cassis and red fruits on the nose and palate. Sweet and savoury profile that’s well balanced,’ said team leader Martin Lam, with Lukasz Walkowiak of Oxo Tower Restaurant adding: ‘Redcurrants on the nose and a herbaceous hint, meaty with a touch of spice.’

£19.46 Enotria&Coe

Herdade Monte do Vau, Riso de Sousa Otto & Friends 2012, Alentejo, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Great balance and length, fantastic fruit/acid balance and a long finish,’ began James Hocking of The Vineyard Group, with team leader Jade Koch adding: ‘Creamy fruit, lovely texture and plummy character.’

£11.55 Herdade Monte do Vau

Herdade Monte do Vau, Riso Reserva de Sousa Otto & Friends 2012, Alentejo, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Funky nose with liquorice spice, purple fruit palate that’s clean, bright, very pure and alive,’ said team leader Jade Koch, adding: ‘Good fruit, acid and tannin balance. Refreshing.'
'Deep cedar and spicy notes, layered and dense,' said consultant Sam Caporn MW, advising a match with lamb shoulder.

£18.58 Herdade Monte do Vau

D Diniz, Monte da Ravasqueira, Tinto 2013, Alentejo, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Spicy, clove aromas with black fruit and raspberry on the nose and palate, medium bodied with good tannin. Easy drinking,’ said Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House. ‘Delightful cherry fruit, a great point of difference and fab with duck,’ added team leader Jade Koch.

£12.95 Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies

Vidigueira, Grande Escolha Tinto 2012, Alentejo, Portugal

Silver medal winner

‘Bright, clean and refreshing, nicely fruity nose, showing juicy, good medium-bodied drinking, dry and balanced throughout,’ said Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House. ‘Leanish and tangy, big wine needs quite big food,’ added Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

£9.33 Cooperativa de Vidigueira

D Diniz, Monte da Ravasqueira, Reserva Tinto 2012, Alentejo, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

‘A bit closed on the nose, but with hints of blackcurrant and eucalyptus, with a medicinal blackcurrant note on the palate and fine long tannins,’ began team leader Jade Koch, adding: ‘Chewy, good and long, this will improve with age.’

£16.95 Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies

D Diniz, Monte da Ravasqueira, Vinha das Romãs 2012, Alentejo, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

‘Multi-layered, with toasty oak complexity and concentrated fruit,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone finding: ‘Velvety finish with lush, soft, fine tannin.’

£24.95 Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies

Herdade dos Coelheiros, Vinha da Tapada de Coelheiros 2011, Alentejo, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

‘Dusty, damson dark fruit on the nose, medium-bodied with cranberry and blueberry notes, good complexity and tannins,’ said Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House. ‘Attractive, tangy red, for all kinds of red meat dishes,’ added Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

£5.90 Marta Vine

Herdade dos Coelheiros, Encante Tinto 2013, Alentejo, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

‘More serious, grainy, oaky style but plenty of fruit, and very attractive,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel finding: ‘Iron mineral character, orange candied peel and full body.’

£6.26 Marta Vine

Sogrape, Quinta dos Carvalhais, Touriga Nacional 2012, Dão, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

‘A quite traditional Portuguese style, with interesting, clean and precise fruit, lovely lingering flavour and a touch austere,’ said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn. ‘Freshness and definition, quite big and beefy still,’ added team leader Martin Lam.

£12.88 Sogrape UK

Falcon Land, Rocha Rosa 2012, Alentejo, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering ‘loved it’, highlighting its: ‘Lovely, balanced richness and ripeness and loads of warmth on the palate.’ ‘Smoky plum aromas, savoury spice and dried cherries on the palate,’ added team leader Jade Koch.

£6.45 Falcon Wine

Casa da Passarella, Abanico, Reserva Tinto 2010, Dão, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

‘Lovely fragrant oak, well integrated and attractive. Classy wine, though more fruit would be good,’ said consultant Sam Caporn MW. ‘Juicy blueberry and cassis, rich and velvety,’ added Guillaume Mahaut of The Jugged Hare.

£11.55 Enotria&Coe

Quinta da Plansel, Plansel Selecta Tinto 2013, Alentejo, Portugal

Bronze medal winner

Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone found ‘dense structure, red berries and herbaceousness’, while team leader Annette Scarfe MW highlighted its ‘savoury style, fresh acidity, and good value food wine appeal’.

£7.07 Enotria&Coe

Casa da Passarella, A Descoberta, Colheita Tinto 2011, Dão, Portugal

Commended medal winner

£8.08 Enotria&Coe

Comenda, Grande Red 2011, Alentejo, Portugal

Commended medal winner

£7.69 Lusificar

Quinta de Lemos, Jaen 2007, Dão, Portugal

Commended medal winner

Ribafreixo, Pato Frio, Red Edition 2012, Alentejo, Portugal

Commended medal winner

£7.87 Enotria&Coe

Quinta da Plansel, Plansel Selecta, Reserva 2013, Alentejo, Portugal

Commended medal winner

£10.62 Enotria&Coe

Red Rhône

Guy Farge, Harmonie, Cornas 2012, Rhône, France

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

Heady and perfumed, no wonder Guy Farge secured a Critics' Choice as well as Gold for his Cornas. Team leader Natasha Hughes MW was taken with its ‘floral, spice and savoury complexity’, adding: ‘Lovely silky texture and tannins, fresh and mineral.’ ‘Dry, with violets, pepper, black and white plums, and red cherry,’ said Diego Muntoni of Oxo Tower Restaurant, while Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair said: 'A real North Rhône expression: garrigues, black pepper, great minerality.'

£26.08 Enotria&Coe

Terres des Amoureuses, Black Sublim, Pays de Méditerranée 2011, Rhône, France

Gold medal winner

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'Well balanced and structured, with supple fruit and a black berry finish,' said consultant Sam Caporn MW. ‘Zingy, big and intense, with loads of red fruit flavours. A huge wine,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, adding: ‘With the right food, big and spicy, good stuff.’ ‘Dense, juicy and mineral, put with lamb chasseur,’ suggested Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison.

£23.00 Bulles Blanc Rouge

Boutinot Fide et Arte, Les Deux Barriques, Cairanne Côtes du Rhône Villages 2011, Rhône, France

Gold medal winner

With good texture and complexity of flavours, a worthy Gold winner.

'Balsamic, leather and cigar box,' noted team leader Andrea Briccarello.

'Big, New World oaky style, with rich Grenache coming through,' said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, adding: 'Lovely sweetness. It's an exciting wine. Dried strawberry and fruity flavours with vanilla overtones and hints of coffee at the end. Perfect with steak tartare and chips.'

£16.50 Boutinot

Boutinot, Haute Marone, Le Torrent du Trignon, Sablet Côtes du Rhône Villages 2012, Rhône, France

Gold medal winner By the glass

An expressive bouquet of leather, cigar box and spicy fruit illustrated why the Haute Marone picked up a By The Glass gong as well as Gold. ‘Vibrant, spicy, very approachable but big enough to impress,’ said Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar, while team leader Annette Scarfe MW found: ‘Floral notes and ripe fruit, with spice on a warm finish.’

£7.25 Boutinot

Domaine de Montvac, Variation, Vacqueyras 2012, Rhône, France

Gold medal winner

Authenticity and vibrancy took Domaine de Montvac to the top.

'Black olive and purple ink in the glass, this is really vibrant on the palate, with excellent fruit,' said team leader Jade Koch.

'There's notes of cigar, smoke and leather on the nose, a full body and good length, making this perfect with lamb shank and venison,' said Benjamin Chan of Hakkasan Mayfair.

£18.69 Enotria&Coe

Nicolas Perrin, Crozes-Hermitage 2012, Rhône, France

Gold medal winner

Spice, balance, silky tannins – Perrin's Crozes has it all. Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place liked the ‘nice subtle spice and balanced finish, adding: ‘Black fruit and green olive tapenade, juicy fruit with tobacco notes.’ Team leader Natasha Hughes MW noted a ‘slightly reductive nose, but it's explosive, with a lovely, smoky spicy palate, brisk with supple tannins.'
Good value. Match with chargrilled steak.

£14.00 Liberty Wines

Château de Campuget, La Sommelière, Syrah, Costières de Nîmes 2012, Rhône, France

Gold medal winner

'Serious', 'wonderful', 'majestic' – just some of the praise heaped on the well-balanced Château du Campuget – no wonder it picked up Gold! 'There's a silky, lingering, long, luscious flavour,' said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn. William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants added: ‘Lovely expressive, fruit-laden nose, with tar, liquorice, balanced tannins and fruit.’ Back to Roger for a tempting food match: slow-cooked mutton with capers, rosemary and garlic.

£13.90 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

La Verrerie, Esprit Bastide, Luberon 2012, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants found ‘brambly red fruits and wet stones on the nose’, along with ‘redcurrants and integrated tannins’. ‘Subtle and elegant with amazing balance,’ added Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar.

£11.00 Liberty Wines

Delas, Grignan-les-Adhémar 2013, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

'Juicy, full-on classic,' began Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, continuing: 'Nice Syrah coming through, lovely balance and juicy, lingering precise fruit with spicy blackberry, cassis and heather. Perfect.'
'Plenty of ripe, spicy, plump fruit,' agreed Studio Alto's Neil Bruce.

'Very drinkable.'

£6.69 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Domaine Brusset, Tradition Le Grand Montmirail, Gigondas 2013, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel found this ‘perfect for steak’, with its 'rich flavours, bold tannins, peppery notes and sweet spices’. ‘Really good wine,’ concluded team leader Olivier Marie.

£16.27 Enotria&Coe

La Célestière, Tradition, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2010, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

‘Raw, Syrah-dominated and gamey,’ said approving team leader Richard Bampfield MW, adding: ‘Rich, warming white pepper with huge intensity. Really very good.’

£20.34 The Flying Corkscrew

Jean-Luc Colombo, Les Bartavelles, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

‘Opulent, bold nose, generous and lively, stylish on the palate, long and pleasant, with pure fruit and a persistent finish,’ said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison. Team leader Richard Bampfield MW added: ‘Tastes as if it is good for you. Sheer joy, if not too complex.’

£14.53 Hatch Mansfield

Cave de Tain, Les Hauts du Fief, Crozes-Hermitage 2011, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

'Inky eucalyptus, bay and liquorice on the nose,’ said team leader Jade Koch, adding: ‘Sweaty, plummy red fruit with firm tannins and a chunk of vanilla.’ ‘Smooth red fruits, spicy full body and finish,’ added Joao Ribeiro of Buddha-Bar London.

£13.85 Boutinot

Cave de Tain, Les Arènes Sauvages, Cornas 2010, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

‘Pencil shavings and blackcurrant aromas, with smoky minerals, meaty and intense on the palate,’ said an impressed Diego Muntoni of Oxo Tower Restaurant, adding: ‘Concentrated with big tannin – will develop into a beauty.’

£21.00 Boutinot

Boutinot, Les Galets Roulés, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

‘Complex, garrigue-herb style that needs time to breathe,’ said team leader Olivier Marie, with The Ritz Hotel’s Jonathan Kleeman adding: ‘White pepper and herbaceous notes with a hint of chocolate make it good for game.’

£14.00 Boutinot

Domaine de la Solitude, Côtes du Rhône 2013, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

‘A more evolved style, showing sweet tannins and juicy fruit,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar adding simply: ‘Very elegant.’

£9.64 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Domaine Brusset, Les Hauts de Montmirail, Gigondas 2013, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

‘Rich and full, can be drunk now but still has bottle ageing to be done, with its solid, dark fruits, spice and earthy herbaceousness,’ said The Ritz Hotel’s Jonathan Kleeman. ‘Structured and characterful, chocolatey and gamey,’ added team leader Olivier Marie.

£23.79 Enotria&Coe

Jaboulet, La Chapelle, Hermitage 2007, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

‘Savoury style, with leather, dark spices and dark olive,’ said Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place, adding: ‘Very layered and complex wine. Tannins are firm but fine-grained. Powerful and very young, but very long, too. Match with grilled meats.’ Qualms about the price, along with its relatively youthful persona edged it into Silver status.

£113.47 Bibendum

Domaine Grand Veneur, Clos de Sixte, Lirac 2011, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

‘Nice sweet tannins, lovely rich fruit, with a floral side and herbal character to balance,’ noted team leader Olivier Marie. ‘Rich chocolate and dark fruit, smoky, juicy and tannic,’ added Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel.

£12.10 Bibendum

Ogier, Plan de Dieu, Côtes du Rhône Villages 2013, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

‘Soft and approachable, with red fruits and a slightly vegetal note on the finish,’ said William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants. ‘Attractive, soft, easy-drinking style,’ agreed team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£7.99 Matthew Clark

Domaine du Chêne, Saint-Joseph 2011, Rhône, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Has that perfect Rhône, ripe berry character and good tannin structure,’ noted team leader Jade Koch, adding: ‘Rhubarb and black olive aromas, with tart, ripe juicy fruit on the palate. Pretty, sweet, with a fine finish.’

£16.00 Liberty Wines

Jean-Luc Colombo, Les Abeilles, Côtes du Rhône 2013, Rhône, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Simple, carbonic, fruity Rhône, showing typicity and fruity bubblegum style,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW. ‘Soft red fruit, blackcurrant and a note of tar on the finish,’ added William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants.

£6.24 Hatch Mansfield

Cave de Tain, Gambert de Loche, Hermitage 2010, Rhône, France

Bronze medal winner

'Slightly bruised character, with notes of green olive, black pepper, paprika and blueberry fruit, along with cured meat and tobacco hints, but firm in structure, with good ageing potential,' said Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place.

£37.75 Boutinot

Domaine André Brunel, Est-Ouest, Côtes du Rhône 2012, Rhône, France

Bronze medal winner

With team leader Martin Lam noting 'characterful dark liquorice and spices', Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn added: 'Some farmyard notes, but juicy fruit, saddle leather and some tannin, with juicy blackcurrant at the end. Spice then elegance.'

£7.58 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Domaine Brusset, Les Travers, Cairanne Côtes du Rhône Villages 2012, Rhône, France

Bronze medal winner

'Delicate, appealing flavour that grows on one. Exciting style, spiced, clean and textured with lavender aromatics,' said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, recommending to decant this now or keep to age.

£11.26 Enotria&Coe

Domaine des Cigalounes, Lirac 2011, Rhône, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Scented and a touch tarry on the nose, with mature, tobacco-scented fruit on the palate and a fresh finish,’ said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, adding: ‘Actually very flavoursome and refined, and a lovely food match.’

£9.23 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Jaboulet, Le Grand Pompée, Saint-Joseph 2012, Rhône, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Very meaty, peppery and smoky on the nose, with some complexity,’ began team leader Natasha Hughes MW, continuing: ‘Silky, fine-grained tannin with floral notes on a long finish.’ ‘Earthy and perfumed with succulent acidity,’ agreed Diego Muntoni of Oxo Tower Restaurant.

£15.44 Bibendum

Jaboulet, Les Grandes Terrasses, Cornas 2010, Rhône, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Ripe red fruit and plums on the nose,’ said an impressed Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains, ‘with cured meat, salt and moderately high tannins. Serious wine, both a great direct pleasure and a wine to keep. A classic.’

£22.98 Bibendum

Domaine du Monteillet, Fortis, Côte-Rôtie 2011, Rhône, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Inky ruby colour, with berries and spice, rounded, delicate and complex with herbal notes,’ said Joao Ribeiro of Buddha-Bar London, adding: ‘Round finish with more spice, this is delicate and fine.’

£31.65 Boutinot

Jaboulet, La Petite Chapelle, Hermitage 2007, Rhône, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Fruit, richness, essence of flavour. Balance, intensity, young spices but still shy, although ripe fruit and moderate tannin,’ noted Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains. ‘Beautifully put together, expressive and round, integrated and ready to drink now. Made for pleasure,’ said equally impressed team leader Jade Koch.

£47.08 Bibendum

Vignobles La Coterie, Dom Vénitia, Cru Beaumes-de-Venise Rouge 2012, Rhône, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Fresh, fruity and honest, in a juicy, off-dry style. Packed with flavour and certainly easy to like,’ said team leader Richard Bampfield MW. ‘Plummy character with a big warmth,’ added Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

£7.00 Bottle Green

Terraventoux, Terres de Truffes, Ventoux 2012, Rhône, France

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Annette Scarfe MW found this ‘appealing’, with ‘savoury, meaty notes'. ‘Chewy tannins but good fruit and well integrated. Will develop,’ added William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants.

£8.68 Bibendum

Boutinot Fide et Arte, Les Coteaux, Côtes du Rhône Villages 2012, Rhône, France

Bronze medal winner

'Sweet Grenache fruit on the nose and palate. Simple and rather pleasing,' said team leader Martin Lam, with Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn adding: 'Clean, bright and precise, blackcurrant cordial, fresh and lively with notes of saddle leather.'

£6.00 Boutinot

Vidal-Fleury, Crozes-Hermitage 2012, Rhône, France

Bronze medal winner

'Black olives and currants. This is a full, intense, balanced red with integrated oak and liquorice notes to finish,' found Diego Muntoni of Oxo Tower Restaurant.

'Violets, smoky bacon and a fleshy palate,' agreed team leader Natasha Hughes MW.

£11.62 Louis Latour Agencies

St Cosme, Côtes du Rhône 2013, Rhône, France

Bronze medal winner

'Appealing, warm spice and fruit nose, with a generous, juicy palate,' noted team leader Martin Lam.

'Clean, full flavour with good tannin. Keep to age,' added Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.

£9.67 Bibendum

Domaine Saint-Damien, Les Souteyrades, Gigondas 2011, Rhône, France

Commended medal winner

Ogier, Le Puits Neuf, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2013, Rhône, France

Commended medal winner

Domaine Chante Cigale, Vieilles Vignes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012, Rhône, France

Commended medal winner

£24.85 Boutinot

Jean-Luc Colombo, La Tuilière, Crozes-Hermitage 2012, Rhône, France

Commended medal winner

Colombo & Fille, Côtes du Rhône 2013, Rhône, France

Commended medal winner

Boutinot Fide et Arte, La Côte Sauvage, Cairanne Côtes du Rhône Villages 2011, Rhône , France

Commended medal winner

£7.90 Boutinot

Boutinot Fide et Arte, Les Six, Cairanne Côtes du Rhône Villages 2011, Rhône , France

Commended medal winner

£8.50 Boutinot

Boutinot, Domaine Bresquières, Les Contreforts, Ventoux 2012, Rhône , France

Commended medal winner

£6.40 Boutinot

Boutinot, Les Banquettes Escarpées, Rasteau 2012, Rhône, France

Commended medal winner

£7.65 Boutinot

Nicolas Perrin, Côte-Rôtie 2012, Rhône , France

Commended medal winner

£32.50 Liberty Wines

Domaine de la Ville Rouge, Inspiration, Crozes-Hermitage 2013, Rhône , France

Commended medal winner

Jaboulet, Les Jalets, Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2012, Rhône , France

Commended medal winner

£12.18 Bibendum

Domaine du Monteillet, Cuvée du Papy, St-Joseph 2012, Rhône , France

Commended medal winner

£16.85 Boutinot

Colombo & Fille, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012, Rhône, France

Commended medal winner

£14.99 Hatch Mansfield

Domaine de Montvac, Arabesque, Vacqueyras 2012, Rhône, France

Commended medal winner

£12.76 Enotria&Coe

Ogier, Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012, Rhône, France

Commended medal winner

£22.00 Matthew Clark

Rest of Old World, including Hungary, Lebanon, Croatia & Slovenia

Karam Winery, Saint John 2011, Jezzine, Lebanon

Silver medal winner

‘Showing development, with VA and balsamic characters, tertiary spiciness and organic minerality, forest floor undergrowth,’ said team leader Olivier Marie, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel adding: ‘Ripe plums, Oriental spices and an explosive palate; needs time.’

£16.00 Bulles Blanc Rouge

Château Ksara, Le Prieuré Rouge 2013, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Bronze medal winner

‘Clean and complex, with tobacco leaf and herbal characters,’ began team leader Olivier Marie, adding: ‘Thyme and rosemary garrigue-like notes, scented fruit and dark cherries, and the tannins are civilised.’

£8.15 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Château Ksara, Le Souverain 2011, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Bronze medal winner

‘Opulent and expressive, with young red fruit complexity and notes of forest floor and warm wood,’ said Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel. ‘Super dark fruits with intense flavour and a medley of spice,’ agreed Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel.

£37.31 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Château Ksara, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Commended medal winner

Château Ksara, Réserve du Couvent 2013, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Commended medal winner

Rest of the Old World [WHITE & RED]

Royal Tokaji, Dry Furmint 2012, Tokaj, Hungary

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

Refreshing purity of citrus flavours alongside an elegant complexity and a steely crispness gave Royal Tokaji's Furmint not just Gold but Critics' Choice. While The Cross at Kenilworth's Giuseppe Longobardi found 'salty minerality, notes of bitter almond and very good structure', Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels added: 'Good weight, waxy mouthfeel with peach, apricot and dried prunes,' and Stuart Skea of Champany Inn & Wine Cellars said: ''There's a good, smoky depth of flavour, like a good Chablis.'

£9.33 Bibendum

Kereskedőház, Grand Selection, Tokaji Furmint 2013, Tokaj, Hungary

Gold medal winner

With an exciting exoticism to the flavours alongside crisp minerality, Kereskedőház struck Gold.

'Floral notes of rose petal with tropical fruit aromas of pineapple, banana and guava,' said Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels, adding: 'Good weight and refreshing acidity.'
'With a sweet nose of apricot and orange blossom, the palate is spicy and elegant,' said Frédéric Jean-Yves Billet of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa, advising charcuterie and scallops as the perfect matches.

£6.93 Tokaj Kereskedőház Zrt.

Klet Brda, Quercus, Cabernet/Merlot 2013, Goriška Brda, Slovenia

Silver medal winner

'Plummy, sweetish fruit aromas followed by a palate of good texture and spice,' said team leader Jade Koch, adding: 'Chewy tobacco and vanilla sweetness with warmth – rustic but considered.'
'A happy wine,' said Sarah Guignard of The French Table, adding 'With its soft berry fruits, it's very approachable and easy drinking.'

£6.18 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Balassa Winery, Betsek Hárslevelű Kvarc 2013, Tokaj, Hungary

Silver medal winner

'Like a grand cru Chablis, this has lovely ripe apple and pear, good weight and acidity,' said Stuart Skea of Champany Inn & Wine Cellars, while team leader Tom Forrest noted 'some oak spice and quince fruit' on the nose and palate, followed by 'some quince and ginger with tropical fruits and a fresh pear finish'.

£19.37

Benkovac, Korlat, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Dalmatia, Croatia

Bronze medal winner

'Great balance, fruit, and a velvety feel to it,' began Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains, continuing: 'Plum, vanilla, spices, round on the palate with rich body. Elegant and full.'
'Herbaceous, garrigue-style nose, with a sweet finish. Yum!' said Sarah Guignard of The French Table.

£12.65 Eurowines

Cave de Genève, 8/9, Gamaret de Genève 2012, Geneva, Other

Bronze medal winner

'Bright and less aromatic in style, with spices and herbs and a persistent, complex finish,' said Joao Ribeiro of Buddha Bar London.

'Wow, fruit, slatey mineral, personality, spices. An earthy wine – absolutely brilliant,' enthused Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains.

£9.20 Alpine Wines

Barta, Öreg Király, Mád, Furmint 2013, Tokaj, Hungary

Commended medal winner

Patricius, Dry Furmint 2013, Tokaj, Hungary

Commended medal winner

£9.25 Enotria&Coe

Rosé - > £5.50

Château L'Ermitage, Rosé Tradition, Costières de Nîmes 2014, Rhône, France

Gold medal winner

Elegance and delicacy of fruit elevated Chateau L'Ermitage on to the Gold podium. ‘Good balance between acidity and body, refreshing and supple with good length,’ began Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43, with team leader Olivier Marie adding: ‘Nice aromatics with floral raspberry notes and elegant style.’

£6.15 Boutinot

Spy Valley, Pinot Noir Rosé 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Dense and fairly complex, with a spicy and lingering finish, making it very much a food rosé with plenty of pairing possibilities,’ said Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel adding: ‘Zesty strawberry, balanced palate.’

£10.44 Bibendum

Château Léoube, Secret de Léoube 2013, Provence, France

Silver medal winner

Team leader Andrea Briccarello noted an ‘elegance more like a white Burgundy’ in this wine, with The Arts Club’s Athila Roos highlighting its 'soft, silky texture, vibrant and refreshing notes of lemon, stone fruits and a hint of honey’.

£18.29 Bibendum

Costaripa, Rosamara Valtenesi Rosé 2013, Lombardy, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Pale coral pink, with textured citrus pith and juicy red plums, chalky mineral and some vegetal sweetness,’ said Hakkasan Group's Christine Parkinson, with Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43 adding: ‘Mineral and chalky, good balance, refreshing and light.’

£9.72 Alivini

Wraxall Vineyard, Pinot Noir Rosé 2013, England, England

Silver medal winner

‘Nice minerality, wet stones, with balanced, zesty fruit,’ began team leader Martin Lam, with Oxo Tower Restaurant’s Lukasz Walkowiak adding: ‘Lots of sweet fruits with a touch of nice acidity, well balanced with a floral note.’

£9.00 Wraxall Vineyard

Jeanjean, Domaine Le Pive Gris, Sable de Camargue 2014, Languedoc, France

Silver medal winner

Team leader Olivier Marie highlighted this wine’s ‘subtle character and secondary floral notes’, while Luigi Buonanno of Bianco43 said: ‘Peach blossoms, fresh palate and quite lively. Great value for money.’

£5.65 Molson Coors

Estandon, Terres Nobles Rosé, Coteaux Varois en Provence 2013, Provence, France

Silver medal winner

‘Textbook rosé, crisp and dry, pale and citrusy, simple but effective and good value,’ said team leader Andrea Briccarello, with The Arts Club’s Athila Roos adding: ‘A faint whiff of curly leaf parsley, with bright lemon and strawberry hints.’

£5.85 Bottle Green

Spadafora, Altopiano, Magliocco Rosato 2013, Calabria, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Big, bold style that’s great for food with lots of flavour,’ said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, continuing: ‘Savoury and exciting, dry new style.’ ‘A lot of different directions on the palate, which is perfect for food,’ agreed Lukasz Walkowiak of Oxo Tower Restaurant.

£7.25 Eurowines

Bisquertt, La Joya, Gran Reserva Rosé 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Fresh nose with flower notes and redcurrant, olive wood, high acidity and a touch of tannin,’ said Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel. ‘Fruity, with peach/nectarine, melon and berry flavours,’ added Vinoteca Marylebone’s Mya Brown.

£6.39 Molson Coors

Château Léoube, Le Rosé de Léoube 2013, Provence, France

Bronze medal winner

Athila Roos of The Arts Club found this ‘intriguing’ and ‘very decent indeed’, saying: ‘Textured, and showing length and complexity, with lemon oil and strawberry fruit, a hint of cream and spice.’

£11.47 Bibendum

Maud Heath, Bramble Hill Rosé 2013, Wiltshire, England, England

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Annette Scarfe MW found good minerals and complexity in this example, while Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone highlighted its 'punchy, fruity, confected fruit body with striking acidity’.

£8.40 Maud Heath Wine Trading

San Marzano, Falo, Negroamaro Rosato Salento 2014, Puglia, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Lifted nose; palate is fresh and juicy with elegant flavours,’ said consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet, with Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone adding: ‘Peppery and clean, soft, bright, balanced and lovely.’

£7.45 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Covinas, La Copa de Bobal Rosado 2013, Utiel-Requena, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Bright, fresh and clean, with wild strawberry aromas. Lively, in a good, simple, clean style on the palate, with strawberry-and-cream flavours,’ said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.

£5.42 Enotria&Coe

Dandelion Vineyards, Fairytale of the Barossa Rosé 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Dry style with nice minerals, good value for money,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Vinoteca Marylebone’s Mya Brown agreeing: ‘Dry, spicy, aromatic style with lots of fruit and a vibrant finish.’

£5.50 Liberty Wines

Château Gassier, Le Pas du Moine, Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire 2014, Provence, France

Bronze medal winner

Recommending it for grilled fish, Andrea Domenicucci of Whatley Manor said: ‘Nice minerality, good rounded fruit such as strawberry and melon, with good length.’ ‘Mineral energy and a degree of complexity,’ added Athila Roos of The Arts Club.

£10.25 Enotria&Coe

Chäteau Beaulieu, Cuvée Alexandre, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence 2014, Provence, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Clean and quaffable, with faint aromas of cut grass, lemon and strawberry, with a hint of spice on the palate,’ began Athila Roos of The Arts Club, with team leader Andrea Briccarello noting: ‘Fresh, crisp, vibrant, well balanced, with cherry stone and roses.’

£8.95 Liberty Wines

Joseph Mellot, Destinéa, Pinot Noir Rosé 2014, Loire, France

Bronze medal winner

A ‘crowd pleaser’, according to team leader Martin Lam: ‘Nice, delicate Pinot rosé style with good, fresh acidity.’ ‘Easy-drinking, Pimms style, with soft strawberries,’ added Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn.

£6.24 Hatch Mansfield

Mirabeau, Pure Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2014, Provence, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Nice nose with spearmint notes, and lively on the palate, a great choice for smoked salmon,’ began Michael Moore of Room 24, with The Arts Club’s Athila Roos adding: ‘Classic Provençal, with herbaceous, thyme flower touches and a zingy freshness.’

£11.50 Matthew Clark

Rimauresq, Cru Classé Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2014, Provence , France

Commended medal winner

£8.80 Boutinot

Château de l'Aumérade, Cuvée Marie-Christine, Cru Classé Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2014, Provence , France

Commended medal winner

Leone de Castris, Five Roses, Salento 2014, Puglia , Italy

Commended medal winner

£9.70 Eurowines

Ribafreixo, Pato Frio Cashmere Rosé 2013, Alentejo , Portugal

Commended medal winner

£7.87 Enotria&Coe

GCF Exclusif, Château de Fèsles, Rosé d'Anjou 2013, Loire, France

Commended medal winner

Bartolomeo Breganze, Le Colline di San Giorgio, Pinot Grigio Rosé 2014, Veneto , Italy

Commended medal winner

Osborne, Inspiración Rosado 2014, Castilla-La Mancha , Spain

Commended medal winner

£6.01 Sogrape UK

Marqués de Cáceres, Excellens Rosado 2014, Rioja, Spain

Commended medal winner

£6.00 Laytons

GCF Exclusif, Arthur Metz, Roséal, Pinot Gris Rosé 2013, Alsace, France

Commended medal winner

Mas de Cadenet, Arbaude Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2014, Provence, France

Commended medal winner

£8.73 Coe Vintners

Marqués de Riscal, Rioja Rosado 2013, Rioja, Spain

Commended medal winner

£7.56 Enotria&Coe

Mas de Cadenet Rosé, Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire 2014, Provence, France

Commended medal winner

£9.50

Baigorri, Rioja Rosado 2014, Rioja, Spain

Commended medal winner

£9.95 Matthew Clark

Sherry

Fernando de Castilla, Antique Palo Cortado NV, Jerez, Spain

Gold medal winner

'Gloriously seductive on the nose, stunning on the palate with amazing length. Fifty Shades of Grey in Spain,' said a happy Kate Hawkings of Bell's Diner. ‘Pale orange/copper colour, with a glorious nose, the essence of sherry,’ began team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW, continuing: ‘Delicately nutty and oxidised, with brisk, tight grip, dry with orangey highlights. Very exciting.’ ‘Full, generous nose, fresh, complex, clean, long and vibrant on the palate, agreed Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison. £21.75/50cl

£21.75 Size: 50cl Boutinot

Sánchez Romate, Bella Luna, PX NV, Jerez, Spain

Gold medal winner

Deep and dark, with plenty to interest. Kate Hawkings of Bell's Diner said: 'Bit less sweet, with walnuts and honey as well as dried citrus fruit.'
‘With a densely raisined, ripe nose, this is not too sticky on the palate and quite fresh,’ said team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW, with Caroline Catering’s Richard Brooks concurring: ‘Super wine, with silky, big, intense dried fruit flavours.’ £6.05/37.5cl

£6.05 Size: 37.5cl Enotria&Coe

Grupo Estévez, La Guita, Manzanilla NV, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain

Gold medal winner

Versatility, quality and value came together in the shape of La Guita.

'A great easy summer aperitif,' said Kate Hawkings of Bell's Diner. ‘Real sea-breeze notes on the nose, coastal and fresh in style with nutty restraint and cleansing richness,’ began Sarah Riddle of Sketch, with Sara Bachiorri of Chez Bruce also noting seaweed and oyster notes on the nose, adding: 'This is light, clean and refreshing. Very savoury' £4.41/37.5cl

£4.41 Size: 37.5cl Berkmann Wine Cellars

Hidalgo, Pastrana, Manzanilla Pasada NV, Sanlúcar de Barramada, Spain

Gold medal winner

Classic character alongside serious quality that only an aged manzanilla could offer. With a refreshing citrus note to the long finish, Sarah Riddle of Sketch said: ‘Hearty and robust oxidative style that calls for Iberico ham and nutty cheeses.'
Team leader Tom Forrest also highlighted its ‘earthy farmyard notes and oxidised character’. £9.37/75cl

£9.37 Size: 75cl Mentzendorff & Co, Venus Wine & Spirit Merchants

Fernando de Castilla, Classic Oloroso NV, Jerez, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Amber colour with copper highlights, roasted, oxidised, not ostentatious on the nose,’ began team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW, continuing: ‘Dry, chalky palate, textured, with caramelised walnuts and burnt toast notes.’ ‘Oyster nose with pecan nutty notes, lovely acidity and long finish,’ added Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant. £9.25/75cl

£9.25 Size: 75cl Boutinot

Fernando de Castilla, Antique Fino NV, Jerez, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Beautiful aged nose with caramel highlights, with heady walnutty hues,’ said Sarah Riddle of Sketch, with Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott adding: ‘Rich and complex, older style showing notes of baked almonds and some spice, with a long, warm finish.’ £13.25/50cl

£13.25 Size: 50cl Boutinot

Fernando de Castilla, Antique Pedro Ximénez NV, Jerez, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Wow, this is the very essence of raisins,’ began an impressed team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW, continuing: ‘Inky colour, unctuous mouthfeel, very individual style, well aged with some bright freshness coming through.’ ‘Mineral, fragrant palate, precise, long and complex,’ added Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison. £19.25/50cl

£19.25 Size: 50cl Boutinot

Sánchez Romate, Bella Luna, Fino NV, Jerez, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Elegant, top style, great stuff,’ began Joris Beijn of Marcus, with an equally impressed Carlos Ferreira of New Street Wine Shop also noting: ‘Lots of dried fruit flavours, with almond and other nuts, and notes of chicory.’ £5.14/37.5cl

£5.14 Size: 37.5cl Enotria&Coe

Sanchez Romate, Bella Luna, Amontillado NV, Jerez, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Dried fruit, sultana nose with a sleek, silky palate, lovely nutty character and great length,’ began Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, with team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW highlighting its 'gloriously lactic, buttery, honeyed, lifted aromas and delicate elegance with sweeter undertones’. £5.40/37.5cl

£5.40 Size: 37.5cl Enotria&Coe

Grupo Estévez, Leyenda, Pedro Ximénez NV, Jerez, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Lovely rich teak colour and liquorous texture,’ began Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, continuing: ‘Gorgeous, mixed dried fruit nose, followed by superb, silky-smooth, rich, ripe flavours on the palate. Glorious.’ ‘Raisin, chocolate, delicate sweetness and great value,’ agreed Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant. £6.01/37.5cl

£12.02 Size: 37.5cl Berkmann Wine Cellars

Fernando de Castilla, Classic Fino NV, Jerez , Spain

Commended medal winner

£8.25 Size: 75cl Boutinot

Lustau, La Ina, Fino NV, Jerez , Spain

Commended medal winner

£11.39 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Rodriguez La-Cave, Barbiana, Manzanilla NV, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain

Commended medal winner

£11.40 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Hidalgo, La Gitana, Manzanilla NV, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain

Commended medal winner

Spain: Catalonia, including Priorat

Torelló, Malvarel·lo, Penedès 2014, Catalonia, Spain

Gold medal winner

A hand-harvested 50:50 blend of Malvasia and Xarel-lo score Gold, with heady exoticism balanced with a tangy tautness. ‘Floral style with lots of blossoming flower notes and peach coming through on a well-structured finish,’ said Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel, with Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth finding: ‘Yellow flowers and tropical fruit, mineral in the mouth and a dry, citrus finish.’ Perfect with carpaccio or seafood salad.

£9.97 Enotria&Coe

Tomàs Cusiné, Geol, Costers del Segre 2011, Catalonia, Spain

Gold medal winner

Majestic yet commercial, this was widely admired.

'Lovely nose of flowers and fresh dark fruits. Supple, round, with a juicy whack of oak,' said The Tate Group's Hamish Anderson. ‘Superb, with massive intensity and great length in the mouth, great potential,’ began James Hocking of The Vineyard Group, with Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen adding: ‘Rich, fruity, plum and black cherry, very good texture with soft tannins and a fresh finish.’ Match with steak or stew.

£14.67 Bibendum

Fermi Bohigas, Mas Macià, Suprem Blanc 2014, Catalonia, Spain

Silver medal winner

A wine with light aromas and salty minerals on the nose, some stone fruit on the palate and a persistent, structured, lime citrus finish. Vincent Pastorello of Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester said: The palate is elegant and textural, with citrus fruit, medium acids and good balance. Easy to drink.'

£7.50 Boutinot

Castell del Remei, Oda Tinto, Costers del Segre 2009, Catalonia, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Ripe, luscious vanilla nose, concentrated dark fruits and a touch of chocolatey acidity on the palate, with good length followed by dry tannins and wood,’ said Nigel Sutcliffe of Truffle Hunting. ‘Juicy, spicy, dried fruit aromas, quite dense and complex with good tannic length,’ added Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison.

£11.30 Boutinot

Raimat, Ánima de Raimat, Blanco, Costers del Segre 2014, Catalonia, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Sea salt notes and grapefruit on the nose, with a big, fresh attack and sweet finish of fresh pineapple,’ said Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth. Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel added: ‘Elegant style with fullness in the mouth, peach, apricot and light spice notes to finish.’

£9.23 Matthew Clark

Mas Martinet, Menut 2011, Priorat, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Big, full, juicy, ripe and raisiny, a powerful style with some volatile acidity, figgy notes on the palate and some freshness,’ began team leader Simon Woods, with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust's’s Mike Best adding: ‘Pronounced intensity and oak, black fruits, cedar, leather on the palate, with brown spices and dried fruits. Good.’

£8.06 Justerini & Brooks

La Báscula, Catalan Eagle, Organic Garnacha Blanca/Viognier, Terra Alta 2014, Catalonia, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Floral and mineral notes throughout, with blossom and warm stones, plus some peach on the palate,’ began Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel, with Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth noting: ‘Wet green leaf and dried fruit nose, light structure with good minerality.'

£6.95 Boutinot

Castell del Remei, Oda Blanc, Costers del Segre 2013, Catalonia, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Good, ripe tropical fruit, really well balanced with the oak and good acidity,’ began Neil Alexander of L’Enclume, while team leader Angela Reddin found: ‘Pink grapefruit and pomelo with some malt notes, nice rich, juicy palate with spicy oak and good length.’

£9.90 Boutinot

Raimat, Ánima de Raimat, Tinto, Costers del Segre 2012, Catalonia, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Good, forthright attack with red plums, brambly and fresh,’ began team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW, with Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant adding: ‘Cedar wood nose, red and black cherry fruits with minty herbal notes, good texture and freshness.’

£9.23 Matthew Clark

Cop de Ma, Fort, Priorat 2010, Catalonia, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Fresh red and black fruit aromas, subtle oak and savoury characters on the palate, with bright, fruity balance and some complexity,’ said Mike Best of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. ‘Generous damson, blackberry and earthy complexity with a cool mineral freshness to rein it all in,’ added team leader Simon Woods.

£10.45 Enotria&Coe

La Báscula, No Stone Unturned, Garnacha/Cariñena, Terra Alta 2012, Catalonia, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Red and dried fruits on the nose, good fruit on the palate, with juicy minerality. A great glass of wine and good value,’ said consultant sommelier Maria Rodriguez. Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s Mike Best added: ‘Serious, with dark chocolate, raisins and dark cherries on the palate.’ Pair with boar.

£11.40 Boutinot

Franck Massard, Humilitat Priorat 2012, Catalonia, Spain

Commended medal winner

£13.60 Enotria&Coe

Cop de Ma, Garnacha Blanca 2013, Catalonia, Spain

Commended medal winner

£6.17 Enotria&Coe

Cop de Ma, Garnacha Tinta 2014, Catalonia, Spain

Commended medal winner

£6.17 Enotria&Coe

Herencia Altés, L'Estel, Garnatxa Negra/Syrah, Terra Alta 2013, Catalonia, Spain

Commended medal winner

£10.60 Matthew Clark

Vintae, Pioners del Priorat 2011, Priorat, Spain

Commended medal winner

£9.22 Vintae

Spain: Duero Valley, including Rueda

Pago de los Capellanes, El Nogal 2010, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Gold medal winner

Suaveness and sophistication took El Nogal to the top. ‘Lovely, big, intense, rich red fruit flavours,’ enthused Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, concluding: ‘Follows through on the palate. A big wine, needs big food, but delish!’ Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant also found: ‘Fresh herb notes, silky tannins, red fruit and thyme notes, with chocolate on the finish.’ 'Complex. Depth, savouriness, sweet jamon, espresso and very dark chocolate. Duero at its best,' said Athila Roos of The Arts Club.

£36.49 Enotria&Coe

La Báscula, Heights of the Charge, Verdejo/Viura 2013, Rueda, Spain

Gold medal winner

A delightful blend, this shows notable food-matching versatility, resulting in a worthy Gold. The nose of honey and flowers is encased in a little oak, with dry, candied lemon peel and some yellow apple flavours. ‘Very clean and fresh, showing some restraint on the fruit for a well-made, easy wine,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, with Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant highlighting: ‘Delicate nose, good concentration of lime and lemon fruit, good value white.’

£6.95 Boutinot

Abadia Retuerta, Pago Garduña, Sardón de Duero 2011, Castilla y León, Spain

Gold medal winner

Showing it's no one-grape winery, Abadía Retuerta scores its first Gold for a rich, complex Syrah winner. ‘Sweet spices, blueberry, cassis and pepper characters with dried figs and almond notes, tight but good length,’ said Neil Alexander of L’Enclume, with team leader Angela Reddin agreeing: ‘Sawn wood nose, malty forest berry aromas with a succulent, dark, juicy palate, very fine tannins and plenty of oak. Very intense.'
Still young, it is pleasurable now, and will evolve. Match with woodcock.

£46.78 Enotria&Coe

Larchargo, Valle de Orón, Verdejo 2013, Rueda, Spain

Gold medal winner Pub & Bar

Once more, Larchago takes to the Gold podium, this time with a fresh, herbaceous Verdejo offering remarkable value, hence it garnering one of the Perfect Pub Quartet spots. ‘Rich fruits with a touch of fresh grape juice,’ began Carlos Ferreira of New Street Wine Shop, adding: ‘Aromatic, fresh style with a good finish.’ ‘Uncomplicated white with rich fruits on the nose and a fresh palate, good for all meals,’ agreed Sarah Riddle of Sketch.

£5.60 Copestick Murray, Greene King

Abadia Retuerta, Petit Verdot, Sardón de Duero 2011, Castilla y León, Spain

Gold medal winner

The one they swooned over. ‘Has an attractive intensity of flavours, a cracking wine,’ said an impressed Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, with team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW agreeing: ‘Gloriously long, with a nicely wed balance of black plums with vanilla and green herbs.’ 'Very Ribera del Duero,' said Hakkasan Group's Christine Parkinson.

'Best to decant, or let it age,' recommended The Harrow at Little Bedwyn's Roger Jones, suggesting a juicy fillet of venison with truffles.

£82.52 Enotria&Coe

Palacios Vinoteca, Trus, Crianza 2011, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Gold medal winner

A red Gold to match Vinoteca's Gold for its white Rioja, this had immediate appeal. ‘A juicy, inviting nose leads to fresh red fruit and cedar wood notes, followed by a warm and spicy palate with an elegant finish,’ said Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott, adding: 'Savoury, edged with black plum fruit, this is deep and dark with vanilla, fruit and a juicy finish.'

£12.90 Georges Barbier of London

Covitoro, Cañus Verus, Viñas Viejas 2009, Toro, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Coconut oak on the nose, with rich spices, dark fruits and creamy cherry notes on the palate, with a spicy finish,’ began team leader Tom Forrest, with Carlos Ferreira of New Street Wine Shop agreeing: ‘Tobacco, spicy nose with black fruits and good acidity.’

£9.70 Boutinot

Pago de los Capellanes, Reserva 2011, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Dense and deep colour with a meaty nose of black fruit compote and lots of spicy, savoury elements,’ began team leader Angela Reddin, concluding: ‘Juicy, rich, concentrated palate, and very long.’ ‘Pepper and Tabasco on the nose, very rich palate with soft, creamy texture and good length,’ agreed Alejandro Icart of Fera at Claridge’s.

£29.21 Enotria&Coe

Clunia, Finca el Rincón de Clunia 2011, Castilla y León, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Soft fresh fruit, cherries and vanilla, with some spice and warmth,’ began Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott, with Carlos Ferreira of New Street Wine Shop noting: ‘Black fruit and plum on a spicy, smoky nose, very good balance of acidity and tannin.’ Match with wild boar or venison.

£29.70 Bodegas Príncipe de Viana

Hacienda Zorita, Abascal Vineyard, Reserva 2009, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Full and rich, with intense black and red fruits complementing the spices,’ began Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel, continuing: ‘Full body with a long finish and the structure to age well.’ ‘Rich wine, with nice, peppery fruit on the nose and good complexity,’ added Alejandro Icart of Fera at Claridge’s.

£18.72 The Haciendas Company

Javier Sanz, Verdejo 2014, Rueda, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Intense and fruit-driven, with vibrant, juicy, long, clean fruit on the palate and a polished, clean finish,’ said a satisfied Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison, with Nigel Sutcliffe of Truffle Hunting also noting: ‘Most characterful nose, clean citrus and green grass palate.’

£9.79 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Hacienda Zorita, Abascal Vineyard, Limited Production 2010, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Silver medal winner

Dark fruit aplenty, with raisins, plums and dark spices on the nose, and plums on the palate.

'There's a lovely depth of oranges, spice, toast and black fruits,' said Studio Alto's Neil Bruce, continuing: 'Lovely tannins, weight and balance. Very good.'
Match with lamb.

£25.78 The Haciendas Company

Bodegas Tábula, Tábula 2011, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Big and ripe on the nose, with a fresh, focused palate,’ began Joris Beijn of Marcus, with team leader Tom Forrest finding: ‘Rich coconut oak, warm red and black fruits, soft, stewy blackcurrant notes and big tannins.’ With its richness and grippy finish, one for the steak house, was the verdict.

£22.35 Bibendum

Pagos del Rey, La Unica 2011, Ribera del Duero/Toro/Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

Team leader Angela Reddin said: ‘Opaque crimson red, brooding complex nose, intense and animal. Huge power here.'
‘Tobacco, leather and cocoa, with spirity notes and good balance,’ noted Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth. Very concentrated and layered, too young to add to a list now, but a welcome visitor. We hope it returns.

£100.00 Matthew Clark

Cillar de Silos, El Quintanal 2014, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Silver medal winner

’Young, fresh, fruit-driven nose with juicy red fruits on the palate, holds together well for a fruity finish,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, with Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant adding: ‘Modern style, red and black fruit with a good tannic core and freshness.’

£6.92 Majestic Commercial

Epifanio Rivera, Erial Tinto 2012, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Fresh, green vegetal notes with roasted cocoa on the nose, dry tannin with spice on the finish and a sweet chocolate note at the back,’ said Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth, with Alejandro Icart of Fera at Claridge’s finding: ‘Floral, minty nose with lots of red fruit character on the palate and soft tannins, with good, chocolatey intensity.’ Match with pork.

£10.70 Laytons

Abadia Retuerta, Pago Valdebellón, Sardón de Duero 2011, Castilla y León, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Very good nose of black fruits and smoky mushrooms, notes of wet leaves and grass, leather and meat on the palate, very well balanced with a long finish,’ said an impressed Carlos Ferreira of New Street Wine Shop of Abadía's Cabernet Sauvignon. ‘Beautiful bouquet of spiced fruit and chocolate, with a rustic finish of black fruit and apple skin, still young but very good,’ added Sarah Riddle of Sketch.

£46.78 Enotria&Coe

Dominio de Atauta, Parada de Atauta 2012, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Commended medal winner

£11.90 Boutinot

Pinna Fidelis, Crianza 2011, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Commended medal winner

£9.85 Boutinot

Abanico, Piedra Blanca, Verdejo 2013, Rueda , Spain

Commended medal winner

Valdemar, Fincas, Valdemacuco, Roble 2013, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Commended medal winner

Pago de los Capellanes, Crianza 2011, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Commended medal winner

£17.08 Enotria&Coe

Larchago, Valle de Orón 2012, Ribera del Duero, Spain

Commended medal winner

Ossian, Blanco 2012, Castilla y Léon, Spain

Commended medal winner

Demoted to Commended in Round 2 due to bottle variation - Bottle 1 corked, Bottle 2, 'better than previous, but still not medal worthy - 'lactic elements'; at price should be better.

£16.30 Justerini & Brooks

Abadia Retuerta, Selección Especial, Sardón de Duero 2011, Castilla y León, Spain

Commended medal winner

£17.61 Enotria&Coe

Marqués de Riscal, Rueda Blanco 2014, Rueda, Spain

Commended medal winner

£7.75 Enotria&Coe

Cuatro Rayas, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Rueda, Spain

Commended medal winner

£6.79 Bibendum

Spain: North West, including Albarino

Castro Martin, Family Estate, Albariño 2013, Rías Baixas, Spain

Gold medal winner

Generosity of flavours and a taut freshness gave Castro Martin Gold once more for the latest vintage of its Family Estate Albariño. Consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet found ‘Japanese plums, umami, dried thyme, hints of smoke and lactic notes’ on the nose, adding: ‘Round, fleshy palate with good fruit and length.’ ‘Leesy, with celery vegetal notes and a beautiful mouthfeel,’ agreed Hawksmoor Air Street’s Julian Bicknell.

£11.67 Bibendum

Martín Códax, Organistrum, Albariño 2012, Rías Baixas, Spain

Gold medal winner

Gorgeous and complex, but softer and more delicate than its Gold neighbour from Castro Martin, this had our judges reaching for the adjectives. ‘Floral, honeyed and typical in style, with oak on the lighter side, very balanced,’ began team leader Martin Lam, with consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet noting: ‘Slatey minerality, cheesy dairy notes and a sour nuttiness to the palate, almost reminiscent of a Gueuze.’

£14.00 Liberty Wines

Pazos del Rey, Sila, Mencía 2012, Monterrei, Galicia, Spain

Gold medal winner

'The ideal gastropub all-rounder,' team leader Natasha Hughes MW said of this nicely balanced Mencia. ‘Pretty, delicate nose of violets and sour cherry, followed by a juicy, fresh palate with bright red fruit notes and a moreish, peppery finish,’ said satisfied consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet, with Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair agreeing: ‘Juicy, fleshy and generous, with good structure.'
Hakkasan Group's Christine Parkinson felt it would work chilled too.

£7.55 Boutinot

Franck Massard, Licis, Mencía 2011, Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Farmyardy nose, but generous and spicy in style, with fleshy black fruits, minerality and notes of white pepper on the finish. Get me a bottle of that!’ said an enthused Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair.

£14.65 Enotria&Coe

Somoza, Viña Somoza, Selección, Godello 2011, Valdeorras, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘An interesting alternative to a Chardonnay, with its buttery richness and full texture,’ said Room 24’s Michael Moore, with team leader Jade Koch adding: ‘Lemon, spice and warmth on the nose, with notes of straw on a sweet fruit, juicy, saline and chewy palate.’ Would match a variety of fish and chicken dishes, and salads.

£14.97 Matthew Clark

A Coroa, Godello 2013, Valdeorras, Spain

Silver medal winner

Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott found a ‘citrusy mid-palate with good structure’, while The Tate Group's Hamish Anderson said: 'A savoury, bright palate, taut and young, this is a great food wine', and Michael Moore of Room 24 noted: ‘Notes of asparagus, good with crispy grilled squid or octopus.'

£11.42 Bibendum

Algueira, Pizarra 2012, Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Big and rustic with earthy, vegetal aromas, spice and oak on the palate, packed with juicy fruit and racy acidity on the finish,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, with team leader Martin Lam adding: ‘Substantial wine, with red plum aromas, rounded and ripe with warm spices.’

£26.06 Bibendum

Abanico, Diluvio, Albariño 2013, Rías Baixas, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Honeysuckle, green apple aromas with a yeasty edge, honeycomb palate with a Riesling-esque freshness and a salty finish. Delicious,’ said a satisfied Julian Bicknell of Hawksmoor Air Street, with team leader Martin Lam finding it ‘very focused, more tangy than rich', and Morgan VanderKamer of Stanley's Dublin saying: 'Velvet acidity; juicy and balanced. Excellent.'

£9.35 Bancroft Wines

Marqués de Vargas, Pazo San Mauro, Albariño 2014, Rías Baixas, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Flowery, intense nose, typically Albariño; ripe and fleshy style on the palate with salty mineral notes and a peppery hint,’ said consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet, with team leader Martin Lam highlighting its ‘sea shells, aromatic and floral notes with green apple palate’.

£7.63 Majestic Commercial

Somoza, Neno de Viña Somoza, Godello 2013, Valdeorras, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Warm, baked lemon and spice aromas with notes of honey and salted caramel; dry and oily on the palate, good juicy and moreish, mineral style and a really great food wine,’ said team leader Jade Koch.

£9.95 Matthew Clark

Valmiñor, Albariño 2014, Rías Baixas, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Nice floral, lime flower notes on the nose, with a salty edge, very typical lime zest and flowery palate, aromatic with good acidity and balance,’ said team leader Martin Lam, while Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair found: ‘Expressive, peach and grapefruit aromas with a grassy, salty palate.’

£11.22 Enotria&Coe

Martín Códax, Albariño 2013, Rías Baixas, Spain

Commended medal winner

£9.30 Liberty Wines

Pazo das Tapias, Alma de Blanco, Godello 2013, Monterrei, Galicia, Spain

Commended medal winner

£7.98 Enotria&Coe

Pazo das Tapias, Alma de Tinto, Mencía 2013, Monterrei, Galicia, Spain

Commended medal winner

£7.98 Enotria&Coe

Hacienda Zorita, Natural Reserve, Syrah 2011, Castilla y León, Spain

Commended medal winner

Spain: North, including Navarra

Pago de Cirsus, Opus 11, Selección 2009, Navarra, Spain

Gold medal winner

Multi-layered, elegant, long and precise, a wine to fall in love with. Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair found ‘complexity, vanilla, well-integrated oak with black pepper and leafy herbs’, while Hawksmoor Air Street’s Julian Bicknell noted: ‘Violets and Chinese spice aromas, punchy fruit, deliciously plummy with lots of new oak.’ 'One of those wines that you can smell for hours,' said the Orrery's Lorenzo Abussi. Match with hare, venison, or rib-eye.

£61.32 Spanish Fine Wine

Chivite, Finca de Villatuerta, Chardonnay Sobre Lías 2012, Navarra, Spain

Gold medal winner

‘Great wine with amazing texture and length, complex aromatics,’ began impressed team leader Olivier Marie, continuing: ‘Wet chalk with honeyed character and a phenolic finish, but pleasant, with pithy minerality. A lot of oak, but it is well made, with complex, precise character.’ ‘Spice, richness, complexity, vibrant and persistent flavours with great freshness and balance,’ concurred Vinoteca Marylebone’s Mya Brown.

£13.49 Matthew Clark

Gran Feudo, Edición, Chardonnay 2014, Navarra, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Mellow and soft, with crisp fruit character and balanced acidity, good for mussels by the beach,’ suggested consultant Caroline Symington, with with team leader Olivier Marie adding: ‘Slightly confected apricot and yellow plum fruit, with an oily texture and long-lasting finish.’

£8.49 Matthew Clark

Chivite, Finca de Villatuerta, Syrah 2011, Navarra, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Raisin, plum, stewed fruit nose with delicious fruit chutney character on the palate,’ began the Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s Mike Best, continuing: ‘Good balance, with a mix of traditional and modern styles. Pronounced intensity and characterful.’

£14.75 Matthew Clark

Chivite, Colección 125, Reserva 2010, Navarra, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Cranberry, plummy, crunchy black fruit on the nose, very elegant, velvety and even on the palate, with nice freshness and a cherry yoghurt-y finish,’ commented Julian Bicknell of Hawksmoor Air Street, concluding: ‘Delicious.’

£19.25 Matthew Clark, Berry Bros & Rudd

Bodega de Sarría, Señorío de Sarría, Chardonnay 2014, Navarra, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Aromatic melon and peach nose, delivering a punchy, tropical melon palate and moreish citrus fruit, with some crisp acidic lime notes to finish,’ said Claire Love of Loves Restaurant, with team leader Olivier Marie noting: ‘Stone fruit and lime blossom, with lemony character and herbal, grassy, under-ripe fruit touches.’

£5.80 Boutinot

Pago de Cirsus, Selección de Familia 2009, Navarra, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Inky and very ripe, modern style with juicy, bold flavours, very precise, with new oak in balance,’ said the Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s Mike Best, continuing: ‘Seriously good, with finesse, power and elegance.’ ‘Rich and generous, plush and plump, with spice and berries,’ added team leader Simon Woods.

£19.28 Spanish Fine Wine

Pago de Cirsus, Cuvée Especial 2010, Navarra, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Dusty aromas, with juicy black fruits and dominant oak on the palate, but then fat, juicy berry fruit and a decent length, savoury finish,’ said team leader Martin Lam, with Julian Bicknell of Hawksmoor Air Street adding: ‘Warm and chunky, very attractive red, made with love, needs food.’

£12.72 Spanish Fine Wine

Pago de Cirsus, Barrel Fermented, Chardonnay 2012, Navarra, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Some toasty spice with citrus, well-integrated oak with rich, toasted body, tree/stone fruits,’ said Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone. Lukasz Walkowiak of Oxo Tower Restaurant agreed: ‘Creamy nose, some peach and ripe apple, with buttery texture and a lovely touch of vanilla.’

£9.58 Spanish Fine Wine

Pagos de Araiz, Roble 2013, Navarra, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Red fruit and herbs on the nose, with big, juicy, crunchy fruit and spices on the palate,’ began team leader Martin Lam, with consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet finding: ‘Bright red fruit and garrigue herbs, oak notes and a touch of liquorice.’

£6.62 Enotria&Coe

Finca El Paso, Garnacha NV, Cariñena, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Rich, punchy, dark berry and plum fruit, fresh and juicy style; a lovely, honest, juicy red that would be great value by the glass,’ said team leader Simon Woods, with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s Mike Best agreeing: ‘Simple, dark berry fruit with a hint of smoke on the palate.’

£5.67 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Borsao, Berola 2010, Campo de Borja , Spain

Commended medal winner

£9.65 Boutinot

Guelbenzu, Lombana 2005, Ribera del Queiles , Spain

Commended medal winner

£11.35 Boutinot

Gran Feudo, Viñas Viejas, Reserva 2010, Navarra , Spain

Commended medal winner

£10.99 Matthew Clark

San Alejandro, Pablo, Old Vine Garnacha 2013, Calatayud , Spain

Commended medal winner

Pago de Cirsus, Oak Aged 2012, Navarra, Spain

Commended medal winner

Pago de Cirsus, Vendimia Seleccionada 2011, Navarra, Spain

Commended medal winner

Spain: other regions

Huerta de Albalá, Taberner 2010, Cádiz, Spain

Gold medal winner

Versatility and generosity marked the Taberner, a 100% Syrah, out for Gold. ‘Attractive, big style, with a little volatility giving a lift,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall noting: ‘Spice, capsicum, sundried tomato. Elegant and quaffable, this could match a range of foods, tomato-based or pasta dishes especially.’ Consultant Michael Harrison agreed.

'Try roast baby suckling pig. There's good freshness and length, alongside old-school liquorice and spice.'

£14.75 Boutinot

Abanico, Tierra Fuerte, Graciano, Méntrida 2013, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Gold medal winner

The right balance of oak and Graciano freshness, conferring good food-matching potential, took Abanico to the top. ‘Vibrant, creamy American oak, juicy fresh acidity on a creamy mid-palate, very polished, with good length,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel also noting: ‘Mint, tea, coconut notes on a concentrated nose, very dense palate with red fruit and minty balsamic notes.’

£9.79 Matthew Clark

Contralto, Calle Principal 2013, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Gold medal winner

‘Lovely red fruit and ripe but structured tannins. Super value for money,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, summarising exactly why Calle Principal offered up this section's first Gold, with its rich notes of cedar and juicy fruits. Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall said: 'Creamy, black cherry nose with a hint of cherry bake well', with consultant Michael Harrison noting: 'Sweet, ripe palate, with spicy, ripe tannins.'

£4.26 C&D Wines

Cosecheros y Criadores, Casa Bonita, Malbec 2013, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Gold medal winner Pub & Bar

'Deep in colour, with a stunning, lifted nose, and deep dark, red fruits, lovely integrated oak, and a long, complex spicy palate,' said contented consultant Michael Harrison. ‘Very easy on the palate, with ripe cherries and bits of spice, very fresh, chewy red fruit,’ added Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross, while Kensington Wine Rooms' Laszlo Vagasi noted: 'Almost jammy, sour cherries on the well-balanced palate.'

£5.55 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Artiga-Fustel, Mas Delmera, Reserva, Monastrell 2008, Jumilla, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Dark cherries, sweet oak, chocolatey with firm tannins and a spicy, chewy finish,’ began team leader Natasha Hughes MW, with Mirco Giannoccaro of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa noting: ‘Cherry and liquorice notes and light cloves on the palate, followed by an elegant, chocolatey, tannic aftertaste.’

£7.97 Enotria&Coe

Contralto, Calle Principal 2014, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Silver medal winner

'Bright red plums and supple tannin,’ began team leader Natasha Hughes MW, with Angelo Casali of The Duck & Rice agreeing: ‘Baked fruit, cherry, red berry and a touch of earthiness. Easy to drink and well balanced,' and Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel, concluding: 'Just a nice wine.'

£4.26 C&D Wines

Casa del Valle, Acantus 2013, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Sweet berry nose with a touch of spice and plum on the palate,’ began consultant Caroline Symington, with Lukasz Walkowiak of Oxo Tower Restaurant adding: ‘Medium-bodied, fruit forward style with a lovely strawberry finish.’

£4.37 C&D Wines

Juan Gil, 4 Meses, Monastrell 2014, Jumilla, Spain

Bronze medal winner

Andrea Domenicucci of Whatley Manor found ‘dark fruits, menthol, balsamic notes with good length and hints of olive paste’, while Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall noted: ‘Full, rich plum notes and rather tannic on the finish, but great with steak, jam on, or charcuterie.’

£6.35 Boutinot

Juan Gil, 12 Meses, Monastrell 2012, Jumilla, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Great nose, spicy tomato and olives with roasted, minty notes and elegant richness on the palate; an interesting and different wine,’ said Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott, with team leader Jade Koch adding: ‘Chocolate and raspberry, good structure, rustic and earthy.'

£9.25 Boutinot

Mesquida Mora, Trispol 2012, Mallorca, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Nice funky dark fruit nose with hints of mint. Full bodied with great fruit, it delivers on every level,' said Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House, with team leader Jade Koch adding: ‘Inky, black cherry, ripe fruit aromas, with tarry minerality, vanilla and chocolate notes on the palate.’

£16.63 Enotria&Coe

Luzón, Altos de Luzón 2010, Jumilla, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Lovely aromatic herbal character, garrigue thyme notes followed by a spicy palate with ripe, fleshy tannins,’ said team leader Olivier Marie, with Mya Brown of Vinoteca Marylebone adding: ‘Rich, rounded, classic Spanish red, smooth with complexity and savoury character.’

£12.50 Stone Vine & Sun

Bernabeleva, Navaherreros Tinto 2011, Vinos de Madrid, Spain

Bronze medal winner

Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House found ‘black olives, rounded, juicy black and red fruits’, while Michael Moore of Room 24 suggested: ‘Good to go with game dishes. Clean, delightful and different taste.’

£12.20 Bibendum

Casa del Valle, Acantus 2014, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Very fruity, simple style, but nice cherry notes and good tannin balance, great value,’ said Paolo Pivato of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa, while Mark Graham of Butlers Wharf Chop House said: ‘Great flexibility, balance and delicious matt finish.’

£4.37 C&D Wines

Cien y Pico, ¡En Vaso!, Bobal 2012, Manchuela, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Meaty and complex red fruits on the nose, hints of spices, well-balanced acidity and a long aftertaste,’ said Lukasz Walkowiak of Oxo Tower Restaurant, with team leader Olivier Marie concluding: ‘Clean and ripe, balanced, with structured tannins and nice quality fruit.’

£9.30 Liberty Wines

Grupo Freixenet, Nauta, Monastrell 2011, Alicante, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Fresh olives, savoury iron notes with herbs, juniper and pencil shaving notes on the nose. Elegant style on the palate, with a tarry ripeness,’ said Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel. ‘Juicy red and black fruits and lots of structure,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£7.89 Molson Coors, Soho Wine Supply

Sierra Norte, Pasión de Bobal 2012, Utiel-Requena , Spain

Commended medal winner

£7.20 Boutinot

Museum Real, Reserva 2010, Cigales , Spain

Commended medal winner

Coviñas, La Copa de Bobal 2013, Utiel-Requena , Spain

Commended medal winner

£5.42 Enotria&Coe

Mano A Mano, Venta La Ossa, Tempranillo 2011, Castilla-La Mancha , Spain

Commended medal winner

£11.75 Boutinot

Grupo Freixenet, Beso de Rechenna 2011, Utiel-Requena, Spain

Commended medal winner

£8.65 Molson Coors

Macià Batle, Tinto, Añada 2013, Mallorca, Spain

Commended medal winner

£8.10 Boutinot

Casa del Valle, Orquestal 2010, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Commended medal winner

Contralto, Calle Principal, Edición Limitada 2013, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Commended medal winner

Aragonesas, Fagus, de Coto Hayas, Selección Especial, Old Vines Garnacha 2011, Zaragoza, Spain

Commended medal winner

£15.00 Bottle Green

Spain: Rioja, Crianza & Sin Crianza

Finca de los Arandinos, Crianza 2012, Rioja, Spain

Gold medal winner

'Glorious,' said one judge, while another said: 'What you want to smell from Rioja', examplifying how Finca de los Arandinos struck Gold. ‘Savoury and spicy with smoky oak, dry and chewy palate with grippy tannins but a racy finish,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, while Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott added: ’Red fruit, high-toned aromas, complex, spicy and long.’

£8.50 De Vinos

Artesa, Organic 2012, Rioja, Spain

Gold medal winner

'Light, bright and happy,' said team leader Jade Koch, illustrating how Artesa shot to the top, and adding: ‘Really enticing sweet cherry fruit on the nose, with dry, fine tannins.’ ‘A good amount of fruit-driven intensity with a vibrant, complex, spicy palate,’ said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison. Perfect with chargrilled mackerel.

£5.85 Boutinot

Solar Viejo, Crianza 2012, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘A darker colour, with cherry fruit and a touch of sweetness, lovely balance and body, pubs will love it by the glass,’ suggested consultant sommelier Eike Bosche, with Yves Desmaris MS of Lutyens adding: ‘Clean, interesting, with black fruits, herbaceous notes and medium length.’

£6.50 Molson Coors

FOS, Crianza 2011, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Soft, plump, juicy red fruit with good oak integration and hints of chocolate,’ said Hakkasan London’s Rebecca Coates, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto adding: ‘Quite elegant, savoury nose, with a smoky, toasty palate and notes of bitter chocolate.’

£8.75 Templar Wines , Connoisseur Estates

Marqués de Cáceres, Excellens, Cuvée Especial 2011, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

Vincent Pastorello of Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester noted: 'Dark fruit, spices, cassis and wild strawberry, the palate is fresh and concentrated with good fruit and a long finish.'
Team leader Angela Reddin added: ‘Inky, with loganberry and lightly scented, clean, vibrant fruit.’

£7.50 Laytons

Valdemar, Conde de Valdemar, Crianza 2010, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Good, crunchy, fat oak but not intrusive,’ began team leader Angela Reddin, continuing: ‘A well-made wine, showcasing fruit with gentle supportive oak and good length.’ ‘Almost a Reserva-level wine, with good, juicy fruit married well to the judicious use of oak,’ added Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains.

£8.54 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Pago de Larrea, Caecus, Crianza 2011, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Some berry notes on a light, fresh aroma with gentle spice wafts, soft red and black fruits with savoury notes on the palate, nice acidity with gentle tannins,’ said team leader Tom Forrest of this wine with its potential to age further. ‘Black Forest gateau with intense dried fruits, supple and savoury,’ added Yves Desmaris MS of Lutyens.

£10.00 The Flying Corkscrew

Ramón Bilbao, Mirto 2010, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Sweet aromas with linseed oak notes. Intensely flavoured, very classy, fruit rather than oak on a palate with a dry, firm finish,’ said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, adding: ‘Impressive.'
Wonderfully dense, this needs a bit more time to reach its peak of accessibility. We're hoping for a return visit.

£24.80 Ellis of Richmond

Bilbaínas, San Millán, Crianza 2011, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Bright red berries, cherries and cranberry fruit, with good balance and freshness in an enjoyable, house style,’ said Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen. ‘Simple wine, fruity, medium tannin with a hint of vanilla; actually lovely for the price,’ added Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains.

£6.04 Majestic Commercial

Corral, Altos de Corral, Single Estate 2005, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Full-bodied, with good black fruit and subtle spices,’ added Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair. ‘Heady, thick, smoky blackcurrant compote aromas followed by a dark, fine palate with long tannins, ample fruit and light acidity, with good fresh blackcurrant on the finish,’ added team leader Jade Koch, suggesting the tannins still need some time, 'But good to enjoy now with charry steak.'

£23.64 Matthew Clark

Olarra, Sagasta, Crianza 2013, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

Team leader Laura Rhys MS found this example ‘good value’, saying: ‘Dark fruits, rich and ripe. Meaty with sweet spices and bold oak, even a little on the chunky side.’ Rebecca Coates of Hakkasan London found: ‘Sweet spice, cloves, red fruit and nice oak.’

£6.07 C&D Wines

Baigorri, Belus 2009, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Black fruit profile, ripe fruit with some fennel and coconut, oak well integrated and good balance, with nice length on the palate,’ said Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place. ‘Good acidity, will improve with time,’ added Xavier Rousset MS of Texture and 28º-50º.

£13.45 Matthew Clark

Baigorri, De Garage 2010, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

Team leader Laura Rhys MS noted: ‘Dark, rich, ripe fruit with meaty, smoky oak notes. Lively intensity and complexity with elegance on the palate and well-integrated wood.’ And The Gilbert Scott’s Riccardo Guzzardo found it: ‘Wild, with good fruit and balance, notes of juniper and high tannins.’

£33.42 Matthew Clark

El Meson, Crianza 2009, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

Easy-drinking and well-integrated throughout, this has: ‘Good red fruits, delicate wood character, medium body and soft tannins, refreshing acidity on the finish with plenty going on in the mid-palate, this is good value for money,’ said Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen.

£5.40 Bottle Green

Bilbaínas, Viña Pomal, Centenario, Crianza 2012, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Great tannin structure, with great fruits and purity on the palate, a wine that could be worth cellaring for two to three years,’ recommended Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains, with Ram Chhetri of Bread Street Kitchen adding: ‘Big, bold and very enjoyable.’

£8.95 Matthew Clark

Rolland & Galarreta, Tempranillo 2010, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Deep, youthful, with a highly attractive nose, black fruit and well-integrated oak,’ began team leader Richard Bampfield MW, continuing: ‘Sweetly fruited and mellow, really enjoyable style, finishing fresh and flavoursome.’

£12.78 Matthew Clark

Baigorri, Crianza 2011, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Rather gamey on the nose but good freshness too,’ noted Yves Desmaris MS of Lutyens, continuing: ‘Medium bodied but intense, with soft tannins, fresh and delightful.’ ‘A touch of farmyard with clove spice and ripe fruits,’ added Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen.

£13.45 Matthew Clark

Dinastía Vivanco, Crianza 2010, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Easy drinking,’ began Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott, continuing: ‘Good red fruit, a little sweet but gentle on the palate.’ ‘Elegant, spicy, smooth nose and lovely fruit and poise on the palate,’ added Neil Bruce of Studio Alto.

£10.02 Bibendum

Leza Garcia, Taruso, Tempranillo 2013, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

While Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison found a ‘vanilla-scented, aromatic, spicy nose’, team leader Jade Koch highlighted: ‘Sweet cherry fruit aromas, very clean, pretty fruit and a hint of vanilla on the palate. Perky and bright, happy wine that could be chilled.’

£6.78 Enotria&Coe

Marqués de Riscal, Marqués de Arienzo, Crianza 2010, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘This comes into the delicious category,’ began impressed team leader Angela Reddin, continuing: ‘Nose is cordial-like, with fruit pastille aromas, ripe and succulent fruit with a dollop of vanilla.’ ‘Deep and rich in both colour and aroma,’ added Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners.

£8.79 Enotria&Coe

Olarra, Otoñal, Tinto 2014, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Simple, pleasant, well-priced, great authentic type style and a house red option,’ began Xavier Rousset MS of Texture and 28º-50º, with team leader Richard Bampfield MW adding: ‘Juicy, fruity, red cherry style, nicely balanced and uncomplicated.’

£4.64 C&D Wines

Boutinot, Vega del Rayo, Vendimia Seleccionada 2013, Rioja , Spain

Commended medal winner

£5.75 Boutinot

Aldeanueva, Torre Aldea, Tinto 2013, Rioja , Spain

Commended medal winner

Príncipe de Viana, Austral, Semi-Crianza 2013, Rioja , Spain

Commended medal winner

£6.91 Enotria&Coe

Marqués de Reinosa, Crianza 2012, Rioja , Spain

Commended medal winner

£7.06 Laytons

Ramón Bilbao, Edición Limitada 2012, Rioja , Spain

Commended medal winner

Corral, Don Jacobo, Viticultura Ecológica, Tinto 2010, Rioja , Spain

Commended medal winner

£9.51 Matthew Clark

Orben, Red 2011, Rioja, Spain

Commended medal winner

£15.75 Liberty Wines

CVNE, Viña Lobera, Crianza 2010, Rioja, Spain

Commended medal winner

Ramón Bilbao, Viñedos de Altura 2012, Rioja, Spain

Commended medal winner

Spain: Rioja: Reserva & Gran Reserva

Olarra, Laztana, Reserva 2011, Rioja, Spain

Gold medal winner

‘Tobacco leaf and cocoa aromas with hints of fresh raspberry fruit; dry tannin on the palate but a full, red berry finish with toasty oak support,’ said Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth, with Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor adding: ‘Well-balanced fruit and acidity, tobacco notes, perfect to drink now.’ 'The palate has mineral notes with ripe tannins,' said Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel, suggesting charcoal-grilled pork with juniper as the perfect match.

£10.97 Bodegas Olarra

Ondarre, Reserva 2010, Rioja, Spain

Gold medal winner

Complexity and value gave Ondarre its first Gold. ‘Elegant, linear style with minerality and fresh redcurrants and spice on a juicy mid-palate,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, continuing: 'Modern, approachable style, with lovely tannins and herbal notes.'
Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth added: ‘Gentle fruit with some spicier notes.’ Match with paprika pork, or smoked venison and juniper, suggested Scarfe.

£9.90 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Ondarre, Mayor de Ondarre 2010, Rioja, Spain

Gold medal winner

An enjoyable level of complexity brought Ondarre its second Gold. ‘Smoky nose with white pepper, strawberry and delicate floral notes, full-bodied style on the palate but gentle, with ripe, sweet tannins and a good, juicy finish. Complex and balanced,’ said Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel. ‘Great development in the mouth, and a good food wine with all kinds of red meat dishes,’ added Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering. Match with grouse, venison, or wild boar.

£14.90 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Izadi, Reserva 2011, Rioja, Spain

Gold medal winner

A beautiful complexity helped Izadi rise to the top. Team leader Jade Koch noted ‘heather honey and blackcurrants’ on the nose, with ‘dry, juicy, vibrant, cherry and blackcurrant fruit with chewy, attractive tannins and character’. While the jury was out about whether this needs more time in the bottle, consultant Sam Caporn MW was more definite: 'Long and delicious. Good with red meat.'

£9.70 Liberty Wines

Finca Valpiedra, Reserva 2008, Rioja, Spain

Gold medal winner

With descriptors such as 'textbook', 'classic' and 'old school', this was a welcome addition to the Gold roster.

''Traditional oxidative style, showing a good sense of place, with spicy oak and delicate, evolved tannins,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW. ‘Plenty of tannin and black fruit,’ added Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor.

£18.47 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Dinastía Vivanco, Reserva 2008, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Nice choice for a Sunday roast,’ suggested Sandia Chang of Bubbledogs, continuing: ‘Medium body with red plum fruit aromas and a nicely aged palate of rooibos tea leaf notes, well-balanced tannins and a long finish.’ 'A traditional oxidative style, with lots of structure,' said team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£12.38 Bibendum

Ontañón, Gran Reserva 2005, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Classic Rioja, great tannin, red and black fruits with notes of leather and tobacco,’ began Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant, with team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW agreeing: ‘Fresh, chewy and savoury. Raspberry, vanilla, coconut, full bodied, long and bright, and very easy to drink.’

£15.15 Boutinot

Marqués de Cáceres, Gaudium 2009, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Beautiful nose of fruit and spices, concentration of fresh fruit on the palate,’ said Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place, continuing: ‘High tannins, medium acidity, muscular and complex personality with leathery spice and forest floor notes.'
Both serious and attractive, despite having a number of years under its belt, the judges felt this was too young for immediate drinking. We hope it returns.

£28.00 Laytons

Rioja Vega, Reserva 2010, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Long and elegant, with bright, lively aromas of cranberry and cherry, sandalwood spice and cherry on the palate,’ noted Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan Group, continuing: ‘Beautiful balance and lithe, dense tannins with nicely integrated oak.’

£12.54 Coe Vintners, House of Townend

Olarra, Laztana, Reserva 2010, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

Simon Cassina of Winexponent noted ‘complexity and good value for money’, saying: ‘Clean, natural, well-balanced, harmonic and mineral. Chalky aromas, developing some tertiary notes, but packed with black cherry and dark plums; savoury and vibrant with soft tannins. To drink now or in seven years.’

£10.97 Bodegas Olarra

Ondarre, Reserva 2009, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Ripe and supple, rounded and juicy, this has an earthy edge to its plush berry and tangy cherry fruit character, with some spice and orange peel notes on a fresh finish,’ said team leader Simon Woods.

'Perfect with Stilton or black pudding,' said Michael Moore of Room 24.

£9.49 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Olarra, Sagasta, Reserva 2011, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Lightish fruit flavours but plenty nonetheless. The oak is fairly subtle but nicely integrated. An amiable glass for the money,' said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering. ‘Herbal with juniper and black olive notes, full bodied and ripe tannins,’ added Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel.

£7.44 C&D Wines

El Coto, Coto de Imaz, Reserva 2008, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

'Dense and ripe. Full-flavoured and typical,' said team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Vivid fruit, more black than red, with sweet vanilla oak,’ began Christine Parkinson of Hakkasan Group, continuing: ‘Juicy, full of character, dense with nice texture and long, lovely acidity. Classic.’

£10.35 Cockburn & Campbell

Hacienda El Ternero, Reserva 2010, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

With team leader Natasha Hughes MW picking up its ‘spicy, cherry, pot pourri notes’, an intrigued Gergely Barsi Szabó of Bread Street Kitchen said: ‘Dusty, floral, aromatic nose. Well-polished, elegant body with good presence on the finish. Unusual, very different from a classic, but it’s a great wine.’

£15.67 O W Loeb & Co

Bujanda, Promesa, Reserva 2010, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

Team leader Annette Scarfe MW pointed out: ‘Mocha coffee on the nose, with attractive, juicy acidity on a refreshing palate, slightly sweet but a crowd-pleasing style.’ Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth found ‘notes of bitter almond and cumin spice, with fresh acidity on a clean finish’.

£10.41 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Rioja Vega, Gran Reserva 2009, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Alluring aromas of coconut from the oak, a fairly oaky style, smoky and tarry over good red fruit. Modern and long,’ said team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW, with Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar, adding: ‘Textbook style, very typical, with fresh acidity and lively tannins.’

£15.14 Coe Vintners, House of Townend

Marqués de Reinosa, Reserva 2009, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Textbook, traditional style with big, punchy aromas of vanilla oak, redcurrant and dark fruits,’ began Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels, continuing: ‘Velvety and smooth on the palate, with well-integrated tannins and good use of oak.’

£8.92 Laytons

Olarra, Clásico, Reserva 2011, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Plums, chocolate and a touch of smoky oak on the nose, decent density of fruit with supple, ripe tannin,’ said team leader Natasha Hughes MW, with Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels noting: ‘Dark red berry fruit and sour cherry notes combined with cigar and smoky notes.’

£10.97 Bodegas Olarra

Olarra, Sagasta, Reserva 2010, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Blackcurrant with a hint of herbs, slight vanilla on the palate and a medium finish. Good value Rioja with a bit of character, an affordable option,' said Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott. ‘Balanced use of oak, with fragrant, fresh red berries,’ added Simon Cassina of Winexponent.

£7.44 C&D Wines

Marqués de Riscal, Reserva 2010, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Modern, linear style, with tannins quite firm and grainy, and a slightly baked fruit note on the finish,’ said team leader Natasha Hughes MW, with Bread Street Kitchen’s Gergely Barsi Szabó adding: ‘Good fruit power with grippy tannins.'

£12.84 Enotria&Coe

Ondarre, Mayor de Ondarre 2011, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth enjoyed the ‘cocoa, fresh tobacco and crushed raspberry’ aromas in this example, saying: ‘A little sweetness on the attack, but fresh, with a warming mid-palate, clean tannins and dry red fruits on the finish.’

£14.90 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Artesa, Reserva 2008, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Dark cherry and berry aromas, fruity style with good body and length, notes of vanilla and cedar, but really fruit-focused style. A lovely introduction to Rioja,’ said Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor.

£7.65 Boutinot

El Meson, Reserva 2008, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘A classic,’ said team leader Martin Lam, adding: ‘Sweet American oak nose with cherry fruit, recognisably Rioja on the palate.’ ‘A chocolate and coconut "curtain" with a ripe cherry and gamey nose, full and rich attack,’ added Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel.

£7.00 Bottle Green

Bilbaínas, Viña Pomal, Centenario, Reserva 2010, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Big modern style, with gingerbread biscuit and strawberry intensity, some vanilla and coconut,’ began team leader Simon Woods, continuing: ‘Silky smooth, but still has tannins; good now, and better in the future.’

£12.53 Matthew Clark

Criadores de Rioja, Castillo Clavijo, Gran Reserva 2007, Rioja , Spain

Commended medal winner

£12.26 Bibendum

Valenciso, Reserva 2008, Rioja , Spain

Commended medal winner

£13.75 Boutinot

Ramón Bilbao, Reserva 2010, Rioja , Spain

Commended medal winner

Valdemar, Conde de Valdemar, Reserva 2008, Rioja , Spain

Commended medal winner

Lan, Reserva 2008, Rioja, Spain

Commended medal winner

£9.67 Sogrape UK

Ugalde, Viña Cerrada, Reserva 2009, Rioja, Spain

Commended medal winner

£12.00 Enotria&Coe

Bilbaínas, San Millán, Reserva 2010, Rioja, Spain

Commended medal winner

Viña Salceda, Conde de la Salceda, Reserva 2009, Rioja, Spain

Commended medal winner

£16.82 Viña Salceda

Ondarre, Reserva 2011, Rioja, Spain

Commended medal winner

Campillo, Reserva 2010, Rioja, Spain

Commended medal winner

Baigorri, Reserva 2007, Rioja, Spain

Commended medal winner

£19.50 Matthew Clark

Spain: the rest of Spain

Juan Gil, Moscatel Seco 2014, Jumilla, Spain

Gold medal winner

this has richness allied with herbal notes. Team leader Simon Woods noted: 'A good mix of zestiness and pear and peach flavours with a lovely balance.'
‘Very fresh, apricots and breakfast peaches. Very juicy and good acidity, a definite crowd pleaser,’ said Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross, with Mirco Giannoccaro of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa finding: ‘An explosion of elderflower, apricot and lychee.’ 'Something for fleshy fish,' said Woods, adding: 'Monkfish?'

£6.95 Boutinot

Contralto, Calle Principal, Edición Limitada, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Mango and wet stones on the nose, very steely sensation and peachy palate,’ said Mirco Giannoccaro of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa, with Angelo Casali of The Duck & Rice finding a fruit salad style: ‘Peach flower, blossom, with notes of banana and orange and lemon peel.’

£6.28 Bodegas y Viñedos Casa del Valle

Artiga-Fustel, Mariona, Blanco 2014, Alicante , Spain

Commended medal winner

£6.97 Enotria&Coe

Vegalfaro, Rebel.lia, Organic Blanco 2013, Utiel-Requena, Spain

Commended medal winner

Contralto, Calle Principal, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Commended medal winner

£4.26 C&D Wines

Casa del Valle, Acantus, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Commended medal winner

£4.37 C&D Wines

Osborne, Inspiracion Blanco 2014, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Commended medal winner

£6.01 Sogrape UK

Spain: White Rioja

Valenciso, Blanco, Fermentado en Barrica 2013, Rioja, Spain

Gold medal winner

Excitement and enjoyment in equal measure with Valenciso's barrel-fermented white. ‘A stunning vibrancy on the nose and then a very good savoury edge on the palate, it lasts forever in the mouth,’ said an impressed Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel adding: ‘Hazelnut notes on a generous palate, with salty mineral and good balance.'
Team leader Tom Forrest noted: 'Creamy and rich, custard and lemon notes, and spicy on a fresh elegant finish.'

£11.50 Boutinot

CVNE, Viña Real, Barrel Fermented Blanco 2014, Rioja, Spain

Gold medal winner

‘Crowd-pleasing style, with creamy American oak, well integrated, and a good price-point,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, illustrating why CVNE once more ascends the Gold podium. Andrea Domenicucci of Whatley Manor found: ‘Coconut milk, vanilla and ripe yellow fruit', while consultant Michael Harrison noted: 'Some minerality, with cool-ferment candied fruits, crisp acids and a good length.'

£6.24 Hatch Mansfield

Palacios Vinoteca, Nivarius, Tempranillo Blanco/Viura 2013, Rioja, Spain

Gold medal winner

Great value, fine food-friendliness and a lengthy finish gives Nivarius a Gold. ‘Perfumed, rounded and a touch toasty, with a sweet, spicy finish and an edge of nutmeg,’ said Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall, while team leader Tom Forrest noted 'vanilla and lemon spice notes, with spiced lemon on the palate', suggesting poached salmon and chicken braised with red peppers as ideal matches.

£8.70 Georges Barbier of London, Morgenrot

FOS, Blanco 2014, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Lovely, vibrant lemon zest, zippy acidity with great balance and texture. Great value,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel noting: ‘Crisp attack, with notes of pine resin, balsamic and fresh pimento.’

£8.75 Templar Wines , Connoisseur Estates

Baigorri, Barrel Fermented Blanco 2014, Rioja, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘A lovely tropical edge on both nose and palate, the fruit is vibrant yet not too much. Good balance and length,’ said Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW noting: ‘Complex and long, this is lively and crisp, with good balance and structure.’

£14.90 Matthew Clark

Ontañón, Vetiver, Blanco 2013, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Very clean and fresh style, lemon peel notes with lovely structure and length,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall finding: ‘Hints of smoke, creamy qualities, developing melon and zesty touches on the finish.’

£6.50 Boutinot

Finca de los Arandinos, Viero 2013, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Reminiscent of a Rhône white, with its nutty, rounded character. Nice savoury length and lovely minerality for a great older style,’ said Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners, with Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall adding: ‘Fresh stone fruit, rounded and weighty, good value.’

£7.00 De Vinos

Hacienda El Ternero, Blanco, Fermentado en Barrica 2013, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Savoury and delicate with a leesy touch, apple and pear fruit hints, melon and herbaceousness, with a balanced finish,’ said an impressed Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall. ‘Modern style, well balanced with defined structure,’ added team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£9.67 O W Loeb & Co

Palacios Vinoteca, Nivei Blanco 2013, Rioja, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Slightly flinty mineral notes with good, fresh tropical fruit,’ began Andrea Domenicucci of Whatley Manor, with Robert Mason of Cheese at Leadenhall noting: ‘Smoky, woody and flavoursome, with peach, melon and green apple. Vivid.’

£7.10 Morgenrot

Valdemar, Conde de Valdemar, Viura/Verdejo 2014, Rioja , Spain

Commended medal winner

Sparkling: Champagne – NV

De Castelnau, Brut Réserve NV, Champagne, France

Gold medal winner

Balance and depth stole the panel's heart.

'Vanilla, apple tatin, lemons, peaches, pears, cooked apricots,' said Julien Sahut of Wine Culture, while Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn found this 'very evolved' and full of character: 'Toasty, ripe, chunky, full flavoured, with bright freshness. Good balance, with soft lime, stone fruits and mushroom truffle notes.'

£24.96 Spirited Wines, Castelnau Wine Agencies

Drappier, Brut Nature Zéro Dosage, Sans Ajout de Soufre NV, Champagne, France

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

With its lean, pure elegance, Drappier provided a welcome touch of finesse. Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison noted: 'Lovely complex nose, this is refreshing and fragrant, with elegant acidity and beautiful length.'
Consultant Michael Harrison felt this was 'creamy and rich for an ultra-dry', with its pale yellow colour and evolved, yeasty aromas. Team leader Angela Reddin added: 'Mineral, wet chalk with plenty of oomph on the palate.'

£24.22 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Charles Heidsieck, Brut Réserve NV, Champagne, France

Gold medal winner

Summing it up as 'delicious', team leader Angela Reddin described this wine as: 'Lightly autolytic nose, quite deeply coloured with lots going on. Has presence and class.'
Consultant Michael Harrison agreed, saying: 'Much richer, more elegant palate', while team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW suggested matching Charles Heidsieck's NV with brown crab salad or razor clams.

£28.02 Liberty Wines

Lallier, Grande Réserve, Grand Cru Brut NV, Champagne, France

Gold medal winner

'Great value and tastes like liquid gold,' said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, summarising the impact of Lallier's Grand Réserve, before adding: 'Toasty brioche, with full, deep flavour and fresh acidity, this delivers well, with plenty of body.'
'There's a zippy, fresh apple character spritz to this wine's elegance and length,' added team leader Jade Koch.

£18.70 Boutinot

Lanson, Père Et Fils Brut NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

'Opulent, ripe, full bodied. Clean and creamy, with biscuity notes and brioche. Good wine,' said The Vineyard Group's James Hocking.

'Fleshy fruit, balanced and crisp. Hints of dry fruitiness, with floral notes and yeasty complexity,' added team leader Simon Woods.

£24.80 Bibendum , Matthew Clark

Lanson, Extra Age Brut NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

'Lovely yeasty character, lemony fresh, with some development,' said Studio Alto's Neil Bruce. While consultant Michael Harrison commented: 'Lovely complex red fruit palate, this is long and intense', team leader Angela Reddin said: 'Bright, crunchy fruit with layers of flavour.'

£39.20 Bibendum , Matthew Clark

De Castelnau, Brut NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

'Rounded and juicy, good balanced, fruity style, yet intense,' began team leader Simon Woods.

'Crisp and elegant with soft mousse,' added consultant Deborah-Lynn Morris, while The Harrow at Little Bedwyn's Roger Jones said: 'Delicate and evolved, mellow. Would be good with food.'

£23.29 Castelnau Wine Agencies

Perrier-Jouët, Grand Brut NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

Yves Desmaris MS of Lutyens found good complexity, freshness and 'nutty almond gingerbread', while Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn noted: 'Lovely nose, rich stone fruit, lingering, fresh. Not too fizzy. Beautiful on the palate, with good depth, elegance, and complex hints of truffle and peaches.'

£33.51 Pernod Ricard UK

GH Mumm, Mumm de Cramant, Blanc de Blancs NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

'Elegant, soft mousse with defined complexity and great bubbles,' enthused consultant Deborah-Lynn Morris.

'Big, creamy, peach melba. Intense, complex, lovely style,' agreed team leader Simon Woods, adding: 'Almost a wine to decant.'

£61.67 Pernod Ricard UK

Gremillet, Comtesse de Genlis, Cuvée Félicité Brut NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

'Delicate and persistent mousse, fresh and dry with well-balanced dosage,' said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants adding: 'Yeasty and bright, with fresh lemon.'

£15.85 Molson Coors

Drappier, Signature, Blancs de Blancs Brut NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

Team leader Annette Scarfe MW noted 'bruised apples on the nose', adding: 'Shows complexity on the mid-palate.'
'Oxidative, but fruit, autolytic notes and acidity well balanced,' said William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants.

£25.27 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Serge Mathieu, Tradition Brut NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

'Clean, youthful and fruity, lemon sorbet aromas,' said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, adding: 'Dry, crisp, with decent balance on the palate.'
'Crunchy fruit with some minerality,' commented team leader Angela Reddin.

£24.79 Bibendum

Palmer & Co, Brut Réserve NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

'Bright, lifted nose with floral and orchard scents,' commented team leader Angela Reddin, adding: 'Generous flavours which last. A lovely champagne.'
'Good citrus, elegant,' added consultant Michael Harrison.

£23.11 Bibendum

Vincent Couche, Eclipsia Brut, Biodynamic NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn considered this to have a 'masculine, steely and stony' style, finding plenty of diverse character: 'Marmite, brioche, toasty lime marmalade aromas. Rich and quite fizzy, with rich stone fruits and ripe peaches.'

£22.50 The Flying Corkscrew

Taittinger, Brut Réserve NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

'Very well balanced, with its fresh fruit nicely tied in with secondary aromas and brioche notes,' noted Oxo Tower Bar's Sandro Lyhs.

'Mousse is persistent, with a creamy, rich palate, and oaking gives texture and appeal,' added team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£24.37 Hatch Mansfield

Taittinger, Les Folies de La Marquetterie NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

Team leader Annette Scarfe MW found 'layers of complexity' here, making it: 'Fresh and dry with persistent mousse. Creamy and attractive.'
'Lovely freshness and balance,' agreed William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants.

£34.38 Hatch Mansfield

Lallier, Zéro Dosage, Grand Cru NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

'Good mousse with a pearlescent nose. Soft, with a gently creamy palate,' said consultant Michael Harrison.

'Super-dry and tightly linear, balanced and lingering,' added Neil Bruce of Studio Alto. Seared scallops with chanterelles was suggested as the perfect match.

£36.00 Boutinot

Lanson, White Label NV, Champagne, France

Bronze medal winner

While William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants found 'orange, green apple and cleansing acidity', team leader Annette Scarfe MW noted an 'evolved nose and an oaky mid-palate', giving added interest.

£26.50 Bibendum , Matthew Clark

Gremillet, Blanc de Noirs Brut NV, Champagne, France

Bronze medal winner

Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar was impressed with the 'vintage character' he found in this wine: 'Creamy, buttery, ripe and rich, with delectable crème brûlée aromas.'

£19.25 Boutinot

Taittinger, Prélude Grands Crus Brut NV, Champagne, France

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Simon Woods described this as 'quite intense; good, crisp, pineapple and citrus character', while James Hocking of The Vineyard Group said: 'Crisp, balanced and lean. Good fruit and weight, delicate notes of brioche and honey.'

£30.63 Hatch Mansfield

Veuve Deloynes, Brut NV, Champagne, France

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Angela Reddin noted the 'simple pleasures' of this wine's 'lifted citrus and clean finish', while consultant Michael Harrison pointed out its 'nice mousse, yeasty character and good value'.

£12.40 Bottle Green

Ayala, Brut Majeur NV, Champagne, France

Bronze medal winner

Ticked a lot of boxes for team leader Simon Woods, who said: 'Crisp, toasty, good style, slightly forward but good citrus with bready finish.'
'Balanced, ripe and full bodied,' added James Hocking of The Vineyard Group.

£16.99 Mentzendorff & Co

Moët & Chandon, Brut Impérial NV, Champagne, France

Bronze medal winner

'Pleasantly toasty with a touch of reductive oxidity and a long finish. Very elegant,' commented Frédéric Jean-Yves Billet of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa, with team leader Martin Lam adding: 'Clean, bright, forward, floral and zesty.'

£26.30 Moët Hennessy

Devaux, Cuvée D NV, Champagne , France

Commended medal winner

£26.07 Liberty Wines

Devaux, Grande Réserve NV, Champagne , France

Commended medal winner

£21.82 Liberty Wines

Drappier, Carte d'Or Brut NV, Champagne , France

Commended medal winner

Gremillet, Blanc de Blancs Brut NV, Champagne , France

Commended medal winner

£19.25 Boutinot

Linard-Gontier, Brut NV, Champagne , France

Commended medal winner

£18.85 Eurowines

Pascal Doquet, Horizon, Blanc de Blancs Brut NV, Champagne , France

Commended medal winner

Lombard & Co, H Lanvin & Fils, Brut NV, Champagne , France

Commended medal winner

£21.97

Les Rives de Marne, Guy Laforge, Brut NV, Champagne , France

Commended medal winner

£14.85 Boutinot

GH Mumm, Cordon Rouge Brut NV, Champagne, France

Commended medal winner

Devaux, Ultra D NV, Champagne, France

Commended medal winner

£28.75 Liberty Wines

Taittinger, Nocturne Sec NV, Champagne, France

Commended medal winner

£29.38 Hatch Mansfield

Sparkling: Champagne - Vintage

GH Mumm, Brut Millésimé 2006, Champagne, France

Gold medal winner

Drinking beautifully now, this delighted with its mineral notes, complex bouquet and well-integrated acidity.

'Perfumed herbal aroma notes with some pastry and apple,' team leader Tom Forrest observed, noting a palate of 'creamy apple notes, lemon citrus and apple blossom, with good length and a crisp, clean finish'. Pair with veal sweetbreads, salmon, or lobster.

£32.87 Pernod Ricard UK

Charles Heidsieck, Blanc des Millénaires 1995, Champagne, France

Gold medal winner

Does everything Charles Heidsieck touches turn to Gold? Not far off! For this winner, 'The nose boasts biscuity autolysis, nutmeg and apricot, with a creamy brown spice and stone fruit palate, good supporting acidity and a great finish,' said Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel.

'Foie gras ahoy!' Meanwhile team leader Andrea Briccarello felt the colour showed complexity, noting tropical fruits such as pineapple, guava and mango on the rich mid-palate.

'Match with turbot,' he said. Good idea.

£86.92 Liberty Wines

Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, Blanc de Blancs 2006, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

'Very pleasant, with depth and body, impressive elegance and sophisticated style,' said L'Ortolan's Guillaume Kaczmar, adding: 'Benefits from decanting.'
'Creamy, nutty, toasty with citrus and green apple,' added team leader Laura Rhys MS. Still regarded as young, we hope this will return.

£91.88 Hatch Mansfield

Lanson, Noble Cuvée 2000, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

Debbie Smith of 21212 highlighted this wine's 'stunning, beautifully rich nose', singling out its 'brioche and baked apple notes' for praise.'
La classe already showing amazing complexity and balance,' added an impressed Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.

£69.54 Bibendum

Palmer & Co, Blanc de Blancs Millésimé 2008, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

'Fine, with good fizz and bright acidity, notes of sultana and freshly baked croissant on the palate,' said Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth.

'Citrusy, with pineapple acidity and green apple finish,' said team leader Andrea Briccarello, suggesting matching with crab and fresh langoustine.

£28.60 Bibendum

Charles Heidsieck, Brut Millésimé 2005, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

A very strong Silver, Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth noted a fine gold appearance with persistent bubbles, adding: 'Almond pastry and dry sultana aromas, with fig jam and baked pineapple notes on a salty, mineral palate. Long and persistent.'
'Sugared lemons and parma violets on the nose,' said Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel, suggesting turbot as the match of choice.

£46.00 Liberty Wines

Lallier, Grand Cru, Vintage Brut, disgorged March 2014 1999, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

A 'good, weighty, riper style', said Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels, adding: 'Dried apricot and bruised apple notes with refreshing acidity and some toasted brioche notes.'
'Elderflower and spiced pear on the nose,' added Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel, suggesting langoustine risotto.

£36.00 Boutinot

De Castelnau, Brut Vintage 2004, Champagne, France

Bronze medal winner

Debbie Smith of 21212 was unequivocal, declaring: 'Fantastic nose; complex, yeasty palate; superb.'
Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan agreed, adding: 'Finishes long and dry, with complex notes of dried fruits and nuts.'

£32.00 Spirited Wines, Castelnau Wine Agencies

Devaux, D Millésimé 2006, Champagne, France

Bronze medal winner

'Good depth and balance, nice acidity and refreshing finish,' said Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan, while team leader Laura Rhys MS praised its 'elegant fruit and mineral notes'.

£39.32 Liberty Wines

Artéis & Co, Brut 2002, Champagne, France

Bronze medal winner

'Opulent and complex,' stated Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel, adding: 'Long finish with spicy character. Drink now. Great value for money.'
Team leader Laura Rhys MS added: 'Good weight and complexity.'

£25.00 Roberson Wine

Chassenay d'Arce, Cuvée Pinot Blanc, Extra Brut 2006, Champagne, France

Bronze medal winner

Pale lemon colour with small bubbles and some toasty apple notes on the nose. Crisp and dry, with creamy fizz, green apples and citrus on the palate and some minerals on a lemony finish. Mouthwateringly refreshing.

£32.96 First Class Products

Françoise Bedel, Entre Ciel et Terre 2005, Champagne , France

Commended medal winner

Lallier, Grand Cru, Vintage Brut 2008, Champagne , France

Commended medal winner

£26.00 Boutinot

Moët & Chandon, Grand Vintage 2006, Champagne, France

Commended medal winner

£38.00 Moët Hennessy

Sparkling: England

Squerryes, Brut 2010, Kent, England

Gold medal winner

A mix of peach, tart apricot, delicate pear and light tangerine flavours illustrates the inviting complexity of this wine.

'With good acidity, this has notes of fresh herbs, pineapple, lime and lemons,' said Gustavo Medina of Rex Whistler Restaurant.

'Pleasant aperitif style – fantastic value,' concluded team leader Angela Reddin.

£18.87 Squerryes

Sugrue Pierre, Brut 2011, Sussex, England

Gold medal winner

A deft blend of fruit, floral and spicy notes plus a great finish gave Sugrue Pierre Gold. Rich, with a creamy butterscotch character on the nose, the palate is dry and mineral-driven, with good weight and a vibrant finish.

'Crunchy, toasty red fruits, the palate is bold and round, with good persistence and length,' said team leader Angela Reddin.

£26.31 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

High Clandon, The Succession Cuvée, Brut 2009, Surrey, England

Gold medal winner

Sheer complexity won High Clandon Gold.

'There's a rich, savoury length after a fresh citrus lead-in,' said Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners.

'Autolytic, toasty notes on the nose lead to a fresh, lively palate, full of interesting flavours. Serious and very long. Match with oysters Kilpatrick,' advised team leader Angela Reddin.

£23.00 High Clandon Estate Vineyard

Wiston, Blanc de Blancs 2010, South Downs, England

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

The sheer complexity of this wine appealed from the start.

'Plenty of mousse, a fresh mix of citrus and biscuit on the nose, plus a richly flavoured palate, with creamy notes and good freshness throughout,' said team leader Richard Bampfield MW.

'Quite like a Cramant Champagne, with lots of chalk and bite,' added Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners, concluding: 'Very versatile.'

£20.97 Wiston Estate Winery

Digby Fine English, Reserve Brut 2009, ,, England

Gold medal winner

Another gong for this pleasurable sparkler.

'Beautifully complex on the nose, with white flowers and complex autolytic notes hinting at the bright fruit on the palate. Elegant and charming, with finesse and panache,' said Stuart Skea of Champany Inn & Wine Cellars, suggesting a food match of simply cooked turbot with a white sauce.

£26.07 Coe Vintners

Redfold Vineyards, Ambriel, Classic Cuvée NV, West Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

Much promise from Redfold's maiden vintage. Yeasty lemon aromas lead to a citrus-infused palate, with floral and mineral notes.

'Rich and hedonistic in style, this has good depth of flavour, balanced acidity and a fresh finish,' said team leader Richard Bampfield MW.

£19.20 Triage Wines

Hattingley Valley, Blanc de Blancs 2010, Hampshire, England

Silver medal winner

Pale in colour, with a good mousse, sherbet notes on the nose lead to soft lemon, pineapple and citrus flavours on the palate alongside light floral and blossom.

'Vibrant, with white stone fruits and gentle acidity,' said consultant Michael Harrison.

£27.82 Liberty Wines

Bluebell Vineyard Estates, Hindleap Blanc de Blancs 2010, East Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

A high Silver for this rich, golden sparkler, with its fresh style, orchard notes of apples and pears, a nicely balanced palate and a hint of spice on the finish.

'Good value for money, too,' said George Bergier of The Victorian Chop House Company, suggesting white meat dishes with mushroomy sauces as the match of choice.

£22.07 Amathus, Ellis of Richmond

Wiston, Blanc de Noirs NV, South Downs, England

Silver medal winner

With a faintly pink hue alluding to its red fruit heritage, ths sports bready notes, green apple and lemon water flavours.

'Brisk acidity and good pink fruit, alongside good value,' said team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW, adding: 'Give it time to integrate.'

£14.50 Wiston Estate Winery

Ridgeview, Grosvenor, Blanc de Blancs Brut 2011, Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

'Delicate and floral on the nose, with lightly toasted notes alongside flavours of pear, apple, bread and butter, and citrus, this is elegant and powerful, with good depth and a long finish,' said Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair.

£22.19 Enotria&Coe

Chapel Down, Three Graces 2009, Kent, England

Silver medal winner

'Interesting on the nose, with complex flavours of peach and flowers, this is fresh, zesty, clean and lightly spicy, with a persistent finish,' said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison, concluding: 'A gourmet style.'
'Good all rounder,' said team leader Angela Reddin.

'Scallops and monkfish.'

£14.95 Matthew Clark, Chapel Down

Hush Heath Estate, Balfour, 1503, Classic Cuvée NV, Kent, England

Silver medal winner

Well integrated, with good breadth on the palate, and strudel, lemons, apricots and flowers on the nose.

'This has excellent underlying structure and a lovely balance,' said team leader Angela Reddin, 'Try with fish in pastry.'

£19.59 Bibendum

Wyfold, Brut 2010, Oxfordshire, England

Bronze medal winner

Richly autolytic in style, this has plenty of pastry notes on the nose and an elegant palate with flavours of bruised apple and a smattering of nuts.

£18.50 Direct Wines Production

Exton Park, Blanc de Blancs 2011, Hampshire, England

Bronze medal winner

Rhubarb and Bramley apples lead the way on this wine, alongside sourdough notes and a yeasty, autolytic note.

'Super zesty character, with bracingly fresh acidity and a sherbet-like bite,' said Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners.

£20.00 Exton Park Winery

Redfold Vineyards, Ambriel, Blanc de Noirs NV, West Sussex, England

Bronze medal winner

From Redfold's maiden vintage, this is youthful and light, showing peardrops and apple notes on a refreshingly crisp, dry palate.

'Juicy and zesty, with a precise finish,' said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison.

£16.00 Redfold Vineyards LLP

Redfold Vineyards, Ambriel, English Reserve, Demi-Sec NV, West Sussex, England

Bronze medal winner

Off-dry, with honeyed notes of melon and apricot alongside candied notes.

'Typically English, sweetly fruited, this has plenty of flavour,' said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, 'A definite crowd pleaser.'

£20.00 Redfold Vineyards LLP

Court Garden, Classic Cuvée Brut 2011, Sussex, England

Bronze medal winner

Lemon gold in colour, with mineral aromas alongside notes of brioche and biscuit, and a medium-length finish.

'Crunchy and refreshing,' said team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW.

£20.43 Court Garden

Greyfriars, Blanc de Blancs Brut 2011, Surrey, England

Bronze medal winner

'With a creamy, citrus nose, this is richly flavoured with plenty of character and a clean citrus finish,' said team leader Richard Bampfield MW. Carlos Ferreira of New Street Wine Shop noted the fruity palate, lemon sorbet notes and a 'nice long finish'.

£18.00 Greyfriars Vineyard

Camel Valley, Cornwall Brut 2012, ,, England

Bronze medal winner

More herbal on the nose and palate, this is 'aromatic, vibrant and different in style', said Sandro Lyhs of the Oxo Tower Bar.

£22.45 Matthew Clark

Hattingley Valley, Classic Cuvée 2010, Hampshire , England

Commended medal winner

£24.02 Liberty Wines

Furleigh Estate, Classic Cuvée 2011, Dorset, England

Commended medal winner

Henners, Vintage Brut 2010, East Sussex, England

Commended medal winner

£18.87 Boutinot

Henners, Reserve Brut 2010, East Sussex, England

Commended medal winner

£21.07 Boutinot

Court Garden, Blanc de Noirs Brut 2010, Sussex, England

Commended medal winner

£21.50 Court Garden

Court Garden, Ditchling Reserve 2010, Sussex, England

Commended medal winner

£22.93 Court Garden

Sparkling: New World countries

Miolo, Brut Millésime 2011, Vale dos Vinhedos, Brazil, Other

Gold medal winner

Brazil takes to the podium, and there's not a football in sight! ‘Interesting, modern style, rich, but crisp and full of flavour,’ began Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW adding: ‘Delicious, with well-integrated dosage, persistent mousse, citrus and cream notes on the palate, with redcurrants.’ 'Match with goats' cheese dishes,' recommended Charlotte Lamouroux of Le Pont de la Tour.

£13.81 Bibendum

KWV, Laborie, Blanc de Blancs 2010, Western Cape, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Attractive, complex stone fruit aromas with slate minerality and grapefruit notes,’ began an impressed Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels: ‘Hints of toasted brioche, limey citrus and fine, elegant mousse. Refreshing, with a lingering citrus finish.’

£9.60 Bottle Green

Undurraga, Brut Royal NV, Leyda Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Great character, with wonderful white flower notes, this is excellent value and can rival lower-end Champagne,’ said Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor. ‘A more aromatic style, clear and fresh,’ added team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£14.00 González Byass

Distell, Pongrácz, Brut NV, Western Cape, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Ripe stone fruit and sweet biscuit on the nose, the mousse is quite creamy, with good grapefruit and peardrop fruit presence on the palate. Quite complex for the money,’ said Gergely Barsi Szabó of Bread Street Kitchen.

£12.25 Matthew Clark

Undurraga, Nature NV, Leyda Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Fresh apple on the nose, with a grassy, herbal palate along with notes of juicy peach. Great acidity and creamy mousse,’ began Sandia Chang of Bubbledogs, with Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels adding: ‘Plenty of tropical fruit, with a lemony acidity on the finish.’

£14.00 Viña Undurraga

Undurraga, Brut Supreme NV, Leyda Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘Exotic fruit notes of pineapple and sultana, and very balanced,’ began Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW adding: ‘Attractive citrus and lime, lovely brioche and toast.’

£20.00 Viña Undurraga

Brown Brothers, Sparkling NV, Victoria, Australia

Bronze medal winner

While Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor found ‘beautiful zestiness’, team leader Annette Scarfe MW said: ‘Lots of toasty autolytic notes, some evolution, with colour and palate. Fresh acidity, persistent mousse, with complexity. Good value.’

£12.82 Bibendum

Cono Sur, Sparkling Brut NV, Bío-Bío Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

‘This has good, persistent mousse, showing citrus and red fruit notes on the nose, an attractive style and good value for money,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£5.49 CyT UK

Deakin Estate, Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Brut NV, Victoria, Australia

Commended medal winner

Nautilus, Cuvée Marlborough Brut NV, Marlborough, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£15.48 Negociants

Fowles Wine, Are You Game?, Sparkling Brut NV, Victoria, Australia

Commended medal winner

£9.89 Enotria&Coe

Sparkling: Other European regions

Barone Pizzini, Animante, Franciacorta Brut NV, Lombardy, Italy

Gold medal winner

Elegance and delicacy inspired the judges with this Franciacorta wine.

'Great persistence and strong typicity,' said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, 'Perfect with seafood.'
'Restrained, good balance of minerality and freshness, with juicy green apple flavours and floral undertones,’ said Rebecca Coates of Hakkasan London, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto adding: ‘Subtle biscuit and zesty fruitiness, dry and crisp, with lemon/lime fruit.’

£13.50 Vintage Roots

Magpie Estate, The Rude Mechanicals, Suck It and See, Frontignac/Gewurztraminer Frizzante 2014, Barossa Valley, Australia

Gold medal winner

Old vine Frontignac with a hit of Gewurz results in a fascinating wine where the sweetness is balanced by the lime acidity. ‘Light, grapey Muscat aromas with some notes of peach and fragrant rose petal,' said team leader Tom Forrest, with Yves Desmaris MS of Lutyens adding: ‘Quite sweet, floral and delicate petal fragrance, with medium length.’

£7.25 Boutinot

Banfi, Rosa Regale, Brachetto d'Acqui 2014, Piedmont, Italy

Gold medal winner

What a treat. Drink outside, lightly chilled, or partner with any desserts where dark chocolate is involved. ‘Lush and summery, with soft bubbles and raspberry fruit,’ said consultant Eike Bosche, with team leader Tom Forrest adding: ‘Hints of cherry bubble gum, cherry and raspberry fruit on a fresh palate, with balanced sugar on the finish.’

£11.48 Bibendum

Compagnie Francaise des Grands Vins, Veuve Amiot, Crémant de Loire Chardonnay Brut NV, Loire, France

Silver medal winner

Fresh, with expressive mineral tones and good balance. ‘Almost blush in colour, bright, fresh and fruity on the nose, dry, crisp and appley,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, adding: ‘Good citrus and ripe, fruity style with decent acidity and complexity.’

£8.63 Compagnie Francaise des Grands Vins

Mar de Frades, Brut Nature, Rías Baixas Albariño NV, Galicia, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘A weekday wine,’ suggested team leader Angela Reddin, going on: ‘Sweet, flowery apple and sherbet dip notes, ripe style, quite peachy in the mouth, with a touch of residual sugar.’ ‘Fresh and uplifting, good poise and balance. Crowd pleasing,’ added Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners.

£12.95 Cellar Trends

Szigeti, Gols, Prestige Brut 2011, Burgenland, Austria

Silver medal winner

‘Citrusy and floral, with good acidity, lime and lemon fruit on the palate and medium length,’ began Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott, with team leader Laura Rhys MS adding: ‘Soft, fruit-driven, stone fruit and ripe red apple, with wet stone mineral notes.’

£16.95 Grays & Feather

Anna de Codorníu, Blanc de Blancs, Cava Brut NV, Penedès, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Dry, fresh, fruity aromas of white peach and apple. Rich, with some residual sugar though good balance of acidity,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS. ‘Grapefruit and citrus, fleshy and generous, with soft mousse,’ added Rebecca Coates of Hakkasan London.

£10.49 Matthew Clark

Bouvet, Tresor Brut 2010, Loire, France

Silver medal winner

‘Green apple, soft, juicy aromas, with a bit more weight, fruit and elegance on the palate. Bright fruit style, crisp acidity,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS, with an impressed Neil Bruce of Studio Alto adding: ‘Elegant, with a hint of residual sugar, but crisp, bright and lovely.’

£11.04 Majestic Commercial

Anna de Codorníu, Blanc de Noirs, Cava Brut NV, Penedès, Spain

Silver medal winner

Persistent mousse and well-integrated dosage.

'Aromatic, golden apple and ripe pear, with lemon juice acidity, lovely fizz on the palate and almost a sweet vanilla finish. Very pleasant,' said Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains of this good-value sparkler.

£8.70 Matthew Clark

Ruinello, La Villana Bonarda 2013, Lombardy, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Juicy and long, fresh on the entry, with notes of liquorice on the palate. A good honest, really tasty blackberry fruit style with a good fresh finish,’ said team leader Simon Woods.

£8.97 Azienda Vinicola Ruinello

Raventós I Blanc, Manuel Raventos, Conca del Riu Anoia 2007, Penedès, Spain

Bronze medal winner

'Green apple, pear, mandarin orange notes, this is complex, elegant and toasty, with toasted nuts on the finish,' said team leader Laura Rhys MS. Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott added: 'Lime, pomelo and grapefruit, with a salty, extreme minerality.'

£34.90

Stella Bella, Pink Moscato 2014, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Soft rosé style, jammy fruit with beautiful sweetness and good balance,’ began consultant Eike Bosche. ‘Pale cherry pink, with light strawberry/cherry and rose petal aromas, sweet cherry fruit and nice length,’ agreed team leader Tom Forrest.

£17.56 Alliance Wine

Mezzacorona, Rotari Cuvée 28+, Metodo Classico Brut NV, Trentino, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Immediate concentration, good balance and creamy length on the palate, with bready apple notes. Good value,’ said Chris Wood of Chelsea Vintners, with Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains adding: ‘Serious, mineral, lovely length, with candied fruit and structure. A lovely aperitif.’

£10.07 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Lobban, Sparkling Shiraz NV, Calatayud, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Deep purple, nice fizz, with fruity cranberry, raspberry and spiced aromas,’ began team leader Tom Forrest, going on: ‘Off-dry red and black berries and some cinnamon on the palate. Needs food, thanks to the tannin.’

£12.50 Enotria&Coe

Dopff au Moulin, Cuvée Julien, Crémant d'Alsace Brut NV, Alsace, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Buttery and citrusy, with notes of fresh croissant and nuts. Elegant and long, with amazing foam,’ said Riccardo Guzzardo of The Gilbert Scott. ‘Lovely bright white fruitiness, crisp and elegant,’ added Neil Bruce of Studio Alto.

£13.39 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Château de l'Aulée, Cuvée Intense, Touraine Brut NV, Loire, France

Bronze medal winner

'Quite full and intense, with ripe fruit and elegance. Medium bodied and good freshness. Delightful,' said Yves Desmaris MS of Lutyens.

'Hints of blossom, with green apple skin and lemon notes,' added team leader Tom Forrest.

£11.02 Bibendum

GD Vajra, Moscato d'Asti 2014, Piedmont, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Just what you would expect from a frizzante,’ began Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen, adding: ‘Lots of fruit and white flowers on the nose, with well-balanced sweetness and acidity. Good with ice cream, even in the winter time.’

£9.52 Liberty Wines

Oedoria, Diamant, Crémant de Bourgogne NV, Burgundy, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Well made, good body and texture, bready on the nose, with good length,’ said Rebecca Coates of Hakkasan London, with Studio Alto’s Neil Bruce adding: ‘Champagne-like, yeasty maturity, mouthwatering finish.’

£11.50 Bulles Blanc Rouge

d'Arenberg, The Peppermint Paddock, Red Sparkling Chambourcin NV, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Spicy black fruits, juicy sweetness and medium length, with a herba,l aromatic, spicy-juicy style,’ noted Yves Desmaris MS of Lutyens, with consultant Eike Bosche adding: ‘Love it. Packed with fruit, a great balanced, refreshing, summery drink.’

£14.57 Enotria&Coe

La Vida al Camp, Cava Brut Reserva NV, Penedès, Spain

Bronze medal winner

‘Floral, with nice bready notes,’ began team leader Angela Reddin, continuing: ‘Light, pleasant aperitif style; well made for the price.’ ‘Apple skin, lemon zest, good fizz, with a slight nutty tone,’ added Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains.

£8.90 Boutinot

Raventós I Blanc, De la Finca, Conca del Riu Anoia 2011, Penedès, Spain

Commended medal winner

£16.90

Compagnie Francaise des Grands Vins, Veuve Amiot, Saumur Brut NV, Loire, France

Commended medal winner

£8.63 Compagnie Francaise des Grands Vins

Compagnie Francaise des Grands Vins, Veuve Amiot, Paul Louis Brut NV, Loire, France

Commended medal winner

£7.40 Compagnie Francaise des Grands Vins

Ferrari, Perlé Nero 2007, Trentino, Italy

Commended medal winner

£36.15 Enotria&Coe

J&O, Piquepoul Vin Mousseux, Extra Brut NV, Languedoc, France

Commended medal winner

Ferghettina, Milledi, Franciacorta Brut 2010, Lombardy, Italy

Commended medal winner

£17.00 Boutinot

Torelló, Special Edition, Cava Brut Reserva 2010, Penedès, Spain

Commended medal winner

£12.60 Enotria&Coe

Bouvet, Saphir Brut Vintage 2012, Loire, France

Commended medal winner

Bouvet, Rubis, Excellence NV, Loire, France

Commended medal winner

Pere Ventura, Maria del Mar, Cava Gran Reserva NV, Penedès, Spain

Commended medal winner

£11.16 Enotria&Coe

Désiré Petit, Crémant du Jura Brut NV, Jura, France

Commended medal winner

£11.10 Boutinot

Cave de l'Ormarine, Piquepoul, Méthode Traditionnelle, Extra Brut 2011, Languedoc, France

Commended medal winner

£9.30 Boutinot

Sparkling: Prosecco

Soligo, Cuvée Solicum, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Extra Dry NV, Veneto, Italy

Gold medal winner

Freshness and delicacy made the Cuvée Solicum stand out. ‘Fresh apple blossom, nice balance, medium length,’ said Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott. ‘With plenty of fruit, this is juicy, with the Alka Seltzer-like mineral tang, good apple, pear and peach. Relaxed and interesting,’ said team leader Simon Woods.

'Great as an aperitif,' concluded team leader Laura Rhys MS.

£9.70 Eurowines

Riondo, Prosecco Spumante, Extra Dry NV, Veneto, Italy

Gold medal winner By the glass

Elegance alongside an appealing, dry palate marked this Prosecco out for the top. It has lemon candy and orange rind notes, and Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place highlighted this wine’s ‘green apples, elegant mousse, refreshing acidity and long, balanced finish’, while team leader Simon Woods added: ‘Ripe, but has crisp red apple alongside pineapple and pear.’

£8.35 Moreno Wines, Try Wines

Bisol, Cartizze, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore 2013, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor found this an ‘excellent quality Prosecco’ that could ‘challenge top-end fizz’, saying: ‘Clean flavour, honeyed and smooth, with a little touch of sweetness and perfectly balanced, and can easily be drunk during a meal.’

£20.24 Bibendum

Val d'Oca, Rive di Colbertaldo, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Extra Dry 2014, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Nice perlage, with sweet peach flavours and hints of yellow flowers, medium length and a clean, fresh minerality,’ said Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth, with team leader Annette Scarfe MW agreeing: ‘Floral notes and freshness, plus good typicity.’

£9.90 Bibendum

Soligo, Col de Mez, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Extra Dry NV, Veneto, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘A super Prosecco, a wine to enjoy with the nose,’ declared an impressed Simon Cassina of Winexponent, going on: ‘Pronounced floral, white spring blossom flavour intensity, green apple and flinty mineral, floral notes on the nose, persistent bubbles and complex, harmonic palate.’

£9.15 Eurowines

Ruggeri, Giustino B, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore 2013, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Lively, appealingly fruity style, with plenty of intensity of fruit,’ noted Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, with Gold List coordinator Christine Parkinson adding: ‘Charming, off-dry and very different, with extraordinarily persistent mousse and vanilla pastry notes.’

£15.83 Enotria&Coe

Bortolomiol, Symphoniae, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Extra Dry NV, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Nice body and structure, with leesy notes on the nose; serious, complex and long,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth adding: ‘Good perlage, a little apple, with dried apricot.’

£9.52

Canevel, Valdobbiadene Spumante, Extra Dry 2013, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Very approachable style, with balance and some maturity, citrus and buttery fruit style, food friendly,’ said Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor, with Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth finding: ‘Nice floral aromas, very consistent.’

£12.37 Vinum

Cavit, Lunetta Prosecco NV, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth noted the ‘tiny bubbles, green apple, clean, salty minerals’, while Jeremie Guiraud of Lords of the Manor found: ‘Honey and apple notes, mild acidity; an excellent and approachable, fun style.’

£6.72 Boutinot

Buckingham Schenk, Bacio della Luna, Prosecco Spumante NV, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Immediately pleasing nose, light and easy but very pleasant drinking at this value,’ said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering. ‘Robust, with a dried pear nose,' added team leader Martin Lam.

£6.59 Copestick Murray, Greene King

Sacchetto, Prosecco Spumante, Extra Dry NV, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Pleasing texture for a fairly sweet, rich style that’s very long,’ began Gold List coordinator, Christine Parkinson, concluding: ‘Zesty, with a fuller body, quince, pear and a slight saltiness.’

£9.81 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Montresor, Selvaggio, Prosecco NV, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Lots of fizz to start with, fresh apple blossom on the nose, medium body with a balanced finish,’ said Giancarlo Cuccuru of The Gilbert Scott, concluding: ‘Good afternoon bubbly!’

£7.00 Boutinot

Bisol, Jeio, Valdobbaiadene Prosecco, Brut NV, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Pear fruit with quince, a zesty attack, good acidity; persistent and harmonious,’ said team leader Martin Lam, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel adding: ‘Smoky almond and lime zest, full and mineral, with floral notes.’

£10.96 Bibendum

Montresor, Contessa Giulia, Prosecco NV, Veneto , Italy

Commended medal winner

£7.50 Molson Coors

Soligo, Rive di Soligo, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Millesimato Dry 2014, Veneto , Italy

Commended medal winner

£11.90 Eurowines

Bisol, Crede, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, Brut 2013, Veneto , Italy

Commended medal winner

£26.87 Bibendum

Botter, Il Caggio, Prosecco NV, Veneto , Italy

Commended medal winner

£5.70 Bottle Green

San Simone, Il Concerto, Prosecco Spumante, Brut NV, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Commended medal winner

£9.29 Eurowines

Val d'Oca, Argento Treviso, Prosecco, Extra Dry 2013, Veneto, Italy

Commended medal winner

£7.65 Bibendum

Bisol, Relio, Glera Valdiobbiadene, Extra Brut 2009, Veneto, Italy

Commended medal winner

£26.50 Bibendum

Bisol, Vigneti del Fol, Valdobbaiadene Prosecco Superiore, Extra Dry 2013, Veneto, Italy

Commended medal winner

£15.20 Bibendum Wine

Sparkling: Rosé - Champagne

Pierre Paillard, Bouzy Grand Cru, Brut Rosé NV, Champagne, France

Gold medal winner

Refinement and focus took this to the top.

'Rose petals on the nose, with delicate bubbles and a fine, mineral finish,' said Sara Bachiorri of Chez Bruce. ‘Yeasty aromas with white peach and a full mouthfeel, followed by bruised red apple and cranberry on a medium-weight finish,’ said Launceston Place’s Gareth Ferreira. ‘Delicate and perfumed, with a lovely nose,’ added Diego Muntoni of Oxo Tower Restaurant.

£24.65 Bancroft Wines

Charles Heidsieck, Rosé Réserve NV, Champagne, France

Gold medal winner

Turning heads from the off, Charles Heidsieck does the triple, scooping three Golds.

'Stunning! Beautifully crafted champagne with length, depth and complexity,' said Athila Roos of The Arts Club. ‘Nice colour, intense aroma, showing finesse with an irresistible, long finish,’ said Joao Ribeiro of Buddha-Bar London. ‘Rich palate with evolution and full flavours of sour cherries, spiced apple pie and orange peel,’ added Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains.

£36.32 Liberty Wines

Marc Hébrart, 1er Cru, Brut Rosé NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

‘Really energetic, pure and intelligent,’ said impressed team leader Jade Koch, adding: ‘Salmon pink colour, with fresh-cut apples and blackberry on a really enticing nose. Zippy, refreshing orange fruit, clean, crisp and flinty, almost nutty character.’

£26.08 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

GH Mumm, Brut Rosé NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

Vibrant and fresh, with texture and fruit concentration. ‘Delicate, with floral and berry notes on the nose,’ said team leader Natasha Hughes MW, adding: ‘Brisk with a fine, persistent mousse, with more of a biscuity richness on the palate than the nose suggests.’

£32.87 Pernod Ricard UK

Devaux, D Brut Rosé NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

'Well balanced with wet slate and chalky, earthy minerality. Perfumed style but well balanced and complex,' said Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place.

'Some real intensity of berry fruit, crisp, long and mineral, too,' agreed team leader Natasha Hughes MW.

£34.37 Liberty Wines

Perrier-Jouët, Blason Rosé, Brut NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

Impressed with this wine’s ‘purity and persistence’, team leader Jade Koch said: ‘Very zesty orange and lemon on the nose. Soft mousse, almost flat but really stops you in your tracks and makes you think. Lots going on: soft acid and sugar in check, highlighting the fruit, and a silken texture.’

£43.51 Pernod Ricard UK

Gremillet, Comtesse de Genlis, Cuvée Félicité, Rosé Brut NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

‘Clean and aromatic, with morello cherry, yeast and biscuit aromas,’ began Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains, adding: ‘Great fizz on the palate, delicate and not overwhelming. Great option by the glass.’

£17.50 Molson Coors

Lombard & Co, H Lanvin & Fils, Brut Rosé NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

‘Almost a saline aroma to it,’ began an impressed Laurent Richet MS of Restaurant Sat Bains, adding: ‘Red salmon colour, rich and intense on the palate – a more serious wine here. Pleasant, elegant and tasteful.’

£28.28

Les Rives de Marne, Charles Chevalier, Brut d'Honneur Rosé NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

‘Some autolysis, with strawberry fruit,’ said team leader Natasha Hughes MW, adding: ‘Smoky, with decent depth and brisk acidity. Good value for money.’ 'More vintage in style. Quite delicate,' said team leader Martin Lam.

£17.30 Boutinot

Lallier, Grand Cru, Brut Rosé NV, Champagne, France

Silver medal winner

‘Pretty colour, with delicate rose petal and blossom on the nose,’ said team leader Jade Koch, adding: ‘Elegant and soft, with great mousse, orange and petalled fruit, very creamy and bright. Happy.’ 'A refreshing citrus and strawberry-laden mid-palate,' said Athila Roos of The Arts Club.

£19.75 Boutinot

Besserat de Bellefon, Cuvée des Moines, Brut Rosé NV, Champagne, France

Bronze medal winner

‘Nicely balanced, with good depth of berry/cherry and crisp red apple flavours,’ said team leader Natasha Hughes MW. ‘Long, fruit-forward taste on the palate, with more raspberry and cranberry,’ added Oxo Tower Restaurant’s Diego Muntoni.

£25.85 Bibendum , Coe Vintners, Matthew Clark

Artéis & Co, Brut Rosé 2007, Champagne, France

Bronze medal winner

'Ripe and expressive, big strawberry and manzanilla/apple style, with notes of oxidation,' began Diego Muntoni of Oxo Tower Restaurant, adding: 'Full, complex and toasty, if light on the mousse.'

£40.00 Roberson Wine, Jerome Poussin

De Castelnau, Brut Rosé NV, Champagne , France

Commended medal winner

Chassenay d'Arce, Cuvée Rosé Brut NV, Champagne , France

Commended medal winner

Moët & Chandon, Rosé Impérial NV, Champagne, France

Commended medal winner

£33.50 Moët Hennessy

Sparkling: Rosé, excluding Champagne

Jansz Tasmania, Premium Rosé NV, Tasmania, Australia

Gold medal winner

A more serious, mature, evolved style took Jansz to the top.

'Ripe, plump and toasty,' noted team leader Simon Woods, adding: 'Slightly plummy peach and raspberry fruit.'
'Creamy feel with decent balance,' said The Vineyard Group's James Hocking, while team leader Annette Scarfe MW felt there was a wide range of food possibilities, from whitebait to cured meats and fried tapas.

£11.84 Negociants

Bluebell Vineyard Estates, Hindleap, Brut Rosé 2010, East Sussex, England

Gold medal winner

Complexity and depth were the watchwords for Bluebell's rosé. ‘Onion skin colour with good mousse,’ said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, continuing: ‘Fine, mature aromas with a note of barley sugar. Mature, well balanced and interesting.’ Tantalising food options include everything from Parmesan halibut and pheasant breast to asparagus or hard cheese.

£22.07 Amathus, Ellis of Richmond

Winery Exchange, Blushmore, Sparkling Rosé NV, Puglia, Italy

Gold medal winner

Great value and much versatility gave Blushmore its Gold. Whether it's in the aperitif mode alongside canapés or accompanying a summer fruit dessert, 'This will be a popular style,' said team leader Richard Bampfield MW. ‘Pretty pink colour with plenty of mousse and a gentle pear nose, this is off-dry, fruity and clean.'
'With its delicate floral notes and well-incorporated, refreshing acidity, this would be good By The Glass,' said Robert Tozser of The Rib Room.

£6.66 Majestic Commercial

Ridgeview, Victoria Rosé 2010, Sussex, England

Gold medal winner

‘Smells serious,’ began Gus Gluck of Vinoteca King's Cross, and he wasn't wrong. ‘Has real intensity to it, it's vibrant and full, with proper bubbles and a touch of tannin. Very nice,’ he concluded. ‘Intense, with ageing potential,’ added Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel, while team leader Annette Scarfe MW noted sweet bitter cherry notes, spice and cloves, and suggested salty seafood and pastry-baked entrées as desirable food matches.

£22.19 Enotria&Coe

Henners, Brut Rosé NV, East Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

'Good balance of fruit and acidity,' began James Hocking of The Vineyard Group, continuing: 'Well-made, creamy, full-bodied wine with a great finish.'
'Ripe, with generous sweet strawberry,' added team leader Simon Woods.

£21.07 Boutinot

Redfold Vineyards, Ambriel, English Rosé NV, West Sussex, England

Silver medal winner

Attractive pale salmon in colour, with a good nervy freshness, toast and yeasty aromas, beeswax, hazelnuts and a lick of redcurrant fruit, this is a versatile rosé sparkler.

'Fantastic value for money, too, with its evolved, oxidative style,' said team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£16.00 Redfold Vineyards LLP

Fratelli Muratori, Villa Crespia, Brolese, Franciacorta Extra Brut Rosé NV, Lombardy, Italy

Silver medal winner

Consultant Deborah-Lynn Morris found this wine 'easy to drink', highlighting its 'soft mousse, dry, complex finish, good body and balance'.

'Lovely finish, classy wine,' added James Hocking of The Vineyard Group, while Michael Moore of Room 24 said: 'A spring winner. Great with a honey-baked goats' cheese.'

£17.65 Bancroft Wines

Camel Valley, Pinot Noir Brut Rosé 2012, England, England

Silver medal winner

'Toasty raspberry and strawberry flavours predominate in a clean, fresh wine with a lovely finish,' said a satisfied James Hocking of The Vineyard Group.

'Big and ripe, with notes of sweet mandarin orange,' added team leader Simon Woods.

£24.25 Matthew Clark

Compagnie Francaise des Grands Vins, Veuve Amiot, Crémant de Loire Rosé NV, Loire, France

Silver medal winner

‘Fresh and dry, with nicely balanced acidity, a pleasant aperitif or an easy match with simple salads, and at a decent price,’ commented Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering, while Debbie Smith of 21212 thought seared tuna was the perfect match.

£8.63 Compagnie Francaise des Grands Vins

Hush Heath Estate, Balfour, Brut Rosé 2010, Kent, England

Silver medal winner

‘Attractive initial aromas, pleasant and balanced, this is versatile enough for a variety of foods,' said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

'There's a lovely creamy complexity, with fine toasty notes,' said team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

'Excellent!'

£28.58 Bibendum

La Vida al Camp, Cava Rosé Reserva NV, Catalonia, Spain

Silver medal winner

‘Very pale, onion skin colour, with a hint of sour cream and garrigue herbs on the nose,’ said Gus Gluck of Vinoteca King's Cross, concluding: ‘Nice, steely and dry.’ ‘Subtle, delicate, fresh flowers with stone fruit,’ added team leader Olivier Marie.

£10.50 Boutinot

Coldharbour, South Downs Rosé 2011, West Sussex, England

Bronze medal winner

‘Creamy entry, with citrus and orange blossom on a complex nose,’ said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison, adding: ‘Great attack, same as nose. Unusual but lasting on the palate. Gourmet.’

£16.50 Wiston Estate Winery

Hush Heath Estate, Balfour 1503, Dry Rosé NV, Kent, England

Bronze medal winner

‘Good depth of pink salmon colour, with nice mousse,’ began team leader Olivier Marie: ‘Palate is clean, high dosage, but ripe and fleshy. Opulent.’ ‘Proper pink fizz,’ added Gus Gluck of Vinoteca King's Cross.

£19.59 Bibendum

Distell, Pongrácz, Rosé NV, Western Cape, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

With its 'light mousse and clean finish', team leader Simon Woods felt this was a 'good honest wine. Nice gentle apple with grippy citrus, this has a touch of perfume and a floral edge.'

£11.35 Matthew Clark

Court Garden, Brut Rosé 2011, Sussex, England

Bronze medal winner

‘Lively, fruity strawberry, well balanced and appealing; develops well in the mouth,' said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering. ‘Pure red berries, citrus, complex fruit, long, persistent and classy,’ added Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison.

£21.50 Court Garden

Taltarni, Taché, Brut Rosé 2011, Victoria/Tasmania , Australia

Commended medal winner

£11.00 Boutinot

Cavit, Lunetta, Spumante Brut Rosé NV, Trentino , Italy

Commended medal winner

£6.72 Boutinot

Bisol, Jeio, Cuvée Rosé NV, Veneto , Italy

Commended medal winner

£10.53 Bibendum

Oedoria, Opaline, Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé NV, Burgundy , France

Commended medal winner

Cavit, Altemasi, Trentodoc Brut Rosé NV, Trentino, Italy

Commended medal winner

£10.50 Boutinot

Barone Pizzini, Franciacorta Rosé 2011, Lombardy, Italy

Commended medal winner

£15.99 Vintage Roots

Undurraga, Rosé Royal NV, Leyda Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£14.00 González Byass

Ferghettina, Franciacorta Rosé 2010, Lombardy, Italy

Commended medal winner

£17.00 Boutinot

Val d'Oca, Punto Rosa, Sparkling Rosé Brut, Millesimato 2013, Veneto, Italy

Commended medal winner

£8.10 Bibendum

Sweet Wines

Capezzana, Vin Santo di Carmignano 2008, Tuscany, Italy

Gold medal winner

'Delicious, nutty, sweet and fresh,' said Sarah Riddle of Sketch, succinctly summarising how this Vin Santo took Gold. ‘Full of raisin, prune and figs, very good balance of acidity and sweetness,’ began Neil Alexander of L’Enclume, with impressed team leader Angela Reddin adding: ‘Crystallised fruit with figs and dry honeycomb, syrupy spicy texture and exceptional length.’ Pair with chocolate hazelnut and orange torte or carrot cake. £25.30/37.5cl

£25.30 Size: 37.5cl Liberty Wines

Inniskillin, Vidal, Icewine 2013, Okanagan Valley, Canada

Gold medal winner

Full but with good acidity and freshness.‘Very elegant, floral, tropical fruit notes, with candied fruits and fresh apricot on a lush palate,’ said Robert Tozser of The Rib Room, with Mirco Giannoccaro of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa adding: ‘Velvety peach, very smooth, with a very long saffron aftertaste, honey and lychee notes too.’ £35/37.5cl

£35.00 Size: 37.5cl Liberty Wines

Errazuriz, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner By the glass

Freshness and lightness plus clarity of zesty flavours and sweet spices gave Errazuriz a coveted By The Glass spot as well as Gold. ‘Very intense nose with aromas of marmalade, peach and apricots, complemented by perfect acidity on the palate,’ said Alejandro Icart of Fera at Claridge’s. ‘Classic sweet style with honey, lemons and rich, ripe apricots,’ agreed Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel. Pair with passion fruit cheesecake. £5.93/37.5cl

£5.93 Size: 37.5cl Hatch Mansfield

Nicolis, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico 2010, Veneto, Italy

Gold medal winner

Spices and chocolate make this an indulgent Gold winner.

'With its cloves and spicy blueberry notes, good structure and body, match with hard cheese, crème brûlée or a chocolate soufflé,' said Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel. ‘Baked olives with red fruit, strawberry aromas and hints of coffee,’ said Angelo Casali of The Duck & Rice, with team leader Natasha Hughes MW adding: ‘Liquorice, dark fruit, chocolate and prunes, supple tannins and good balance.’ £20.39/50cl

£20.39 Size: 50cl Bibendum

Balassa, Villő, Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2009, Tokaj, Hungary

Gold medal winner

'Lusciously sweet, yet clean as a whistle,' according to Studio Alto's Neil Bruce. ‘Delicate and complex, shows apricot, orange blossom and biscuit on the nose and palate,’ began an impressed Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen, continuing: ‘Sugar level is perfectly balanced with its acidity, giving a clean finish. Well-made botrytis wine, with no bitterness. You could happily finish a bottle by yourself.’ Too true! £53.50/50cl.

£53.50 Size: 50cl

d'Arenberg, The Noble Wrinkled Riesling 2011, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

‘Beautiful aromatics, floral, honey, layers of intensity, treacle and toffee, with baked apple notes,’ began an impressed Mike Best of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, concluding: ‘The palate is a mouthwatering explosion of silky flavours.’ ‘Honeydew and orange zest, tasty but not overpowering,’ added consultant sommelier Maria Rodriguez. Not just for desserts, think also goats' cheese and vine tomatoes, said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn. £8.70/37.5cl

£8.70 Size: 37.5cl Enotria&Coe

Vistamar, Brisa Moscato 2013, Central Valley, Chile

Gold medal winner

Perhaps the bargain of the whole competition, this aromatic beauty glided to Gold with its gentle intensity and welcome freshness.

'Perfumed notes of blossom and apples, with light hints of ginger and melon, and some mineral notes on the finish,' said team leader Tom Forrest. Consultant sommelier Eike Bosche added: 'Baked Granny Smith apples, good balance; believe me, it will hit the roof!' £3.90/75cl

£3.90 Size: 75cl Bottle Green

Peter Lehmann, Botrytis Semillon 2011, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

What a character! Developed aromas of straw, dried figs and light marmalade, this is lively and zesty with a welcome freshness on the palate, alongside raisins and burnt orange notes, and a juicy, refreshing finish. £7.50/37.5cl

£7.50 Size: 37.5cl Liberty Wines

Royal Tokaji, Birsalmás, Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2007, Tokaj, Hungary

Silver medal winner

‘Intensity and lightness combined in a beautiful wine, young but has a fantastic long, long finish,’ enthused James Hocking of The Vineyard Group, with team leader Simon Woods adding: ‘Heady, lovely nutty intensity, vibrant and balanced, with piercing citrus freshness to balance the marmalade and crème brûlée sweetness.’ £32.69/50cl

£32.69 Size: 50cl Bibendum

Royal Tokaji, Mézes Mály, Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2007, Tokaj, Hungary

Silver medal winner

‘Big, ripe and juicy; lovely clean and heady floral style with some herbal/fennel intensity alongside the tense citrus and cream flavours,’ said satisfied team leader Simon Woods, with James Hocking of The Vineyard Group adding simply: ‘Massive expanse of flavour, lovely fruit and acid balance, a stunning wine.’ £53.94/50cl

£53.94 Size: 50cl Bibendum

Simčič, Leonardo 2008, Goriška Brda, Slovenia

Silver medal winner

Team leader Angela Reddin felt this was 'very individual', adding: 'Amber copper colour. Barley sugar and fudge aroma notes, peaches-and-cream flavours with vanilla custard.’ ‘Dried cherry, toasted nuts and sweetness, supported by a light, clean touch of tannin,’ added Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth. £23.50/37.5cl

£23.50 Size: 37.5cl Bancroft Wines

Yalumba, FSW8B, Botrytis Viognier 2014, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Yeasty, light and gentle on the nose, lovely fresh and vibrant, an Aussie take on auslese style,’ began team leader Simon Woods, continuing: ‘Relaxed, juicy, long and tender, with gentle pear notes on the finish.’ £10.33/37.5cl

£10.33 Size: 37.5cl Negociants

Distell, Nederburg, Winemaster's Reserve, Noble Late Harvest 2012, Western Cape, South Africa

Silver medal winner

‘Marmalade, with honey undertones and refreshing citrus notes. Sweet but addictive,’ began a captivated consultant sommelier Maria Rodriguez, with Enikő Heidenwolf of Bread Street Kitchen adding: ‘Orange blossom, slightly jammy, but fresh and clean on the finish.’ £10.95/37.5cl

£10.95 Size: 37.5cl Matthew Clark

Antonelli, Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito 2007, Umbria, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Concentrated, very rich and very sweet with some bitter chocolate notes,’ began team leader Natasha Hughes MW, with Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross adding: ‘Perfumed fruit with great density of flavour cut by a touch of sharpness on the finish.’ £17.93/37.5cl

£17.93 Size: 37.5cl Laytons

Anakena, Tama, Late Harvest Viognier 2012, Cachapoal Valley, Chile

Silver medal winner

‘Squashy peach nose, with very ripe essence of peach and baked apples on the palate,’ began team leader Angela Reddin, with Alejandro Icart of Fera at Claridge’s adding: ‘Honey, orange peel, nice sweet nose with good balance of fruit on the palate.’ £5.70/50cl

£5.70 Size: 50cl Bottle Green

Patricius, Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2003, Tokaj, Hungary

Silver medal winner

‘An exuberant nose of honey, delicate floral aromas and passion fruit,’ began the Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s Mike Best, continuing: ‘The palate is sweet, with a tremendous zippy freshness, a wonderful expression of flavour.’ ‘Just lovely, with marmalade, juicy apple Charlotte-and-cream flavours,’ added team leader Simon Woods. £22.50/50cl

£22.50 Size: 50cl Enotria&Coe

Domaine Cauhapé, Symphonie de Novembre, Jurançon Doux 2012, South West France, France

Silver medal winner

‘Striking fresh acidity cuts through the sweetness, with bright notes of floral and honeyed fruit,’ said Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel, with team leader Angela Reddin adding: ‘Very interesting, with a faint nose of boiled sweets and tinned peaches in syrup, dusted with cocoa powder.’ £10.16/37.5cl

£10.16 Size: 37.5cl Bibendum

Inniskillin, Riesling Icewine 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Canada

Bronze medal winner

‘Smells of my mum’s marmalade and peeled apples,’ began Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross, continuing: ‘Clean and lovely acid, very expressive.’ ‘Complex apricot and marmalade, tropical richness on the palate,’ agreed team leader Natasha Hughes MW. £40/37.5cl

£40.00 Size: 37.5cl Liberty Wines

Fondo Antico, Baccadoro Passito NV, Sicily, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Classic passito style, with spices hiding behind the acidity and sugar,’ said Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel. Team leader Angela Reddin agreed: 'Dried grasses, rich grapey flavours and a distinctive herbal edge with raisiny flavours.’ £9.60/50cl

£9.60 Size: 50cl Bibendum

Saint Clair Family Estate, Awatere Valley, Noble Riesling 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£13.12/37.5cl

£13.12 Size: 37.5cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

GCF Exclusif, Château de Fèsles, Bonnezeaux 2011, Loire, France

Commended medal winner

£19.33/50cl

£19.33 Size: 50cl R.W Randalls, The Oxford Wine Company

Inniskillin, Vidal, Sparkling Icewine 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Canada

Commended medal winner

£33.30/37.5cl

£33.30 Size: 37.5cl Liberty Wines

Brown Brothers, Explorer, Orange Muscat and Flora 2013, Victoria, Australia

Commended medal winner

£4.79/37.5cl

£4.79 Size: 37.5cl Bibendum

Höpler, Eiswein NV, Burgenland, Austria

Commended medal winner

£17.07/37.5cl

£17.07 Size: 37.5cl Enotria&Coe

Valdivieso, Eclat, Botrytis Semillion 2011, Curicó Valley, Chile

Commended medal winner

£9.46/37.5cl

£9.46 Size: 37.5cl Bibendum

Turkey

Doluca, Alçitepe, Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Thrace, Turkey

Gold medal winner

With complexity and sophistication more than a match for the price, this scored Gold for Doluca, becoming the most expensive Turkish Gold to date.

'A huge challenge to sell, but worth the effort. Much like a good claret,' said Hakkasan Group's Christine Parkinson. ‘Firm tannins but a lot of ripe, fleshy dark fruit. Spice scented, with good depth and length,’ said team leader Natasha Hughes MW.

'Smoky floral aromatics, with spice and peaches. This is precise and long, with great purity,' said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison.

£24.13 Doluca

Gidatay, Prodom, Syrah/Cabernet Franc/Petit Vedot 2012, Aegean, Turkey

Gold medal winner

Great balance, well-judged tannins and good complexity gave Gidatay Gold for this interesting blend. Team leader Annette Scarfe MW said: ‘Juicy black fruit, very attractive, spicy and well made.’ ‘Tar, tobacco, slightly sour fruit but good structure,’ added William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants. Match with Italian garlic dishes, venison, or game.

£17.25 Taste Turkey

Sevilen, 900 Fumé Blanc 2013, Güney-Denizli, Aegean, Turkey

Gold medal winner

Flowers, spices and freshness took Sevilen to the top.

'White floral nose with waxy, vanilla spice, sweet pea, tropical pineapple and melon fruit,' said Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place.

'Team leader Martin Lam said it had 'juicy, oaky and clean fruit flavours with vanilla' on the palate, while Frédéric Jean-Yves Billet of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa noted: 'Herbaceous, pear drop, seductive, balanced palate, with thyme and good acidity.'
Match with Mediterranean seafood or mackerel tartare.

£16.00 Try Wines

Diren, Collection, Narince 2012, Northern Anatolia, Turkey

Gold medal winner

Turkey's zesty native white varietal gives Diren the country's first Gold with this fresh, elegant wine.

'Ripe, juicy and clean,' said team leader Simon Woods, adding: 'Has a crisp, delicate aroma but is full bodied.'
'Grassy colour, fruity and very easy on the palate,' said consultant sommelier Deborah-Lynn Morris, while Gareth Ferriera of Launceston Place said: 'Flowers and pineapple on the nose, with good acids on the palate.'

£5.05 Taste Turkey

Diren, Collection, Kalecik Karasi 2013, Central Anatolia, Turkey

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

Exceptional value for money plus much versatility in terms of both structure and flavours made this the Critics' Choice with the lowest price tag. Team leader Martin Lam highlighted its 'caramel/toffee nose' and 'plump, juicy character and dry tannins', while fellow team leader Sarah Jane Evans MW noted the floral aromatics and the rich, full-textured, ripe palate. Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn said: 'Savoury, chunky and fruity.'
Match with calves' liver or lamb kebab.

£5.05 Taste Turkey

Collection Kalecik Karası 2013, Central Anatolia, Turkey

Gold medal winner By the glass

More fantastic value from Pamukkale gave this not just Gold but a By The Glass trophy.

'This has a lovely soft tannin structure, and is packed with red berry fruit,' said a happy Annette Scarfe MW, team leader. While noting that the nose was a little 'restrained', Frédéric Jean-Yves Billet of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa highlighted this wine's 'long finish, good fruit and spice'. Match with confit of duck.

£5.00 Anatolian Foods

Pamukkale, Sava, Premium Red 2013, Aegean, Turkey

Gold medal winner

Incredible value for money and great drinkability gave Pamukkale it's first Gold. William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants said: ‘Bright red fruit with darker notes of tar, liquorice, coffee and tobacco,’ also noting its ‘good balance of acidity and tannin’, while consultant sommelier Courtney Stebbings said: 'Pretty floral nose with black, juicy fruit. Great pub wine.'
Classic with roast pork belly, advised team leader Annette Scarfe MW.

£5.00 Anatolian Foods

Doluca, Karma, Cabernet Sauvignon/Öküzgözü 2008, Thrace/Eastern Anatolia, Turkey

Silver medal winner

'Ripe, plump, good honest grippy fruit, long and earthy,' said team leader Simon Woods.

'Traditional style, with an oaky nose,' added Frédéric Jean-Yves Billet of Luton Hoo Golf & Spa, while Matthieu Longuere MS of Le Cordon Bleu said: 'Mix of modern oak ageing and dried fruit, with firm tannins and refreshing acidity.'

£9.27 Doluca

Doluca, Karma, Chardonnay/Narince 2013, Aegean/Central Anatolia, Turkey

Silver medal winner

'Fresh, clean and developed, with decent fruit notes,' said James Hocking of The Vineyard Group, while Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place noted pineapple and melon, with floral aromatics.

'Fleshy and big on the palate. Interesting and innovative,' added consultant sommelier Deborah-Lynn Morris.

£9.27 Doluca

Doluca, Alçitepe, Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 2011, Thrace, Turkey

Silver medal winner

‘Very elegant,’ noted Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar, while team leader Annette Scarfe MW continued: ‘Well made with lots of fruit. Well integrated and balanced.’ 'I understand the price tag – this is very sophisticated. Great,' said consultant sommelier Courtney Stebbings.

£24.13 Doluca

Büyülübağ, Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Egeo, Turkey

Silver medal winner

‘Soft and balanced with grippy, pleasant tannins,’ said Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar, continuing: ‘Very well made, with Bordeaux in mind. Goes well with steak.’ William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants added: ‘Complex, structured and youthful.’

£12.72 Turkish Fine Wines

Kayra, Kalecik Karasi 2013, Denizli, Aegean, Turkey

Silver medal winner

Team leader Annette Scarfe MW found this ‘well made, clean and fresh’, with 'rich, sweet, ripe, jammy confected fruit’. William Sheard of Donostia Restaurants concurred, saying: ‘Blackcurrant, candied fruit, approachable and easy.’

£5.95 Tees

Pamukkale, Nodus, Narince 2012, Aegean, Turkey

Silver medal winner

'Caramelised oak, soft on the palate with distinctive fruit elements,' commented consultant sommelier Deborah-Lynn Morris.

'Ripe, juicy and slightly oxidised,' said team leader Simon Woods, adding: 'Good style, all about the minerality.'
Match with roast chicken in a Mediterrean herb crust, or sashimi.

£16.00 Anatolian Foods

Nif, Syrah 2012, Aegean, Turkey

Silver medal winner

While consultant sommelier Deborah-Lynn Morris found 'soft tannins, balance, colour and minerality with well-balanced wood and finish', team leader Simon Woods found this wine to be 'ripe, gentle with plenty of perfume'.

£15.12 Nif Bağları

Nif, Chardonnay/Solaris 2013, Aegean, Turkey

Silver medal winner

'Ripe and juicy with peach and lemon aromas,' said James Hocking of The Vineyard Group.

'Dry, well-fruited and grassy,' agreed consultant sommelier Deborah-Lynn Morris, with team leader Laura Rhys MS noting: 'Wet stone, touch of floral notes; complex with lovely acidity.'

£14.53 Nif Bağları

Doluca, Tuğra, Öküzgözü 2012, Aegean, Turkey

Bronze medal winner

‘Modern winemaking: clean and fresh with vibrant fruit and well-integrated oak,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Sandro Lyhs of Oxo Tower Bar adding: ‘Restrained, delicate and pleasant, with good tannins.’

£8.57 Doluca

Doluca, Tuğra, Boğazkere 2012, Aegean, Turkey

Bronze medal winner

Gareth Ferreira of Launceston Place felt this could have good ageing potential, saying: ‘Black fruit profile with herbal, eucalyptus and sweet spice notes, firm structure.’ ‘Smoky sour cherry, herbal and tarry,’ added team leader Natasha Hughes MW.

£8.57 Doluca

Kayra, Versus, Syrah/Viognier 2012, Şarköy, Thrace, Turkey

Bronze medal winner

‘Smoky and tarry with spice; a little baked but cut by brisk acidity with firm tannins and charry oak,’ noted team leader Natasha Hughes MW. ‘Full, ripe plum and dark cherry,’ added Diego Muntoni of Oxo Tower Restaurant.

£13.75 Tees

Büyülübağ, Sultaniye 2013, Thrace, Turkey

Bronze medal winner

With team leader Simon Woods highlighting a 'perfumed, almost Retsina-like' quality in this wine, consultant sommelier Deborah-Lynn Morris compared it more to a Chenin, concluding: 'Soft and easy to drink, with well-balanced acidity.'

£7.92 Turkish Fine Wines

Gidatay, Barudi, Sauvignon Blanc/Muscat/Chardonnay 2013, Aegean, Turkey

Bronze medal winner

Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn summed up this intriguing blend with: 'Sharp, clean acidity, with precise, soft, perfumed notes of Turkish delight and violets. Luscious, then clean, refreshing flavours. Quite full on the palate, nicely balanced and an integrated touch of oak.'

£6.55 Taste Turkey

Arcadia, A Blend 2012, Thrace, Turkey

Bronze medal winner

'Ripe and plump, with juicy fruit character. Good honest wine with grip,' commented satisfied team leader Simon Woods, concluding: 'Really tasty.'

£20.40 Arcadia Wines and Vineyards

Pamukkale, Sava Red 2014, Aegean, Turkey

Bronze medal winner

‘Violet in colour, with red cherry and plums, and leafy peppery notes. Juicy and succulent, well balanced and uncomplicated,’ said Diego Muntoni of Oxo Tower Restaurant. ‘Crunchy, bright and well made, a good house wine,’ agreed team leader Natasha Hughes MW.

£5.00 Anatolian Foods

Sevilen, Narince 2013, Anatolia, Turkey

Bronze medal winner

'Fresh and crisp, with citrus, papaya, green apple and mineral notes on the nose. The palate is textured, with good acidity,' said team leader Laura Rhys MS.

£8.75 Try Wines

Arcadia, A Cabernet Franc 2011, Thrace, Turkey

Bronze medal winner

The judges all liked this wine's spicy style, with consultant sommelier Deborah-Lynn Morris adding: 'Well-balanced, complex wine with wood well integrated.'
'Big, chewy, nice honest style,' said team leader Simon Woods.

£14.00 Turkish Fine Wines

Nif, Merlot 2012, Aegean, Turkey

Bronze medal winner

'Nicely made wine,' declared consultant sommelier Deborah-Lynn Morris, adding: 'Good colour, legs and mouthfeel. Not overly tannic, with good fruit.'
Frédéric Jean-Yves Billet of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa noted its 'long finish and complexity'.

£15.12 Nif Bağları

Urla, Nexus 2013, Aegean, Turkey

Bronze medal winner

Frédéric Jean-Yves Billet of Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa was impressed with this wine's overall appeal: 'Concentrated nose, good balance, this is spicy and peppery with good oak. Elegant with good level of complexity.'
Several recommended that this be decanted.

£15.05 Armit

Doluca, Sarafin, Chardonnay 2013, Thrace, Turkey

Commended medal winner

£9.98 Tees

Doluca, Karma, Cabernet Sauvignon/Öküzgözü 2012, Thrace/Eastern Anatolia, Turkey

Commended medal winner

£9.27 Doluca

Doluca, Signium 2012, Thrace, Turkey

Commended medal winner

£19.57 Doluca

Sevilen, Plato, Kalecik Karasi 2012, Güney-Denizli, Aegean, Turkey

Commended medal winner

£11.00 Try Wines

Kayra, Öküzgözü 2012, Elazığ, Eastern Anatolia, Turkey

Commended medal winner

£8.25 Tees

Pamukkale, Anfora, Öküzgözü 2013, Aegean, Turkey

Commended medal winner

Pamukkale, Nodus, Shiraz 2012, Aegean, Turkey

Commended medal winner

£15.00 Anatolian Foods

Pamukkale, Anfora, Reserve Shiraz 2011, Aegean, Turkey

Commended medal winner

£12.00 Anatolian Foods

Sevilen, Centum, Cabernet Franc 2012, Güney-Denizli, Aegean, Turkey

Commended medal winner

Sevilen, Plato, Syrah/Öküzgözü 2012, Güney-Denizli, Aegean, Turkey

Commended medal winner

Nif, Sangiovese 2012, Aegean, Turkey

Commended medal winner

£15.12 Nif Bağları

Nif, Bornova, Muscat 2013, Aegean, Turkey

Commended medal winner

£14.53 Nif Bağları

Urla, Tempus 2013, Aegean, Turkey

Commended medal winner

£20.05 Armit

Varietal Classics: Argentine Malbec - <£12 ex-VAT

Finca Las Moras, Reserva, Malbec 2013, San Juan, Argentina

Gold medal winner

Depth and plenty of typical Malbec character gave Finca Las Moras Gold. Spice and sweet black fruits lead through to a savoury, peppery finish. ‘Bright, dark fruits, meaty and rich on the palate, with good structure. Great value,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS, with Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross noting: ‘Purple, mulberry fruit and blackberry richness.’

£6.65 Bibendum

Vistalba, Tomero, Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Gold medal winner

A sophisticated blend of flavours took Vistalba to the top. ‘Black fruits and herbal notes on a fresh nose, with spices on a persistent finish,’ said Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place, with team leader Tom Forrest noting: ‘Spicy pepper, black fruits, liquorice, some oak and raspberries.'
Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair summed it up: 'A great example of what Malbec should be. Match with BBQ ribs.'

£8.72 Enotria&Coe

Merced del Estero, Mil Vientos, Barrica Malbec 2012, San Juan, Argentina

Gold medal winner

This was simply ‘just lovely, a wow wine’ for Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, with its ‘cassis, minty blueberries and oak’, while Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place noted its ‘fresh herbal and balsamic notes, blackberry elegance, blackberry leaf and good length’.

'Crying out for steak – rump, fore-rib or sirloin – just make sure it's rare!' said hungry team leader Tom Forrest.

£10.50 The Flying Corkscrew

Santa Ana, La Mascota, Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

'A big wine with lots of oak and structure,' said consultant Sam Caporn MW, with team leader Angela Reddin adding: 'Baked fruit tart with some smoky oak and blueberry muffin notes, if high in alcohol.'

£9.36 Enotria&Coe

Pascual Toso, Selected Vines, Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

‘Jammy blueberry, blackcurrant and mulberry aromas along with vanilla and sweet cedar wood notes,’ began Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels, adding: ‘Full bodied with soft, integrated tannins and a lingering finish.’

£7.71 Kingsland

Alta Vista, Classic Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

‘Stewy red and black fruits, juicy palate with spice and oak notes,’ began team leader Tom Forrest, with Neil Bruce of Studio Alto highlighting ‘ripe bramble fruits, fine tannins, blueberry and spice’. With its balance and richness, this is classic barbecue fare.

£7.02 Cockburn & Campbell

Catena, Appellation Vista Flores, Malbec 2012, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

‘Dark, bold, rich juicy fruits on the nose, with good weight and structure on the palate,’ began team leader Laura Rhys MS, concluding: ‘Balanced alcohol with good depth and silky tannins.’ 'Rich, textured, spicy, with well-integrated tannins,' said George Bergier of The Victorian Chop House Company.

£11.26 Bibendum

Andeluna 1300, Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Silver medal winner

‘Good depth of aroma with meaty, spicy characters, plum jam and ripe tannins on a full-bodied palate with firm acidity,’ said Matteo Malquori of Hakkasan Hanway Place. ‘Quite mineral on the nose, with soft, squishy red fruits,’ added team leader Tom Forrest.

£9.03 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Salentein, Capilla de Barro, Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

‘Clean, with fresh, slightly plummy aromas. A fruity style with fine-grained tannins,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto. ‘Lightly perfumed, rose and violet nose and ripe berry fruit on the palate,’ added team leader Tom Forrest.

£5.75 Majestic Commercial

Norton, Finca Perdriel, Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina

Bronze medal winner

While Neil Bruce of Studio Alto found this a ‘juicy, light, plummy’ wine, team leader Tom Forrest highlighted the ‘jammy red and black summer fruits with vanilla and soft spice notes’.

£8.38 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Rutini, Malbec 2012, Mendoza , Argentina

Commended medal winner

Doña Paula, Estate Malbec 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza , Argentina

Commended medal winner

Argento, Esquinas de Argento, Malbec 2013, Mendoza , Argentina

Commended medal winner

£9.14 Bibendum

Colomé, Estate Malbec 2012, Calchaquí Valley , Argentina

Commended medal winner

£11.65 Liberty Wines

Desierto, Pampa, Malbec 2010, Patagonia , Argentina

Commended medal winner

Catena, Malbec 2012, Mendoza , Argentina

Commended medal winner

£11.26 Bibendum

La Riojana, Raza Malbec 2013, La Rioja , Argentina

Commended medal winner

£6.75 Laytons

Zuccardi, Serie A, Malbec 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Commended medal winner

£8.22 Alliance Wine

Varietal Classics: Australian Shiraz - <£12 ex-VAT

RedHeads, Barrel Monkeys, Shiraz 2013, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

This was a ‘classic’ for all those who encountered it. ‘Toasty plum fruit nose, vanilla and stewed plums on the palate,' said team leader Martin Lam. ‘Bright fruit, elegant and lingering, with soft notes of coconut, cocoa and even sun lotion,’ added Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, while team leader Laura Rhys MS suggested another classic to match it: lamb with rosemary and thyme.

£7.50 Direct Wines Production

Yalumba, Patchwork, Barossa Shiraz 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Gold medal winner

‘Classic, full-throttle Aussie Shiraz,’ declared team leader Martin Lam: ‘Silky, spicy fruit nose, juicy with lots of spice and extract on the palate.’ An enthused Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn added: ‘Hugely intense, fantastic deep vanilla and silky bilberries lingering an age on the palate. Brilliant!’ 'Partner with braised hare, fennel and red cabbage,' said team leader Laura Rhys MS.

£10.15 Negociants

Chapel Hill, Parsons Nose, Shiraz 2013, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Lots of pepper and spice with succulent, rich tannins and a blackcurranty, rich cassis character to the palate, in jammy style,’ said Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel. ‘Great balance, with amazing fruit and juicy tannins,’ added La Petite Maison’s Andrea Fasan.

£9.59 Berkmann Wine Cellars

Langmeil, Valley Floor, Shiraz 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘Deep, extracted style with some brett on the nose, firm body and structure, with grippy tannins and spice notes. Give it some time,’ said consultant Michael Harrison. ‘Broad-shouldered and slim-waisted, with a peppery edge,’ added team leader Simon Woods.

£11.80 Berkmann Wine Cellars

The Colonial Estate, Explorateur, Old Vine Shiraz 2013, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

‘A more restrained style,’ began Lukasz Walkowiak of Oxo Tower Restaurant, with Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn continuing: ‘Clean, fresh, delicate, more Syrah than Shiraz. Soft fruit on a silky finish. Stunning value.’

£9.67 Bibendum

Dandelion Vineyards, Lionheart of the Barossa, Shiraz 2013, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Silver medal winner

Team leader Martin Lam found this a ‘very drinkable’ wine, adding: ‘Vanilla plum compote, dark, chocolatey and balanced.’ ‘A blockbuster that needs decanting,’ agreed Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn: ‘Lots of fruit, but integrated and drinks well.’

£9.50 Liberty Wines

Rathbone, Mount Langi Ghiran, Billi Billi, Shiraz 2011, Grampians, Victoria, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Herby and restrained, with wild berry aromas and a classic palate, juicy and herbal, plus good persistence,’ said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison. ‘Peppery nose with ripe fruit and liquorice notes on the palate,’ added consultant Michael Harrison.

£8.54 Bibendum

Heirloom Vineyards, McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Restrained coconut and vanilla style; lots happening with damsons and plums; herbaceous notes on an evolving palate,’ said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn. ‘Definition and poise,’ added team leader Martin Lam.

£9.00 Liberty Wines

Château Tanunda, Barossa Valley Vineyards, Shiraz 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

‘Clean, fresh and juicy, with good honest, balanced tannin on a juicy palate,’ began team leader Simon Woods, adding: ‘Very tasty, has the earthy pepper and refined edge, but still has weight.’

£9.42 Bibendum

Grant Burge, Boomerang Bay, Shiraz 2013, South Eastern Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£7.00

Brown Brothers, 18 Eighty Nine, Shiraz 2012, Victoria , Australia

Commended medal winner

£7.17 Bibendum

Dandelion Vineyards, Lioness of McLaren Vale, Shiraz 2013, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£9.50 Liberty Wines

Dandelion Vineyards, Lion’s Tooth of McLaren Vale, Shiraz/Riesling 2012, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Commended medal winner

£9.50 Liberty Wines

Varietal Classics: NZ Sauvignon Blanc - <£12 ex-VAT

Spencer Hill, Latitude 41, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Nelson, New Zealand

Gold medal winner

Great typicity alongside a welcoming easy-drinking persona won Spencer Hill Gold. ‘Fatter style, a little restrained but zesty, attractive and elegant,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel adding: ‘Floral, shy nose, with some lime and gooseberry.’ 'A food wine – a good substitute for Sancerre,' said Hakkasan Group's Christine Parkinson.

£10.53 Spencer Hill Estate

Yealands, Estate, Single Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand

Gold medal winner

‘Delicate nose of kiwi fruit and tomato stalk. Creamy, balanced palate with zesty citrus and a long finish,’ said an impressed Guillaume Mahaut of The Jugged Hare. ‘Fantastic, tight palate, bursting with flavour,’ agreed team leader Angela Reddin.

£8.80 Enotria&Coe

Framingham, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Gold medal winner

Herbal definition with hints of aniseed and eastern spices are just some of the flavours that won Framingham Gold. ‘Tomato leaf and sap notes on the nose, followed by wonderfully layered flavours cascading across the palate,’ said impressed team leader Angela Reddin, concluding: ‘Very intense, with superb length. Pair with chive mackerel with grape and elderflower.'

£9.35 Les Caves de Pyrène

Boutinot, Moko Black, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Some asparagus on the nose and palate with some bell pepper on the finish, decent length and balance,’ said consultant Sam Caporn MW. ‘A more delicate palate, subtle and fresh,’ added Guillaume Mahaut of The Jugged Hare.

£6.45 Boutinot

Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Very clean, clear and a good example of this style,’ began team leader Martin Lam: ‘Nettles on the nose, nettles and herbs on the palate.’ ‘Touch of gooseberry and asparagus, with herbaceous notes and such a long aftertaste,’ added Lukasz Walkowiak of Oxo Tower Restaurant.

£9.25 Liberty Wines

Ara, The Pass, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Nice bright, crunchy fruit nose,’ began team leader Angela Reddin, going on: ‘Lime, cucumber and some herbs, box laurel and a lovely citrus bite. Clean and refreshing.’ ‘Classic, pungent, fruity style with a creamy mouthfeel,’ added Guillaume Mahaut of The Jugged Hare.

£6.00 Copestick Murray, Greene King

Mission, Vineyard Selection, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Ripe guava in a more fruit-forward style, but showing good typicity and balance,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW. ‘Grassy nose, with cooked peas, good mouthfeel and length,’ added consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet.

£12.00 Cockburn & Campbell

Mansion House Bay, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

‘Zesty acidity with guava and grapefruit, well-integrated and balanced flavours,’ began team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel adding: ‘Mineral, austere, cool nose and a delicate palate.’

£8.62 Enotria&Coe

Boutinot, The Cloud Factory, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Herbaceous, with quince and guava, fresh acidity and clean,’ said team leader Annette Scarfe MW, with consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet adding: ‘Tropical notes of guava and mandarin, pleasant texture with a mineral, salty finish.’

£6.35 Boutinot

Kim Crawford, Small Parcels, Spitfire, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Broad in flavour, with guava and gooseberry pie. Full and weighty, quite a serious style,’ said team leader Simon Woods, with La Petite Maison’s Andrea Fasan adding: ‘Great fruit purity, precise, with a refined finish.’

£11.00 Liberty Wines

Sileni, Cellar Selection, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Angela Reddin found this to be a ‘good all-rounder’, saying: ‘Lemon-lime nose with some stony seashell mineral. Bright fruit and herbal characters on the palate, and a great length.’

£6.50 Boutinot

Vavasour, Awatere Pass, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Clear and bright, with minerals on the nose, soft acids and pleasing floral notes,’ said consultant Michael Harrison. ‘Dry, crisp and linear, with good rounded aromas and a polished finish,’ added Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison.

£6.00 Greene King

Spencer Hill, Mariner Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Nelson, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Annette Scarfe MW found this ‘zesty and vibrant’, showing ‘lovely acidity and freshness with grapefruit and citrus mineral notes’. ‘Herby aromas with mineral accents,’ added consultant sommelier Christophe Richelet.

£9.85 Jackson Nugent Vintners

Wild Rock, The Infamous Goose, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

Team leader Simon Woods noted: ‘Ripe but lean and clean, crisp citrus with a herbal freshness.’ ‘A grassier style, with a more herbaceous palate,’ agreed consultant Michael Harrison.

£8.32 Louis Latour Agencies

Tinpot Hut, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Opulent fruit with a tropical nose, great attack and grip on the palate, with a persistent, clean bright finish,’ said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison, with team leader Simon Woods adding: ‘Ripe but quite restrained, lots of fruit but it’s a gentler style.’

£9.25 Liberty Wines

Export Union, Akau, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Restrained and balanced, controlled tropical flavours with refreshing zesty character,’ said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, adding: ‘Fresh and clean, with touches of gooseberry and a creamy citrus finish.’

£6.28 Molson Coors

Hunter's, Kaho Roa, Winemaker's Selection, Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Rich, fruity, yeasty, calling for food with its tropical and pineapple fruit and long finish,’ said Oxo Tower Restaurant’s Lukasz Walkowiak. ‘Loved it,’ said Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn: ‘Very much Pouilly-Fumé, with luscious pineapple notes.’

£11.95 Laytons

Villa Maria, Silver Lake, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Spring is in the air!’ declared Roger Jones of The Harrow at Little Bedwyn: ‘Fresh and zesty, a touch tropical, with good balance and restraint, mellow with a bit of spice, soft nettle notes and lovely balance.’

£8.43

Rongopai, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘Herbaceous nose with nettley notes, an attractive palate that fills out with ripe fruit, semi-tropical, and a hint of bitterness on the finish,’ said team leader Martin Lam.

£7.50 Molson Coors

Baron Edmond de Rothschild, Rimapere, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

Walnut Block Wines, Collectables, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£6.70

Spy Valley, Johnson Estate, Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£9.93 Bibendum

Varietal Classics: Pinot Grigio - <£12 ex-VAT

Alpha Zeta, Terrapieno Single Vineyard, Pinot Grigio 2014, Veneto, Italy

Gold medal winner

'Excellent flavour and nice lift, this is subtle and refined, with a fresh, scented finish,' said team leader Richard Bampfield MW, illustrating why Alpha Zeta scooped Gold. ‘Candied pear and pear drop aromas with hints of peachy white flesh,’ added Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross, continuing ‘More rounded acidity and a good length finish, with refreshing lemon acidity.’ One to match with fish.

£8.00 Liberty Wines

Marisco Vineyards, Fairhall Cliffs, Pinot Gris 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Gold medal winner

Fresh, gentle and approachable – and remarkable value – gave our first Gold in this section to Marisco.

'Very pale pink with gold notes and aromas of ripe pears with floral notes and ginger spice,’ began team leader Tom Forrest, adding: ‘Oily note of ripe Conference pear with a mineral finish.’ 'Pleasing ripeness on the nose follows through to rich fruit flavours,' said Richard Brooks of Caroline Catering.

£6.58 Majestic Commercial

Cavit, Terrazze della Luna, Pinot Grigio 2014, Trentino, Italy

Silver medal winner

‘Some complexity in the style, with spice notes as well as ripe citrus freshness,’ said team leader Laura Rhys MS. ‘Floral and light, with hints of under-ripe peach,’ added Oscar Miller of Vinoteca King's Cross.

£5.75 Boutinot

Rongopai, Pinot Gris 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

Highlighting its ‘creamy texture and hint of mineral’, team leader Tom Forrest noted: ‘Pale gold in colour, with citrus and ripe pear on the nose. Juicy Conference pear character and a fresh finish.’

£7.50 Molson Coors

Huia, Pinot Gris 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

‘With its subtle, delicately fruity aromas and dry, gentle fruit character on the palate, this shows a persistent elegance,’ said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto.

£11.88 Bibendum

Bartolomeo Breganze, Le Colline di San Giorgio, Pinot Grigio 2014, Veneto, Italy

Bronze medal winner

‘Dry and light with approachable acidity,’ began Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels, continuing: ‘Good clean fruit aromas with subtle tropical notes of pineapple and melon, with hints of stone fruits, such as peach.’

£5.54 Majestic Commercial

Mezzacorona, Castel Firmian, Pinot Grigio Riserva 2013, Trentino , Italy

Commended medal winner

Tinpot Hut, Pinot Gris 2014, Marlborough , New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£9.55 Liberty Wines

Argento, Pinot Grigio 2014, Mendoza, Argentina

Commended medal winner

£6.74 Bibendum

Opawa, Pinot Gris 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand

Commended medal winner

£8.86 Negociants

Mezzacorona, Castel Firmian, Pinot Grigio 2014, Trentino, Italy

Commended medal winner

Borgo Conventi, Collio, Pinot Grigio 2013, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Commended medal winner

£11.83 Alivini

Cavit, Bottega Vinai, Pinot Grigio 2014, Trentino, Italy

Commended medal winner

£7.05 Boutinot

White Rhône

Colombo & Fille, Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2014, Rhône, France

Gold medal winner By the glass

Superb value once more from Colombo & Fille. Little wonder this scored a By The Glass award too.

'Intense, focused and concentrated nose of beautiful melon, ripe peach and pear fruit, with delicate blossom notes,' said Stuart Skea of Champany Inn & Wine Cellars, 'Very Mediterannean in character. Match with sword fish and crevettes.'
Team leader Simon Woods added: ‘Intense, heady honeysuckle and pear, with notes of peach and halva.’

£6.24 Hatch Mansfield

Jaboulet, Domaine Grands Amandiers, Condrieu 2013, Rhône, France

Gold medal winner

‘Harmonious, pure savoury fusion,’ said Andrea Fasan of La Petite Maison, neatly encapsulating why Domaine Grands Amandiers picked up Gold. ‘Nice use of oak, good grip on the palate, with creaminess and long, intense floral character,’ said team leader Simon Woods, concluding: ‘Good, big, but fine and really tasty.’ 'Match with turbot, watercress, roasted nuts and a mushroom sauce,' suggested Caroline Brangé of 28°-50° Mayfair.

£33.10 Bibendum

St Cosme, Condrieu 2013, Rhône, France

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

They're back and as good as ever. St Cosme's Condrieu waltzed off with a Critics' Choice award for its wonderful depth and beautiful balance. ‘Lifted honeysuckle nose and a lovely, white flower palate, ripe and full with good acidity,’ said consultant Michael Harrison, with team leader Simon Woods adding: ‘Intense and mineral with a citrus bite.’ Match with a meaty fish dish with creamy sauce, or a braised pork dish, or a pork escalope, again with a cream sauce. Decisions, decisions!

£32.53 Bibendum

Domaine du Chêne, Condrieu 2012, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

Perfumed with violets and rose petal, peaches and apricots. Consultant Michael Harrison said: ‘Good texture and mouthfeel on a big, bold palate, with noticeable oaking and a lengthy finish.'
Meanwhile team leader Simon Woods noted: ‘Deep, juicy and relaxed, built on a grand scale.’

£28.75 Liberty Wines

Guy Farge, Vania, St-Joseph Blanc 2012, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

‘Rich, herby, spicy, long and fleshy; creamy with lovely peach and notes of sweet nutty halva and walnut,’ said team leader Simon Woods, while George Bergier of The Victorian Chop House Company said: 'Elegant, with nice minerality, ripe fruit and a good long aftertaste.'

£17.98 Enotria&Coe

Domaine Chante Cigale, Extrait, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2013, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

‘Generous and opulent on the nose, with amazing length on a broad spectrum of fruit flavours on the palate,' noted La Petite Maison’s Andrea Fasan. ‘Top class, sophisticated style,’ added Jonathan Kleeman of The Ritz Hotel.

£24.50 Boutinot

Jean-Luc Colombo, Les Abeilles, Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2014, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

‘Gentle, herby, mineral and fragrant, quite oily texture with walnut skin hints, a good honest style,’ said team leader Simon Woods, with consultant Michael Harrison adding: ‘Lifted white blossom notes, good texture and peachy fruit.’

£6.24 Hatch Mansfield

Domaine du Monteillet, Le Petit Viognier, Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes 2012, Rhône, France

Silver medal winner

‘Just lovely,’ began team leader Simon Woods, continuing: ‘Has the heady, peachy apricot edge of Viognier in with reduction. A relaxed and tender wine.’ ‘Ripe and opulent, not complicated, but generous,’ added La Petite Maison’s Andrea Fasan.

£12.65 Boutinot

Terres des Amoureuses, All White 2012, Rhône, France

Commended medal winner

Jaboulet, Les Jalets, Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2013, Rhône , France

Commended medal winner

£12.73 Bibendum

Boutinot Fide et Arte, La Fleur Solitaire, Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2013, Rhône , France

Commended medal winner

£6.50 Boutinot