Sommelier Wine Awards 2024 Winners

'Classic notes of Turkish delight, rose petal, honeysuckle, ripe apricot and peach, as well as hints of strawberry and lychee.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

'Intense, with ripe stone fruit and tropical aromas, such as lychee and mango. There’s some sweetness on the palate, which shows great complexity, and concentration too – a very balanced wine.'
Giuseppe D'Aniello, The London Edition.

£13.20 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

'Classic Riesling, opening with a petrol note on the nose that gives way to a beautiful apple and peach tone on the palate, along with a saline minerality and a flinty note, leading to a smoky finish with a crisp note of lime.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

'Great expression of terroir, and of the grape itself.'
Giuseppe D'Aniello, The London Edition.

£29.20 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Dry and fresh, with a little spritz, showing lots of green fruit, minerality, and citrus fruit. It would be a great addition to a bottle list, for those looking for something bright and moreish.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

'Showing texture and body, good aromatics and a layered finish, this could be a great addition to a pairing menu.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£14.20 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

'Juicy, with fragrant, ripe plum and a melange of red and black fruit, alongside some clove, cinnamon and vanilla. Typically Bordeaux, with firm tannins that are ripe and well integrated. Full bodied but still approachable, with slate minerality and graphite.'
Stephanie Wangui, Noble Rot.

'Rich and intense, this needs a heavy stew or a steak.'
Erik Simonics, Sunset Hospitality Group.

£15.43 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'There’s depth in fruit here, and intrigue, with notes of wet soil, some mushroom and a little volatility that lifts the wine, as well as cassis, clove, cedar and vanilla, with well-integrated tannins on the palate.'
Stephanie Wangui, Noble Rot.

'Great concentration, with red and black fruits, and a touch of clove and vanilla.'
Giuseppe D'Aniello, The London Edition.

£20.00 Size: 75cl Waddesdon

'Good intensity of black fruit, a touch of herbaceousness and sweet spices from the oak.'
Giuseppe D'Aniello, The London Edition.

'Bright, fresh acidity, with some fresh red fruit. A well-balanced wine with a medium finish.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

'Great, with rich, dark fruit, cassis, spice and oak, some tertiary notes and a long finish.'
Erik Simonics, Sunset Hospitality Group.

£19.99 Size: 75cl Waddesdon

'Inky, deep, hedonistic and voluptuous, with well-integrated oak and balanced acidity.'
Stephanie Wangui, Noble Rot.

'Intense black fruit and sweet spices from the oak, with notes of leather and mushroom, as well as pencil shavings and an earthy, forest floor component. The palate is dry, with great fruit concentration, firm tannins and a long finish' Giuseppe D'Aniello, The London Edition.

£45.20 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'There’s refreshing acidity here, with zesty stone fruit notes, as well as sweet spices, leading to a medium finish. This would be a good option by the glass on a gastropub list.'
Savvas Symeonidis, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants.

'This is yeasty on the nose, with a moderate use of oak, and with a creaminess on the palate.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

£11.19 Size: 75cl Hatch Mansfield

'Classic Burgundy in style, with rich brioche notes and a toasty finish.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

'Lemon zest and green apples lead to a chalky, mineral finish with a touch of gun flint.'
Chris Parker, consultant sommelier.

'Intense, with ripe fruit and a touch of dairy – complex, and a bargain for the price.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£13.30 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

'This has lovely fresh citrus, combined with rich buttery notes – an excellent wine to see you from the start to the end of a meal.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

'With notes of honeydew melon and pear toast, this is both elegant and well structured, and would be fantastic with roast pheasant.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

£19.70 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Toast and citrus, with some refreshing lemon meringue too, leading to a nice finish. Good value.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

'Elegant and very fresh, with good length.'
Julio D Tauste, Orrery.

'With crab apple, lime, pear toast and wet stone, this is a very well-made Mâcon that could match up to chicken roulade.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

£17.32 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Peach, ripe apple and candied lemon zest aromas lead to a palate with great complexity and refreshing acidity, showing great use of oak ageing.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'Ripe citrus, sweet vanilla and almond, with soft ripe stone fruits.'
Chris Parker, consultant sommelier.

'Subtle toast married with pear and crab apple – excellent with sea bream.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

£20.78 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A very good Bordeaux blend that is well balanced, and showing good concentration.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'Fruity and ripe, this is a full bodied and rich wine. A real crowd pleaser.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

'This would be a great match for dishes such as walnut celeriac and mushroom broth.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£17.37 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Soft Cabernet with ripe, dark fruit and herbaceous nuances. A good quality wine.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'Notes of plum, cherry and crème de cassis with mint and baking spice – a complex wine, and very smooth.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

'Evident oak, with bright fruit notes, as well as violets. Good tannins, and good length too.'
Vanessa Stolz, Pine.

£20.50 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Good varietal character, rich and full bodied, with some freshness – a very young wine that needs further ageing.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

'An intense profile with leafy notes, as well as pencil lead, and a juicy core to the palate, with tannins that are grippy but balanced. A good example of pure California Cabernet.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

£46.44 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'This has layers of oak and concentrated ripe fruit, not to mention bags of spice – fresh tobacco, clove, nutmeg, vanilla and sweet date-molasses. It’s just waiting to age and show its tertiary side.'
Clara Rubin, Hawksmoor Group.

'Very concentrated and well balanced, with excellent structure. A fine example of Cabernet, and a world-class red. Perfect for a steak.'
Glen Montgomery, Eorna.

£29.64 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'I love the ripeness and delicate smokiness, with typicity and freshness, cooked banana and dried apricot notes, and lots of limey citrus on the finish. Delicate, but with tart acidity.'
Elly Owen, freelance sommelier and educator.

'Tasty minerality, as well as intensity of fruit, and a lasting finish. A good price for the depth of flavour.'
Savvas Symeonidis, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants.

£37.80 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Citrus driven, with a hint of herbaceousness, this has a good mid-palate and minerality towards the finish.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz. ‘Floral and citrus aromas, with a crisp palate and a flinty finish.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

'Notes of stone fruit, minerals and petrichor, with a delicious line of savoury salinity running through the palate.'
Elly Owen, freelance sommelier and educator.

£21.69 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A mineral nose, joined by tangerine, grapefruit, red apple and white peach, and autolytic notes of bread and crackers. Great complexity and ageing potential.'
Giacomo Recchia, Bob Bob Ricard.

'Bright citrus, green apple, apricot and a touch of pastry and yoghurt. Fruit-driven with good acidity and a taut finish. A celebratory style to enjoy as an aperitif.'
Matthew Davison, Moor Hall.

£33.90 Size: 75cl Hatch Mansfield

'A great aperitif, but with intensity and body to stand up to creamy foods. Great balance of white florals, green and yellow fruit, and a slight nutty and yeasty character.'
Chris Goodale, Julie’s Restaurant.

'Lemon, lime and green apple, followed by bread and dough notes, with delicate bubbles. A great match for a seafood platter.'
Giacomo Recchia, Bob Bob Ricard.

£32.72 Size: 75cl Jascots Wine Merchants

'A slightly developed, oxidative nose with bread and yeast, as well as some oak, red apple and tangerine, and toasted nuts, with more nuttiness on the palate. Good length, with acidity that’s strong but integrated. Exceptional value.'
Matthew Davison, Moor Hall.

'A balanced wine that is perfect for tasting menus in fine dining restaurants.'
Giacomo Recchia, Bob Bob Ricard.

£28.50 Size: 75cl Firth & Co

'A big personality, showing plenty of complex florals, orchard and stone fruits, fresh herbs and a silky, chalky mineral finish. Outstanding elegance.'
Chris Goodale, Julie’s Restaurant.

'Notes of fresh pastry, anise, herbs, peach and citrus. Fantastic texture – delicate yet powerful in flavour. A versatile style, perfect for celebratory or gastronomic occasions, and will continue to develop.'
Matthew Davison, Moor Hall.

£159.01 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines, Matthew Clark, LWC Drinks

'Green herbaceousness and a light citrus touch, with minerality on the nose that’s replicated on the palate. Precise and linear acidity with a gentle buffering of just-ripe yellow stone fruit, green apple and white florality.'
Carolina W Seibel, Pétrus.

'Mellow hints of toast and smoke mingling with bread crust and brioche character. An outstanding wine.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£72.23 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark, LWC Drinks, Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Aromas of honey, caramel, and a touch of bruised apple, leading to a palate that’s dry and complex, with intense flavours.'
Giacomo Recchia, Bob Bob Ricard.

'A full-flavoured and full-bodied champagne, with maturity of fruit, including tropical and stone fruit, as well as yeasty, bready notes, leading to a long finish. A food-friendly wine.'
Anastasios Karakasis, Bacchanalia.

£29.28 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'A bashful nose, with hints of white florality and wild strawberries, as well as white peaches. This leads to good complexity on the palate, which shows great balance through chalkiness and minerality.'
Carolina W Seibel, Pétrus.

'A gastronomic wine that would be suitable for fine dining restaurants, where it could be served by the glass.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£57.89 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A silky, fresh and zesty wine, with fabulous stone fruit surrounded by floral notes and a little tropical fruit too. A fantastic all-rounder.'
Chris Goodale, Julie’s Restaurant.

'Creamy, balanced and well rounded, this has pleasant acidity with flavours of stone and tropical fruits, minerality and a long finish. A complex champagne with even more ageing potential.'
Anastasios Karakasis, Bacchanalia.

£72.23 Size: 75cl Hatch Mansfield

'Cool climate expression, with citrus and fresh stone fruit, and a lactic note on the palate, which is concentrated and long. Outstanding.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'Richness, but with drying oak, and white florality, baking powder and green herbaceousness.'
Carolina W Seibel, Pétrus.

'Yeast and grapefruit aromas – a match for potato salad, dill and croutons.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£55.51 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Smoky, with some stone fruit aromas, leading to pleasant acidity giving balance and a hint of freshness, with vanilla and caramel notes on the aftertaste.'
Vanessa Stolz, Pine.

'Toasty and creamy, with well integrated oak notes, generous notes of dried stone fruit, as well as honeysuckle and camomile. A complex finish, and great potential for ageing.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

£26.84 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

'Bashful on the nose, but with expressive yellow and white peaches on the palate, oak character and white floral notes.'
Carolina W Seibel, Pétrus.

'A Chablis-like expression, elegant and creamy, with fresh fruit.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'A great wine, with minerality and a zesty finish, that would pair with a grilled john dory.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£18.00 Size: 75cl Gonzalez Byass UK

'A full-bodied expression of Chenin, with notes of green and yellow flowers, some creamy elements, and vanilla and cooked ginger too.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

'Stunning complexity, with hints of salted butter, smoke and toast. Lingering on the palate, with an electric freshness and a savoury, nutty finish. Exceptional by-the-glass wine for a fine dining restaurant.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£16.22 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Rich and intense, this shows a good mix of dark and red fruits, nutmeg and smoky aromas, with evidence of oak. A rich finish, with good intensity and tannin structure.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles London at The OWO.

'Violet notes lead to a palate with dark ripe cherries and plums, well-integrated oak and minerality, with a long-lasting finish.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£39.64 Size: 75cl Zonin UK

'Showing richness and intensity, this is vibrant and ripe, with a mix of earthy aromas and developed fruit character, rich tannins and a good finish. The oak is integrated, giving nice structure and texture.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles London at The OWO.

'Intense ruby colour, with sweet morello cherry and blueberry, vibrant acidity and soft ripe tannins.'
Natalja Senina, Chewton Glen.

£42.00 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Ripe lime fruit with herbal nuances, as well as lovely stone fruits marinated in fennel and basil. Lovely texture, yet retaining great energy too – a good example of the region’s potential, and great value for money.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

'A refreshing, vibrant expression that’s super fresh and super drinkable – a great example of the style.'
Jonathan Kleeman, Story Group.

£12.00 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe

'Good varietal expression here, with bergamot, fresh apricot, white peach and wet stone aromas, leading to a palate that’s crisp and well-structured, and a long, refreshing finish.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Gordon Ramsay Group.

'A decadent, rounded and complex expression of this variety, showing incredible balance and complexity. Great for food pairing, with both minerality and a creamy finish.'
Jonathan Kleeman, Story Group.

£17.66 Size: 75cl Walker & Wodehouse Wines

'A wonderful example of elegance and tension, showing notes of crushed and dried red flowers, and black spice, as well as red and black fruits.

' Emma Denney, Claridge's.

'An excellent wine, with seductive forest fruits, vanilla and spices. On the palate a pleasantly fruity, intense and juicy wine is revealed, with additional spicy notes.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£21.30 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Pure fruit, with great acidity and freshness, and minerality too, showing notes of Granny Smith, fresh citrus and a chalky backbone on the bone dry palate.'
Philipp Reinstaller, Raffles London at The OWO.

'Ripe acidity, with luscious stone fruit over autolytic notes and ripe green fruit, as well as a discreet bitterness that brings complexity.'
Laurent Chaniac, The Cinnamon Collection.

£23.38 Size: 75cl Jascots Wine Merchants, Jeroboams

'Round and soft, with a lot of fruit flavour and an undertone of lees giving some toasted notes, leading to a long finish with high acidity.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

'Very well made and approachable, round and smooth on the palate, showing dominant apple and pear flavours, with a long finish. A food friendly wine.'
Erik Simonics, Sunset Hospitality Group.

£24.60 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe, Alliance Wine

'A great example of high quality blanc de blancs, with an elegant aroma, good ripeness, lovely texture and a long finish. Deliciously drinkable.'
Glen Montgomery, Eorna.

'Bright, fresh, zesty and lively on the nose, with generous, rich vanilla notes, leading to a lovely mousse on the palate with lively acidity. A joyful wine and youthful all-rounder.'
Clara Rubin, Hawksmoor Group.

£17.00 Size: 75cl Greyfriars Vineyard, Matthew Clark

'Elegant, with lovely toasty spice, nice fruit presence and oak that’s well integrated.'
Emer Landgraf, The Clove Club.

'Intense green apple, pear and fresh lemon, as well as delicate brioche notes. Very well balanced.'
Maria Cintoli, Gravetye Manor.

'Refined bubbles and good length make this a great all-rounder, suitable for drinking on its own or with food.'
Glen Montgomery, Eorna.

£25.00 Size: 75cl Amathus

'A mineral-driven style that’s focused and precise, with a good level of fruit, and showing some nutty characteristics too, as well as lees notes, all leading to a chalky, long finish.'
Philipp Reinstaller, Raffles London at The OWO.

'This has a beautifully developed nose, yet with bright fruits too, and complexity on the palate.'
Nikos Emner, Dinner by Heston.

£43.64 Ridgeview Wine Estate

'This has everything: fruit, autolysis, development, typicity, and a long umami finish. Excellent.'
Cong Cong Bo, Amphora.

'Ripe citrus and stone fruit, alongside discreet tropical fruit, as well as some autolytic notes. There’s good complexity here, with lingering acidity that’s gentle and well balanced with the intensity of the fruit, all leading to a good finish.'
Laurent Chaniac, The Cinnamon Collection.

£29.26 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A great example, with pronounced citrus fruits on the nose and a palate that’s well balanced, with high acidity and a long aftertaste.'
Erik Simonics, Sunset Hospitality Group.

'This opens with bright, fresh aromas of elderflower and lemon that follow through on the palate. Crisp, with high acidity and a finish that’s packed with citrus fruits.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

£22.37 Size: 75cl Alexander Wines, Lea & Sandeman

'Intense on the first sip, with real richness and ripeness of fruit, balance of acidity, and complexity from lees ageing, which leans towards bread dough and biscuit. An aperitif or celebratory wine.'
Stephanie Wangui, Noble Rot.

'Notes of green apple, crunchy pear and lemon. This is crisp and fresh, with a lasting acidity on the finish.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

£31.20 Size: 75cl Lea & Sandeman, Alexander Wines

'There’s lovely varietal brightness here, and pop to the fruit, not to mention the long finish.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

'Fresh and zingy, with prominent green apple. A great option for food matching, or for those who prefer an off-dry style' Erin Donnelly, Heron.

'With a slight spritz, this is very pure – a good by-the-glass option.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£10.28 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Great fruit, with elegant notes of cherry and violet, as well as rose and pepper, nuances of leather and ripe, mature tannins. A lovely finish with great complexity and crunchy red fruits.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'With notes of tart red berries, sandalwood and clove, this is ferrous and wild, yet with delicate, silk-like tannins.'
Chris Parker, consultant sommelier.

£26.78 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'An intriguing nose of peach, white flowers, cut grass and orchard fruit, with a lean, fresh palate showing great fruit concentration.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'Ripe stone fruits, orchard fruits and delicate jasmine, with a tight mineral finish.'
Chris Parker, consultant sommelier.

'Crisp lemon and grapefruit – an easy-drinking by the glass option.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

£12.51 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

‘Red cherries, strawberries and a gentle hint of vanilla, with sweet spices and cured meat. The palate is ripe, with defined fruit, leading to a good finish with balanced alcohol – great quality.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester. ‘Nicely integrated oak aromas, giving space to blackcurrant, blackberries and violets. Ripe, with good tannin structure, medium length and good bite.'
Vanessa Stolz, Pine.

£9.14 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

'A very fresh fruit profile, with good oak integration and a pleasantly long finish. This has good typicity, complexity and ageing potential – very good.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'With notes of strawberry, blueberry, coconut oil and tobacco leaves, this is a wine that will only improve, and would be great to pair with beef wellington.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

£10.00 Size: 75cl Gonzalez Byass UK

'A complex wine that ticks all the boxes, with intense aromas and flavours of red and dark fruits, including wild cherry, strawberry and blackberry, combined with hints of leather and tobacco, leading to a long finish.'
Anastasios Karakasis, Bacchanalia.

'A brilliant, intense Primitivo with a dense, slightly rich texture, soft acidity, fine tannins and a mineral finish.'
Chris Goodale, Julie’s Restaurant.

£8.80 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'A mineral and fruity wine with notes of peach, nectarine and pineapple. Balanced and well rounded, with a pleasant finish.'
Anastasios Karakasis, Bacchanalia.

'The nose is very expressive of the warm climate, with stone fruit, tropical fruit and yellow flowers, leading to a palate that’s mineral and savoury. A great match with aged cheese.'
Giacomo Recchia, Bob Bob Ricard.

£8.82 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'A wine with good intensity, showing notes of baked apple and ripe stone fruits linked with some lees and oak aromas. The palate is dry, with moderate acidity and good length. A highly complex wine that represents great value.'
Giuseppe D'Aniello, The London Edition.

'There’s great tension here, with well-integrated acidity and ripe yet well-balanced fruit.'
Stephanie Wangui, Noble Rot.

£9.18 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

'Yellow flowers, well integrated citrus and white stone fruit, with soft baking spices and a touch of creamy roundness on the finish. A beautiful example at this price point.'
Emma Denney, Claridge's.

'Soft orchard fruit, with subtle lemon and orange. A bitter grapefruit core fleshed out with apple, lemon, pear and peach, and speckles of salinity.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£9.10 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

'Immediate stone fruit, apricot and peach yoghurt, as well as honey and buckwheat. Beeswax on the palate, with grain and cereal notes, and a touch of orange. A gastronomic style, with depth.'
Matthew Davison, Moor Hall.

'Mineral and savoury notes, with orchard and stone fruit. A food friendly wine that would be perfect for a gastropub.'
Giacomo Recchia, Bob Bob Ricard.

£10.00 Size: 75cl RBW Wines

'Ripe and intense Sancerre. Flinty, stone fruit character and notes of white flowers and grapefruit. Elegant and complex, with a concentrated palate and a saline finish. A great pairing for white meat dishes.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Showing some signs of development, particularly on the nose, which adds dimension. The acidity is integrated, with overall balance.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

£26.87 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Elegant and characteristic, there’s some restraint on the palate here, but well balanced and structured overall.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

'A flinty and mineral wine with plenty of personality, this has grassy notes, with a touch of tropical fruit too, and is balanced and round, with a good weight. Perfect for white meat dishes.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

£21.57 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Classic and intense, with good tannins, ripe fruit and spices.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

'A pronounced yet elegant wine that’s full bodied and fruit forward, with dark fruit joined by dark chocolate.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'Lots of new oak, with vanilla and coconut notes, although also fruit driven, and quite peppery on the nose.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

£29.37 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Jammy black fruit notes, as well as vanilla and cinnamon.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'With ripe tannins and a full body, there’s pronounced flavour intensity here, with ripe fruit flavours.'
Marius Plesa, The Waterside Inn.

'Complex, inviting and delicious, with well-integrated and velvety tannins.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'Well balanced and quite complex. A great Malbec.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

£40.45 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A rich, lush wine with complex tropical fruits and an oily texture, along with a mineral tone throughout the palate.'
Jonathan Kleeman, Story Group.

'Outstanding concentration of stone fruit, fresh quince and poached pear, with white pepper, cinnamon and clove spice flourishing, and the oak adding some tonka bean and ginger rock and roll to it too.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£17.67 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Punching way above its weight, this is a superstar at this price point.'
Jonathan Kleeman, Story Group.

'A beautiful fruit profile, some spice too, and a nice floral character. Very drinkable.'
Emma Denney, Claridge's.

'Attractive red fruit, with aniseed, clove and pepper. Good fluidity and concentration. This would fly off the bar top if sold by the glass.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£7.41 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'This looks like silk in a glass, with ripe cherry character followed by good herbaceousness. A wine that has potential to age.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

'Elegant yet intense, with notes of red cherry and red liquorice, as well as a hint of balsamic vinegar, leading to some redcurrant and vanilla lift.'
Chris Parker, consultant sommelier.

£36.78 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Heavy, but astutely judged. Deep, inky-black purple colour and notes of tapenade and balsamic in a ripasso style. An expensive bottle, but a customer looking for this style would be duly satisfied.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

'Amarone style, with a rich, ripe berry aroma, spice notes and good acidity. A food pairing wine.'
Nicolo Cereghini, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught.

£62.68 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

'A great expression, with fabulous length and intensity, this is fruity, bright and mineral driven.'
Chris Goodale, Julie’s Restaurant.

'Good typicity, with pear and red apple notes, as well as white peach.'
Anastasios Karakasis, Bacchanalia.

'Intense, with stone fruit, ripe apple and tropical fruit – a fine dining wine that’s perfect for roast chicken or pork.'
Giacomo Recchia, Bob Bob Ricard.

£9.99 Size: 75cl Bibendum , Matthew Clark

'With a light garnet colour, this has aromas of white pepper, as well as savoury cherries, leading to mouthwatering acidity and a refreshing finish.'
Natalja Senina, Chewton Glen.

'Ripe red fruit notes joined by some tertiary aromas such as wet leaves and forest floor. This is showing very good complexity, and has a long finish.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£18.45 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'An intense wine with notes of red and black fruits, hints of chocolate and herbs, and well integrated tannins.'
Anastasios Karakasis, Bacchanalia.

'A great all-round Barbera, with red and dark fruit joined by baking spice, and good length on the finish too.'
Chris Goodale, Julie’s Restaurant.

'Vibrant, with blackberry and black cherry notes, and good acidity.'
Matthew Davison, Moor Hall.

£17.10 Size: 75cl Vite Colte

'A full and intense wine that ticks all the boxes, with red and dark berries, sweet notes and spices. Oak and tannins are all very well integrated, with a full body and a long finish.'
Anastasios Karakasis, Bacchanalia.

'A fantastic Barbera with silky red and dark fruit, chocolate and baking spice. An absolute delight to drink.'
Chris Goodale, Julie’s Restaurant.

£33.95 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A great all-round Barbera, with notes of red and dark fruit, chocolate and baking spice, with good length on the finish too. Great density, with lots of potential for ageing.'
Chris Goodale, Julie’s Restaurant.

'Chocolate and bramble fruits dominate here, along with a slight smokiness, leading to a graphite and mineral finish that’s juicy and intense.'
Matthew Davison, Moor Hall.

£21.26 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'An intense and pronounced wine, with red and dark berry fruit, followed by some spice and herbal notes, as well as dark chocolate, tobacco and leather, all leading to a long finish. This has ageing potential.'
Anastasios Karakasis, Bacchanalia.

'Notes of black cherry on an elegant palate that has smooth and fine grained tannins.'
Giacomo Recchia, Bob Bob Ricard.

£18.51 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

'A lovely autumnal tone, rich and inviting. A hand sell, but you could easily find lovers of this wine.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

'An oxidative, sherry-esque style, this would be interesting with food.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

'Grippy and punchy, with dried fruit, this would be a fab by-the-glass offer for those who already enjoy an orange wine.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

£11.92 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Fresh yellow flowers, bright nectarines and white peach, a chalky mineral backbone and slightly toasted biscuits and subtle baking spices, leading to a bright, juicy long finish. Great with food or on its own.'
Emma Denney, Claridge's.

'A just-ripened stone fruit-led sparkling wine that’s well rounded, with vibrant yet smooth acidity, and light toasty tones.'
Jonathan Kleeman, Story Group.

£21.93 Size: 75cl Novel Wines Ltd

'Mature fruit flavours of red apple, mirabelle plum, dried lemon peel and apricot, with some lactic, buttery nuances and autolytic ones too, such as chestnut peel and dried shiitake. Rich concentration and a good acid backbone.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

'Soft and juicy, with notes of ripe lemon, stone fruit, papaya and mango. A lively, bright wine.'
Emma Denney, Claridge's.

£24.44 Size: 75cl Novel Wines Ltd

'Complex and layered, showing brightness and energy, but with development too.'
Josie Phillips, consultant sommelier.

'Toasty and yeasty, with brioche and a good hit of green apple. Complexity and nuttiness make this ideal by the glass and for food matching, as well as taking a spot on the wine list. One for those looking for a rival to champagne.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

£51.03 Size: 75cl A-Nobis Sektkellerei Norbert Szigeti GmbH

'Hedonistic, with gorgeous red fruit and well-judged oxidative notes, married to a grippy, almost chalky texture. A rich champagne alternative.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

'Acidity here is balanced well by developed fruit and autolytic qualities – a complex style of Austrian sparkling.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

'A hint of smoke and balanced acidity lend themselves to food matching.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

£25.23 Size: 75cl A-Nobis Sektkellerei Norbert Szigeti GmbH

'Very intense and expressive, with a herby edge, darker fruits and a broad palate with tannins prominent, matched by a lot of depth of the juicy core.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

'A rich and full bodied wine, ripe with spice and red and black fruit. Very generous and sleek. An excellent wine!' Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

£14.43 Size: 75cl Viña i SpA.

'Really expressive and well put together, there’s incredible concentration here, with fruits and spice all fitting together in a snapshot of primary, secondary and a hint at tertiary.'
Clara Rubin, Hawksmoor Group.

'Notes of blackberries and pepper, with a hint of spice, this is well balanced, offering great typicity of style at an affordable price.'
Maria Cintoli, Gravetye Manor.

£23.75 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A bright, fresh and angular wine, which is showing clear varietal expression. This is quite aromatic, and balanced, with a fine grip of tannin too.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

'Very good structure here, with notes of red and black fruit. A savoury wine with lots of character to it. Excellent stuff.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

£12.09 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Complex and balanced, with dominant Riesling characteristics and a long, fresh finish.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'High intensity, with lime, lemon and petrol notes. Good complexity and good length.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester. ‘This is well balanced and lengthy, with some nice bitterness on the finish. A very good choice for wine pairing menus.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

£26.01 Size: 75cl Pol Roger

'Concentrated, with balanced fruit notes, some spice from the oak, and good length too.'
Philipp Reinstaller, Raffles London at The OWO.

'A really beautiful palate with notes of violets, strawberries and some umami. A complex and intriguing wine.'
Cong Cong Bo, Amphora.

'This has great structure and length, with smooth and delicate tannins.'
Nikos Emner, Dinner by Heston.

£34.87 Size: 75cl Bibendum

'Polished and elegant, with black and red fruits, as well as some spice, this has good freshness and integrated tannins, with a palate that’s evolved and showing well, with some tertiary notes.'
Laurent Chaniac, The Cinnamon Collection.

'Complex notes of vanilla and mocha, and an earthiness, make this a great by-the-glass choice for a wine bar.'
Nikos Emner, Dinner by Heston.

£23.87 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Citrus and flint, with crunchy apple and white peach, this is extremely refreshing, and very pleasant, with minerality on the finish.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

'A nose of green fruit and citrus leads to a palate with good acidity and a salty finish that would make this good either as an aperitif or with seafood.'
Biagio Castaldo, Maison Estelle.

£16.93 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A ripe nose, with white peach, red apple and candied lemon zest, leading to vibrant acidity on the palate with well defined flavours. The mousse is creamy and the finish is long, with Granny Smith apple and blossom notes.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'Clean and super dry, with a long finish – great with oysters and clams.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

£12.40 Size: 75cl Davy's Wine Merchants

'Light and delicate, yet quite vibrant on the nose, leading to acidity that’s quite discreet, with white pear notes – great value for money.'
Charlotte Page, Joël Robuchon Group.

'This has a fine, gentle mouthfeel, lovely acidity and floral notes.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

'Fine bubbles with notes of white peach and lemon. Well balanced and restrained' Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£7.00 Size: 75cl The Society of Vintners

'A floral-style Prosecco with tart apple notes and zesty acidity. This is fresh and well balanced, exhibiting good length of flavour in the mid-palate.'
Mateusz Kowalczyk, Kai Mayfair.

'There’s great balance between fruit and acidity here, with a lovely nose of green fruit.'
Vanessa Stolz, Pine.

'Showing typicity, and inviting you to have a second glass.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

£12.38 Size: 75cl Davy's Wine Merchants

'Perfumed with floral notes of damson and iris, as well as red and black fruit. There’s stone minerality and structured tannin that’s fine and integrated, and alcohol in harmony.'
Stephanie Wangui, Noble Rot.

'Good definition and expression of terroir, with great intensity on the nose, ripe tannins integrated with soft alcohol, and good concentration.'
Giuseppe D'Aniello, The London Edition.

£21.77 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A great example of Bobal, more ripe than fresh, with velvety tannins.'
Julio D Tauste, Orrery.

' With dark cherry, tobacco and leather, this is a big wine that needs red meat. Great value.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

'Hearty and approachable, and packed with rich, dark fruits, this is smooth and easy to drink.'
Chris Parker, consultant sommelier.

£11.19 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Interesting, layered and spicy. This is a great price point for the vintage too – brilliant.'
Zoé Donadio, Apricity Restaurant.

'A classic, with savoury wood oil and mushroom complexity, and with good length too.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

'A juicy, fresh fruit-focused wine, and grippy too. This is a great vintage that is showing really well.'
Erin Donnelly, Heron.

£27.61 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Ripe black fruit and liquorice are perfectly balanced with toasted, spicy and balsamic notes, giving this great complexity. Delicate tannins make the palate rounded and velvety, with some toasted nuances on the finish.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Gordon Ramsay Group.

'An elegant wine that has the structure for drinking with rich food, and to age too.'
Jonathan Kleeman, Story Group.

£72.00 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe

'An energetic wine that shows varietal character and all the elegance of sweet spice and the cedar flavours of the oak.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

'With complex aromas, this has great finesse and structure, but without losing its wild, fruity and vegetal character. Very round and intense in the mouth, leading to an electric finish.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£72.00 Size: 75cl Enotria&Coe

'Red fruit and fresh red berries, leading to a well-balanced palate with great acidity and a good finish.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'Peach, apricot, strawberry and fresh yoghurt. Excellent with roasted beetroot.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

'With crunchy red fruit and a savoury mouthfeel, I could see this being enjoyed on a terrace.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

£9.11 Size: 75cl Castelnau Wine Agencies

'Crisp acidity and notes of raspberry, cherry and strawberry. Creamy texture and good concentration. A food-friendly rosé.'
Savvas Symeonidis, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants.

'Good complexity and balance, aromas of wild red strawberry and citrus, herbal hints, and a mineral finish.'
Davide Santeramo, The Ritz.

'A charming nose, elegance and good length of flavours – very good drinkability' Elton Muco, 67 Pall Mall.

£15.67 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

‘Clean and bright, with white and yellow stone fruit, and delicate wild berries too.'
Chris Parker, consultant sommelier.

'Lovely red berries and wild strawberries. This is precise and defined – elegant, and a bargain for the price.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'With notes of peach, nectarine, strawberries and lime, this would be excellent with crab.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

£18.00 Size: 75cl DOMAINE L'HEURE BLEUE

'Racy and razor sharp. A slightly smoky, flinty note, blood orange and tart raspberry, and a touch of grip. A sultana note on the bracing, tart finish.'
Matthew Davison, Moor Hall.

'Endlessly complex sparkling rosé which only gets better with some air. Cranberries, raspberries, cherries, blackcurrant alongside a little lime zest, nettle, and a slightly salty minerality.'
Chris Goodale, Julie’s Restaurant.

£264.05 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark

'A cool climate expression with great length and intensity, as well as good concentration on the palate.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'Medicinal and herbaceous notes, with good fruit expression, texture and balance.'
Carolina W Seibel, Pétrus.

'With notes of chives, grass and gooseberries, this would make a good by-the-glass wine in a pub.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£19.79 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Lovely juicy fruit here, with great tannins too. An enjoyable wine, recommended for someone who wants to try something different.'
Stephanie Robertson, Restaurant Associates.

'This has a pleasant and velvety texture, showing ripe red fruits and a touch of smokiness. Good value for money, excellent by the glass, and a really food friendly wine too.'
Sabrina Manolio, consultant sommelier.

£20.36 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Meaty and concentrated, with plenty of spices, cedarwood and dark plum. There’s vibrant acidity that lifts the pronounced tannins, herbal notes and a meaty finish.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Brambles, raspberries, blueberries, and warming spice such as pure chocolate and clove. A riverbank freshness to the palate, like pebbles and wet rocks, finishing bright and juicy.'
Miguel Crunia, Fìon.

£10.30 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

'Ripe, with notes of peach and tropical fruit on a creamy nose, leading to a concentrated palate with a textured, creamy mouthfeel and vibrant, refreshing acidity. A very enjoyable Chardonnay.'
Diana Rollan, D&D London.

'Lovely texture, with a subtle minerality, but also roundness that balances the acidity. Freshness with good fruit – a good food wine.'
Elizabeth Mellish, Gleneagles Townhouse.

£26.63 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Compelling, with intense caramel and tea leaves.'
Joshua Castle, Noble Rot.

'A well integrated and elegant wine.'
Nicolo Cereghini, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught.

'Very complex, with notes of fig and prune. Good acidity, and a good price too.'
Sabrina Manolio, consultant sommelier.

'Chocolate and Christmas spice – perfect for winter, and great by the glass.'
Stephanie Robertson, Restaurant Associates.

£7.54 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A dry wine with notes of toasted hazelnut and almond, as well as bitter orange and citrus pith. The finish is long and evolving, with some pronounced saltiness.'
Chris Parker, consultant sommelier.

'A very inviting wine, with a mix of forest trail notes and a touch of burnt treacle. Flavourful but balanced.'
Giancarlo Cuccuru, Lutyens Grill at The Ned.

£19.07 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A wonderful, rich and elegant PX! Notes of caramel, toffee, date and prune make this a great match for coffee ice cream.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

'Black and green tea notes on the nose lead to powerful flavours on the palate, of fig and date, with a delicate roast coffee element too. Sweet but well balanced.'
Chris Parker, consultant sommelier.

£19.90 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'Notes of sweet figs, dates, coffee, marzipan and roasted nuts, leading to an intense, rich palate that’s long and complex. Delicious.'
Matteo Furlan, The Dorchester.

'A well-orchestrated sherry, with toasted almond, hazelnut, praline and blood orange. This would be excellent with duck liver and fruit.'
Fred Goodwin-Hayward, Restaurant Hywel Jones.

'A very versatile wine, and elegant too.'
Julio D Tauste, Orrery.

£30.41 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'There is a really good balance between the acidity and sugar here, with a very long finish.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'A fresh and balanced wine, and at a great price point.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

'Notes of nectarine, apricot and pineapple would make this great with fruit salads, or classic American-style doughnuts.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£29.95 Size: 37.5cl Liberty Wines

'A soft and elegant wine that’s both fresh and spicy too.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'This is juicy, showing notes of tomato and thyme, which would make it a great pairing with lamb stifado.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£24.95 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

A very typical Sangiovese nose, with lovely complexity. Dry herbs and sweet spices, balsamic notes, dry cherries and prunes, with a long finish.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

'Cherry fruits with darker plummy depths, this has a spicy edge too, with hints of tobacco leaf and liquorice. Good weight and balance – an attractive wine.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

£55.00 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Herbal upfront, with hints of menthol on the nose and palate. This has high acidity and grippy tannins – there’s good potential to age here.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

'A very well made wine, with great structure that balances tannins and acidity, as well as typical Sangiovese fruit. A long finish too. Top class.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

£65.00 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'This is showing some tertiary development, with good acidity and tannins that are firm but fine. There’s nice underlying fruit here, and some elegance too.'
Andrew Catchpole, Harpers Wine & Spirit.

'Still very young, with oak dominating at this stage, but it will settle down – a wine that will reward being kept for longer.'
Isa Bal MS, head of judging.

£72.37 Size: 75cl Pol Roger