The Wine Merchant Top 100

Congratulations to all of our winning and highly commended wines in this year’s Wine Merchant Top 100.

It was a year of record entries and a record number of judges. More than 40 independent merchants helped to put the wines through their paces, all tasting the wines blind, sometimes alone, and often with the help of other team members.

You can read more about all of the winning wines, and about the competition, in the forthcoming supplement, which will be published in the July 15 edition of The Wine Merchant as well as online.

All prices quoted are RRPs.

Winners & Highly Commended by supplier

ABS

Top 100

Weingut Schnaitmann Lämmler Spätburgunder GG, Remstal, Wurttemberg 2018 (£30)

Zevenwacht Tin Mine White, Stellenbosch 2019 (£13.50)

Jordan Estate The Long Fuse Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2018 (£19)

Jordan Estate Cobblers Hill, Stellenbosch 2017 (£34)

Twill Cellars Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, Oregon 2018 (£37.50)

Campbells Merchant Prince Rare Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria NV (£65)

Highly Commended

Cranswick Wines Lakefield Moscato, South Eastern Australia 2020 (£10.50)

Weingut Schnaitmann Lämmler Riesling GG, Remstal, Wurttemberg 2018 (£30)

Jordan Nine Yards, Stellenbosch 2019 (£34.50)

Jordan Barrel-Fermented Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 2019 (£18.95)

Tokara Reserve Collection Elgin Sauvignon Blanc, Elgin 2020 (£21.25)

Zevenwacht 7even Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch 2020 (£11.75)

Famille Negrel, Mas de Cadenet Rosé, Sainte-Victoire, Provence 2020 (£17.50)

Devil’s Corner Pinot Noir, Tasmania 2019 (£18.75)

The Hedonist Ecology Grenache, McLaren Vale, South Australia 2020 (£25)

Louis Guntrum Pinot Noir, Rheinhessen 2018 (£16.75)

Weingut Schnaitmann Lämmler Lemberger GG, Remstal, Wurttemberg 2018 (£30)

Villa Wolf Pinot Noir, Pfalz 2019 (£13.50)

Jordan Estate Black Magic Merlot, Stellenbosch 2018 (£18.25)

Tokara Reserve Collection Syrah, Stellenbosch 2017 (£28.25)

Zevenwach Tin Mine Red, Stellenbosch 2017 (£13.50)

Twill Cellars Willamette Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2018 (£37.50) Campbells Rutherglen Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria NV (£14)

Campbells Isabella Rare Topaque, Rutherglen, Victoria NV (£65)

Campbells Rutherglen Topaque, Rutherlgen, Victoria NV (£15)

ALLIANCE WINE

Top 100

Best Value Dry White Trophy Winner: Bodegas Manzanos Finca Manzanos Tempranillo Blanco, Rioja 2020 (£10.99)

Pazo de Señorans Albariño Coleccíon, Rías Baixas, Galicia 2017 (£25.49)

Highly Commended

Equipo Navazos I Think Manzanilla En Rama, Jerez NV (£11.99)

Zephyr MKII, Marlborough 2019 (£16.99)

Zephyr Sauvignon Blanc, Blenheim, Marlborough 2020 (£14.99)

Pazo Señorans Albariño, Rías Baixas, Galicia 2019 (£19.99)

Cramele Recas Solara Rosé, Ville Timisului 2019 (£9)

Tenuta Olim Bauda Barbera d’asti La Villa, Piedmont 2019 (£14.99)

Bodegas AltoLandon Mil Historías Bobal, Landete, Manchuela 2019 (£12.99)

Bodegas AltoLandon Mil Historias Garnacha, Landete, Manchuela 2015 (£12.99)

Bodegas Amaren Ángeles de Amaren, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja 2015 (£25.99)

Bodegas Luis Cañas Seleccíon de la Familia Rioja Reserva, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja 2016 (£24.99)

De Alto Aurkitu Garnacha, Baja Montana, Navarra 2019 (£11.99)

Funkstille Grüner Veltliner, Niederosterreich 2020 (£11)

ALL FOR ONE WINES

Highly Commended

Château Lafon Listrac Médoc, Bordeaux 2016 (£18.99)

Château Laurou Fronton Tradition, Fronton 2019 (£13.99)

Domaine Laougue Madiran 19.10, 2018 Madiran 2019 (£12.99)

ARMIT

Highly Commended

Aster Finca el Otero, Ribera del Duero 2016 (£35.70)

Aster Crianza, Ribera del Duero 2015 (£22.35)

Torre de Oña Finca San Martín Crianza, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja 2017 (£14.70)

BANCROFT WINES

Top 100

Isabel Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2019 (£17.99)

Brokenwood Graveyard Shiraz, Hunter Valley 2017 (£136.99)

Glaetzer Wines Anaperenna, Barossa Valley, South Australia 2018 (£36.67)

Highly Commended

Hartenberg Wine Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2017 (£18.49)

Antonji Rupert Wyne Optima, Western Cape 2016 (£22.98)

Finca Allende Rioja Tinto 2013 (£26.67)

Descendientes de J. Palacios Petalos, Bierzo 2019 (£20.46)

Palacios Remondo, La Montesa Crianza, Rioja 2017 (£19.49)

Telmo Rodriguez Pegaso Zeta, Sierra de Gredos 2018 (£21.99)

Frankland Estate Riesling, Frankland River, Western Australia 2019 (£18.99)

Hay Shed Hill Block 6 Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia 2019 (£31.99)

Domaine des Deux Roches Mâcon-Villages Tradition, Burgundy 2019 (£16.99)

Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2019 (£18.37)

Herència Altés Garnatxa Blanca, Terra Alta, Catalunya 2019 (£12.49)

Glaetzer Wines Wallace, Barossa Valley, South Australia 2018 (£20.99)

Seppeltsfield Grenache, Barossa Valley, South Australia 2019 (£19.92)

Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 2019 (£22.50)

Château La Nerthe Les Cassagnes de La Nerthe Rouge, Côtes du Rhône Villages 2019 (£23.99)

Domaine de la Rocaillère Vieilles Vignes, Beaujolais 2018 (£12.99)

BERKMANN WINE CELLARS

Top 100

Champagne Drappier Carte d’Or Brut, Champagne NV (£44.99)

Champagne Drappier Clarevallis Organic Extra Brut, Champagne NV (£55.99)

Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio Riserva, Trentino 2018 (£14.99)

Norton Altura Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2017 (£19.99)

Langmeil The Fifth Wave Grenache, Barossa Valley, South Australia 2012 (£34.99)

Highly Commended

Domaine Drouhin Oregon Dundee Hills Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon 2017 (£37.99)

Buena Vista North Coast Chardonnay, North Coast, California 2016 (22.99)

Pulenta Estate VII Gran Corte, Mendoza 2017 (£39.99)

Brash Higgins MCC Mataro/Cinsault/Carignan, McLaren Vale, South Australia 2018 (£23.99)

Tournon Mathilda Shiraz, Victoria 2017 (£14.99)

Morandé Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva, Maipo 2018 (£15.99)

Ferraton Crozes-Hermitage Lieu-dit Les Pichères, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône 2017 (£28.99)

Masi Bonacosta Valpolicella Classico, Veneto 2019 (£15.99)

Prunotto Langhe Nebbiolo Occhetti, Piedmont 2018 (£25.99)

Conde Valdemar Finca Alto Cantabria Blanco, Rioja 2019 (£23.99)

BEST OF HUNGARY

Highly Commended

Balassa Bor Tokaji Furmint Szent Tamás, Tokaji 2018 (£34.95)

Balassa Bor Tokaji Szamorodni Betsek Kvarc, Tokaj 2017 (£34.95)

Figula Winery Cabernet Franc-Merlot, Balatonfüred-Csopaki, Balaton 2017 (£13.95)

Vesztergombi Pince Szent László Bikavér, Szekszárd 2017 (£29.95)

Vesztergombi Pince Vintage, Szekszárd 2017 (£47.95)

BILLECART-SALMON

Top 100

Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François, Champagne 2007 (£140)

Highly Commended

Billecart-Salmon Vintage, Champagne 2009 (£80)

BOUTINOT

Top 100

Nielson Santa Barbara County Chardonnay, California 2019 (£19.99)

Waterkloof Seriously Cool Cinsault, Stellenbosch 2019 (£13.49)

Bodegas Borsao Cabriola by Borsao, Campo de Borja, Aragón 2017 (£17.99)

Bodegas Ontañon Queirón de Gabriel Reserva, Rioja 2011 (£36.99)

Best Rosé Trophy Winner: Domaine Lafran Bandol Rosé, Provence 2019 (£20.99)

Emiliana Coyam, Colchagua Valley 2018 (£21.99)

Tabalí Talud Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo 2017 (£17.48)

Best Value Red Trophy Winner: Domaine du Pré Baron Touraine Gamay, Loire 2019 (£10.99)

Kloster Eberbach Estate Pinot Noir, Rheingau 2017 (£24.99)

Highly Commended

Henners Brut, East Sussex NV (£31.99)

Henners Rosé, East Sussex NV (£37.99)

Champagne Gremillet Brut Sélection, Champagne NV (£29.99)

Smalltown Vineyards Rag & Bone Riesling, Eden Valley,South Australia 2020 (£13.49)

Domaine Bouchié-Chatellier Pouilly-Fumé La Renardière, Pouilly-Fumé, Loire 2019 (£19.99)

Poderi Colla Riesling, Langhe, Piedmont 2019 (£17.99)

Bressia Monteagrelo Cabernet Franc, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2018 (£16.49)

Sepp Moser Classic Style Organic Zweigelt, Niederosterreich 2019 (£12.49)

Alpha Box & Dice Mistress Touriga Nacional Tempranillo, SouthAustralia 2019 (£19.99)

Smalltown Vineyards Knock Knock Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia 2018 (£15.99)

Franz & Friends Grüner Veltliner, Niederösterreich 2019 (£10.99)

Ginestet Château Castelbruck Cuvée Bruyères Margaux 2015 (£31.49) Poderi Colla Barbera d’Alba Costa Bruna, Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont 2018 (£18.49)

Domaine Bouyer Clos de la Cure Gran Cru St-Emilion, Bordeaux 2015 (£25.99)

Emiliana Adobe Reserve Gewürztraminer, Rapel 2020 (£8.99)

Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Viognier, Casablanca 2020 (£11.49)

Emiliana Signos de Origen La Vinilla Chardonnay Viognier Marsanne Roussanne, Casabalanca 2018 (£15.49)

Emiliana Signos de Origen Los Morros Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo 2019 (£18.49)

Cave de Turckheim Riesling Grand Cru Brand, Alsace 2017 (£20.99)

Kloster Eberbach Estate Riesling Trocken, Rheingau 2019  (£16.99)

Messmer Made in Pfalz Weissburgunder Trocken, Pfalz 2019 (£12.49)

Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2020 (£13.99)

Strange Kompanjie The Underworld Grenache Blanc, Western Cape 2020 (£11.99)

Strange Kompanjie Wonder Horse Palamino, Piekernierskloof 2020 (£14.49)

Waterkloof Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch 2020 (£13.49)

Maison Boutinot Collection Côtes du Thau Rosé, Languedoc 2020 (£10.99)

Boutinot France Les Coteaux, Côtes du Rhône 2019 (£9.99)

Boutinot France Uva Non Grata Gamay, France 2020 (£9.99)

Messmer Made in Pfalz Spätburgunder Trocken, Pfalz 2018 (£14.99)

Dehesa de Rubiales Alaia Prieto Picudo Tempranillo, Castilla y León 2019 (£9.49)

Bodegas Ontañon Rioja Ecologico,Rioja 2019 (£10.99)

Bodegas Ontañon Queirón Mi Lugar Rioja Vino de Quel, Quel, Rioja 2018 (£25.99)

Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Mourvèdre, Contra Costa, California 2018 (£18.99)

Cline Cellars Late Harvest Mourvèdre, Central Coast, California 2017 (£17.49)

Cline Cellars Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel, Lodi, California 2018 (£13.49)

Nielson Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir, California 2017 (£23.99)

BUCKINGHAM-SCHENK

Highly Commended

Schenk Italia Gergenti Grillo Organic, Sicily 2020 (£10.99)

Schenk Italia Casali del Barone 150+1 Barbera, Piedmont 2019 (£10.99)

Schenk Italia Boccantino Nero di Troia, Salento, Puglia 2020 (£11.99)

Tenute Tomasella Cabernet Franc, Friuli Grave 2019 (£12.99)

CAMPANIA WINES

Highly Commended

Donna Elvira Fringilla Falanghina, Irpinia, Campania 2019 (£13)

CASTELNAU WINE AGENCIES

Highly Commended

Champagne Castelnau Brut, Champagne NV (£43.50)

Wine Hooligans Cycles Gladiator Chardonnay,California 2018 (£16.50)

Viña Sutil Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo 2018 (£19)

Viña Sutil Limited Release Cinsault, Itata 2020 (£19)

Experience Wines Trail 3150, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California 2016 (£30)

Wine Hooligans Cycles Gladiator Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2018 (£16.50)

Wine Hooligans Portlandia Pinot Noir, Oregon 2019 (£27)

DANIEL LAMBERT WINES

Top 100

Trefethen Signature Merlot, Oak Knoll District, California 2018 (£44.99)

Domaine Jean Fery Meursault “Les Dressoles” Organic wine, Burgundy 2018 (£39.99)

Domaine Marchand-Grillot Gevrey-Chambertin “En Jouise”, Burgundy 2017 (£39.99)

Domaine Marchand-Grillot Gevrey-Chambertin “En Songe”, Burgundy 2018 (£39.99)

Highly Commended

Trefethen Signature Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District, California 2019 (£32.99)

Trefethen Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, California 2018 (£35.99)

Domaine La Creuze Noire Sant Véran, “La Cote” Burgundy 2018 (£19.99)

Domaine Lamy-Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet Pot Bois, Burgundy 2018 (£37.99)

Domaine Lamy-Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet “Champs de Morgeot”, Burgundy 2017 (£23.99)

Domaine Lucien Muzard Santenay Vieilles Vignes, Burgundy 2019 (£19.99)

Domaine Lucien Muzard Santenay 1er Cru Les Gravières, Burgundy 2019 (£23.99)

Oedoria Moulin à Vent, Beaujolais 2019 (£17.99)

Bodega Enate Crianza, Somontano, Aragón 2017 (£14.49)

Weingut R&A Pfaffl the.dot Austrian Cherry Zweigelt, Niederösterreich, Austria 2020 (£11.99)

ENOTRIA&COE

Highly Commended

Quinta do Crasto Superior White, Douro Superior, Douro 2019

EHRMANNS

Highly Commended

Best Value Rosé Trophy Winner: Adega Ponte Lima Rosé, Vinho Verde 2020 (£8.99)

FELLS

Top 100

Vergelegen Reserve Chardonnay, Stellenbosch 2019 (£18.99)

Best Dry White Trophy Winner: Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune Clos St-Landry Premier Cru Monopole, Burgundy 2017 (£70.00)

Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt, Paarl 2018 (£29.99)

Torres Purgatori, Costers del Segre 2016 (£21.49)

Highly Commended

Yalumba Samuel’s Collection Viognier, Eden Valley, South Australia 2017 (£16.99)

William Fèvre Vaillons 1er Cru Domaine, Chablis, Burgundy 2018 (£39.99)

Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Rhône 2018 (£14.99)

Hugel Gentil, Alsace 2018 (£14.99)

Seifried Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Nelson 2020 (£15.99)

Te Mata Estate Chardonnay, Hawkes Bay 2018 (£19.99)

Te Mata Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Hawkes Bay 2020 (£19.99)

Torres Pazo das Bruxas Albariño, Rías Baixas, Galicia 2019 (£14.99)

Miguel Torres Cordillera Carmenère, Cachapoal 2018 (£16.99)

Guigal Saint-Joseph Rouge, Rhône 2016 (£28.99)

Renato Ratti Ochetti Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont 2019 (£21.99)

Seifried Aotea Pinot Noir, Nelson 2018 (£24.99)

Te Mata Alma Pinot Noir, Hawkes Bay 2018 (£44.99)

Te Mata Estate Pinot Noir, Hawkes Bay 2018 (£24.99)

Symington Family Estates Quinta do Ataide Douro Red, Douro 2016 (£14.99)

Warwick Blue Lady Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2017 (£29.99)

Vergelegen Dna, Stellenbosch 2014 (£24.99)

Warwick Estate Cabernet Franc, Stellenbosch 2017 (£25.99)

Warwick Estate The First Lady Pinotage, Western Cape 2019 (£12.49)

Edmeades Mendocino Zinfandel, Anderson Valley, California 2017 (£21.99)

Blandy’s 10-Year-Old Bual Madeira NV (£22.99)

Blandy’s Duke of Cumberland Madeira NV (£15.99)

Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro NV (£39.99)

GLOBAL WINES

Top 100

Global Wines Casa de Santar Vinha dos Amores Touriga Nacional, Dão 2014 (£31.99)

Global Wines Encontro 1, Bairrada 2011 (£47.99)

Highly Commended

Global Wines Saturno Reserva, Alentejo 2019 (£25.99)

Global Wines Casa de Santar Vinha dos Amores Encruzado, Dão 2016 (£31.99)

Global Wines Encontro 1, Bairrada 2014 (£35.99)

Global Wines Casa de Santar Reserva Tinto, Dão 2014 (£21.99)

GONZALEZ BYASS

Top 100

Viñas del Vero Secastilla Old Vine Garnacha , Somontano, Aragón 2016 (£27)

Best Value Fortified Trophy Winner: Gonzalez Byass Leonor Palo Cortado, Jerez NV (£18.50)

Highly Commended

Viñas del Vero La Miranda de Secastilla Blanca, Somontano, Aragón 2018 (£13.50)

Finca Constancia Parcela 23, Castilla La Mancha 2019 (£12)

Gonzalez Byass Alfonso Oloroso, Jerez NV (£15.50)

Gonzalez Byass Viña AB Amontillado, Jerez NV (£17)

Gonzalez Byass La Copa Vermouth, Jerez NV (£15)

GRAFT WINE CO

Top 100

Cantina Sobrero Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont 2018 (£20)

Highly Commended

Murdoch Hill Chardonnay, Onkaparinga Valley, Adelaide Hills 2018 (£29)

Lowerland Die Wonderdraai, Prieska, Northern Cape 2020 (£19)

HATCH MANSFIELD

Top 100

Champagne Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Brut Rosé, Champagne 2007 (£235.55)

Best Value Sparkling Trophy Winner: Champagne Taittinger Nocturne Sec, Champagne NV (£44.15)

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch 2018 (£24.15)

Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch 2019 (£14)

Zuccardi José Zuccardi, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2016 (£35)

Resonance Decouverte Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon 2016 (£50)

Highly Commended

Champagne Irroy Rosé NV (£43.30)

Champagne Taittinger Brut Réserve, Champagne NV (£44.15)

Champagne Taittinger Brut Vintage, Champagne 2014 (£60.55)

Champagne Taittinger Folies de la Marquetterie, Champagne NV (£67.60)

Zuccardi Apelacíon Chardonnay, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2018 (£17.75)

Caliterra Tributo Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Casablanca 2019 (£14.15)

M Chapoutier La Combe Pilate Viognier, IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, Rhône 2018 (£17.50)

Vidal Reserve Chardonnay, Hawkes Bay 2018 (£16.45)

Zuccardi Apelación Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2017 (£17.50)

Zuccardi Los Olivios Malbec, Mendoza 2019 (£11.60)

Robert Oatley Signature Series G-19 Grenache, McLaren Vale, South Australia 2019 (£13.95)

Caliterra Edicion Limitada A, Colchagua Valley 2016 (£18.70)

M Chapoutier Matilde Chapoutier Duché d’Uzès Rouge, Rhône 2017 (£13)

Louis Jadot Bourgogne Côte d’Or, Burgundy 2018 (£21.50)

Terroir Talent Château de la Terrière Brouilly Tradition, Beaujolais 2019 (£15)

Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, 2016 (£36.20)

CVNE Asua Crianza, Rioja 2017 (£11.95)

Domaine Carneros Avant Garde Pinot Noir, Carneros, California 2019 (£26.90)

Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon, Aconcagua Valley 2017 (£20.45)

JEROBOAMS

Highly Commended

Domaine Philippe et Sylvain Ravier La Peyse, Savoie-Bugey 2016 (£24.95)

Domaine Philippe et Sylvain Ravier Mondeuse, Savoie-Bugey 2020 (£13.95)

LAS BODEGAS

Top 100

Vallisto Malbec Extremo, Cafayate, Salta 2018 (£19.50)

Highly Commended

Atamisque Catalpa Chardonnay, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2019 (£19.50)

Atamisque Serbal Viognier, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2020 (£13.50)

La Cayetana Criolla Blanca, Lavalle & Los Chacayes, Mendoza 2019 (£22)

Susana Balbo Wines Crios Torrontés, Argentina 2020 (£14.50)

Susana Balbo Wines Signature White Blend, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2020 (£19)

Ver Sacrum Geisha Dragon del Desierto, Los Chacayes, Mendoza 2020 (£22)

Serodes & Kovac Piquepoul le Minéral, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc 2020 (£15.50)

Bodega Montecillo Rioja Blanco 2019 (£16)

Angulo Innocenti Limited Edition Cabernet Franc, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2018 (£23.50)

Angulo Innocenti Malbec, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2018 (£17)

Atamisque Catalpa Pinot Noir, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2018 (£19.50)

Atamisque Serbal Cabernet Franc, Tupungato, Uco Valley 2020 (£13.50)

Benegas Don Tiburcio, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2017 (£19)

Benegas Estate Cabernet Franc, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2016 (£19)

Benegas Single-Vineyard Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2018 (£25)

La Cayetana Pinot Noir, Los Cacayes, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2018 (£29)

Susana Balbo Wines Brioso, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2018 (£40)

Vallisto Babera Extremo, Cafayate, Salta 2019 (£19.50)

Vallisto Criolla Extremo, Catamarca 2019 (£19.50)

Bodega Montecillo Viña Monty Garnacha Reserva, Rioja Alta, Rioja 2015 (£55)

FAMILLE HELFRICH

Top 100

Helfrich Family Domaine André Lorentz Clos Zisser Gewürztraminer AOP Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr, Alsace 2019 (£20.57)

Helfrich Family Moillard Grivot Bourgogne Chardonnay, Burgundy 2019 (£18.93)

Helfrich Family Moillard Grivot AOP Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy 2019 (£48.06)

Highly Commended

Helfrich Family Domaine de la Rouvière, Côtes de Provence 2020 (£14.82)

Helfrich Family Domaine de la Baume Vieilles Vignes, Languedoc-Pezenas 2016 (£21.33)

Helfrich Family Château des Jaume Sec, Maury, Languedoc-Roussillon 2019 (£15.16)

Helfrich Family Domaine Roland Sounit Mercurey, Burgundy 2018 (£23.55)

Helfrich Family Domaine Clavel Syrius Côtes du Rhône Villages Saint Gervais 2020 (£12.24)

Helfrich Family Domaine Clavel Clair de Lune Côtes du Rhône Villages Saint Gervais 2018  (£16.52)

Helfrich Family Domaine André Lorentz Riesling AOP Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr, Alsace 2018 (£16.46)

Helfrich Family Domaine Les Ors Chardonnay, Limoux, Languedoc 2019 (£12.93)

Helfrich Family Chartron et Trebuchet Meursault, Burgundy 2019 (£50.82)

LIBERTY WINES

Top 100

Best Sparkling Trophy Winner: Devaux D Rosé Aged 5 Years, Côte des Bar, Champagne (£72.99)

Devaux Cuvée D Aged 5 Years, Cote des Bar, Champagne (£52.99)

Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Victoria 2020 (£24.99)

Jean-Claude Boisset Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly, Burgundy 2018 (£55.99)

Martín Códax Lías Rías Baixas, Galicia 2018 (£22.99)

Dominio do Bibei Lapola White, Ribeira Sacra, Galicia 2018 (£28.99

Kaiken Mai Mendoza Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2016 (£44.99)

Montes Alpha Aconcagua Pinot Noir 2019 (£14.99)

Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba, Carmignano, Tuscany 2017 (£42.99)

Fèlsina Berardenga Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany 2018 (£63.99)

Poggio al Tesoro Il Seggio Bolgheri, Tuscany 2018 (£27.99)

Vigneti del Vulture Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata 2018 (£26.99)

Spice Route Chakalaka, Swartland 2017 (£19.99)

Dominio do Bibei Lalama Red, Ribeira Sacra, Galicia 2016 (£24.99)

Cuatro Pasos Black Bierzo Mencía, Bierzo 2017 (£17.99)

Bodegas LAN Xtrème Ecológico Organic Rioja Crianza, Rioja 2018 (£18.99)

Best Fortified Trophy Winner: Sandeman 40-Year-Old Tawny Port (Gift Box), Douro NV (£156)

Sandeman 30-Year-Old Tawny Port (Gift Box), Douro, NV (£76.99)

Valdespino Oloroso Solera 1842  VOS , Jerez NV (£46.99)

Highly Commended

Akarua Central Otago Brut, Bannockburn, Central Otago NV (£25.99)

Ranventós i Blanc Textures de Pedra Blanc de Noirs, Cataluña 2016 (£41.99)

Montes Zapallar Sauvignon Blanc, Apalta, Colchagua Valley 2019 (£17.99)

Jean-Claude Boisset Bourgogne Chardonnay Les Ursulines, Burgundy 2019 (£19.99)

Domaine Vrignaud Chablis 2019 (£23.99)

Curatolo Arini Zibibbo, Marsala, Sicily 2019 (£18.99)

Franz Haas Schweizer Manna, Tentino-Alto-Adige 2019 (£31.99)

Pieropan La Rocca Soave Classico La Rocca, Soave Classico, Veneto 2019 (£33.99)

Poggio al Tesoro ‘Solosole’ Vermentino, Bolgheri, Tuscany 2019 (£22.99)

Alter Ribeiro Blanco, Ribeiro, Galicia 2019 (£15.99)

Martín Códax Rías Baixas Albariño, Rías Baixas, Galicia 2020 (£16.99)

Gallina de Piel Manar dos Seixas, Ribeiro, Galicia 2019 (£22.99)

Rafael Palacios As Sortes Val do Bibei Valdeorras Godello, Galicia 2019 (£49.99)

Santiago Ruiz Rosa Ruiz Albariño, Rías Baixas, Galicia 2019 (£21.99)

Bodega Garzón Albariño, Garzón, Maldonado 2020 (£31.00)

Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2018 (£14.99)

Henschke Keyneton Euphonium Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc, Barossa Valley, South Australia 2016 (£43.99)

Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, Victoria 2019 (£24.99)

Shaw + Smith Adelaide Hills Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2018 (£31.99)

Montes Old Roots Itata Cinsault, Itata 2019 (£17.99)

Jean-Claude Boisset Pinot Noir Les Ursulines, Burgundy 2019 (£19.99)

Jean-Claude Boisset Chorey-lès-Beaune Les Beaumonts, Chorey-lès-Beaune, Burgundy 2018 (£37.99)

Jean-Marc Burgaud Morgon Côte du Py, Morgon, Beaujolais 2019 (£19.99)

Donnafugata Tancredi, Sicily 2017 (£41.99)

Donnafugata ‘Sul Vulcano’ Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese, Etna, Sicily 2017 (£29.99)

Massolino Margheria Barolo, Piedmont 2017 (£98.99)

Massolino Barolo, Piedmont 2017 (£51.99)

Principe Pallavicini Roma Rosso, Lazio 2017 (£18.99)

Pieropan Ruberpan Valpolicella Superiore, Veneto 2017 (£23.99)

GD Vajra Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont 2019 (£24.99)

GD Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont 2019 (£25.99)

Vesevo Taurasi, Campania 2013 (£29.99)

Akarua Bannockburn Pinot Noir, Central Otago 2019 (£29.99)

Akarua RUA Pinot Noir, Central Otago 2019 (£19.99)

Azamor Selected Vines Vinho Regional Alentejano, Alentejo 2014 (£22.99)

Quinta dos Carvalhais Dão Touriga Nacional, 2017 (£22.99)

Casa Ferreirinha Quinta da Leda Douro Tinto, Douro 2017 (£47.99)

Herdade Do Peso Alentejo Reserve, Alentejo 2017 (£28.99)

Fairview The Beacon Shiraz, Paarl, Swartland 2015(£29.99)

Gabriëlskloof The Blend, Bot River, Walker Bay 2018 (£14.99)

Alter Ribeiro Tinto, Ribeiro, Galicia 2018 (£15.99)

Familia Castaño Hécula Monastrell, Yecla, Murcia 2019 (£10.99)

El Coto Coto de Imaz Rioja Reserva, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja 2016 (£16.99)

Finca Museum Cigales Reserva, Castilla y León 2015 (£18.99)

Finca Villacreces Pruno, Ribera del Duero 2018 (£17.99)

Bodega Garzón Tannat, Garzón, Maldonado, Uruguay 2019 (£19.99)

Seghesio Sonoma County Zinfandel, Sonoma County, California 2018 (£27.99)

Quinta do Infantado 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro NV (£15.99)

Justino’s Colheita Madeira 2003 (£49.99)

Valdespino Fino Inocente Pago de Macharnudo, Jerez NV (£19.99)

Fantini Farnese Edizione 19 Cinque Autoctoni, Abruzzo 2017 (£32.99)

Contero Moscato d’Asti di Strevi, Piedmont, Italy 2020 (£16.99)

MENTZENDORFF

Top 100

Best Sweet Wine Trophy Winner: Klein Constantia Vin de Constance, Constantia, Western Cape 2017 (£60)

Klein Constantia Metis Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia, Western Cape 2017 (£24)

Henriques and Henriques Single Harvest Verdelho, Madeira 2007 (£41)

Highly Commended

Hambledon Première Cuvée, Hampshire NV (£45)

Champagne Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs, Aÿ, Champagne 2014 (£58)

Kilikanoon Mort’s Block Watervale Riesling, Clare Valley 2018 (£18.50)

Klein Constantia Clara Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia, Western Cape 2018 (£26)

Akitu A2 Pinot Noir, Cromwell, Central Otago 2017 (£31)

Klein Constantia Estate Red, Constantia, Western Cape 2017 (£24)

Fonseca Crusted Port, Douro NV (£18)

Henriques & Henriques 10 Year Old Malvasia, Madeira NV, 50cl (£21)

Bodegas Hidalgo-La Gitana Oloroso Seco Faraón, Jerez NV, 50cl (£13)

MUSEUM WINES

Top 100

Kara-Tara Pinot Noir, Western Cape, South Africa 2019 (£19.99)

Stark-Condé Three Pines Cabernet Sauvignon, Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch 2017 (£34.99)

Highly Commended

Colmant Brut Reserve, Western Cape NV (£24.99)

Black Elephant Vintners Dark Side of the Vine Semillon, Franschhoek 2017 (£59.99)

Kara-Tara Chardonnay, Western Cape 2020 (£19.99)

Brookdale Estate Mason Road Serendipity Rosé, Paarl 2020 (£14.99)

Moreson Mercator, Franschhoek 2017 (£24.99)

Moreson The Widow Maker Pinotage, Stellenbosch 2018 (£24.99)

Stark-Condé Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Coastal Region 2019 (£6.99)

Uva Mira The Mira Cabernet, Stellenbosch 2017 (£29.99)

Andreas Syrah, Wellington, Coastal 2018 (£22.50)

NORTH SOUTH WINES

Top 100

Best Value Sweet White Trophy Winner: De Bortoli Deen Vat 5 Botrytis, Riverina 2017 (£9.29)

Highly Commended

Ventisquero Grey Chardonnay, Casablanca 2016 (£16.49)

Calçada Wines, Quinta da Calçada Alvarinho, Vinho Verde 2020 (£12.43)

Te Awanga Estate Wildsong Organic Syrah, Hawkes Bay 2019 (£16.89)

Painted Wolf Wines Guillermo Pinotage, Swartland 2018 (£16.60)

Scheid Ranch 32 AVA Pinot Noir, Monterey, California 2018 (£17.97)

PAUL MAS

Highly Commended

Domaines Paul Mas Château Martinolles Crémant de Limoux Brut, Languedoc NV (£14.99)

Domaines Paul Mas Claude Val Blanc, Languedoc 2020 (£6.99)

Domaines Paul Mas Les Tannes en Occitanie Marsanne, Languedoc 2020 (£7.99)

Domaines Paul Mas Château Paul Mas Belluguette, Languedoc 2019 (£15.99)

Domaines Paul Mas Jean-Claude Mas Réserve Viognier, Languedoc 2020 (£8.99)

Domaines Paul Mas Mas Astélia Chardonnay, Languedoc 2019 (£24.99)

Domaines Paul Mas Jardin de Roses, Languedoc 2020 (£13.49)

Domaines Paul Mas Château Paul Mas Clos de Savignac, Languedoc 2019 (£17.99)

Domaines Paul Mas Claude Val Rouge, Languedoc 2020 (£6.99)

Domaines Paul Mas Château Paul Mas Clos des Mures, Languedoc 2019 (£15.99)

PROPELLER

Highly Commended

Quinta do Paral Tinto, Vidigueira, Alentejo 2018 (£16.99)

Quinta do Paral Colheita Selectionada, Vidigueira, Alentejo 2017 (£26.99)

Botas de Barro Almansa 2018 (£11.99)

Abbotts & Delauney Chardonnay, Languedoc 2019 (£10.99)

RAYMOND REYNOLDS

Top 100

Quinta do Mouro Red, Borba, Alentejo 2015 (£50)

Highly Commended

Quinta do Mouro White, Borba, Alentejo 2017 (£50)

RICHMOND WINE AGENCIES

Top 100

Marqués de Riscal XR Reserva Special Release Rioja 2015 (£35.99)

Highly Commended

Noelia Bebelia Albariño, Rías Baixas, Galicia 2019 (£19.95

Deep Down Wines Organic & Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2020 (£17.95)

DFJ Vinhos Consensus Pinot Noir Touriga Nacional, Lisboa 2016 (£13.95)

The Delaforce Family Temilobos Single Vineyard, Douro 2016 (£15.95)

THE COPPER CREW

Highly Commended

The Copper Crew Merlot, Elgin 2018 (£4.20) CAN

THE WINE PEOPLE

Highly Commended

Azienda Agricola Cortese Nostru Nerello Mascalese, Terre Siciliane IGP, Sicily 2019 (£12.99)

The Wine People Miopasso Grillo Appassimento, Sicilia DOC, Sicily 2020 (£10.99)

THIRD FLOOR WINES

Top 100

Il Cascinone Fontanino Riesling, Piedmont 2018 (£10.99)

Highly Commended

Il Cascinone Avamposti Slarina, Piedmont 2019 (£13.99)

Il Cascinone Rive Barbera d’Asti Superiore, Piedmont 2017 (£16.99)

Agricola San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany 2018 (£19.99)

THE WINE RACK (NI)

Highly Commended

Vincenot & Fils Château Prince Les Ardoisières, Anjou, Loire 2018 (£27)

THORMAN HUNT

Top 100

Vincent Giradin Bougogne Blanc, “Terroir Noble” Burgundy 2017 (£17.41)

Highly Commended

Domaine Chardigny St-Amour, Beaujolais 2018 (£15.92)

Clos La Coutale Cahors 2018 (£11.34)

Domaine Tour Campanets Rosé, Provence 2020 (£12.83)

Domaine Rocher des Violettes Touche Mitaine, Montlouis, Loire 2018 (£18.10)

TOP SELECTION

Highly Commended

Decoy Limited Red Wine, Napa Valley, California 2018 (£38)

Decoy Limited Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2018 (£38)

VINDEPENDENTS

Top 100

Flametree Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia 2020 (£18.50)

Flametree SRS Wallcliffe Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia 2020 (£30)

Domaine Alexandre Chablis, Burgundy 2019 (£19)

Domaine Christian Bellang et Fils Bourgogne Chardonnay Sous La Velle, Burgundy 2019 (£23)

Casalfarneto Crisio, Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG Classico 2017 (£22)

Clos de Lom Malvasia, Valencia 2019 (£18)

Sottano Selección del Enologo Malbec, Pedriel and Gualtallary, Mendoza 2019 (£22)

Flametree SRS Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western Australia 2018 (£33)

Domaine Olivier Guyot Gevrey 1er Cru Les Champeaux, Burgundy 2018 (£77)

Hanewald-Schwerdt Leistadter Herzfeld Spätburgunder, Leistadt, Pfalz 2018 (£36.50)

Cantine Povero Batu’ Barbaresco 2017 (£24)

Hans Herzog Secret of Marlborough, Rapaura, Marlborough 2016 (£38.50)

Lanzerac Pionier Pinotage, Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch 2018 (£37)

Marco Abella Clos Abella, Priorat 2015 (£46.50)

Marco Abella Loidana, Priorat 2019 (£19.50)

Best Red Trophy Winner: Marco Abella Mas Mallola, Priorat 2018 (£27.50)

Mas Blanch i Jové Saó Abrivat, Costers del Segre, Cataluña 2018 (£18.50)

Vina Robles Petite Sirah, Paso Robles, California 2018 (£26)

Highly Commended

Taltarni Vineyards Clover Hill Tasmanian Cuvée Rosé, Tasmania NV (£22.50)

Champagne Delavenne Grand Cru Brut Tradition, Grand Cru Bouzy, Champagne NV (£37.50)

Champagne Delavenne Grand Cru Brut Rosé, Grand Cru Bouzy, Champagne NV (£42)

Champagne Germar Breton Brut, Côte des Bar, Champagne NV (£29)

Champagne Germar Breton Rosé, Côte des Bar, Champagne NV (£33)

Champagne Lété-Vautrain Rosé Royal, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne NV (£33.50)

Weingut Ecker-Eckhof Donatus Reserve, Wagram 2018 (£19.99)

Weingut Ecker-Eckhof Roter Veltliner, Wagram 2020 (£15)

Domaine Alexandre Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2019 (£22)

Domaine Belleville Rully 1er Cru La Pucelle, Burgundy 2019 (£34)

Florent & Marine Justo Château La Bienveillance Blanc, Sainte Radegonde, Bordeaux 2019 (£14)

Caves Languedoc-Roussillon Mare Nostrum Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc 2020 (£11.50)

Château Lamourette, Sauternes, Bordeaux 2015 (£17)

Domaine Hervé Richard Amaraze Condrieu, Rhône 2019 (£35)

Agricola Marrone Langhe Arneis Tre Fie DOC, Langhe, Piedmont 2019 (£20)

Nals Magreid Kalk Chardonnay, Sudtirol, Alto-Adige 2019 (£17)

Nals Magreid Punggl Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige 2019 (£24)

Holden Manz Wine Estate Proprietors’ White Blend, Western Cape 2018 (£21)

Lanzerac Mrs English Chardonnay, Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch 2019 (£30)

Paco & Lola Follas Novas, Rías Baixas, Galicia 2020 (£14.50)

Sottano Cabernet Sauvignon, Perdriel, Mendoza 2020 (£12.50)

Sottano Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2020 (£12.50)

Sottano Selección Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2019 (£18.50)

Flametree Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Margaret River, Western Australia 2018 (£19.50)

Domaine Olivier Guyot Marsannay Rouge La Montagne, Marsannay, Burgundy 2018 (£26.50)

Juliénas-Chaintré Vignerons Associés Juliénas Tradition du Bois de la Salle, Juliénas, Beaujolais 2020 (£13)

Château Montlau Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux 2016 (£15)

Château Saransot-Dupré Listrac Médoc, Bordeaux 2016 (£21.50)

Hanewald-Schwerdt Kalkriff Spätburgunder, Pfalz 2015 (£21.50)

Giuseppe Cortese Morassina Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont 2017 (£21.50)

Cà dei Maghi Valpolicella Classico, Veneto 2019 (£17.50)

Cà dei Maghi Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso, Veneto 2016 (£37.50)

Agricola Marrone Barolo, Piedmont 2017 (£35)

Mottura Vini del Salento Villa Mottura Primitivo Manduria, Puglia 2019 (£13)

Mottura Vini del Salento Primitivo Salento IGT, Puglia 2020 (£10.50)

Nals Magreid Sand Lagrein, Gries, Bolzano, Alto Adige 2019 (£19)

Cantine Povero Priore Barolo, Piedmont 2016 (£31.50)

Sensi Vigne e Vini Calappiano Lungarno Rosso IGT Toscana 2017 (£22.50)

Sensi Vigne e Vini Calappiano Vinciano Chianti DOCG, Tuscany 2019 (£15)

Sensi Vigne e Vini Calappiano Vinciano Chianti Riserva, Tuscany 2017 (£19)

Sensi Vigne e Vini Calappiano Collegeonzi Sangiovese IGT Toscana 2017 (£22.50)

Jose Abreu Lopes Mota Capitao Portocarro Autocarro 27, Peninsula de Setubal 2018 (£12.50)

Holden Manz Proprietors’ Blend Red, Franschhoek, Western Cape 2015 (£27)

Clos de Lom Garnacha, Valencia 2019 (£18)

Clos de Lom Isidra, Valencia 2018 (£23.50)

Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta 125 Anniversario, Rioja Alta, Rioja 2010 (£55)

Mas Blanch i Jové Troballa Negra, Costers del Segre, Cataluña 2019 (£17.50)

Bodegas Peique Ramón Valle, Bierzo 2019 (£15)

Vintae Wine Specialists Bardos Clea Reserva, Ribera del Duero 2018 (£18)

Vintae Wine Specialists Bardos Clea Crianza, Ribera del Duero 2018 (£14.50)

Vina Robles The Arborist, Paso Robles, California 2019 (£22.50)

Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California 2018 (£24)

WALKER & WODEHOUSE

Top 100

Quinta de la Rosa Branco Reserve, Douro 2019 (£15.95)

La Dama Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto 2015 (£29.99)

Highly Commended

Ferrari Maximum Blanc de Blanc, Trentino Alto Adige NV (£27.99)

Hush Heath Estate Balfour This Septered Isle, Kent 2018 (£20)

Caruso & Minini Naturalmente Bio Grillo, Sicily 2019 (£12.50)

Neudorf Tom’s Block Pinot Noir, Nelson 2016 (£23.60)

Quinta de la Rosa Estate Tinto, Douro 2018 (£15.50)

Bodega Navajas Reserva Tinto, Rioja 2013 (£12.50)

WANDERLUST WINES

Highly Commended

Double Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State 2017 (£29)

WINETRADERS

Top 100

Castello di Bossi Renieri Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany 2018 (£21.99)

Damilano Le Cinque Vigne Barolo, Piedmont 2017 (£60)

Highly Commended

Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany 2018 (Castello di Bossi) (£24.50)

Castello di Bossi Berardo Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany 2016 (£35.00)

Castello di Bossi Tempo Morellino di Scansano, Tuscany 2018 (£17.50)

Damilano Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont 2018 (£25)

Tenuta Moriniello Chianti Riserva Biologico Fortebraccio, Tuscany 2016 (£16.99)

Torre a Cona Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Tuscany 2018 (£14.50)

Torre a Cona Badia a Corte,Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Tuscany 2017 (£24.50)

The ninth edition of The Wine Merchant Top 100 is under way – and once again we’re looking for the most exciting wines in the independent trade.

Our panel of 40 indies is preparing to put wines of all styles and price points through their paces. As always, they’ll be looking to reward wines that are commercially attractive and which represent excellent value for money.

Our panel will be a cross-section of the independent trade and we want the wines to be equally diverse and eclectic. Of course, we expect to see a healthy proportion of crowd-pleasing Sauvignon Blancs and Malbecs, but we also welcome orange wines, natural wines, bizarre field blends and the like. As long as the wine has a natural fit with the indie trade, it’s very welcome to enter.

Once again, due to Covid, we are conducting the judging remotely, rather than assembling in one venue. But the judging process will be more rigorous than ever, with our panel encouraged to spread the task over a period of a few weeks, and to invite other members of their team to assist them as they go.

We’re delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Wine Merchant Top 100.

This year’s judging process has been a big logistical challenge, with dozens of merchants across the UK being sent their flights of wine to taste blind over the course of two rounds.

We’d like to say a huge thank-you to our judges, all of whom are independent wine merchants, who found the time to make such an effort at what has been a very hectic, uncertain and often stressful time.

We’d also like to thank all of our entrants for being so patient while the judging process ran its course.

And of course we’d like to congratulate our worthy winners. You can read more about them all in the forthcoming supplement, and on our new website, in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, here’s the list of Top 100 winners, in supplier order.

 

ABS

Top 100

Tokara Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017

Jordan Wine Estate, Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay, 2018

Jordan Wine Estate, Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling, 2019

Dönnhoff, Felsenberg Riesling Trocken GG, 2018

Stanton & Killeen Classic Rutherglen Muscat, NV (Trophy Winner: Best Fortified & Dessert Wine)

Highly Commended

Jordan Wine Estate, Jordan Cobblers Hill, 2016

Tokara Directors Reserve Red, 2017

Zevenwacht 7Even Syrah, 2017

Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Brut Reserve, 2012

Hope Family Wines, Troublemaker Red Blend, NV

Hope Family Wines, Quest Cabernet Blend, 2017

Hope Family Wines, Treana Red, 2017

Hope Family Wines, Treana Red, 2018

Hope Family Wines, Austin Hope Cabernet, 2018

Tokara Chardonnay, 2018

Villa Wolf, Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé, 2019

Zevenwacht The Tin Mine, 2018

Tokara Reserve Collection Elgin Sauvignon Blanc, 2019

Dönnhoff, Kreuznacher Krötenpfuhl Riesling Kabinett, 2018

Stanton & Killeen Classic Rutherglen Topaque, NV

Stanton & Killeen Rutherglen Muscat, NV

Stanton & Killeen Grand Rutherglen Muscat, NV

 

Armit

Top 100

Pietradolce, Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante, 2017

Highly Commended

Aster, Crianza, 2014

 

Bancroft wines

Top 100

Tacchino, Gavi di Gavi, 2019

Black Stallion, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016

Ataraxia, Chardonnay, 2018 (Joint Trophy Winner: Best White Wine)

Glaetzer Wines, Anaperenna, 2017

 

Best of Hungary

Top 100

Tokajicum Winery, Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos, 2016

Highly Commended

Figula Winery, Balatonfüredi Olaszrizling “Sáfránkert”, 2017

Balassa Tokaji Furmint “Szent Tamás” 2018

 

Walker & Wodehouse

Top 100

Palmer & Co Blanc de Noirs Brut,  NV

Coates & Seely Britagne Brut Rosé, NV

Bibi Graetz Casamatta Bianco Igt Toscana Bianco, 2018

MCDV, Ultimate Provence AOP Cotes de Provence, 2019 (Trophy Winner: Best Rosé Wine)

Prophet’s Rock Dry Riesling, 2018

Cuevas Dde Arom Pedra Forca, 2016

Highly Commended

Morgon ‘Cuvee Marcel Lapierre’ Marcel Lapierre, 2018

Naturalmente Bio Perricone Terre Siciliane IGP, 2018

Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Classico La Dama, 2016

Garage Semillon, 2018

Spinifex Papillon Red, 2018

Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz, 2017

Peth Wetz Estate Spatburgunder Rheinhessen, 2017

 

Borthwick Vineyard

Top 100

Paddy Borthwick Paper Road CPR, 2018

Paddy Borthwick Riesling, 2019

 

Boutinot

Top 100

Cavit, Bottega Vinai Trentino Pinot Grigio, 2019

Cantina Di Soliera Lambrusco Di Sorbara DOC, Dry, NV (Trophy Winner: Best Value Sparkling)

Vallone, Tenuta Serranova Susumaniello, 2017

Vila Nova Loureiro, 2019

Tabali, Micas Carmenere, 2015

Bodegas Borsao, Borsao Tres Picos, 2017

Bodegas Borsao, Borsao Zarihs, 2015

Bodegas Fernando de Castilla, Fernando de Castilla Antique Palo Cortado (50Cl), NV

Highly Commended

Tenuta Santa Seraffa, Santa Seraffa Gavi del Comune di Gavi, 2019

Granbazan Etiqueta Ambar Albarino, 2018

Bodegas Naia, Naiades Verdejo (Barrel Fermented), 2016

Bodegas Gomez Cruzado, Gomez Cruzado Rioja Blanco 2 Ano, 2018

Bodegas Murviedro, Galeam Dry Muscat Organic, 2019

Bodegas Gomez Cruzado, Gomez Cruzado Honorable Rioja, 2015

Cline, Ancient Vines Mourvedre, 2017

Cline, Late Harvest Mourvedre, 2017

Bressia, Monteagrelo Cabernet Franc, 2017

Bodegas Sarria, Señorio de Sarria Viñedo No. 5 Rosado, 2019

Chateau L’Ermitage, Gris Marin Rosé Gris de Gris IGP Sable De Camargue, 2019

Wildeberg, Coterie by Wildeberg Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, 2019

Emiliana, Novas Riesling, 2019

Emiliana, Signos de Origin ‘Los Morros’ Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016

Emiliana, Coyam, 2017

Bodegas Sarria, Señorio de Sarria Crianza, 2016

Bodegas Borsao, Borsao Cabriola By Borsao, 2016

La Bascula, Catalan Eagle Red, 2018

Kloster Eberbach Estate Pinot Noir.,2016

Sepp Moser Zweigelt Reserve, 2017

Bodegas Fernando De Castilla, Fernando De Castilla Antique Fino (50cl), NV

 

Buckingham Schenk

Top 100

Bodegas Familia Chavarri, Izarbe Rioja Reserva, 2009

Highly Commended

Schenk Italia, Casali del Barone 150+1 Langhe Bianco, 2018

Azienda Agricola Lunadoro, Lunadoro Rosso di Montepulciano, 2016

Ta Pa Family Vineyards, Pa Road Chardonnay, 2018

Finca Casa Lo Alto, Manzan Bobal, 2017

Bodega Otazu, Otazu Premium Cuvee, 2016

 

Davy’s

Highly Commended

Pouilly Fuissé aux Chailloux Domaine Sève, 2017

Rikus Neethling Wines, Bizoe Henriëtta, 2017

Sidewood Estate Shiraz, 2018

 

Delibo Agencies

Highly Commended

Neethlingshof Malbec, 2018

Bibo Runge Provokateur

Caves Languedoc Roussillon, Comte de Morlieres Reserve Chardonnay, 2018

In Situ Syrah-Mouvedre-Viognier, 2018

Bibo Runge Debutant, 2018

 

Digby Fine English

Top 100

2014 Vintage Rosé Brut

 

Domaine of the Bee

Top 100

Domaine of the Bee, Languedoc-Roussillon, 2017

 

Domaine Paul Mas

Top 100

Soleil Blanc de Lauriga, 2018

Les Tannes en Occitanie Marsanne, 2019 (Trophy Winner: Best Value White Wine)

Highly Commended

Paul Mas Prima Perla Traditional Method Chardonnay, NV

Château Martinolles Crémant de Limoux Brut, NV

Cuvee Secrete No Sulphites Merlot/Cabernet Franc Organic, 2019

Claude Val Rosé, 2019

Jardin De Roses, 2019

Claude Val Blanc, 2019

Château Paul Mas Belluguette, 2018

Astelia Chardonnay, 2019

Jean-Claude Mas Réserve Viognier, 2019

Château Paul Mas Clos des Mures, 2018

Château Cres Ricards Oenothera, 2018

 

Doran Family Vintners

Highly Commended

Doran Vineyards Arya, 2018

 

Fine Wine Partners

Top 100

Hardys HRB Chardonnay, 2016

Hardys HRB Pinot Noir, 2016

Highly Commended

Houghton Jack Mann Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015

Houghton Thomas Yule Shiraz, 2013

 

Fox & Fox

Highly Commended

Fox & Fox Mosaic Brut, 2015

 

Franz Haas

Top 100

Franz Haas, Manna 2018 Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, 2018

 

Graft Wine

Highly Commended

MVH Signature Wines, Chardonnay, 2017

Polperro, Even Keel Pinot Noir, 2017

 

Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Top 100

Tramin, Gewürztraminer, Alto Adige, 2018

Domaine Minchin, Menetou-Salon, Pommerais, ‘La Tour Saint Martin’, 2017

Frescobaldi, Chianti Classico, Tenuta Perano, 2015

Feudi di San Gregorio, Falanghina Dubl Spumante, Campania, NV

Domaine Ferrand, Saint-Véran, 2018

Feudi di San Gregorio, Taurasi, Campania, 2014

Château de Rouillac, Pessac-Leognan Blanc, 2018

Château de Tracy, Pouilly-Fumé, 2018

Domaine Gerard & Hubert Thirot, Sancerre, Domaine La Tonnellerie, 2018 (Joint Trophy Winner: Best White Wine)

Feudi di San Gregorio, Falanghina del Sannio ‘Serrocielo’, Campania, 2018

Paringa Estate, Chardonnay ‘Peninsula’, Mornington Peninsula, 2018

Zorzal, Malbec ‘Eggo Tinto de Tiza’, Tupungato, Mendoza, 2017

Doña Paula, 1350, Uco Valley, 2017

Michele Chiarlo, Barbaresco ‘Reyna’, 2015

Michele Chiarlo, Barolo ‘Tortoniano’, 2015

Jim Barry Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Kirribilli Single Vineyard’, Coonawarra, 2016

Berton Vineyard, The Black Shiraz ‘Winemakers Reserve’, Padthaway, 2018

Bodega Biniagual, Verán, Majorca, Binissalem, 2014

Kozlovic, Teran, West Istria, 2018

Gaia Wines, Estate Nemea, 2016

Schloss Johannisberg, Riesling Spätlese ‘Green Seal’, Rheingau, 2018

Saint Clair, Sauvignon Blanc Barrique, Marlborough, 2016

Saint Clair, Riesling, ‘Origin’, Marlborough, 2018

Ktima Gerovassiliou, Malagousia, Epanomi, 2019

Kayra, Vintage Chardonnay, Aegean, 2013

Gérard Bertrand, Château L’Hospitalet, Grand Vin Rouge, La Clape, 2018

Mas Becha, Côte de Roussillon Villages, ‘Barrique’ Rouge, 2017

Saint Clair, Pinot Noir ‘Omaka Reserve’, Marlborough, 2017

Highly Commended

Champagne Marc Hébrart, Cuvée Spécial Club’ Brut Premier Cru, 2015

Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot, Les Meuniers de Clémence, Extra Brut Premier Cru, NV

Michele Chiarlo, Gavi del Commune di Gavi ‘Rovereto’, 2018

Tramin, Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige, 2018

Bodegas Viñátigo, Listán Blanco, Islas Canarias, Tenerife, 2017

Olivier Ravier, Brouilly, 2018

Olivier Ravier, Fleurie, 2018

Domaine de la Villaudière, Sancerre Rouge, 2017

Frescobaldi, Chianti Rúfina Riserva, Vecchie Viti, Castello Nipozzano, 2016

Frescobaldi, Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Castelgiocondo, 2015

Carpineto, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva, 2015

Weingut Rabl, Grüner Veltliner, Käferberg Reserve, Kamptal, 2018

Chateau Preuillac, Cru Bourgeois, Médoc, 2015

San Marzano, Primitivo Di Manduria ‘Talò’, 2017

San Marzano, Primitivo Di Manduria Riserva ‘Anniversario 62’, 2016

Al-Cantara, Etna, ‘Lu Veru Piaciri’, Sicily, 2016

Quinta de Quercus, Uclés, 2016

Ondarre, Rioja Gran Reserva, 2011

Domaine Minchin, Menetou-Salon, Morogues, ‘La Tour Saint Martin’, 2017

Domaine de la Rouletière, Vouvray Sec, ‘Les Calcaires’, 2018

Domaine de la Rouletière, Vouvray, ‘Patrimoine’, 2015

San Marzano, Verdeca ‘Talò’, Puglia, 2019

Basilisco, Sophia, Basilicata, 2018

Michele Chiarlo, Barbera D’Asti Superiore Nizza, La Court, 2015

Undurraga, Chardonnay ‘TH’, Valle De Limari, 2016

Doña Paula, 1100, Uco Valley, 2017

Gérard Bertrand, Château La Sauvageonne, Grand Vin Blanc, 2018

Viña Perez Cruz, Petit Verdot ‘Chaski’, Maipo Alto, 2015

Finca Bacara, Time Waits for No One, ‘Stone Elephant’, Jumilla, 2018

Oumsiyat, Grande Reserve, Mount Lebanon, 2018

Alpha Estate, Xinomavro, Reserve Vielles Vignes, Single Block Barba Yannis, Amyndeo, 2016

Weingut Weegmüller, Scheurebe Trocken, Pfalz, 2018

Saint Clair, Sauvignon Blanc ‘Wairau Reserve’, Marlborough, 2018

Monemvasia Winery Tsimbidi, Kydonitsa, Laconia, 2018

Oumsiyat, ‘Blanc de Blanc’, Bekaa Valley, 2018

Armas, Voskehat, Aragatsotn, 2018

Vachnadziani, Krakhuna, Imereti, 2018

 

Hatch Mansfield

Top 100

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut, 2008 (Trophy Winner: Best Sparkling)

Taittinger Brut Prestige Rosé, NV

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé Brut, 2007

Résonance Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2013

Zuccardi Apelacion Malbec, 2017

Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chenin Blanc, 2018

Vidal Sauvignon Blanc, 2019

Domaine Ferret Pouilly Fuisse, 2017

Highly Commended

Taittinger Brut, 2014

Taittinger Foles de la Marquetterie, NV

Taittinger Nocturne Rosé Sec, NV

Terroir & Talents, Chateau de la Terriere Brouilly Tradition, 2018

Domaine Prieur-Brunet Santenay Rouge 1er Cru Maladière, 2016

Louis Jadot Rully Blanc, 2018

Domaine Prieur-Brunet Meursault Les Forges, 2017

Joseph Mellot Pouilly-Fumé Domaine Des Mariniers, 2018

Vidal Soler Chardonnay, 2018

Zuccardi Apelacion Chardonnay, 2018

Zuccardi Los Olivos Malbec, 2018

Zuccardi Valles Malbec, 2018

Zuccardi Apelacion Cabernet Franc, 2017

Caliterra Pétreo Carmenère, 2017

Errazuriz, Max VIII, 2017

Esk Valley Pinot Gris, 2019

 

Lanchester Wines

Highly Commended

Vinicolo Tombacco, Archivio Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGT, 2017

 

Las Bodegas

Top 100

Bodega Montecillo, 22 Barricas Gran Reserva, 2011

Vallisto Criolla, 2018

Mauricio Lorca, Recoleta Criolla Grande, 2019

Vallisto Barbera, 2018

Ver Sacrum, La Dama del Abrigo Rojo Nebbiolo, 2017 (Trophy Winner: Best Red Wine)

Susana Balbo Wines, Signature White Blend, 2019

Highly Commended

Bodega Montecillo, Rioja Blanco, 2018

Susana Balbo Wines, Signature Malbec, 2018

Susana Balbo Wines, Signature Rosé, 2019

 

Les Grands Chais de France

Top 100

Château Sergant, 2018

Chaâteau Bastor Lamontagne Sauternes, 2016 (Trophy Winner: Best Value Fortified & Dessert Wine)

Highly Commended

Perle Noir Brut, NV

Moillard Grivot Bourgogne Chardonnay, 2018

Chartron Trebuchet Mâcon Village, 2018

Dunavar Pinot Blanc, 2018

Calvet 1818, 2016

Sauvignon ‘Les Eglantine’ Touraine Sauvignon, 2018

La Baume Languedoc Rosé, 2019

Exhib Rosé, 2019

Domaine Les Ors AOP Limoux, 2018

Domaine Andre Lorentz Riesling, 2018

Arthur Metz Sushi, 2019

Plan de L’Homme Sapiens – Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, 2018

 

Liberty Wines

Top 100

Felsina, Rancia, 2017

Trinity Hill, Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay, 2018

Bodega Garzon, Tannat Reserva, 2018

Bodega Garzon, Tannat Single Vineyard, 2018

Massolino, Barolo, 2016

Highly Commended

Martin Códax, Lías Albarino, 2017

Mara Martin, Godello, 2019

Contero, Moscato, 2019

Donnafugata, Sursur, 2019

Kaiken, Ultra Malbec, 2018

Kaiken, Obertura, 2017

Alpha Zeta, A Amarone della Valpolicella, 2016

Cuatro Pasos, Mencia Bierzo, 2017

Cuatro Pasos, Mencia Black Bierzo, 2017

 

Man Vintners

Highly Commended

Man Family Wines Skaapveld Syrah, 2018

Man Family Wines Padstal Chardonnay, 2019

Man Family Wines Free-Run Steen Chenin Blanc, 2019

Lievlander Chenin Blanc, 2019

Man Family Wines Warrelwind Sauvignon Blanc, 2019

 

Mentzendorff

Top 100

Henriques & Henriques, Single Harvest Bual, 2000

Highly Commended

Turkey Flat Vineyards, Grenache, 2017

Bodegas Hidalgo-La Gitana, La Gitana ‘En Rama’ Manzanilla, NV

Fonseca, Unfiltered Late Bottled Vintage Port, 2014

Henriques & Henriques, 10 Year Old Bual, NV

 

Museum Wines

Highly Commended

Haut Espoir, Gentle Giant, 2014

Uva Mira, Merlot, 2016

Uva Mira, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016

Moreson, Widow Maker Pinotage, 2016

Stark-Condé, Three Pines Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016

Haut Espoir, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007

Moreson, Miss Molly Petit Rosé, NV

Moreson, Mercator Chardonnay, 2017

Stark-Condé, The Field Blend, 2018

Haut Espoir, Cloudfall, 2019

 

Raymond Reynolds

Highly Commended

Soalheiro, Allo, 2019

Luis Pato, Vinhas Velhas, 2018

Quinta Dos Roques Tinto, 2016

Niepoort, Voyeur, 2018

 

Richmond Wine Agencies

Top 100

DFJ Vinhos, Consensus Pinot Noir Touriga Nacional, 2016

Marques de Riscal, XR Special Release Reserva, 2015

Highly Commended

Marques de Riscal, Limousin Rueda, 2018

Cantina Orsogna, Vola Vole Passerina, 2019

DFJ Vinhos, Francos Grande Escolha, 2015

DFJ Vinhos, Casa do Lago Tinto 2018

 

Vindependents

Top 100

Caves de Juliénas-Chaintré, Beaujolais Villages Cuvée Six, 2018

Caves de Juliénas-Chaintré, Juliénas Tradition du Bois de la Salle, 2019

Avignonesi, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, 2016

Château Grandis, Château Grandis, 2009

Vintae Luxury Wine Specialists, Palacios de Camino Real Crianza,  2017 (Trophy Winner: Best Value Red Wine)

Giuseppe Cortese, Barbaresco, 2017

Flametree Wines, SRS Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017

Weingut Hanewald-Schwerdt, Dürkheimer Hochbenn Riesling, 2017

Domaine Bott-Geyl, Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Sonnenglanz, 2012

Gladstone Vineyard, The Flying Winemaker Pinot Noir, 2018

Highly Commended

Champagne Delavenne Père & Fils, Grand Cru Brut Rèserve, NV

Champagne Delavenne Père & Fils, Grand Cru Brut Tradition, NV

Champagne Delavenne Père & Fils, Rosé NV

Cà Dei Maghi, Camparsi Bianco, 2018

Arousana, Follas Novas, 2019

Domaine Catherine et Claude Maréchal, Bourgogne Rouge Cuvée Gravel, 2018

Avignonesi, Desiderio Toscana IGT, 2016

Tenuta Ormanni, Chianti Classico DOCG, 2017

Holden Manz, Visionaire, 2014

Nani Rizzi Az Agr di Spagnol Denis, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry, NV

Domaine Fournillon, Chablis, 2017

Weingut Ecker, Eckhof, Grüner Veltliner Ried Mordthal, 2018

Weingut Ecker, Eckhof, Riesling Ried Steinberg, 2018

Weingut Ecker, Eckhof, Roter Veltliner Ried Steinberg, 2018

Benoît Badoz, Trousseau Marnes Rouges, 2018

Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017

Bodega Staphyle, Iris Doble Malbec, 2019

Bodega Sottano, Sottano Selección del Enólogo Malbec, 2018

Cà Dei Maghi, Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Canova, 2013

Caves Languedoc Roussillon, Mare Nostrum Picpoul de Pinet, 2019

Diamantakis Winery, Petali Liatiko, 2018

Diamantakis Winery, Diamantopetra Red, 2017

Domaine Bott-Geyl, Pinot Gris Les Eléments, 2017

The Wine Portfolio, V Sauvignon Blanc, 2019

Diamantakis Winery, Diamantopetra White, 2019

Domaine Les Caizergues, Les Amoriers, 2017

Domaine La Sarabande, Misterioso, 2016

Domaine La Lôyane, Cuvée Elie, 2018

La Cave De Gigondas, Vacqueyras Seigneur De Raveil, 2016

Mas Blanch I Jové, Saó Abrivat, 2017

Marco Abella, Mas Mallola, 2017

 

Third Floor Wines

Top 100

Bodega Gorka Izagirre, Gorka Izagirre Txakolí, 2019

Agricola San Felice, San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva, 2016

Highly Commended

Monte Schiavo, Caccialepre Rosso Piceno, Tenute Pieralisi, 2016

Cadus Signature Series Criolla, 2018

Il Cascinone, Crocera Barbera D’Asti Superiore, 2017

Famille Fabre, Chardonnay Domaine Grande Courtade Organic, 2018

Uvas Felices, El Hombre Bala Old Vine Garnacha, Madrid, 2016

Weingut Aj Adam In Der Sangerei Riesling Feinherb, 2018

Clos Bagatelle, Sentiers De Bagatelle ‘Cuvée Donnadieu’ Saint Chinian Rouge, 2017

 

Trefethen Family Vineyards (Supplied by Daniel Lambert wines)

Highly Commended

Estate Merlot, 2017

Dragon’s Tooth Red Blend, 2017

 

Vidal Fleury

Highly Commended

Vidal- Fleury Ventoux, 2017

Vidal-Fleury Côtes Du Rhône, 2016

 

Vina Falernia

Top 100

Falernia Syrah Titon Reserva Single Vineyard, 2016

Highly Commended

Falernia Number One, 2017

 

Our 2020 judging team

Dan Kirby	Corkr Fine Wines
Polly Gibson	GrapeSmith
Sara Bangert	The General Wine Company
Finn Dunlop	Macknade Fine Foods
Riaz Syed	Stonewines
Eugenio Ciccarelli	Vinarius
Lucy Chenoweth	The Old Garage
Deiniol ap Dafydd	Blas ar Fwyd
Chris and Gosia Bailey	Mr & Mrs Fine Wine
Simon Parkinson	Vinological
Anthony Borges	The Wine Centre
Hannah and Sadie Wilkins	Vineyards
Kasia Konys-Pieszko	Dunnell’s
Matt Thomas	Vinoramica
Jamie Smith	Tring Winery
Steve Tattam	Winyl
Sophie Poultney	Grace & James
Jon Campbell	DeFINE Food & Wine
Jon Moore	Mumbles Wine
Tom Hemmingway	Highbury Vintners
Jen Ferguson	Hop Burns & Black
Carolyn Skeels	Vintoto
Kelli Coxhead	The Wine Shop
Lloyd Beedell	Chesters Wine Merchants
John and Tom Morris	Bradmans Wine Cellar
Sarah and Richard Tring	Weber & Tring
Andrew Taylor	Taylor’s Fine Wines
Julia Jenkins	Flagship Wines
Colin Thorne	Vagabond Wines
Penny Champion	Champion Wines
Sam Howard	HarperWells
David Porter	Lea & Sandeman
Sam Jackson	Chester Beer & Wine
Chris Piper	Christopher Piper Wines
Hal Wilson and Alice Archer	Cambridge Wine Merchants
Cat Brandwood	Toscanaccio
Gemma Welden	The Jolly Vintner

Sadly the judging date that we’d set for April 1 is no longer possible, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We will be rescheduling for a date in June or July – at this stage it’s impossible to know how long restrictions on social gatherings will be necessary but as soon as the situation becomes clearer, we will announce it here and on social media, and contact all the companies who have entered the competition.

All wines that have already been sent to us are safely stored at Sensible’s warehouses, where they’ll be absolutely fine.

With the London Wine Fair now postponed, we’ll be planning to showcase the winning 100 wines at a new event in the autumn. Again, watch this space.

We appreciate it’s disappointing news but it will come as no surprise. Please get in touch if you have any queries or concerns. Many thanks.

Entries are now open for the 2020 Wine Merchant Top 100 – the only competition devoted to wines exclusive the independent trade.

Last year saw record entries in the competition, which was first held in 2013, and we’re ready for another big turnout in 2020.

The judging is done by a panel of independent wine merchants, whose identities we’ll be revealing in the coming weeks. We mix the panel up every year so that as many merchants as possible have chance to take part and to make sure we keep things fresh.

All of our winners – including the Top 100 and Highly Commended wines – will be featured in a special supplement published in the early summer. The Top 100 will also be showcased on our stand at the London Wine Fair.

This year, for the first time, we’ve opened the competition to wines not currently represented in the UK. This section of the competition, called Breakthrough Wines, will be judged separately by a panel of independent merchants. All entries will receive feedback from the judges and the best ones will also appear in the winners’ supplement.

Email us now for an entry form for either part of the competition. The deadline for entries is in mid March. Good luck!

The waiting is over and we can now reveal this year’s winning wines in our Wine Merchant Top 100 2019.

All 100 are available to taste on our stand at this year’s London Wine Fair, adjacent to the Esoterica zone upstairs at Olympia. Please come and try them and say hello to the Wine Merchant team.

Our forthcoming supplement will offer more details about why each wine won. We’ll also be celebrating this year’s Highly Commended wines, which just missed out on a Top 100 place but still impressed our judges.

Well done to this year’s winners, who were faced with a lot of stiff competition in our biggest-ever entry.

 

White wines

 

• Viña Cobos, Felino Chardonnay, Luján De Cuyo & Valle De Uco, Mendoza, Argentina 2017 (£15.49, Alliance Wine)
• Lowboi Riesling, Porongurup, Great Southern, Australia 2018 (£26.50, The Knotted Vine)
• Magpie Estate, Rag ‘n’ Bone Riesling, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia 2018 (£12.99, Boutinot)
• Helfrich Familly Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine Sur Lie, Loire, France 2017 (£11, Les Grands Chais de France)
• Helfrich Family O Sauvion, Haut Poitou, Loire, France 2018 (£10.60, Les Grands Chais de France)
• Louis Jadot Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc, Burgundy, France 2013 (£32.30. Hatch Mansfield)
• Domaine Ferret Pouilly-Fuissé, Burgundy, France 2016 (£33.50, Hatch Mansfield)
• Domaine Belleville Rully 1er Cru La Pucelle, Burgundy, France 2017 (£30.99, Vindependents)
• Gérard Bertrand Château Sauvageonne Grand Vin Blanc, Coteaux du Languedoc, France 2016 (£29.49, Hallgarten & Novum Wines)
• Domaine De Saint Cosme Les Deux Albion IGP Vaucluse Principauté D’Orange Blanc, France 2017 (£10.63, Walker & Wodehouse)
• Domaine Bott-Geyl Pinot Gris Les Eléments, Alsace, France 2016 (£19.99, Vindependents)
• Domaine Bott-Geyl Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Sonnenglanz, Alsace, France 2011 (£32.99, Vindependents)
• Peth Wetz Unfiltered Riesling Rheinhessen, Germany 2017 (£9.72, Walker & Wodehouse)
• *Weingut Dönnhoff, Oberhäuser Brücke Riesling Spätlese, Nahe, Germany 2013 (£39.80, ABS)
• Diamantakis Assyrtiko, Kato Asites, Dafnes, Crete, Greece 2018 (£13.99, Vindependents)
• Diamantakis Winery Diamantopetra White, Dafnes, Crete, Greece 2018 (£16.50, Vindependents) – Trophy Winner: Best White
• Avantis Estate Winery, Lenga, Evia, Greece 2018 (Avantis Estate Winery)
• Cantine Colomba Bianca Società Cooperativa Agricola Lumari Catarratto – Insolia, Terre Siciliane, Italy 2018 (Hall;garten & Novum Wines)
• Planeta Chardonnay, Menfi, Sicily, Italy 2017 (£28.50, Enotria&Coe)
• Leftfield Albariño, Gisborne, New Zealand 2018 (£14.80, Hatch Mansfield)
• *Framingham Noble Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand 2018 (£17.99, Liberty Wines)
• Casa De Vila Nova Alvarinho, Minho, Portugal 2018 (£11.49, Boutinot) – Trophy Winner: Best Value White
• Waterkloof Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2017 (£12.99, Boutinot)
• Boutinot The Tea Leaf, Wo Piekenierskloof, Olifants River, South Africa 2017 (£13.99, Boutinot)
• Bodegas Adria Vega Montan Godello, Bierzo, Spain 2018 (£13.50, Vindependents)
• Bodegas Viñátigo Vijariego Blanco, Tenerife, Islas Canarias, Spain 2017 (£23.99, Hallgarten & Novum Wines)
• Talbott Vineyards Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands, California, USA 2016 (£30, Vindependents)

 

* denotes sweet wine.

 

Rosé Wines

 

• Domaine Gavoty Cuvée Clarendon Rosé, Provence, France 2018 (£18.95, Laytons) – Trophy Winner: Best Rosé
• Domaine De Grandpré Favorite Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France 2018 (£13.50, Vindependents)
• Vidal-Fleury Côtes du Rhône Rosé, Côtes du Rhône, France 2018 (£13.99, Louis Latour)
• Caves Languedoc Roussillon Rosé des Plages Premium, Languedoc Roussillon, France 2018 (£11.99, Vindependents) – Trophy Winner: Best Value Rosé

 

Red Wines

 

• Bodega Bressia Bressia Monteagrelo Cabernet Franc, Mendoza, Argentina 2016 (£17.99, Boutinot)
• Bodegas Melipal Supernova I, Mendoza, Argentina 2015 (£18.95, Laytons)
• TrapichePerfiles Malbec Calcareo, Mendoza, Argentina 2015 (£17.50, Enotria&Coe)
• Viña Cobos, Felino Malbec, Luján De Cuyo & Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2017 (£15.49, Alliance Wine)
• Amalaya Malbec, Calchaqui Valley, Salta, Argentina 2017 (£12.99, Liberty Wine)
• Mitolo Wines Jester Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, Australia 2016 (£15.99, Liberty Wines)
• Flametree Wines Embers Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia 2017 (£15.99, Vindependents)
• Grant Burge Holy Trinity, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia 2012 (£25.99, Fine Wine Partners)
• Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia 2016 (£19.99, Fine Wine Partners)
• Grant Burge Filsell Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia 2015 (£24.99, Fine Wine Partners)
• Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia 2013 (£122.50, Enotria&Coe)
• Espinos y Cardos Santa Macarena Pinot Noir, Central Valley, Chile 2017 (£10.99, Alliance Wine)
• Viña Echeverria Carmenère Reserva, Curico Valley, Chile 2016 (£9.99, Hallgarten & Novum Wines)
• Château De Belleverne Le Cru Des Amoureux, St-Amour, Beaujolais, France 2018 (£19.49, Boutinot)
• Château De Grand Pré, Fleurie, Beaujolais, France 2017 (£13.41, Hallgarten & Novum Wines)
• Domaine Thierry Amirault ‘Clos Des Quarterons’ St-Nicolas de Bourgueil, Loire, France 2016 (£19.95, Richmond Wine Agencies)
• Domaine Henri & Gilles Remoriquet, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, France 2017 (£37.99, Vindependents)
• Domaine Henri & Gilles Remoriquet 1er Cru ‘Les Bousselots’, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, France 2017 (£56.99, Vindependents)
• Brice Vergez Château Grandis, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France 2010 (£19.99, Vindependents)
• Château De Rouillac, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France 2012 (£34.99, Hallgarten & Novum Wines)
• Georges Vigouroux Château de Haute-Serre, Cahors, France (£27.50, Enotria&Coe)
• Vidal-Fleury, St-Joseph, Rhône, France 2015 (£26.99, Louis Latour Agencies)
• Domaine Cazes Clos des Paulilles Red, Collioure, Roussillon, France 2017 (£16.95, Enotria&Coe)
• Weingut Rainer Schnaitmann Simonroth Spätburgunder Trocken, Württemberg, Germany 2016 (£40.70, ABS)
• Kovacs Nimrod Winery Monopole Blues Kekfrankos, Eger, Hungary 2015 (£16.99, Boutinot)
• Vylyan Franc, Villanyi, Hungary 2015 (£19.50, Laytons)
• Cà Dei Maghi Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy 2017 (£16.50, Vindependents)
• Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone Crocera Barbera D’Asti Superiore, Piemonte, Italy 2016 (£9.99, Boutinot)
• Azienda Agricola Il Cascinone Rive Barbera D’Asti Superiore, Piemonte, Italy 2016 (£15.99, Boutinot)
• Castelli Dei Rampolla Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2016 (£24.95, Laytons)
• Fattoria Ormanni Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2016 (£18.50, Vindependents)
• Castello Di Nipozzano Frescobaldi, Chianti Rúfina Riserva Vecchie Viti, Tuscany, Italy 2015 (£29.49, Hallgarten & Novum Wines)
• Castelgiocondo Frescobaldi Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 2012 (£52, Hallgarten & Novum Wines)
• Fèlsina Berardenga ‘Fontalloro’ Toscana IGT, Tuscany 2016 (£52.99, Liberty Wines) – Trophy Winner: Best Red
• Rocca Di Frassinello Sughere Di Frassinello, Maremma, Tuscany, Italy 2015 (£12.82, Walker & Wodehouse)
• Masseria Setteporte Etna Rosso, Etna, Sicily 2016 (£19.99, Vindependents)
• Feudo Maccari Saia Nero D’Avola, Sicily 2015 (£22.99, Boutinot)
• Boccantino Susumaniello Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy 2016 (£10.50, Buckingham Schenk)
• San Marzano Primitivo Di Manduria Riserva ‘Anniversario 62’ 2015 (£26.99, Hallgarten & Novum Wines)
• San Marzano Collezione 50′ Vino Rosso D’Italia, Italy NV (£21.99, Hallgarten & Novum Wines)
• Domaine Des Tourelles Vielles Vignes Cinsault, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 2017 (£17.99, Boutinot)
• Hunter’s Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand 2016 (£15.99, Laytons)
• Mount Edward Ted Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand 2017 (£22.99, Alliance Wine)
• Wild Earth Pinot Noir, Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand 2016 (£24.99, Liberty Wines)
• Akarua Rua Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand 2017 (£19.99, Liberty Wines)
• Burn Cottage Moonlight Race Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand 2015 (£34.99, Liberty Wines)
• Hartenberg Wine Estate The Stork, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2015 (£33.50, Hartenberg Estate)
• Post House Penny Black, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2016 (£27.50, ABS)
• Holden Manz Vernissage, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa 2015 (£13.50, Vindependents)
• Neil Ellis Piekenierskloof Grenache, Piekenierskloof, South Africa 2015 (£20, Gonzalez Byass UK)
• Bodegas Hispano+Suizas Bassus Finca Casilla Herrera, Valencia, Spain 2015 (£25.99, Boutinot)
• Brisa De Verano Garnacha Tinta, Catalunya, Spain 2017 (£9.49, Boutinot) – Trophy Winner: Best Value Red
• Uvas Felices El Hombre Bala Old Vine Garnacha, Madrid, Spain 2016 (£23.49, Boutinot)
• Navajas Reserva Tinto, Rioja, Spain 2011 (£13.41, Walker & Wodehouse)
• La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva, Rioja, Spain 2010 (£31, Armit)
• Bardos Romantica Crianza, Fuentemolinos, Ribera del Duero, Spain 2016 (£13.99, Vindependents)
• Raymond Vineyards Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA 2016 (£19.99, Hallgarten & Novum Wines)
• Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, California, USA 2016 (£8.24, Walker & Wodehouse)

 

Fortified Wines

 

• Bodegas Hidalgo Manzanilla en Rama, Sanlúcar De Barrameda, Jerez, Spain NV (£18, Mentzendorff)
• Henriques & Henriques 10 Year Old Bual, Madeira, Portugal, NV (£20.75, Mentzendorff) – Trophy Winner: Best Fortified
• Fonseca Terra Prima Organic Port, Douro, Portugal NV (£18, Mentzendorff)
• Fonseca Unfiltered Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal 2012 (£16.50, Mentzendorff) – Trophy Winner: Best Value Fortified

 

Sparkling Wines

 

• Gusbourne Brut Reserve, Kent, England 2014 (£39, Gusbourne)
• Oedoria Crémant De Bourgogne, Burgundy, France NV (£18.95, Daniel Lambert)
• Champagne Delavenne Grand Cru Brut Reserve, Champagne, France NV (£39.99, Vindependents)
• Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve, Champagne, France NV (£67.99, Liberty Wines) – Trophy Winner: Best Sparkling
• Hunter’s Miru Miru Rosé, Marlborough, New Zealand NV (£21.95, Laytons)
• KWV Laborie Blanc de Blancs Method Cap Classique, Western Cape, South Africa 2011 (£14.99, North South Wines) – Trophy Winner: Best Value Sparkling
• CVNE Roger Goulart Gran Cuvée Gran Reserva Cava, Spain 2011 (£20.40, Hatch Mansfield)

France has confirmed its position as the leading supplier for UK independent wine merchants after taking a quarter of the positions in the 2019 Wine Merchant Top 100 selection.

The competition, which is now in its sixth year, was judged by a panel of 25 independent merchants led by Wine Merchant Top 100 chair David Williams in London in April, and featured the largest-ever field of entries – 837 wines from more than 40 UK suppliers were submitted for blind tasting.

A total of 276 wines made it through into the final round of judging, with the 176 wines that just missed out on the final Top 100 earning a Highly Commended award.

Other countries to fare well in the final Top 100 were Italy with 16 wines, followed by Spain with 10 and New Zealand and Australia with eight apiece, while Hungary made its first appearance in a Top 100 selection with two wines, and Greece once again punched above its weight with three Top 100 wines.

TROPHY WINNERS 2019

Best Sparkling: Charles Heidsieck Rosé Réserve, Champagne, France NV (Liberty Wines) RRP £67.99

Best Value Sparkling: KWV Laborie Blanc de Blancs Methode Cap Classique, South Africa 2011 (North South Wines) RRP £14.99

Best Red: Fèlsina Berardenga Fontalloro, Toscana IGT 2016 (Liberty Wines) RRP £52.99

Best Value Red: Boutinot Brisa de Verano Garnacha Tinta, Catalunya, Spain 2017 (Boutinot) RRP £9.49

Best White: Diamantopetra White, PDO Dafnes, Kato Asites, Heraklion Crete, Greece 2018 (Vindependents) RRP £16.50

Best Value White: Casa de Vila Nova Vila Nova Alvarinho, Minho, Portugal 2018 (Boutinot) RRP £11.49

Best Rosé: Domaine Gavoty Cuvée Clarendon Rosé, Provence, France 2018 (Laytons) RRP £18.95

Best Value Rosé: Caves Languedoc-Roussillon Rosé des Plages Premium, IGP Pays d’Oc, France 2018 (Vindependents) £11.99

Best Fortified: Henriques & Henriques 10 Year Old Bual Madeira, Portugal (Mentzendorff) RRP £20.75

Best Value Fortified: Fonseca Unfiltered Late Bottled Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal 2012 (Mentzendorff) RRP £16.50

This year’s winners will be unveiled and available to taste at The Wine Merchant Top 100 stand at the London Wine Fair from May 20 to 22, with a full list of the Top 100 and Highly Commended winners published in a supplement to The Wine Merchant in July.

We had a record entry in this year’s Wine Merchant Top 100 – getting on for 840 wines – and so our judging day in west London on April 9 was our busiest yet.

Our 24 judges were all independent merchants, as always – you can meet them all here.

We’re now in the process of going through all the judges’ notes and scores, and making some final checks on the wines that look set for a Top 100 position or a Highly Commended slot.

We’ll be letting entrants know how they got on in the next couple of weeks, and revealing the winners on May 20. You’ll see them announced first here, but you can also come along to the London Wine Fair where all 10 winners will be on taste at our stand.

Thanks to everyone who entered and to our fantastic judges for giving up a day to help us out. We had a brilliant panel, who refused to rush their work and gave every one of the wines they tasted a thorough asessment. The winners had to work very hard.