People’s Choice Wine Awards

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2 March 2026

The results of the 2026 People’s Choice Wine Awards are in. With consumer-friendly categories, the awards welcome wines from around the world across every packaging format and price point. Submissions come from a broad mix of sources, including importers, independent retailers, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, and producers.

Judging combines professional expertise with real consumer insight. Passionate wine drinkers taste alongside WSET students at all levels and experienced industry professionals. The expert panel includes leading buyers, sommeliers, importers, journalists, retailers, and wine communicators, creating a balanced and credible assessment of every entry. Here are the winners:

Mindful Drinking: Alcohol Free (ABV less than 0.5%): Gold went to Casillero del Diablo Zero (NV); Gold Commended went to Kylie Minogue 0% Sparkling Rosé; Silver went to Tommy Bacco, Vinicola Tombacco (NV); Bronze went to Elton John Zero Blanc de Blanc.

Stylish Buys: Packaging and Design: Gold went to Kylie Minogue Limited Edition, Côtes de Provence (2024); Silver went to Poco Vino Rosé (2024); Bronze went to Boulevard Organic Provence Rosé (2024).

Mindful Drinking: Light and Easy (ABV 0.5–11%): Gold went to Bonfaro (2023); Silver went to Kylie Minogue Petit Rosé (NV); Bronze went to The Doctors’ Sauvignon Blanc, Forrest Wines (2024).

Easy Weekday Fizz: Gold went to London Clay Rose (NV, MDCV UK); Gold Commended went to Co-op Irresistible Prosecco, Zonin 1821 (NV); Silver went to Silverhand Brut (NV, MDCV); Bronze went to Perle d’Aurore Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé, Louis Bouillot.

Easy Weekday: White: Gold went to by Amazon Chardonnay, Boutinot (2024); Silver went to Ropiteau Chardonnay, Ropiteau Frères (2024); Bronze went to Vezzo Pinot Grigio, Corvezzo (NV).

Easy Weekday: Red: Gold went to Food Pairing Pinot Noir, Cramele Recas; Gold Commended went to Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Pinot Noir (2023); Silver went to Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Zinfandel (2023); Bronze went to by Amazon Malbec, Boutinot (2024).

Beyond Bottles: White (alternative/portable packaging): Gold went to Poco Vino Sauvignon Blance, Australian Vintage, and Gold also went to Wild Pig Sauvignon Blanc 1.5L, Gabriel Meffre (2024); Silver went to Most Wanted Sauvignon Blanc, Off-Piste Wines; Bronze went to Co-op Most Wanted Fairtrade Sauvignon Blanc can, Off Piste Wines.

Beyond Bottles: Red (alternative/portable packaging): Gold went to The Wanderer Bag in Box, Off-Piste Wines (NV); Silver went to Poco Vino Malbec, Australian Vintage (2024); Bronze went to Blueprint Pinot Noir BIB, Cramele Recas (2024).

Climate Friendly: White and Red: Gold went to Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Pinot Noir (2023); Silver went to Silverhand Brut (NV, MDCV); Bronze went to Saint François Organic Côtes du Rhône, Gabriel Meffre (2023).

Buyer’s Choice: White (own label): Gold went to M&S Found Feteasca Alba, Cramele Recas; Silver went to Taste the Difference Chablis Vieilles Vignes, J. Moreau & Fils (2023).

Buyer’s Choice: Red (own label): Gold went to Tesco Finest* Saint Chinian, Maison Fortant (2022); Silver went to Blueprint Pinot Noir, Cramele Recas (2024); Bronze went to by Amazon Our Selection Malbec, Boutinot (2024).

Big Night In: White: Gold went to Diablo Golden Chardonnay, Diablo (2024); Silver went to Grand`Arte Chardonnay (2024); Bronze went to Fetele Feteasca Regala, Cramele Recas, and Bronze also went to Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (2024).

Big Night In: Red: Gold went to Le Grand Noir Malbec, Vinartus (2024); Silver went to Bomba Tempranillo, Bodegas Alceno (2024); Bronze went to Gordon Ramsay Intenso Rosso (2022), and Bronze also went to Amicale Rosso, Schenk Italia (2020).

Aromatic and Asian Cuisine: White: Gold went to Portada Medium Sweet (2024); Silver went to Sorcova Feteasca Regala, Cramele Recas; Bronze went to Terroirs d’Altitude Viognier, Maison Fortant (2024).

Aromatic and Asian Cuisine: Rosé: Gold went to Food Pairing Rosé, Cramele Recas; Silver went to Olympe Organic Cotes de Provence rosé, Villa Moncigale (2024); Bronze went to Gary Barlow Sauvignon Blush (2025).

Rosé All Day: Gold went to Le Grand Noir Rosé, Vinartus (2024); Silver went to Mount Rozier Reserve Rosé (2025); Bronze went to TRACES Rosé, Cordier (2025).

Fire Up the BBQ: White: Gold went to Wakefield Jaraman Chardonnay, Wakefield Taylors Wines (2025); Silver went to by Amazon Sauvignon Blanc, Boutinot (2025); Bronze went to Reserve de Conseiller Chardonnay, Bouchard Aîné & Fils (2024).

Fire Up the BBQ: Red: Gold went to Posidone Primivito, Corvezzo (2024); Gold Commended went to Alceño Premium 50 Barrels (2024); Silver went to Solomonar Reserve, Cramele Recas; Bronze went to The Wanderer Malbec, Off-Piste Wines (NV).

Dinner Party: Sparkling (wine £19+): Gold went to Les Pionniers NV Champagne (NV); Silver went to Alta Langa DOCG Metodo Classico Brut, Cantina Sociale di Vinchio – Vaglio Serra; Bronze went to Casa Valduga 130 Brut (NV).

Dinner Party: White (wine £15+): Gold went to Susana Balbo Signature White Blend, Susana Balbo (2025); Silver went to Wildflower Cuvee Blanc, Cramele Recas (2020); Bronze went to Andre Montessuy Saint Veran, André Montessuy (2023).

Dinner Party: Red (wine £15+): Gold went to Wakefield The Visionary Cabernet Sauvignon, Wakefield Taylors Wines (2021); Gold Commended went to Marques de Vitoria Gran Reserva, FMZ (2019); Silver went to Casa Valduga Terroir Exclusivo Cabernet Franc; Bronze went to Faustino I GR, FMZ (2016).

Pass the Crackers: Gold went to Co-op Irresistible 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Taylor’s; Silver went to Conacul Ambrozy, Cramele Recas (2018); Bronze went to Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Châteauneuf du Pape, Caves Saint Pierre (2023).

Best House Wine (on-trade): Gold went to Writer’s Block Chenin Blanc, Vinfinity Ltd (2025); Silver went to Food Pairing Pinot Grigio, Cramele Recas; Bronze went to La Ferme Julien Rosé, Famille Perrin (2024).

Sommelier’s Choice (on-trade): Gold went to Faustino I GR, FMZ (2016); Silver went to Talmard Mâcon-Lugny Les Genièvres, Maison Talmard (2023), and Silver also went to Wakefield The Visionary Cabernet Sauvignon, Wakefield Taylors Wines (2021); Bronze went to Casa Valduga Terroir Exclusivo Cabernet Franc.

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