Welcome to the Asda pick list. I have tasted over 160 wines from the two tastings recently hosted by Asda, their Autumn/Winter showcase and the Exceptional range tasting.
Asda has recently recorded its strongest ever performance in international wine competitions, winning 460 awards across the IWC, IWSC and Decanter World Wine Awards in 2026, more than any other UK supermarket. The retailer secured 13 Gold, 118 Silver, 286 Bronze and 43 Commended awards, representing 16% year-on-year growth and reinforcing its position as the UK’s most awarded supermarket for wine.
To help you navigate the aisles and find the absolute best bottles for your money, I have compiled my top picks by country. This is a bi-annual summary updated every May and September to ensure you always have the most current recommendations.
Availability will vary by store and prices are subject to change, especially during mix 6 25% off periods.
Argentina
- Exceptional Cabernet Franc 2024 13.5% £7.50 – A deep and concentrated Argentinian red offering rich blackcurrant, plum, and cassis flavours with a subtle herbal lift.
Australia
- Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 14% £7.50 – A bargain Australian red displaying leathery aromas, rounded tannins, and deep black fruit flavours without any cloying sweetness.
- Great Western Shiraz 2023 14% £9.00 – An award-winning red bursting with bold blueberry, dark fruit, and a subtle herbaceous, savoury twist.
- d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2024 14% £14.72 – A fragrant blend delivering ripe peach, nectarine, and candied citrus with a generous mouthfeel.
Chile
- Carménère 2024 14.5% £7.50 – A deeply coloured red balancing ripe dark fruit with savoury green peppercorn, gentle spice, and smoky notes.
- Exceptional Pinot Noir 2025 13.5% £8.00 – An elegant, light-to-medium-bodied red bringing red cherry, strawberry, coastal herbs, and floral spice to the glass.
England
- Asquith Gardens English Sparkling Wine NV 12% £18.50 – A high-quality English sparkling wine presenting delightful brioche and apple aromas with honeyed citrus flavours and a biscuity finish.
France
- Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2024 11.5% £8.00 – A fresh and zesty Loire Sauvignon Blanc offering bright citrus and rounded apricot aromas with lively acidity.
- Exceptional Gewürztraminer 2025 13% £9.25 – An off-dry, aromatic white offering distinctive rose, lychee, passion fruit, and warming exotic spice notes.
- Fortant Terroir d’Altitude Viognier 2025 12.5% £10.11 – A lush, medium-to-full-bodied Viognier packed with apricot, honeysuckle, and tropical fruit alongside subtle oak complexity.
- Exceptional Pouilly-Fumé 2025 13% £17.00 – A crisp and intense Loire white combining lively citrus and green apple with a distinctive smoky flint mineral spine.
- Louis Bernard Champagne Brut 2018 12.5% £28.00 – A precise and toasty brut Champagne showcasing citrus and orchard fruit framed by deep autolytic complexity.
- Champagne Veuve Olivier & Fils Secret de Cave NV 12% £28.00 – Aged for five years on the lees, this beguiling Champagne offers fresh apple, honey, and rich, creamy brioche flavours.
- Benoît Renaud Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru Champagne NV 12% £32.00 – An intense Grand Cru Champagne delivering crisp citrus, green apple, and white floral aromas backed by almond and rich brioche.
New Zealand
- Kakapo NV 12% £6.50 – A juicy, highly aromatic white blend offering generous tropical and stone fruit character at an affordable price.
- Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023 13% £9.00 – Partially matured in oak, this savoury Pinot Noir combines ripe plum and cherry fruit with earthy notes.
- Noble Riesling 2017 8.5% £9.94 – A rich, intensely sweet dessert wine loaded with orange marmalade, citrus, and saffron notes.
- Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024 13% £10.00 – An aromatically explosive Marlborough white bursting with classic gooseberry, passion fruit, cut grass, and crisp citrus.
- Exceptional Marlborough Chardonnay 2024 13.5% £10.42 – A nicely balanced Chardonnay showcasing ripe citrus and stone fruit framed by subtle vanilla, toast, and a nutty finish.
South Africa
- Pinotage Rosé 2025 12.5% £6.50 – A crisp and dry Western Cape rosé featuring bright lemon, green apple, and clean red fruit flavours.
- The Pledge Pinotage 2025 14.5% £10.00 – A rich South African red balancing dark plum and blackberry fruit with a unique savoury, spicy umami character.
Spain
- Cuatro Rayas Four Lines Verdejo 2025 12.5% £9.16 – A vibrant and zesty Spanish white full of intense citrus, fennel, and cut grass notes with a light almond twist.
- Marqués del Norte Rioja Reserva 2020 14% £10.00 – A classic Rioja blending red cherry, blackberry, and dark plum with vanilla, sweet spice, and gentle oak.
