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Simon Judge

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Welcome to my bi-annual summary, which is updated every June and December to highlight the very best bottles I have discovered at Tesco. I have tasted over 250 wines from the two latest press events: the Tesco Autumn/Winter 2025 tasting and the Spring/Summer 2026 tasting. Both of these events highlighted Tesco’s impressive commitment to developing its range, cementing its reputation for providing everything from outstanding value to premium bottles.

To help you navigate the wine aisles, I have organised all my picks from these tastings below. They are grouped by country, complete with their vintage and price. Keep in mind that availability varies by store, and these prices can drop significantly during 25% off promotions.

Australia

  • Andrew Peace Masterpeace Chardonnay, 2025 — £7.00: This off-dry, unbeatable value Chardonnay balances ripe citrus and stone fruit with a touch of restrained oak.
  • All (Good) Things Shiraz, 2024 — £10.00: Deep purple and full-bodied, this Shiraz delivers intense blackberry, plum, and pepper flavours with a long, spicy finish.
  • Folklore Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon, 2025 — £10.00: A softer, novel alternative to intense New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs, offering a long finish with relatively low residual sugar.
  • Pikes Clare Valley Riesling, 2024 — £13.00: Aromatic with citrus, flowers, and honey, this full and fruity Riesling finishes with bright acidity.
  • Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz, 2022 — £32.50: A bold, spicy, and consistently performing South Australian Shiraz with intense aromas of oak and dark fruit.

Chile

  • Cono Sur Reserva Especial Riesling, 2024 — £11.00: A soft and round Riesling offering rich peach and apricot flavours with a slightly smoky note.
  • Concha y Toro The Wine Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022 — £12.00: A deeply aromatic, earthy Cabernet blend with a herbal lift, cassis flavours, and long-lasting cedar notes.
  • Tesco Finest Peumo Carménère, 2023 — £12.00: A fruity, soft, and rounded Carménère with lively oaky and smoky aromas that benefits from time to breathe.
  • Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere, 2023 — £17.00: An exceptionally refined, soft, and round Carménère that is extremely drinkable.

France

  • Palais St Vigni Côtes du Rhône, 2023 — £5.75: A keenly priced, light-to-medium-bodied red bursting with red cherry, blackberry, and dark plum flavours.
  • Chateau Hyot Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, 2022 — £9.50: A plush, medium-to-full-bodied Bordeaux offering expressive plum, black cherry, mocha, and chocolatey spice.
  • Paul Jaboulet Aîné Viognier, 2024 — £12.00: A remarkably fresh and grown-up Viognier featuring lush apricot, peach, honeysuckle, and ginger notes.
  • Studio by Miraval, 2025 — £12.00: A premium Provence rosé alternative that offers a sophisticated step up for those looking to impress.
  • Ultimate Provence Rosé, 2024 — £20.00: This rounded rosé features inviting red fruit and ripe melon aromas followed by a soft, lingering melon flavour.
  • Tesco Finest Premier Cru Champagne, NV — £22.00: A vibrant Premier Cru Champagne delivering deep apple and pear flavours intertwined with a delightful apple pastry aroma.
  • Tesco Finest Chablis Premier Cru, 2022 — £24.00: A classic, mineral-driven Chablis with citrus and apple flavours that secured an IWC Gold medal.
  • Tesco Finest Chablis Premier Cru, 2023 — £25.00: A dry, concentrated Chablis with an apple and citrus core, enhanced by a partially oaked texture.
  • Tesco Finest Margaux, 2021 — £25.00: A bold, rich Margaux showing signs of readiness with intense blackcurrant, dark fruit, toasted oak, and caramel hints.
  • Tesco Finest Premier Cru Champagne Brut, NV — £26.00: A crisp, high-acidity Premier Cru Brut offering green apple, lemon, and pear with complex brioche notes and a chalky finish.
  • Château Boutisse Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, 2019 — £38.00: A mature, smooth Grand Cru boasting deep black fruits, gentle oak, and a slightly balsamic aroma.
  • Lanson Le Rosé Création 67 Champagne, NV — £47.00: A brilliantly balanced rosé Champagne mixing red fruit with rich, deep brioche and an excellent mouthfeel.
  • Patrick Javillier Meursault Les Clousots, 2020 — £60.00: A standout, lightly oaked Burgundy white with rich tropical, peach, and mineral flavours possessing incredible depth.

Greece

  • 2 Banks Winery Assyrtiko & Malagouzia, 2025 — £8.50: A novel and low-sugar Greek white offering full, fruity pear flavours and a subtle depth from lees ageing.
  • Tesco Finest Greek Assyrtiko, 2024 — £11.00: A crisp white wine bursting with lemon and grapefruit that opens into a peachy, weighty palate.

Italy

  • Aiosa Lucido, 2025 — £8.00: A crisp, unoaked Sicilian white with citrus, apple, and light herbal notes that serves as a fantastic, affordable Pinot Grigio alternative.
  • Tesco Finest Pinot Grigio Blush, 2025 — £8.25: A delightfully fruity blush with clear strawberry flavours, good length, and a nicely balanced sweetness.
  • Tesco Finest Pinot Grigio Trentino DOC, 2025 — £8.25: An easy-drinking, clean Pinot Grigio with pear, apple, and lemon notes, given a slightly fuller feel from a touch of Chardonnay.
  • Tesco Finest Sicilian Nero d’Avola, 2024 — £8.50: A very approachable, modestly priced red with lovely floral cherry aromas and a soft, violet-led flavour.
  • Le Preare Chiaretto di Bardolino, 2025 — £9.50: An excellent, branded alternative to supermarket own-label rosés for those looking to spend just a little more.
  • Tesco Finest Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, 2021 — £11.50: An outstanding quality Chianti dominated by oak, cherry, and vanilla with a soft, fruity profile.
  • Tesco Finest Barolo DOCG, 2021 — £21.00: A bold, full-bodied Barolo exuding balsamic, liquorice, and dark fruit aromas reminiscent of port.

New Zealand

  • Tesco Finest Marlborough Pinot Noir, 2024 — £11.50: A cool-climate Pinot Noir centring on red fruit with herbal, savoury notes and a fresh, woody feel.
  • Tesco Finest Black Birch Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, 2025 — £15.50: An explosive, highly acidic Sauvignon Blanc delivering crisp citrus, tropical fruit, and a zesty, grassy finish.

Portugal

  • Costa do Castelo Lisboa Red Blend, 2024 — £6.00: A balanced, vegan-friendly red blend offering upfront cherry aromas with a touch of sweetness.

Spain

  • Tesco Finest Viña del Cura Rioja Blanco, 2024 — £9.00: An excellent value white Rioja with strong oak, floral, and ripe apricot flavours leading to a long finish.
  • Tesco Finest Viña del Cura Rioja Reserva, 2021 — £10.75: A deep, full-bodied Rioja layered with blackberry, plum, liquorice, and a long cedary finish.
  • Bodegas Care Garnacha Nativa, 2022 — £12.00: A long-standing favourite bursting with dark cherry, roasted coffee, and aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant.
  • Maruxa Mencía Valdeorras, 2023 — £12.00: A distinctively floral red with violet notes and a surprisingly powerful expression that finishes with a grippy tannin.
  • Maruxa Mencía Valdeorras, 2024 — £12.50: A dry, lightly liquorice-led red with raspberry and floral character that is perfect served cool on a hot summer’s day.
  • Tesco Finest Viña del Cura Rioja Gran Reserva, 2018 — £15.00: A classic, exceptionally long Rioja delivering rich black fruits, warm vanilla, and excellent depth.

United Kingdom (England)

Nyetimber Classic Cuvée, NV — £42.00:

Tesco Finest English Sparkling Rosé Brut, NV — £22.00: A fresh, balanced sparkling rosé showcasing clear strawberry flavours, floral aromas, and light autolytic notes.

The Bolney Estate Classic Cuvée, NV — £35.00: An elegant English sparkling wine blending apple and brioche aromas with a rich, pastry-like flavour.

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