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Wine Merchant Top 100

A selection of the most interesting wines in the independent trade. This year we have eight wines placed in the Top 100 and a further 13 that have been awarded Highly Commended status. 

With judges from an eclectic mix of indies of all shapes and sizes from all across the UK, representing a true cross-section of our industry cast their verdict and we are delighted to bring you our winners and commendations.

Best Value Trophy
Iona, Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc, Elgin, South Africa, 2023
Product code: 1315
Vegetarian Vegan Practising Organic
Bottle shot - Iona, Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc, Elgin, South Africa
Award Winners
Iona, Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc, Elgin, South Africa, 2023
Product code: 1315
Vegetarian Vegan Practising Organic
Bottle shot - Iona, Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc, Elgin, South Africa
Domaine des Baumard, Savennières, Clos du Papillon, Loire, France, 2019
Product code: 1153
Vegetarian Vegan
Bottle shot - Domaine des Baumard, Savennières, Clos du Papillon, Loire, France
Produttori Di Manduria, Lirica, DOC, Puglia, Italy, 2021
Product code: 3748
Vegetarian Vegan
Bottle shot - Produttori Di Manduria, Lirica, DOC, Puglia, Italy
Produttori Di Manduria, Alice, IGT, Puglia, Italy, 2023
Product code: 3745
Vegetarian Vegan
Bottle shot - Produttori Di Manduria, Alice, IGT, Puglia, Italy
Viña Cobos, Felino Cabernet Sauvignon, Luján de Cuyo & Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina, 2022
Product code: 7826
Vegetarian Vegan Practising Organic
Bottle shot - Viña Cobos, Felino Cabernet Sauvignon, Luján de Cuyo & Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina
Produttori Di Manduria, Zin, IGT, Puglia, Italy, 2023
Product code: 3746
Vegetarian Vegan
Bottle shot - Produttori Di Manduria, Zin, IGT, Puglia, Italy
Mora & Memo, Tino, Vermentino di Sardegna, DOC Sardinia, Italy, 2022
Product code: 1858

Award: Jancis Robinson 16 Points

Vegetarian Vegan Practising Organic
Bottle shot - Mora & Memo, Tino, Vermentino di Sardegna, DOC Sardinia, Italy
Domaine Jean Perrier et Fils, Chignin Bergeron, Roussanne, Savoie, France, 2021
Product code: 3501
Vegetarian Vegan
Bottle shot - Domaine Jean Perrier et Fils, Chignin Bergeron, Roussanne, Savoie, France
Highly Commended
Manos Negras, Stone Soil Select Malbec, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Argentina, 2021
Product code: 3791
Vegetarian Vegan Practising Organic
Bottle shot - Manos Negras, Stone Soil Select Malbec, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Argentina
Pazo Señorans, Albariño, Selección de Añada, Rias Baixas, Spain, 2014
Product code: 1723
Vegetarian Vegan
Bottle shot - Pazo Señorans, Albariño, Selección de Añada, Rias Baixas, Spain
Chateau Ka, Fleur de Ka, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2008
Product code: 7805
Vegetarian
Bottle shot - Chateau Ka, Fleur de Ka, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
deAlto, La Planta Magica, Garnacha Viñas Viejas Rioja, Spain, 2019
Product code: 4285
Available internationally

Award: Decanter 87 Points

Vegetarian Vegan
Bottle shot - deAlto, La Planta Magica, Garnacha Viñas Viejas Rioja, Spain
Bodegas Amaren, Selección de Viñedos, DOCa Rioja Spain, 2020
Product code: 4586
Vegetarian Vegan Practising Organic
Bottle shot - Bodegas Amaren, Selección de Viñedos, DOCa Rioja Spain
Perelada, 5 Finques Reserva, DO Empordà, Spain, 2019
Product code: 4370
Bottle shot - Perelada, 5 Finques Reserva, DO Empordà, Spain
Bodegas Altolandon, Mil Historias Bobal, Manchuela, Spain, 2022
Product code: 2194
Biodynamic Certified Organic
Bottle shot - Bodegas Altolandon, Mil Historias Bobal, Manchuela, Spain
Iona, Pinot Noir, Elgin, South Africa, 2021
Product code: 1313
Vegetarian Vegan Practising Organic
Bottle shot - Iona, Pinot Noir, Elgin, South Africa
Quinta da Alorna, Touriga Nacional, Tejo, Portugal, 2021
Product code: 2188
Vegetarian Vegan
Bottle shot - Quinta da Alorna, Touriga Nacional, Tejo, Portugal
Ant Moore, Signature Series Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2022
Product code: 4413
Vegetarian Vegan
Bottle shot - Ant Moore, Signature Series Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Aux Plantes, St Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France, 2019
Product code: 4526
Vegetarian Vegan Biodynamic Certified Organic
Bottle shot - Aux Plantes, St Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France
Raats Family Wines, Dolomite Cabernet Franc, Raats, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2021
Product code: 1011

Award: Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report 2023 91 Points

Vegetarian Vegan Practising Organic
Bottle shot - Raats Family Wines, Dolomite Cabernet Franc, Raats, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Produttori Di Manduria, Aka, IGT, Puglia, Italy, 2023
Product code: 3747
Vegetarian Vegan
Bottle shot - Produttori Di Manduria, Aka, IGT, Puglia, Italy
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