Many people dismiss supermarket wines as low quality, but experts at Good Housekeeping have handpicked the best own-brand bottles available right now. In fact, some of these own-brand wines beat big-name rivals in both taste and value. The winner of Good Housekeeping's 2023 taste test is a bargain at just £6.99 per bottle. Here are the top picks:
Tesco Wins Big with Three Categories
Tesco proved its wine expertise by winning three categories for Malbec, Torrontes, and Shiraz, beating out competitors like Aldi, Lidl, Co-Op, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Waitrose.
Lidl's £6.99 Azinhaga de Ouro Portuguese Red Takes the Top Spot
Lidl emerged as a strong contender with two category wins and the highest overall score. Its Azinhaga de Ouro Portuguese Red DOC Douro Reserva received a score of 90 out of 100, making it the best supermarket red wine. The panel described it as a full-bodied wine that pairs well with barbecued meat and roast beef.
M&S's Impressive Wins
M&S also had a successful showing, with two category wins and high scores. The £10 M&S Myrtia Moschofilero Assyrtiko Rosé came in second place overall and won the best supermarket Rosé category. A case of six bottles of M&S Collection Susana Balbo Malbec won the runner-up spot for the supermarket Malbec category.
Other Supermarket Winners
Aldi and Co-op also stood out with wins in two categories. Co-op's Fairtrade Irresistible Organic Malbec was crowned the best Fairtrade wine. Here is a full list of the best supermarket wines for 2023:
- Best supermarket red wine: Lidl's Azinhaga de Ouro Portuguese Red DOC Douro Reserva – £6.99
- Best supermarket Rosé wine: M&S Myrtia Moschofilero Assyrtiko Rosé – £10 at Ocado
- Best supermarket Malbec: Tesco Finest The Trilogy Malbec – £13
- Best budget supermarket wine: Lidl's Torre de Ferro Rosé Wine Dao DOC – £6.49
- Best supermarket English white wine: Waitrose English Dry White Wine – £11
- Best supermarket Torrontes: Tesco Finest Torrontes – £8
- Runner-up supermarket Malbec: M&S Collection Susana Balbo Malbec (case of six) – £72
- Best Fairtrade wine: Co-op Fairtrade Irresistible Organic Malbec – £8
- Best supermarket Pinot Noir: Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Pinot Noir – £11
- Best supermarket Pinot Grigio: Morrisons The Best Pinot Grigio Alto Adige DOC – £11
- Best budget Pinot Grigio: Asda Extra Special Pinot Grigio – £7
- Best supermarket Shiraz: Tesco Finest South African Shiraz – £9
- Best budget English wine: Aldi Specially Selected Bowler & Brolly England White Cuvee – £8
- Joint best supermarket Sauvignon Blanc: Co-op Fairtrade Irresistible Sauvignon Blanc – £6, Asda Extra Special Touraine Sauvignon Blanc – £8
- Best budget English Rosé: Aldi Specially Selected English Pinot Noir & Précoce Rosé – £10
Don't miss out on these top-quality own-brand wines available at your local supermarket!
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