The final list was compiled by 60 sommeliers and wine buyers from across the UK who initially tasted around 1,000 wines.
Gold listed wines:
Santa Rita, Gran Hacienda Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Russiz Superiore, Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Broglia, Gavi di Gavi Bruno Broglia 2007
Tormaresca, Torcicoda 2006
Bodega Norton, Finca Perdriel Single Vineyard 2005
Condesa Eylo 2007
Short listed wines:
Casa Lapostolle, Cuvee Alexandre Chardonnay 2007
Candidato, Tinto 2008
Tasca d’Almerita, Lamuri 2006
Finca Decero, Malbec 2006
Bodega Norton, Finca Perdriel Centenario 2004
Sebastiani, Sonoma Zinfandel 2006
Bodegas Valdemar, Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva 2001
Santa Rita, Gran Hacienda Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008
There will be an opportunity to taste all the winning wines at the Sommeliers Lounge at SWA ‘Winners Tasting’ at The London International Wine Fair from May 12th to May 14th.