If you go down to your local Tesco today, you’re sure of a big surprise – the supermarket has been rolling out an impressive array of premium wines for the Festive season. From celebratory bubbles to bold reds, the high-street retailer is adding a rich range of award winners to its shelves.
With Tesco recently securing the IWC Own Label of the Year award for 2024 for the third consecutive year, wine lovers are advised to hunt down this Tesco Finest collection while they’re available.
Here’s our guide to the standout options, which will be on sale through to Christmas…
Tesco Finest Rosé Champagne, £25
Awarded IWSC Gold 2024, this elegant Rosé Champagne is crafted from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes sourced from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in Champagne. Bursting with refreshing citrus and red fruit flavours, this sparkling wine is the perfect choice for toasting during festive celebrations. Whether it’s for a Christmas morning Bucks Fizz or New Year’s Eve toasts, this Rosé delights with every sip.
Tesco Finest English Sparkling Wine, £21
Recognized with an IWC Silver 2024 medal, this English sparkling wine is made from hand-harvested grapes, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Blanc. Crisp and dry, it features vibrant apple and citrus notes, rounded off by a soft brioche finish. It’s a wonderful alternative to Champagne and a great option for festive parties. Serve well-chilled to enhance its refreshing character.
Tesco Finest Floreal, £8
An intriguing addition to Tesco’s range, the Tesco Finest Floreal is a groundbreaker made from a newly developed hybrid grape variety. It’s a fresh and aromatic wine with verdant notes balanced by ripe citrus and exotic fruit flavours. As one of the first hybrid wines available in a UK supermarket, this innovative bottle is ideal for eco-conscious wine lovers who appreciate new tastes and techniques. Well worth hunting down.
Tesco Finest Chablis, £14.50
With a IWSC Silver 2024 accolade, this classic Chablis from Burgundy is a must-have for white wine enthusiasts. Known for its unoaked purity, this Chardonnay offers fresh apple and citrus flavours, ending with a long mineral finish. We think it’s perfectly suited for pairing with seafood or light poultry dishes, bring a touch of French elegance to any spread.
Tesco Finest Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, £9.50
Hailing from the famed Marlborough region in New Zealand, this IWC Silver 2024 winner is bursting with tropical gooseberry and passion fruit flavours, underscored by subtle herbal notes. The wine’s lively acidity and long finish make it a versatile choice for pairing with everything from salads to grilled fish.
Tesco Finest Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon, £10
Awarded IWC Silver 2024, this rich and complex red wine is from the emerging Wrattonbully region of South Australia’s Limestone Coast. The cool climate and extended ripening period give this Cabernet Sauvignon deep blackcurrant, vanilla, and cedar notes, making it a fine choice for pairing with hearty winter dishes like roast beef or lamb.
Tesco Finest Signargues Côtes du Rhône Villages, £9
For those who enjoy bold, full-bodied reds, this IWSC Bronze 2024-winning blend of Grenache and Syrah from the southernmost village in Côtes du Rhône is a standout. Rich with blackcurrant, cherry, and warming spice, this wine is ideal for Sunday roasts, a juicy steak, or sipping by the fire.
Tesco Finest Primitivo Terre di Chieti, £8
Another robust red, this IWSC Bronze 2024 winner is grown in the Abruzzo region of Italy, overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The Primitivo boasts intense flavours of blackberries and ripe plums, complemented by savoury spices and a long, rich finish. It’s a fantastic choice for pairing with Italian dishes or a cheese board, offering a taste of southern Italy during the winter months.
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If you go down to your local Tesco today, you’re sure of a big surprise – the supermarket has been rolling out an impressive array of premium wines for the Festive season. From celebratory bubbles to bold reds, the high-street retailer is adding a rich range of award winners to its shelves.
With Tesco recently securing the IWC Own Label of the Year award for 2024 for the third consecutive year, wine lovers are advised to hunt down this Tesco Finest collection while they’re available.
Here’s our guide to the standout options, which will be on sale through to Christmas…
Tesco Finest Rosé Champagne, £25
Awarded IWSC Gold 2024, this elegant Rosé Champagne is crafted from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes sourced from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in Champagne. Bursting with refreshing citrus and red fruit flavours, this sparkling wine is the perfect choice for toasting during festive celebrations. Whether it’s for a Christmas morning Bucks Fizz or New Year’s Eve toasts, this Rosé delights with every sip.
Tesco Finest English Sparkling Wine, £21
Recognized with an IWC Silver 2024 medal, this English sparkling wine is made from hand-harvested grapes, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Blanc. Crisp and dry, it features vibrant apple and citrus notes, rounded off by a soft brioche finish. It’s a wonderful alternative to Champagne and a great option for festive parties. Serve well-chilled to enhance its refreshing character.
Tesco Finest Floreal, £8
An intriguing addition to Tesco’s range, the Tesco Finest Floreal is a groundbreaker made from a newly developed hybrid grape variety. It’s a fresh and aromatic wine with verdant notes balanced by ripe citrus and exotic fruit flavours. As one of the first hybrid wines available in a UK supermarket, this innovative bottle is ideal for eco-conscious wine lovers who appreciate new tastes and techniques. Well worth hunting down.
Tesco Finest Chablis, £14.50
With a IWSC Silver 2024 accolade, this classic Chablis from Burgundy is a must-have for white wine enthusiasts. Known for its unoaked purity, this Chardonnay offers fresh apple and citrus flavours, ending with a long mineral finish. We think it’s perfectly suited for pairing with seafood or light poultry dishes, bring a touch of French elegance to any spread.
Tesco Finest Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, £9.50
Hailing from the famed Marlborough region in New Zealand, this IWC Silver 2024 winner is bursting with tropical gooseberry and passion fruit flavours, underscored by subtle herbal notes. The wine’s lively acidity and long finish make it a versatile choice for pairing with everything from salads to grilled fish.
Tesco Finest Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon, £10
Awarded IWC Silver 2024, this rich and complex red wine is from the emerging Wrattonbully region of South Australia’s Limestone Coast. The cool climate and extended ripening period give this Cabernet Sauvignon deep blackcurrant, vanilla, and cedar notes, making it a fine choice for pairing with hearty winter dishes like roast beef or lamb.
Tesco Finest Signargues Côtes du Rhône Villages, £9
For those who enjoy bold, full-bodied reds, this IWSC Bronze 2024-winning blend of Grenache and Syrah from the southernmost village in Côtes du Rhône is a standout. Rich with blackcurrant, cherry, and warming spice, this wine is ideal for Sunday roasts, a juicy steak, or sipping by the fire.
Tesco Finest Primitivo Terre di Chieti, £8
Another robust red, this IWSC Bronze 2024 winner is grown in the Abruzzo region of Italy, overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The Primitivo boasts intense flavours of blackberries and ripe plums, complemented by savoury spices and a long, rich finish. It’s a fantastic choice for pairing with Italian dishes or a cheese board, offering a taste of southern Italy during the winter months.
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