It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for… the winners of The Wine Awards by Cosmo Middle East and MMI Dubai are being revealed.
These are all the wines you need to know about in 2024 and we’ve made it super easy for you to shop them with each wine linked to its page on MMI’s website below!
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Now, onto the winners.
Best Newcomer(s)
This category is about the number 1 new and interesting brand to have on your radar but two scored top during the blind tasting (meaning that there are 2 winners in this category).
Winner: Zonin Limoneto Spritz
Need to know: Inspired by the flavours of the iconic Limoncello, this spritz offers yeasty and citrusy aromas. Sparkling, bold, zesty, and extremely refreshing.
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Winner: Polígonos San Pablo Chardonnay
Need to know: A remarkably textured, pure, and focused wine. Blessed with delicate notes of sweet melon, yellow fruits, florals, and brioche, it exudes unprecedented harmony and finesse.
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Best “How is this not Champagne?”
When it comes to finding a sparkling that will leave you asking “How is this not Champagne?”, look no further as The Wine Awards judges have found the exact wine.
Winner: Raventós i Blanc de Nit
Need to know: Very pale pink sparkling wine with aromas of white and red fruits on the nose, with an exquisite mineral undertone. A lively sparkling wine with volume on the palate, exhibiting fine bubbles and great freshness.
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Best “Expensive-Looking” Affordable
This wine looks expensive, tastes great and is affordable making it number 1 in this category and a great wine to pick up for your next event.
Winner: Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge
Need to know: Beautifully aromatic, with complex notes of black fruit, pepper, and Mediterranean heathland. Smooth, well-structured, and perfectly balanced.
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Best “Actually Expensive”
Not sure where to start when looking for a pricier wine for those nights when you want to treat yourself? The judges have done all the hard work for you and have selected a lovely drop for when you want to splurge.
Winner: Stellenrust The Mothership Chenin Blanc
Need to know: Clean and crisp, with notes of pineapple and lychee. Medium-bodied and well-structured on the palate, it has a good fruit definition and acidity balance, and a subtle spicy bite to the finish.
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Most Sustainable Wine (inclusive of B-Corp, Vegan, Organic and Biodynamic)
This winner ticks all the sustainable boxes with its approach to winemaking and brings the flavour, making it the Most Sustainable Wine to shop.
Winner: Journey’s End Shiraz
Need to know: An expressively aromatic dark ruby wine with notes of blackcurrants, violets, white pepper, and dried coriander on the nose. Full-bodied, with finely structured tannins complimenting an elegant, soft finish.
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Most Instagrammable Bottle
Want a wine that looks good on the outside and tastes just as good? This winning wine will look good on the gram and impress your tastebuds.
Winner: Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert
Need to know: Dressed in dark crimson with a tinge of purple on the rim, this Zinfandel blend is bursting with aromatic notes of black fruits and coffee. Beautifully velvety, bright acidity throughout the palate, and round, ripe tannins with dark chocolate finish.
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Best Boat Party Rosé
Our judges have done all the work to help you out ahead of your next boat by selecting the Best Boat Party Rosé to load up on your yacht before setting sail. Bottoms up!
Winner: Chateau Minuty Prestige Rosé
Need to know: This vibrant wine delivers a powerful bouquet of yellow grapefruit, white currant, and blood orange. It’s as crisp, strong, and clean on the palate, with a lovely salty.
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Best Under Dhs50 Wine
Who doesn’t love a bottle of vino that screams value for money? This winner is your go-to when being economical.
Winner: False Bay Chenin Blanc
Need to know: Slowly and thoughtfully crafted “the wild way”, this stylish, sought-after wine has exquisite mineral Chenin characters along with gentle ripe apple aromas, sweet aromatics, and zesty citrus acidity on the long finish.
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Best Date Night Wine
There’s no need to worry about what to sip on during your next date night as the judges have selected the Best Date Night Wine for you.
Winner: Zenato Valpolicella Ripassa Superiore
Need to know: Extremely smooth and velvety, with vibrant red fruit aromas, this refined and concentrated wine delivers fruity notes and elegant tannin with hints of chocolate and spice on the palate.
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Best Galentine’s Wine
When it comes to ordering wine on your next girls’ night out this wine should be your go-to!
Winner: Fishwives Club Sauvignon Blanc
Need to know: Shamelessly bursting with ripe kiwi and gooseberry fruit, this Sauvignon Blanc over-delivers in value. The tangy citrus and green pepper notes on the palate perfectly balance its high acidity and deliver a gentle, lingering finish.
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Best Female Winemaker
The Wine Awards are all about celebrating females so, of course, we had to have a Best Female Winemaker category and this is one you should add to your cart asap.
Winner: Kloof Street Rouge
Need to know: This seductive wine has a perfumed nose of violets, spice, and purple fruit. Medium to full-bodied, it is finely textured with firm but approachable tannins and a fresh, lingering finish.
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Our “Roman Empire” Wine
This is the one the judges can’t stop thinking about making Our “Roman Empire” Wine. You’re sure to feel the same after you’ve sipped it.
Winner: Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon
Need to know: Abundant with flavours of cherry and blackcurrant, and a subtle touch of vanilla. Very smooth medium-bodied wine, with marked tannins on the palate, leading the way for a long finish.
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