Press & awards

You will often find Waitrose wines mentioned in the press

Here are some of the most recent recommendations.

You can buy them online at Waitrose Wine Direct or at your nearest Waitrose branch.

Chateau Segonzac 2005, 75cl, £7.99

Warm, earthy-sweet mulberry fruit off-set by classic cedary notes, a fine-grained texture and a soft, clean, dry finish.
Decanter Find out more about this wine
Katnook Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, 75cl, £13.99

As recommended for vegetarian food, this blend works perfectly.
Tim Atkin, The Observer Find out more about this wine

Waitrose has an illustrious track record for achievements in wine retailing.

As well as five Masters of Wine in the buying department, there are wine specialists in our branches offering expert advice on wines and spirits as well as performing a helpful role in organising events for customers. Wine departments are happy to loan glasses, offer sale or return and carry out in-branch tastings on a weekly basis. Every month in-branch we offer favourable promotions, wines of the month as well as 5% discount of 6 or more bottles of wine.

You can also order your wine online at Waitrose Wine Direct or by telephoning 0800 188881.

In 2002, Waitrose became a member of the Wine and Spirit Association (WSA). For more information on the WSA and trade news, visit www.wsa.org.uk .

2007
- European Spirits Buyer of the Year 2007
  
  The International Wine and Spirit Competition 2007
- Wine Supermarket of the year 2007
  
  Decanter World Wine Awards
- European Retail Wine Buyer of the Year 2007
  
  International Wine and Spirit Competition 2007
2006
- European Retail Wine Buyer of the Year 2006
  
  International Wine and Spirit Awards
- Wine Supermarket of the year 2006
  
  Decanter World Wine Awards
- Supermarket Wine Retailer of the Year 2006
  
  The International Wine Challenge
2005
- Multiple Wine Retailer of the Year Drinks Buying Team
  
  Off Licence News Drinks Retailing Awards
- European Wine Buyer of the Year 2005
  
  The International Wine and Spirit Competition 2005
- European Spirits Buyer of the Year 2005
  
  The International Wine and Spirit Competition 2005
2004
- European Wine Buyer of the Year
  
  The International Wine and Spirit Competition 2004
- Wine Supermarket of the Year
  
  The Which? Wine Guide 2005
- International Wine Challenge Supermarket Wine Retailer of the Year
  
  Wine International Magazine
2003
- Supermarket Wine Retailer of the Year
  
  The Wine Magazine International Wine Challenge
- European Spirits Buyer of the Year
  
  The International Wine and Spirit Competition 2003
2002
- International Wine Challenge Supermarket Wine Retailer of the Year
  
  Wine International Magazine
2001
- European Wine Retailer of the Year
  
  The International Wine and Spirit Competition
- Supermarket Wine Retailer of the Year
  
  The Wine Magazine International Wine Challenge
- Most Helpful Wine Department
  
  The Good Food Supermarket Awards
  
  'With in-store experts, tastings, and wine chillers, Waitrose are ahead of the pack and offer great value whatever your budget.'
  
  Also during 2001, Jancis Robinson in the Financial Times said:
  
  '...Waitrose is an exception. Its wine department is run by wine enthusiasts, a high proportion of whom are Masters of Wine, who understand genuine wine quality. They know that true variety of flavours and styles that can come only from a wide range of different producers.'
2000
- Supermarket Wine Retailer of the Year
  
  Wine International Magazine
- European Wine Buyer of the Year
  
  The International Wine and Spirit Competition
- Wine Supermarket of the Year
  
  The Which? Wine Guide 2001
- European Wine Retailer of the Year
  
  The International Wine and Spirit Competition
- European Spirit Retailer of the Year
  
  The International Wine and Spirit Competition
- Wine List of the Year
  
  German Wine Information Service Supermarket Wine List of the Year
1999
- European Wine Retailer of the Year
  
  The International Wine and Spirit Competition
- Wine Supermarket of the Year
  
  The Which? Wine Guide 2000
- Runner-up Mail Order Supplement of the Year
  
  The Wine Magazine International Wine Challenge
1998
- European Wine Retailer of the Year
  
  The International Wine and Spirit Competition
- International Wine Supermarket of the Year
  
  The Wine Magazine International Wine Challenge
- Runner-up Mail Order Supplement of the Year
  
  The Wine Magazine International Wine Challenge
1997
- International Wine Supermarket of the Year
  
  The Wine Magazine International Wine Challenge
- Wine Supermarket of the Year
  
  The Which? Wine Guide 1998
- Supermarket of the Year
  
  Grapevine Wine Guide
1996
- Winner
  
  Evening Standard London Wine Guide
- Wine Supermarket of the Year
  
  The Which? Wine Guide 1997
1995
- Wine Supermarket of the Year
  
  The Which? Wine Guide 1996