best Sainsbury’s wines Best Sainsbury’s wines to try – Decanter

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Julie Sheppard

May 20, 2025

The latest Sainsbury’s tasting showcased bottles from its spring/summer 2025 range – a mix of 14 new listings plus returning favourites – that are ideal for seasonal drinking. They run from crisp summer whites such as Albariño to pretty pink rosés and fizzes that are perfect for alfresco celebrations. You’ll also find food-friendly bottles that are ideal for your barbecue or picnic.

As usual, the supermarket’s own-label Taste the Difference range does a great job of covering many classic regions and styles at affordable prices. Top picks include a Taste the Difference Ellercombe English Sparkling made by the team behind Nyetimber (£22) and an elegant Muscadet from France’s Loire Valley (£10.50). Taste the Difference Chablis Vielles Vignes 2022 is a great value, food-friendly Chardonnay from Burgundy for just £17.50 (see below for tasting notes).

‘Many people are rediscovering a love for Chardonnay, which is evident on social media and has been spurred on by the new Bridget Jones film earlier this year,’ says Sophie Hogg, category director for grocery drinks at Sainsbury’s.

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Best Sainsbury’s wines

Tasting notes come from the Sainsbury’s spring/summer 2025 tasting. Recommendations from older tastings have also been included if the wine is still available in store or online. All bottle prices are correct at time of publication. 

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