The best Tesco wines are part of a range that’s diverse and well-judged, balancing the basics with some serious showstoppers for a Saturday-night treat. Britain’s biggest grocer puts heavy emphasis on its own-label ‘Finest’ series, which generally delivers on quality, often at a compelling price, but there are also some noteworthy branded wines.
Over the past couple of years, Tesco has undertaken a sweeping review of its range, refreshing own-label lines and introducing a tranche of new cuvées from some of the world’s best-known producers. It was awarded Outstanding Supermarket Wine Range at the 2026 IWSC National Retail Awards for the strength, quality and consistency of its wine offer. While there are signs that the pace of change has now slowed slightly, it is still introducing 70 new wines for summer this year, with a particular focus on the breadth of its rosé range, as sales of the style soar as the temperatures rise. As you’ll see below, there are several good rosés to find at Tesco in the coming months,.
Britain’s biggest grocer puts heavy emphasis on its own-label ‘Finest’ series, which generally delivers on quality, often at a compelling price
Tesco deserves credit for its focus on sustainability, with progress on reducing bottle weight evident in the current range; many of the wines were in lightweight glass, including the latest 300g bottle that is being introduced across the retailer’s own-label range. Read on for ten of the best Tesco wines in the current range.
What are the IWSC National Drinks Retail Awards?
The IWSC National Drinks Retail Awards were introduced to provide consumers with an in-depth evaluation of alcoholic beverage offerings from supermarkets and online retailers, inclusive of non-alcoholic alternatives. A panel of judges spend months evaluating the biggest in the UK. Attending supermarket tastings forms part of this process, offering judges the chance to taste many of the wines available in-store and see how buyers are responding to trends and consumer demand.
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10 of the best wines at Tesco in 2026
