We’re sure to have decided our favourite actors, movies, and series from 2024, but what about wine? Just like the awards season celebrates the best in entertainment, the wine world has its own accolades. Whether they’ve won prestigious wine awards or made unforgettable cameos on the big screen, here are 20 wines that deserve a standing ovation this year!
Top Award-Winning Wines of 2024
Château Margaux 2015 (France) – Winner of Best Bordeaux Red at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024.
Penfolds Grange 2019 (Australia) – Awarded Best Shiraz at the International Wine Challenge 2024.
Vega Sicilia Único 2013 (Spain) – Took home Gold at the International Wine Challenge 2024.
Sassicaia 2020 (Italy) – Named Best Italian Red by Tim Atkin MW’s Special Report 2024.
Krug Vintage 2008 (France) – Crowned Best Vintage Champagne at the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2024.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche 2021 (France) – Received Grand Cru of the Year at the Burgundy Wine Awards 2024.
Opus One 2019 (USA) – Won Best Napa Valley Red at the Decanter Wine Awards 2024.
Taylor’s Vintage Port 2017 (Portugal) – Took Best Port at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2024.
Ridge Monte Bello 2020 (USA) – Named Best American Cabernet at the Wine Spectator Awards 2024.
Château d’Yquem 2015 (France) – Awarded Best Sweet Wine at the IWC 2024.
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Malbec 2019 (Argentina) – Won Best Argentinian Red at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024.
Viñedo Chadwick 2020 (Chile) – Named Wine of the Year by James Suckling 2024.
Tikveš Bela Voda 2019 (North Macedonia, Balkans) – Took Best Balkan Red at the Balkans International Wine Competition 2024.
Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 2018 (UK) – Awarded Best English Sparkling Wine at the IWC 2024.
Famous Movie & TV Cameo Wines
Dom Pérignon 2002 – Casino Royale – The preferred sip of James Bond, because even spies appreciate fine bubbles.
Château Latour 1961 – Ratatouille – Anton Ego’s choice when rediscovering the magic of food and wine.
Chianti – The Silence of the Lambs – Hannibal Lecter’s infamous pairing choice (though we’ll stick to cheese, thanks!).
Moët & Chandon – The Great Gatsby – Nothing says a roaring party like Champagne fountains.
Pinot Noir – Sideways – The wine that made an entire generation rethink Merlot.
Château Margaux 1959 – The Godfather Part II – A wine that suits power, legacy, and a touch of drama.
Raise a Glass to Awards Season!
Whether you’re toasting an Oscar-worthy performance or simply enjoying a cosy awards night at home, these wines are perfect for celebrating in style. So, which of these award-winning or Hollywood-featured wines will be making an appearance in your glass this season? Cheers to great films, great performances, and of course, great wine!