Best white wines of 2024 in the UK

Score: 96/100

This Portuguese wine received almost full marks from our panel, and offers excellent value for money. Crisp and tart, with a slight kick, expect hints of elderflower, along with fresh citrus and green apple.

Score: 95/100

Our runner-up is a really unique white. For starters, it is prepared using the “appassimento” method, where the grapes are dried, resulting in a more concentrated flavour. Typically reserved for rich reds like Amarone, here produces a bold, intense, tropical wine with fresh citrus and a touch of creamy oak.

Team with grilled chicken for a match made in heaven.

Score: 94/100

The vibrant, fruity wine speaks for itself, attracting our team with its spicy citrus aroma and salty edges. Combine with olives for a refreshing aperitif or purchase by the 1.5-quart box if you're hosting larger gatherings.

Score: 92/100

Put a pep in your step with this distinctive product from Marlboro. Testers loved the complexity here, choosing thirst-quenching lemon, aromatic grapefruit, and tropical passion fruit, which pair well with fresh salads and mozzarella. Expect a long-lasting, high-quality finish, with fresh minerals.

Score: 87/100

English wine still often comes at a higher price. However, our testers felt that this barrel-brewed cool climate from Gosburn was worth the splurge.

The beautiful, buttery nose suggests complexity, while the palate notes of candied citrus peel, ripe apricots and smoky minerality. Team with Fish in Lemon Butter at your next dinner party and wait for the compliments to flow in.

Score: 86/100

This bold French wine has all the elements you want from a white wine with aromas and flavors of tropical fruit and melon. Initially sweet and juicy, expect a dry, lingering mineral finish. Pair it with seafood or creamy pasta dishes.

Score: 84/100

This is a more serious Sauvignon for summer. Expect bursts of tropical fruit (lemongrass, pineapple, and peach), balanced with a hint of refreshing green citrus and refreshing minerality. Delicious on its own, or alongside a refreshing goat cheese salad.

Score: 82/100

With notes of honeysuckle, elderflower and citrus peel, this easy-drinking white ale is perfectly refreshing at the end of a long day. Our testers felt there was too much complexity given the price and recommended serving it as an aperitif or with oysters.

Score: 82/100

With delicate aromas of citrus, grapefruit, white blossom and gooseberry, this is a fine example of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

It received a high score for its complexity, delicious minerality and well-integrated acidity. Our testers felt it was soft and velvety, and that this pairs well with fish or Asian cuisine.

Score: 82/100

Torrontes grapes are known for their delicious aroma, and this is a perfect example, with Turkish delight, lychees, stone fruits and blossom all vying for attention. The high altitude effect gives it a lively edge, making it well suited to spicy foods.

Score: 81/100

Fresh and crisp with thirst-quenching acidity, the Portuguese wine is the perfect pairing for salad and seafood, and its naturally low ABV makes it particularly suitable for long, lazy lunches in the sun.

Score: 81/100

Testers loved this creamy Chardonnay from the Languedoc region and felt it went perfectly with roasted chicken. There is a bit of oak, though, and it's well integrated, adding rich texture without overwhelming it.

Score: 81/100

Delicious passion fruit comes to the fore in this classic Sauvignon Blanc from M&S. Tropical notes give the impression of sweetness, which is well balanced with light acidity. Exceptionally delicious and tender, try serving it with a goat cheese salad.

Score: 80/100

Majestic's brief for this wine was to highlight the best examples of key regions and core grape varieties – at wallet-friendly prices. We think the team nailed this crisp and refreshing combination.

Like sunshine in a glass, you can expect a light fizz, aromatic stone fruits and aromatic blossom.

Score: 80/100

This white wine from Douro should appeal to those who like a creamy Chardonnay or a heavy white Rioja. The herbaceous nose shows fresh coastal salinity, with plenty of acidity, followed by a long, rich finish. We'll be surprised if you can resist a second glass…

Score: 80/100

Not only did this Chardonnay impress with its easy-drinking nature, light floral flavor, and satisfying oak-and-vanilla finish, but it's a sustainable choice, too.

The stunning bottle is made from recycled materials, which we think also makes it a great talking point at the dinner table.

Score: 79/100

For a different take on French Sauvignon Blanc, this is based on the flinty minerals of the Loire, but has a rounder flavour, thanks to its buttery quality and smoky note. It is an excellent example of Pouilly-Fumé, as it goes well with seafood and spicy food.

Score: 79/100

Opening with a chunk of white peach, accented by delicate elderflower, our winning Pinot Grigio is rich and fruity – and a wonderful example of this grape variety.

It comes from Romania (rather than the traditional Italian vineyards you might expect), and is so smooth, with a slight shimmer you'll miss spraying at the end. Great everyday wine at a very good price.

Score: 78/100

Here's another Marlboro juicy drink that's packed with passion fruit, along with the signature gooseberry flavor and honeydew melon. Testers felt this wine had impressive depth and complexity, and found it refreshing and smooth.

Score: 77/100

A reminder that great Sauvignon Blanc can come from outside of New Zealand, this South African white has an even more delicious edge. We showcase green peppers, asparagus and an herbal touch from cut grass, and pair that with lighter chicken or pasta dishes.