Our Hero Wines: Award Winners and Bestselling Wines

Our Bestselling Wines

The first in our list of legends is the one and only Perez Cruz. Loved by so many of our customers, this Chilean range offers exceptional quality in every single drop.

We are the oldest stockists of Perez Cruz in the UK and a huge supporter of everything they do. Their silky-smooth reds have been delighting our customers for a quarter of a century, winning a host of awards and five-star ratings along the way. Thanks to the winery’s location in the stony foothills of the Andes where vines work harder to reach nutrients, these are wonderfully complex reds with concentrated flavours.

It doesn’t get much cooler than Five O’clock Somewhere, aka the 5OS project. This is a collective of artists and creatives in South Australia who spend their days making what they love – bikes, surfboards, paintings, olive oil and fine wine.

The team at Five O’clock Somewhere like to “push the boundaries of what Aussie wine can be” and combine their adventurous spirit and craftsmanship to produce wines that look as enticing as they taste. With each vintage produced in very small volumes and packaged in stylish bottles designed inhouse, every 5OS wine has its own unique palate and personality. We can totally see why so many people love collecting them.

When it comes to world-famous, prestigious wine regions, Bordeaux certainly tops the list – and we’re very proud to feature one of its finest producers on our website.

Château du Seuil is a family-run, fully organic estate in Graves that focuses on wines that truly express the region’s ancient limestone terroir. Winemakers Nicola and Sean have worked tirelessly to transform their land into a completely clean environment that’s free from pesticides, fungicides and unnecessary intervention. The result is a line-up of first-class dry and dessert wines that are delightfully pure in flavour and authentically Bordeaux.

One of our all-time bestselling wines is the almighty Black Pig. A collection of full and flavoursome wines that are shaped by the Australian sunshine, we see these bottles added to baskets all year round.

Black Pig means a lot to us here at Virgin Wines as it was the first of many collaborations with our good friend, and talented winemaker, Steve Grimley. Still going strong after 20 years, Black Pig offers a variety of popular wine styles from deliciously deep reds to fruity whites and rosés. Receiving thousands of four and five star reviews across our website, we’re happy to see our pigs bringing so much joy!

Another producer our customers adore is De Martino. With attention to detail and sustainability at the heart of everything they do, the De Martino family put a lot of passion, thought and innovation into their craft.

Sebastian and his award-winning team are on a mission to prevent water scarcity, give back to nature and pave the way for a healthy future. They have a reputation for turning out top-tier wines while also being one of the most sustainable wineries in South America, which is undeniably impressive. From intriguing old-vine reds to vibrant, energetic whites, there is such a variety of styles in this feel-good range.

For those weeknights where you just need a good bottle to enjoy with your dinner, a lot of our customers turn to Brio. So many, in fact, that this small collection from Italy deserves a spot in our list of bestselling wines.

These are easy-drinking, food-friendly wines made from quintessentially Italian grapes such as Pinot Grigio and Montepulciano. Always a solid choice for dinner parties and catching up with friends.

Who needs Champagne when you’ve got exquisite English sparkling wine on your doorstep? Henners offers an exciting range of masterfully crafted still and sparkling wines that express the flavours of the Sussex countryside.

Taking full advantage of their prime location that overlooks the South Downs and shares geological similarities with France’s famous bubbly-producing region, winemaker Collette O’Leary and her team create beautiful, complex blends that feel luxurious and distinctly British.

For bold and brooding Italian reds to enjoy with hearty meals and cheeseboards, we choose the sensational Schola Sarmenti every time – as do our customers!

If you love a good red as much as we do, Schola Sarmenti will blow you away. The Puglia-based winery produces superior-quality reds from its 80-year-old vines and ancient vineyards. Using highly skilled techniques and native grapes such as Fiano, Negroamaro and Primitivo in their multi-award-winning range, this winemaking team has given us some of the highest rated wines on our website.

Black Flag is our more recent collaboration with Steve Grimley that’s successfully followed in the footsteps of our first joint venture, Black Pig. More colourful and daring than anything we’ve worked on before, this collection is all about sophisticated wines and eye-catching artwork – and it’s quickly become another customer favourite.

Nothing is ever off the table with Black Flag, where any grape variety or blend is considered by our wine buyers and the winemaking team out in McLaren Vale. It’s led to some wow-factor wines that are packed full of flavour and complexities. A true reflection of the Australian climate, you’ll find rich reds and creamy Chardonnays in this striking collection.

Finally, we end on a high with a sixth generation winemaking powerhouse in Spain’s iconic Rioja region. It’s safe to say Finca Manzanos has become something rather special for our customers over the years.

Established in 1890, the Manzanos dynasty has always struck the perfect balance of upholding tradition and staying on top of the latest trends. It’s the secret to their success, and the reason you’ll find classic Rioja reds alongside modern, fruit-led whites in their range. With such a rich history and over a century of viticultural experience, it’s no wonder the Manzanos family are behind some of our bestselling wines of all time.