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Top Wine Trends for 2026 to Look Out For

Top wine trends for 2026 to look out for
Category: Majestic News

Top Wine Trends for 2026 to Look Out For


As wine lovers become ever more curious and confident in their choices, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of discovery, freshness, and flexibility. Our Master of Wine, Jane Masters MW, explores the key wine trends you’ll be seeing over the next year – and what to expect from the Majestic range as we continue to evolve alongside our customers’ tastes.

Organic and Vegan Wines Continue to Soar

Sales of organic and vegan wines continue to increase at Majestic, as customers are increasingly interested in provenance, sustainability, and how wines are made. In response, we’re introducing exciting new wines from trusted sustainable estates, including Château Léoube in Provence and Planeta in Sicily, both known for combining environmental stewardship with consistently high quality wines.


Château Léoube 'Love by Leoube' Rosé Organic, Provence

This organic Provence rosé is fresh, fruity, and looks the part too in its sleek, elegant bottle. Love by Léoube is a classic South of France blush, made from the grapes Cinsault, Grenache and Mourvèdre. It’s generously fruity, with notes of white peaches and strawberries with a crisp finish. Enjoy with grilled seafood, salads, and white meat.

Planeta 'Alastro' Sicilia DOC Bianco, Italy

The name Alastro comes from the wild flower that grows round the winery. The wine is made principally from the Grecanico grape, blended with two notably aromatic varieties, Grillo and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s fragrant and delicately structured, with aromas of tropical fruit, fresh citrus and white flowers.


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Pinot Power – and the Rise of Lighter Reds

Pinot Noir continues its upward trajectory, prized for its elegance, freshness, and food-friendly nature. But this trend goes beyond Pinot alone. We’re seeing growing enthusiasm for lighter red styles made from alternative grape varieties that offer similar finesse with a sense of place. Standout examples include Mencía from Bierzo,Gamay from the Loire, Corvina from Veneto in northern Italy, Liatiko from Crete, and even St. Laurent from Austria. These wines align perfectly with a shift towards lower alcohol, brighter flavours, and more relaxed drinking occasions.


Te Kairanga Pinot Noir, Martinborough

The wines of Te Kairanga are undeniably shaped by Martinborough's climate, where vineyards experience the coldest and longest growing season in New Zealand. You'll find it elegant and aromatic with flavours of red plum, blackberry, and bramble fruits. Its rich texture and subtle spice notes make it an ideal pairing for roasted meats, especially venison, duck, or turkey.

Lyrarakis Liatiko, Crete

The family-owned Lyrarakis winery has a philosophy: to find the perfect match between grape and vineyard, with the aim to take the customer on a journey of experiencing the unique terroir of every glass. It's evident in this Liatiko, crafted from the red Cretan grape, which the Lyrarakis team hand-harvests and then ferments. The result is intense and juicy, with notes of dark cherry and wild berries, plus hints of butterscotch and fresh herbs.


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Fresh Whites with Structure and Versatility

Crisp whites with minerality and texture remain in strong demand, particularly those that shine at the table. Varieties such as Picpoul, Albariño, and Grüner Veltliner continue to gain traction thanks to their balance, freshness, and versatility with food. Consumers are increasingly favouring wines that complement modern cooking rather than dominate the plate.


Belle Mare Félines-Granges White, Languedoc, France

A fantastic representation of new-style Languedoc wines from the Belle Mare estate, which stretches for 45 hectares around the crystal clear waters of Lake Thau, a key area for the cultivation of oysters and mussels. A blend of Picpoul and Sauvignon. The Picpoul brings fruit and mineral complexity backed up with fresh gooseberry from the Sauvignon.

Diemersdal Wine Estate Grüner Veltliner, Durbanville, South Africa

Thys Louw is the sixth generation of his family to head up wine-making on the Diemersdal Estate. He is committed to showing that the region of Durbanville – and South Africa as a whole – is capable of producing world-class wines. Expect inviting aromas of kiwi, stone fruit and lime, with sweet melon, ripe pear and white pepper notes.


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Rosé Beyond Provence

While Provence remains the reference point for premium rosé, drinkers are increasingly open to exploring beyond southern France. Rosés from Sicily, Tuscany, and southern Italy are gaining momentum, offering subtle fruit, freshness and regional character. Look out for stylish examples from Planeta and Frescobaldi, proving that great rosé can come from many corners of the wine world.


Frescobaldi ‘Rèmole’ Rosé, Tuscany

Rèmole Rosé has a beautiful, delicate crystal-pink colour. In keeping with Frescobaldi's exceptional standards, the fruit quality is superb, even though this is one of the most affordable wines made by this famous Tuscan wine dynasty. Delicate, bright, elegant and refreshing – what's not to love?


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Off the Beaten Track Discoveries

One of the most exciting trends for 2026 is the continued appetite for our off-the-beaten-track wines. Curious consumers are seeking out distinctive styles from lesser-known regions such as Germany, Austria, England, Georgia, Romania, Moldova, and Hungary. Whether it’s skin-contact wines from Georgia, elegant Furmint from Hungary, or fresh, expressive German and Austrian whites, these regions offer exceptional value and a real sense of discovery.


Tbilvino 'Qvevris' Rkatsiteli, Georgia

Tbilvino is one of Georgia’s most important wineries. For over 60 years, they’ve been dedicated to showcasing the best of their country’s wines and native grape varieties, using both traditional and modern techniques. This white is made with Rkatsiteli, believed to be one of the oldest grape varieties in the world. The juice is fermented with the grape skins in ‘qvevri’ – clay pots buried in the ground – resulting in a beautiful amber colour and rounded texture, plus aromatic notes of apricot and pear.

Royal Tokaji 'Dry Tokaji', Hungary

Tokaj is famous for its sweet wines, but today the region’s reputation for dry wines is also flourishing. Royal Tokaji was co-founded by wine writer Hugh Johnson and is one of the most admired wineries in Hungary. This is made from Furmint – the region’s signature grape. If you love crisp, dry wines, you’re in for a real treat. Discover aromas of apple, pear, honey and blossom, combined with flavours of rich apricot and peach.

Von Der Land Zweigelt, Austria

This Austrian wine is a project between the prestigious Bauer family and one of the country's leading wine experts, Ferdinand Mayr. Von der Land is a celebration of the expressive quality of the Austrian land. Discover notes of cherries and a touch of oak. Enjoy with roast duck.


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