From Malbec to Sauvignon Blanc: The UK's top 10 favourite wines

Sauvignon Blanc has been voted Britain’s favourite wine in a survey participated by more than 400,000 drinkers.

18:32 02 March 2015

A study of sales data at Laithwaite’s Wine revealed that Sauvignon Blanc is Britain’s favourite wine. The beverage that commonly smells like gooseberries is followed by Chardonnay.

Meanwhile, residents of the seaside resort town of Bournemouth, known for its number of pensioners who like to paint the town red, love Merlot and Malbec.

Laithwaite's buyer Beth Willard said: 'It is great to be able to draw up the first 'Grape Britain' wine map.

'What it shows is that, while Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay have a huge nationwide appeal, we are actually a nation of wine connoisseurs, with our own unique tastes

'We have seen a slight shift in the nation's palate over the last few years to wines made from lesser known varieties and from less mainstream regions.

'Wines from Romania and Hungary are becoming more popular than traditional favourites like Italian Pinot Grigio. Sauvignon Blanc's dominance at the top of that list might soon be challenged.'

The top 10 most popular wines in Britain:

1. Sauvignon Blanc
2. Chardonnay
3. Merlot
4. Cabernet Sauvignon
5. Shiraz
6. Grenache
7. Pinot Noir
8. Tempranillo
9. Pinot Grigio
10. Malbec