Luke Flunder x The Independent
Luke has contributed to three IndyBest wine guides for The Independent, sharing trusted recommendations across Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Ocado and Waitrose.
IndyBest, The Independent's trusted buying guide
IndyBest is The Independent's dedicated shopping platform, offering independent, expert-led reviews and recommendations across food, drink, tech, fashion and more. Its audience turns to IndyBest for trusted, impartial advice before making a purchase, while its wine coverage draws on a rotating panel of sommeliers, wine educators and drinks communicators to identify the standout bottles on supermarket shelves.
In 2026, Luke has featured in three of IndyBest's supermarket wine round-ups, providing The Independent's readers with trusted recommendations from Sainsbury's, Tesco, Ocado and Waitrose.
Three features, 18 wines, four supermarkets
IndyBest: Supermarket & Canned Wine Picks
In April 2026, Luke reviewed Tesco’s Easter wine range, selecting the standout fizz alongside his best white, red and rosé picks.
In July, he rounded up the best wines on Sainsbury’s shelves ahead of the summer garden party season, covering sparkling, white, rosé and red bottles worth adding to the basket.
Later that month, Luke was the sole wine contributor for an article on the best canned wines for picnics, festivals and train journeys. He selected 10 standout cans from Ocado, Waitrose and Tesco, ranging from Sicilian whites and reds to Provençal rosé and English sparkling wine.
All three pieces were published by The Independent and written by Alice Reynolds, introducing Luke through his growing following across Instagram, TikTok and his Substack, Flunder’s Wine World.
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“The crémant train continues to gather momentum in the UK.”Luke Flunder · The Independent, July 2026
What Luke picked
Sainsbury's
4 wines- Taste the Difference Crémant d'AlsaceSparkling
- Bellingham Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin BlancWhite
- Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose RoséRosé
- Château de Pierreux BrouillyRed
Tesco
5 wines- Tesco Finest Greek AssyrtikoWhite
- Tesco Finest Ribera del DueroRed
- La P'tite Pierre RoséRosé
- Graham Beck Selection Sparkling WineSparkling
- Vinca RoséRosé (Can)
Ocado
5 wines- Vinca Organic WhiteWhite (Can)
- Vinca Organic RedRed (Can)
- Canned Wine Co. Bright & Juicy GamayRed (Can)
- M&S Bramble Hill English SparklingSparkling (Can)
- The Uncommon Bubbly RoséSparkling (Can)
Waitrose
4 wines- Canned Wine Co. Grüner VeltlinerWhite (Can)
- Terre di Faiano Primitivo CanRed (Can)
- Bijou Le Chic Rosé CanRosé (Can)
- Mirabeau Prêt-à-Porter Organic RoséRosé (Can)
As Seen In The Independent
Luke's supermarket wine picks now reach readers of The Independent's IndyBest, alongside his own 215,000+ social following and 28,000+ newsletter subscribers.