Trophy Winners

Nissan NZ Ltd. Champion Wine of the Show

St John's Road Blood & Courage Shiraz 2005 Produced in the Greenock area in the famous Barossa Valley, this inky black Shiraz has rich concentrated plum and spice flavours with a long tantaslising finish. Seductive and delicious.

Marcrest Designs Champion Winery of the Show

Saint Clair Estate Wines With one Trophy, 6 Gold medals - including five in the Sauvignon Blanc class - 7 Silver medals and 11 Bronze medals, Saint Clair has excelled at this year's 'International'.

www.winejobsonline.com Champion Chardonnay

Montana Terroir Series Stuart Block Chardonnay 2004 Silky smooth with subtle oak, tropical fruit and a touch of passionfruit. Classy Gisborne wine.

Eurowine Champion Sauvignon Blanc

Saint Clair Pioneer Block 6 Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Sensational bouquet with powerful flavours that linger for minutes.

bizambrands Champion Viognier

Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Viognier 2006 Brilliant example of top class N.Z. Viognier. Tantalising flavours.

hoop label Champion Riesling

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Riesling 2006 Made from Marlborough grapes, this off dry wine has gorgeous crisp limey flavours.

WineoftheWeek.com Champion Gewurztraminer

Lawson's Dry Hills Gewürztraminer 2005 From the perfumed bouquet to the spicy finish, this Marlborough wine is totally delicious.

Matua Valley Champion Pinot Gris

Waipara Hills Waipara Pinot Gris 2006 Made from Waipara grapes, flavours of apricots, almonds and pears are prominent.

Datacom Champion Sweet Wine

Waimea Bolitho Noble Riesling 2003 Luscious flavours of honey and limes, made from Nelson grapes. Super sweet, a treat.

Louis Roederer Champion Sparkling Wine

Pol Roger Brut Chardonnay Vintage 1998 Outstanding wine, one of the most delicious Champagnes you could ever taste.

Vintage Wines & Spirits Champion Cabernet Sauvignon

d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 From the famous McLaren Vale area, this blockbuster will cellar more than 10 years.

Nobilo Wine Group Champion Merlot

Hope Estate Merlot 2005 Grown in the famous Hunter Valley, this has smooth dark plum flavours and a long finish.

Vino Fino Champion Shiraz

St John's Rd Blood & Courage Shiraz 2005 Inky black with concentrated plum and spice flavours and a long tantalising finish. Seductive and delicious

Riedel Champion International Wine

Frescobaldi Castaglioni Chianti 2004 Classy Chianti from a top quality producer. Ready to enjoy.

Negociants New Zealand Champion Pinot Noir

Delta Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005 Made from Marlborough grapes, this is a very impressive young wine. Amazing value.

First Glass Wines and Spirits Champion Fortified Wine

Morris Old Premium Liqueur Tokay From Rutherglen in Victoria, Australia, this has unbelievable flavours. A taste sensation and world class.

FEDERAL GEO Champion Commercial White Wine

Richmond Grove Limited Release Watervale Riesling 2004 From the Clare Valley, near Adelaide, dry with intense lime and mineral tones. Excellent.

FEDERAL GEO Champion Commercial Red Wine

Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz 2003 Almost black with masses of spice and pepper characters. Top value.