Current Awards
2010 AWARDS
TROPHY
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
LEGENDS
PICK THE TROPHIES CHALLENGE
JUDGING TEAM
ORDER MEDALS
THE MAKING OF
CHAMPIONS
2009 AWARDS
2009 Nissan Champion Wine of
the Show Trophy
West Brook Barrique Fermented Chardonnay 2007
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2008 AWARDS
2008 Nissan Champion Wine of
the Show Trophy
Church Road Reserve Chardonnay 2006 from Hawkes Bay
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2007 AWARDS
2007 Nissan Champion Wine of
the Show Trophy
Julicher Pinot Noir 2006 from Martinborough
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2006 AWARDS
2006 Nissan Champion Wine of
the Show Trophy
St John's Road 'Blood and Courage' Greenock Shiraz 2005 from the Barossa Valley
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 New Zealand International
WINE SHOW 2010 Formed
in 2005, the New Zealand International Wine Show is firmly established as
the largest wine competition held in New Zealand. In its inaugural year there were over
1900 entries rising to a record 2273 in 2008. Truly 'International' in nature, wines
from any country and made from any variety can be entered.
| The 2010 New Zealand International
Wine Show attracted 2107 entries, making it the second largest wine competition ever
held in this country. A record 195 gold medals were awarded by the 24 senior wine judges
involved over the 3 days of the competition.
Notable amongst the results are the 23 gold medals awarded to 2010 Sauvignon Blancs.
This is the first major endorsement on the quality achieved in the current vintage. The 28
gold medals in Pinot Noir were spread throughout the main growing regions and over several
vintages.
As in past years, the heavy red classes are dominated by a line-up of sensational wines
from Australia. A record number of entries were received from across the Tasman and
amongst the gold medals are several wines offering outstanding value.
Chardonnay is well represented with 23 golds while the very large entry in the Pinot
Gris class produced 13 gold medals.
Champagne, Ports and Italian Reds were also well represented amongst the golds.
Update 20 Sep 2009: Full medal and Trophy results are now available - click on the
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'Pick the Trophies' Challenge
Each year there is a unique tasting competition in
association with the New Zealand International Wine Show
and the Champions List Public Tasting, when all the gold medal wines
(i.e. the Champions List) are available for the public to taste.
The 'Challenge' is for people to try and pick at
least four of the Trophies, which the judges have already chosen, and which will be
announced at the Awards Dinner.
All of the names of the people who correctly picked
at least four of the Trophy winning wines went into a draw for $1000 cash, drawn at the
conclusion of the tasting. The lucky winner was Lindsey Holcombe. |
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Legend of New Zealand Wine Many
people have played important roles in making New Zealand wine the success that it now is.
Each year the New Zealand International Wine Show will honour the person that has been
selected for his or her outstanding contribution to New Zealand wine. To acknowledge that
person, a special award has been created and named in honour of a man who unquestionably
has made one of the greatest contributions to the New Zealand Wine Industry, Sir George
Fistonich. The award previously known as The George Fistonich Medal is
now The Sir George Fistonich Medal.
| Previous recipients have been |
Bob Campbell MW |
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Kevin Judd |
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Terry Dunleavy MBE |
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Larry McKenna |
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Michael Cooper |
The 2010 Recipient of the Sir George Fistonich
Medal is Kate Radburnd
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The Judging Team
Chairman of Judges: This year’s
competition was conducted under the Chairmanship of Bob Campbell MW, New Zealand's most
experienced wine show judge and this country's leading wine educator. The senior judges
involved a number of leading winemakers, several Masters of Wine and many key industry
personnel. Most of the senior judges have each been involved in major wine competitions
for more than a decade.
Competition Convenor: Kingsley
Wood |
| Medal
Order Form For wineries and wine
companies that have won medals in the New
Zealand International Wine Show, click here to download a Medal
Order Form.
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