2010 AWARDS
2009 AWARDS
TROPHY
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
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
THE MAKING OF
CHAMPIONS
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 2009'Trophy Winners'
The Trophy winning wines all won gold medals in
their respective classes at the 2009 New Zealand International Wine Show. They have
been singled out by the Judges as the 'Best of the Best'.
Nissan NZ Ltd.
Champion Wine of the Show
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West Brook
Barrique Fermented Chardonnay 2007
A delicious, juicy, smooth creamy blend
from Marlborough and Waimauku in Auckland. It resonates with toasty oak, hazelnuts,
peaches, melon, a zing of citrus and has a deliciously long tantalising finish.
Outstanding. |
First Glass Champion Wine Company
of the Show
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Negociants NZ Ltd
With 5 Trophies and 18 Gold Medals, Negociants NZ has excelled at this year's
International Show. |
Foster's NZ Champion Chardonnay
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West Brook Barrique
Fermented Chardonnay 2007
A delicious, juicy, smooth creamy blend
from Marlborough and Waimauku in Auckland. It resonates with toasty oak, hazelnuts,
peaches, melon, a zing of citrus and has a deliciously long tantalising finish. |
Eurowine Champion Sauvignon Blanc
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Saint Clair Pioneer
Block 1 Foundation Block Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Deep, pungent and zesty with powerful passionfruit and
sweet pea aromatics and bright tangy flavours with tropical fruit dominating the vivacious
finish. Classic Marlborough. |
FEDERAL GEO Champion Pinot Gris
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Greystone
Waipara Pinot Gris 2009
Fragrant and fruity with tangelo-infused pear and
peach, hints of honeysuckle, delicate spices and perfect balancing sweetness. |
Church Road Champion Viognier
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Yalumba
Eden Valley Viognier 2008
A perfume redolent of apricot and mead with a delicate
spice infusion to the creamy flavour, judicious oak and a fragrant apricot-filled citrussy
finish. |
Camshorn Champion Riesling
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Toi
Toi Marlborough Riesling 2009
Dry in style with tantalising aromas and flavours of
juicy lemon, green apple and lime with honeysuckle adding sweetness. |
Rapid Labels Champion
Gewurztraminer
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Waimea
Neslon Gewurztraminer 2008
Gorgeous and rich with an intense perfume, lychee
juice, violets and Turkish Delight, this is just off dry with a deft dash of spice. |
WineoftheWeek.com Champion Other
White Varieies
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Peter
Lehmann "Margaret" Semillon 2004
A deep dry wine with bright acidity, apricot marmalade,
lemon, dried mango, beeswax and honey combining for a delicious mouthfilling treat. |
FEDERAL GEO Champion Sweet Wine
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Johanneshof
Cellars Noble Late Harvest Marlborough Riesling 2007
Bright gold with the texture of flower nectar and
brimming with dried tropical fruits, apricot, orange honey and creme brulee. A hedonistic
sweetie with a wonderfully cleansing finish. |
Hancocks Champion Sparkling Wine
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Piper Heidsieck
Vintage Champagne 2000
A deep savoury Champagne with a bright vivid golden
hue, a broad yeasty aroma, persistent bubbles and mouthfilling creamy, rich, peach bread
flavours. Gorgeous. |
BillHird Brandmarks Champion Rosé
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Rolling
Pink 2009
From NSW's Central Ranges, this pretty ruby pink is
bone dry with strawberry, cherry, a hint of tangelo and a suggestion of peppery spice.. |
Vintage Wines & Spirits
Champion Cabernet Sauvignon Predominant
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Yalumba The Menzies
2006
Deep and rich with hints of mint, earth, concentrated
cassis, spicy French and sweet vanillin American oak and huge tannins that are still
evolving. This Coonowarra Cabernet Sauvignon is a stunning wine. |
Constellation NZ Champion Merlot
Predominant
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Wild Rock Gravel Pit
Red Merlot Malbec 2008
Vividly coloured, oozing class and finesse, it's smooth
and velvety with beautifully seasoned oak, fruitcake spices, a touch of chocolate and
succulent fruit. |
Vino Fino Champion Shiraz
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Yalumba Hand Picked
Barossa Shiraz + Viognier 2007
Fragrant and bright with ultra smooth tannins and sweet
cherry and plum encapsulated by chocolatey oak and a flourish of peppery spices. |
Negociants New Zealand Champion
Pinot Noir
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Burnt Spur
Martinborough Pinot Noir 2007
Deep and dense with savoury aromas and lightly spicy,
silky textured, earthy, gamey flavours that support the plush juicy fruit and gentle smoky
oak. |
Riedel Champion International Wine
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Artero Tempranillo
2008
A deep black savoury wine from the La Mancha region in
Spain, it's made in a modern style and is velvety smooth and juicy with intriguing aromas
and fresh berry flavours. Very appealing. |
bizambrands Champion Fortified
Wine
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McWilliams Show
Reserve Liqueur Muscat
Treacle-like with opulent aromas and deep, luscious flavours
of liquid toffee, muscatels, orange liqueur and wood-aged characters. Sensational. |
Constellation NZ Champion
Commercial White Wine
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West Brook Barrique
Fermented Chardonnay 2007
Not only an outstanding wine, this Champion
Chardonnay that took out Champion Wine of the Show is amazing value too. |
Winestate Champion Commercial Red
Wine
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Ingoldby McLaren
Vale Shiraz 2008
This youthful coloured, deep dark, purple-hued red bursts with succulent plum and
blackberry fruit, creamy oak, chocolate, mocha, fruitcake spices and easy tannins. |
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