AND THE WINNER IS…
The New Zealand International Wine Show (NZIWS) is Aotearoa’s largest wine competition. Over 2,000 wines from around the world are put to the test by a panel of leading judges, winemakers and Masters of Wine. They do the hard yards and select the best of the best in awarding Gold, Silver and Bronze medals…plus the cream of the crop, the Trophy winners!
Below you’ll find a selection Trophy & Gold medal winners to buy.
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The best value Champagne in NZ.
The best value Champagne in NZ.
Read more...- One of the best value for money French Champagnes money can buy
- Recommended in Cuisine magazine's annual Champagne tasting 9 years running!
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2020), 4 Stars & Best Buy (Cuisine magazine 2020)
Cuisine 4 Stars & Best Buy
NZIWS Gold
RRP $59.99
$41.99
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"We're incredibly fortunate"
"We're incredibly fortunate"
Read more...- Owned by Villa Maria with fruit sourced from the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke's Bay (the benefits of being owned by the big boys!)
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2020)
- "We're incredibly fortunate to source our Merlot fruit from the Omahu Gravels Vineyard in the heart of Hawke's Bay's premium red wine growing region." (Simon, winemaker)
- Perfect for your pork, poultry and pasta dishes
NZIWS Gold
RRP $15.99
$12.99
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"A snazzy little people pleaser who is sure to turn heads."
"A snazzy little people pleaser who is sure to turn heads."
Read more...- Best known for her amazeballs Sauvy but the obsession with Marlborough doesn't end there for Jules Taylor!
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2020)
- "A snazzy little people-pleaser, our Pinot Gris is designed to freshen and delight" (Jules)
- A textural, dry style that makes the perfect partner to white meats, seafood or spicy Asian cuisine
NZIWS Gold
RRP $26.99
$21.99
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Double Gold & Cuisine recommended!
Double Gold & Cuisine recommended!
Read more...- Gold medal (Royal Easter Wine Awards 2021), Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2020), 4 1/2 Stars (Cuisine magazine 2020)
- Made by Vavasour in Marlborough
- Consistently one of the best value for money SauvyB's on the market!
Easter Wine Show Gold
NZIWS Gold
Cuisine 4 1/2 Stars
RRP $18.99
$14.99
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Trophy No.1 Shiraz! Double Gold, 95 Points! Reowwww!
Trophy No.1 Shiraz! Double Gold, 95 Points! Reowwww!
Read more...- Trophy Champion Shiraz & Double Gold (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2020), Double Gold (China Wine & Spirit Awards), 5 Stars & 95/100 (Sam Kim)
- "Deep, dark, complex and mysterious" (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2020)
- From the McLaren Vale, aged 18 months in French and American oak
- Who are the Dandelions? They're a fusion of vineyards and vignersons across three families in South Australia.
Sam Kim – 95 Points
NZIWS Double Gold
The Real Review – 4 Stars
NZIWS Trophy
China Wine & Spirits – Double Gold
RRP $32.99
$24.99
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"A ripe, succulent wine that’s deliciously drinkable now and offers good value at this price ($30)"
"A ripe, succulent wine that’s deliciously drinkable now and offers good value at this price ($30)"
Read more...- From Bendigo, Central Otago
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2020)
- "A ripe, succulent wine that’s deliciously drinkable now and offers good value at this price ($30)" (Bob Campbell MW)
- The dude doing a little jig on the label is Dionysus, the Greek God of Wine!
Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
Michael Cooper 4.5 Stars
NZIWS Gold
RRP $31.99
$24.99
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"Deluxe treatment for a $20 wine...over-delivers on its price"
"Deluxe treatment for a $20 wine...over-delivers on its price"
Read more...- From the Barossa, South Australia
- Gold medal, 95/100 (Barossa Wine Show 2020), Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2020), 91/100 + Special Value (James Halliday's Wine Companion), 4 Stars (Cuisine magazine 2020)
- "Deluxe treatment for a $20 wine. It is medium-bodied, and over-delivers on its price" (James Halliday's Wine Companion)
- Named after birds that come and go at the winery (the migratory Sandpiper, what were you thinking?)
The Real Review – Top Value
James Halliday 5 Star Winery (2020)
James Halliday 91 Points
Cuisine 4 Stars
NZIWS Gold
RRP $21.99
$16.99
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Double Gold winner! A class act as always.
Double Gold winner! A class act as always.
Read more...- Gold medal (Royal Easter Wine Awards 2021), Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2020), 5 Stars (Sam Kim), 90/100 (Bob Campbell MW)
- Whitehaven - the story of family, following your dreams and the crazy things that can happen when you travel the world in a 48-foot yacht!
- One of Marlborough's most consistent producers, a class act as always
Sam Kim – 94 Points
Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
Easter Wine Show Gold
NZIWS Gold
RRP $23.99
$19.99
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Trophy Champion Riesling! Totally digging the tropical fruit vibes bro!
Trophy Champion Riesling! Totally digging the tropical fruit vibes bro!
Read more...- Trophy Champion Riesling (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2019), Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2019), 5 Stars, 93/100 (NZ Wine Rater), 4 Stars (Michael Cooper MW), 4 Stars (Cuisine magazine 2021)
- From the Waipara Valley in north Canterbury
- "Enticing aromatics and juicy flavours of honeysuckle and lime in a medium-dry style...an intensely long finish with tropical fruit vibes." (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2019)
- This drop makes the perfect partner to spicy Asian food or even Moroccan dishes
NZ Wine Rater – 5 Stars (Excellent)
New World Wine Awards Silver
Michael Cooper 4 Stars
NZIWS Trophy
NZIWS Gold
Cuisine 4 Stars
RRP $21.99
$14.99
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Trophy & Triple Gold! NZ's best red under $15 right here!
Trophy & Triple Gold! NZ's best red under $15 right here!
Read more...- Trophy & Triple Gold medal winner! No doubt, this is NZ's best red under $15 right now!
- Trophy Champion Merlot Dominant Wine (Hawke's Bay Wine Awards 2020), Gold medal (Royal Easter Wine Awards 2021), Gold medal (Hawke's Bay Wine Awards 2020), Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2020)
- Aged 12 months in oak - medium bodied, smooth, rich and supple style red full of dark berry and plum flavours
Hawkes Bay Wine Awards – Trophy
Easter Wine Show Gold
Hawkes Bay Wine Awards – Gold
NZIWS Gold
RRP $19.99
$14.99
