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 10 years running!
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2023), 4 1/2 Stars & Best Buy (Cuisine magazine 2024)
NZIWS Gold
Cuisine 4 1/2 Stars & Best Buy
RRP $64.99
$49.99
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A little romance in every bottle.
A little romance in every bottle.
Read more...- They say that half of Cromwell was conceived under the tree in this vineyard!
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2023), 5 Stars (Michael Cooper), 5 Stars & 95/100 (Sam Kim), 4 1/2 Stars (Cuisine magazine 2024)
- Famous for Pinot Noir - their Rose is just delicious, it's all strawbs and cream!
Sam Kim – 95 Points
Michael Cooper 5 Stars
NZIWS Gold
Cuisine 4 1/2 Stars
RRP $34
$24.99
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One of the king pins of Central Otago Pinot!
One of the king pins of Central Otago Pinot!
Read more...- Mt Difficulty are one of the big names of Central Otago Pinot!
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2024), 95/100 (James Suckling), 93/100 (Stephen Wong MW, The Real Review), 4 Stars (Cuisine magazine 2024)
- From the Bannockburn sub region
- Match with good old Otago fare like Canterbury lamb, duck or other game dishes
- Drink now or chuck it in the cellar for the next 7-10 years
NZIWS Gold
Cam Douglas MS – 93/94 Points Excellent
James Suckling – 95 Points
The Real Review – 4 Stars
Cuisine 4 Stars
RRP $44.99
$36.99
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Consistently one of NZ's best value Pinot Gris!
Consistently one of NZ's best value Pinot Gris!
Read more...- Trophy Champion Pinot Gris (New World Wine Awards 2024), Gold medal (New World Wine Awards 2024). Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2024)
- 4 Stars (Michael Cooper, NZ Listener) - "It has generous pear, peach and spice flavours, and is fresh and smooth. Fine value."
- Consistently one of NZ's great value for money Pinot Gris'
- Lush, stonefruit flavours with an off-dry finish - simply delish!
- From the Waipara Valley, north Canterbury
The Real Review – Top Value
New World Wine Awards Trophy
Michael Cooper 4 Stars
New World Wine Awards Gold
NZIWS Gold
RRP $16.99
$14.99
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Go Johnny Go-Go-Go!
Go Johnny Go-Go-Go!
Read more...- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show), Gold medal & Best Value (China Wine & Spirits Awards), Gold medal (Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition)
- Johnny Q is renowned winemaker John Quarisa (maker of the much loved Shot in the Dark Shiraz)
- Using fruit from across South Australia - this has been a reliable go-to, big value Aussie red for many years now!
Gold medal winner
China Wine & Spirits – Gold/Best Value
NZIWS Gold
RRP $19.99
$15.99
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No.1 NZ Méthode Traditionnelle in Cuisine - "There is no doubt our team of judges were impressed"
No.1 NZ Méthode Traditionnelle in Cuisine - "There is no doubt our team of judges were impressed"
Read more...- 5 Stars & Best Buy, No.1 NZ Methode Traditionelle (Cuisine magazine 2025), Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2024), Gold medal (New World Wine Awards 2024)
- Blanc de Blancs means it's made entirely from white wine grapes (this is 100% Gisborne Chardonnay)
- "There is no doubt our team of judges were impressed... elegance and refinement with a creamy complexity and mouthwatering minerality all culminating in a crisp, refreshing finish." (Cuisine magazine)
New World Wine Awards Gold
Cuisine 5 Stars & Best Buy
NZIWS Gold
RRP $21.99
$18.99
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"A label worth discovering"
"A label worth discovering"
Read more...- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2024), Gold medal (The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa NZ 2024), 95/100 (Sam Kim), 95/100 (Cam Douglas MS), 4 Stars (Cuisine magazine 2025)
- Classy Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, a top winemaker (Dave Clouston) and a track record that is seriously impressive!
- "A label worth discovering" (Michael Cooper)
- Match it with fresh oysters, you'll be blown away!
Cam Douglas MS – 95+ Outstanding
The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa NZ – Gold
Sam Kim – 95 Points
Raymond Chan – 5 Stars
NZIWS Gold
Cuisine 4 Stars
RRP $24.99
$19.99
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Totally digging the tropical fruit vibes bro!
Totally digging the tropical fruit vibes bro!
Read more...- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2024), Gold medal (The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand 2023)
- Medium-dry style full of juicy, tropical fruit flavours at a slightly lower 11% alcohol
- From the Waipara Valley in north Canterbury
- This drop makes the perfect partner to spicy Asian food or even Moroccan dishes
The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa NZ – Gold
NZIWS Gold
RRP $19.99
$17.99
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4 Gold medals! A seriously good glass of Clare Valley red!
4 Gold medals! A seriously good glass of Clare Valley red!
Read more...- Winner of FOUR Gold medals in wine shows here in NZ and across the ditch!
- Dark, juicy black fruit flavours and spice - it's Clare Valley deliciousness in a glass
- The Lodge Hill vineyard is one of the highest in the Clare Valley at 480m
Gold medal winner
Gold medal winner
Gold medal winner
NZIWS Gold
RRP $26.99
$19.99
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Consistently one of Hawke's Bay's best value reds!
Consistently one of Hawke's Bay's best value reds!
Read more...- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2024), Gold medal (New World Wine Awards 2024)
- NZ Bordeaux blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon - consistently one of Hawke's Bay's best value reds!
- Aged 12 months in oak - medium bodied, smooth, rich and supple style red full of dark berry and plum flavours
- It's all about the juicy, fruit driven goodness of Merlot with a good Cabernet backbone
New World Wine Awards Gold
NZIWS Gold
RRP $19.99
$16.99
