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.
- 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), 5 Stars & Best Buy (Cuisine magazine 2023)
RRP $69.99
$46.99
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One of NZ's best value Syrahs!
One of NZ's best value Syrahs!
- In our opinion, one of NZ's best value Syrahs - year after year after year!
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2023), 94/100 & Top Value (Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review) - "Dense, almost inky red with intense, ripe black Doris plum, cassis, dark chocolate, cherry and smoky oak flavours...The product of an excellent vintage. Great value at this price"
- Silky, supple medium bodied red bursting with dark berries and spice
- Just the red for a cut of good old Kiwi lamb
RRP $24.99
$21.99
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"This beauty is one of the country's greatest Gewürztraminers"
"This beauty is one of the country's greatest Gewürztraminers"
- "This beauty is one of the country's greatest Gewürztraminers" (Michael Cooper)
- 92/100 (Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review) - "Moderately intense gewürztraminer with white rose, anise, pot-pourri, lychee and Turkish Delight flavours"
- Rated as a "Super Classic" by Michael Cooper - quite simply this wine is a stunner!
- The perfect match with spicy Asian food
RRP $39.99
$32.99
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This is their iconic, flagship wine!
This is their iconic, flagship wine!
- Big, rich, deliciously golden, full bodied Hawke's Bay Chardonnay
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2023), 5 Stars (Michael Cooper), 94/100 (Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review), 5 Stars & 94/100 (Sam Kim)
- 100% barrel fermented, close to 100% MLF (the fancy winemaking process that gives Chardonnay that buttery, creamy texture)
- This is the winery's iconic, flagship wine - find out why!
RRP $38
$31.99
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A little romance in every bottle.
A little romance in every bottle.
- 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!
RRP $31
$26.99
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A Gold medal every year since 2001. Impressive or what?
A Gold medal every year since 2001. Impressive or what?
- Every vintage since 2001 has won Gold or 5 Star, impressive huh?
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2023), 90/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review)
- "Medium-bodied, supple red with dark and red cherry, spicy plum, violet and a subtle seasoning of spicy oak" (Bob Campbell MW)
- Classy Central Pinot - silky, supple with a touch of spice
RRP $44.99
$41.99
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Trophy Champion Merlot @ NZ Int'l Wine Show!
Trophy Champion Merlot @ NZ Int'l Wine Show!
- From Taylors Estate, one of the Clare Valley's best known producers
- Trophy Champion Merlot & Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2022)
- "Super smooth and soft with velvety tannins. Great value drinking every time, every day" (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2022)
- Medium bodied red full of ripe, juicy berry fruits and soft, velvety tannins - smart value!
- A member of the Australia's First Families of Wine, the 12 founding family owned wineries across the ditch
RRP $21.99
$17.99
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Top Value Award winner - "Classic syrah. Good value at this price ($25)"
Top Value Award winner - "Classic syrah. Good value at this price ($25)"
- "Top 10 Reds for January 2023" (Bob Campbell MW)
- Double Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2023), 92/100 & Top Value Award (Bob Campbell MW) - "Bright, fresh and moderately concentrated red with dark cherry/berry, pepper, liquorice, cacao powder and spicy oak flavours...Classic syrah. Good value at this price ($25)"
- Trinity intentionally release their Syrah as early as possible to maximise the fruit freshness
RRP $24.99
$21.99
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Consistently one of the best value Sauvy's on the shelf!
Consistently one of the best value Sauvy's on the shelf!
- Consistently one of the best value for money SauvyB's on the market!
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2023), Gold medal (The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa NZ 2023), 5 Stars & 93/100 (Sam Kim)
- Made by Vavasour in Marlborough and part of the Foley wine group
RRP $19.99
$13.99
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Go Johnny Go-Go-Go!
Go Johnny Go-Go-Go!
- 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!
RRP $19.99
$14.99