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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"Is this New Zealand's most decorated sauvignon blanc label?"
"Is this New Zealand's most decorated sauvignon blanc label?"
- Consistently one of NZ's top Sauvignon Blanc labels!
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2022)
- This has scored 95 points or higher in 11 of the last 14 vintages!
- "Is this New Zealand's most decorated sauvignon blanc label?" (Bob Campbell MW)
RRP $35
$29.99
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"A lively wine that offers good drinking now but no rush. Good value at this price ($25)"
"A lively wine that offers good drinking now but no rush. Good value at this price ($25)"
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2022), 90/100 (Bob Campbell MW), 4 Stars (Michael Cooper), 4 Stars (Cuisine magazine 2023)
- Bordeaux red blend from the Gimblett Gravels - Merlot (58%), Cab Franc (35%), Cab Sauv (5%) and Petit Verdot (2%)
- "A lively wine that offers good drinking now but no rush. Good value at this price ($25)" (Bob Campbell MW)
RRP $24.99
$21.99
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Gold medal winner @ NZ Int'l Wine Show!
Gold medal winner @ NZ Int'l Wine Show!
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2021), 89/100 & Top Value Award (Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review)
- Boutique Hawke's Bay producer - named after the spa town in Yorkshire, north England
- Full bodied, rich style white full of flavours like spicy ginger, lychee and Turkish Delight (and the ideal match to spicy Asian cuisine!)
RRP $24.99
$23.99
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"Stunning wine"
"Stunning wine"
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show), Gold medal (Royal Perth Wine Awards), 93/100 & Top Rank (Aaron Brasher, The Real Review), 4 Stars (Cuisine magazine 2023)
- "Stunning wine" (Perth Royal Wine Awards)
- "There's real power in the flavour profile and plenty of complexity. A long life ahead." (Aaron Brasher, The Real Review)
- A premium Clare Valley Cabernet, aged for 20 months in oak, with real power!
RRP $32.99
$24.99
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Gold medal & Cuisine Best Buy! US bound shipment lands in NZ!
Gold medal & Cuisine Best Buy! US bound shipment lands in NZ!
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2019), 4 Stars & Best Buy (Cuisine magazine 2021), 90/100 (Wine Enthusiast USA)
- The "Q Series" was a label made for the US market - a shipment has found its way into NZ!
- "A charming drink-now number, the instantly identifiable label promises consistency from selecting fruit across South Australia. The deep-pitched blackberry fruit contrasts with a hint of eucalyptus and nicely lifted oak flavours." (Cuisine magazine)
- Johnny Q is renowned winemaker John Quarisa (maker of the much loved Shot in the Dark and 30 Mile wines)
RRP $19.99
$16.99
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Taylor made for summer.
Taylor made for summer.
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2022), 93/100, Top Rank & Top Value (Bob Campbell MW)
- Pinot Noir driven style Rosé from three regions - Marlborough, Hawke's Bay and Gizzy
- Rich, summer berry fruit flavours with a refreshing finish
- Named after co-founder Tim's son Taylor
RRP $22.99
$17.99
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Rich, full bodied BF Chard by BB.
Rich, full bodied BF Chard by BB.
- Full bodied, barrel fermented Chardonnay from this quality, boutique Hawke's Bay producer
- "Rich and mouth-filling with lovely texture and richness" (Black Barn)
- A great wine to pair with chicken, pork fish or seafood in rich, creamy sauces
RRP $41.99
$34.99
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Trophy Champion SauvyB winner!
Trophy Champion SauvyB winner!
- Trophy Champion Sauvignon Blanc & Gold medal (Aotearoa Regional Wine Competition 2023)
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2023), 94/100, Top Value Award & Top Rank Award (Bob Campbell MW), 5 Stars & 93/100 (Sam Kim)
- No.1 Top White (Bob Campbell MW, September 2023)
- "Tangy, refreshing sauvignon...Smooth-textured wine in a truly dry style" (Bob Campbell MW)
- Named after a natural spring that pops up in their Rapaura vineyard there in Marlborough
RRP $19.99
$16.99
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Just simply great bang for buck Marlborough SauvyB!
Just simply great bang for buck Marlborough SauvyB!
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2023), 4 Stars & Best Buy (Cuisine magazine 2024)
- The Pass is part of the Foley Wine group (Mt.Difficulty, Roaring Meg, Vavasour, Te Kairanga and more!)
- Named after the Redwood Pass that connects Marlborough's Wairau and Awatere Valleys
- A crisp, vibrant style full of tropical fruit flavours
RRP $17
$13.99
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Gold medal @ NZ Int'l Wine Show!
Gold medal @ NZ Int'l Wine Show!
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2022), 91/100 (Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review)
- Made by Trophy Champion Winemaker of the Show Stu Marfell (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2022)
- Peter Vavasour first planted vines in Marlborough's Awatere Valley way back in 1986
RRP $30
$26.99