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 2023), 4 Stars & Best Buy (Cuisine magazine 2020)
Cuisine 4 Stars & Best Buy
NZIWS Gold
RRP $69.99
$46.99
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One of NZ's best value Syrahs!
One of NZ's best value Syrahs!
Read more...- 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
The Real Review – Top Rank
The Real Review – Top Value
Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
NZIWS Gold
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"
Read more...- "This beauty is one of the country's greatest Gewürztraminers" (Michael Cooper)
- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2023), Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2022), 94/100 (Huon Hooke, The Real Review), 93/100 (Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review)
- Rated as a "Super Classic" by Michael Cooper - quite simply this wine is a stunner!
- The perfect match with spicy Asian food
Huon Hooke – 4 Stars
Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
NZIWS Gold
RRP $39.99
$32.99
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This is their iconic, flagship wine!
This is their iconic, flagship wine!
Read more...- 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!
Sam Kim – 94 Points
Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
Michael Cooper 5 Stars
NZIWS Gold
RRP $38
$31.99
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A Gold medal every year since 2001. Impressive or what?
A Gold medal every year since 2001. Impressive or what?
Read more...- 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
Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
NZIWS Gold
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!
Read more...- 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
The Real Review – Top Rank
NZIWS Trophy
NZIWS Gold
RRP $21.99
$17.99
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"A tremendous value younger sibling for our Reserve Chardonnay"
"A tremendous value younger sibling for our Reserve Chardonnay"
Read more...- Gold medal (NZ Int'l Wine Show 2023)
- Hand picked fruit from Te Awanga vineyard, aged for 8 months in oak, a treat at this price!
- "I want our wines to leap out unashamedly from the glass and say I'm Hawke's Bay Chardonnay" (Tim Turvey, winemaker)
- Full bodied, rich, creamy style - drink now or cellar for the next 2-3 years
NZIWS Gold
RRP $29.99
$24.99
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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)"
Read more...- LIMITED TIME ONLY! On sale at $19.99, was $21.99
- "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
NZIWS Double Gold
The Real Review – Top Value
Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
Cuisine 4 Stars
RRP $23.99
$19.99
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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!
Read more...- 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
The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa NZ – Gold
Sam Kim – 93 Points
NZIWS Gold
RRP $19.99
$13.99
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Big, lush & full flavoured!
Big, lush & full flavoured!
Read more...- Big, lush, full flavoured, crowd pleasing Aussie Shiraz
- Gold medal (NZ Int' Wine Show 2021)
- From Johnny Q (aka John Quarisa) - you'll find some of his other Aussie blockbusters on this site too
China Wine & Spirits – Gold/Best Value
NZIWS Gold
RRP $18.99
$13.99
