Results out for 2022 NZ International Wine Show
Results of the 2022 New Zealand International Wine Show have been announced with Wild Earth Reserve "Earth & Sky" Pinot Noir 2021 named Champion Wine of the Show.
Now in its 18th year, the NZ International Wine Show has been the largest wine competition in the country since its inception in 2005. It accepts wine entries from any country, with no price requirements and no volume limits.
Chief Judge Bob Campbell MW led a team of highly experienced judges, many of whom have participated in Wine Show judging for more than 30 years.
Other major awards announced were Champion Winemaker of the 2022 Show for Stu Marfell, and the Sir George Fistonich medal for Legend of New Zealand wine awarded to Celia Hay. Hancocks won the title of Champion Wine Company 2022.
Trophy winners 2022 New Zealand International Wine Show
Champion Wine Of The Show - Wild Earth Reserve "Earth & Sky" Pinot Noir 2021
Trophy for Champion Pinot Gris - Grove Mill Pinot Gris 2022
Trophy for Champion Sauvignon Blanc - Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Trophy for Champion Riesling - Sugar Loaf Riesling 2022
Trophy for Champion Gewürztraminer - Spy Valley Gewürztraminer 2021
Trophy for Champion Chardonnay - Clearview Reserve Chardonnay 2021
Trophy for Champion Other White Wine Varieties - Nautilus Albarino 2022
Trophy for Champion New Zealand Sparkling Wine - Lindauer Vintage Series Brut Cuvee 2017
Trophy for Champion Champagne & Methode Traditionelle - Champagne Palmer & Co Brut Reserve NV
Trophy for Champion Sweet Wine - Giesen Late Harvest The Brothers Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Trophy for Champion Commercial White Wine - Brancott Estate Letter Series "O" Chardonnay 2021
Trophy for Champion Rosé - Sugar Loaf Rosé 2022
Trophy for Champion Pinot Noir - Wild Earth Reserve "Earth & Sky" Pinot Noir 2021
Trophy for Champion Merlot & Predominant Blends - Taylors Estate Merlot 2021
Trophy for Champion Cabernet Sauvignon - d’Arenberg The Coppermine Road 2018
Trophy for Champion Syrah and Predominant Blends - Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2020
Trophy for Champion Shiraz & Predominant blends - Dandelion Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz 2021
Trophy for Champion International Red Wine Varieties - Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Tempranillo 2021
Trophy for Champion New Zealand Bordeaux Red Wine - Mission Reserve Merlot 2020
Trophy for Champion Commercial Red Wine - SOHO Bobby Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021
Trophy for Champion Fortified Wine - Yalumba Antique Muscat NV
W: Full trophy and medal results are at nziws.co.nz/awards/2022