Entries for the New Zealand International Wine Show are open until Friday 1 September, with samples due by the following Friday 8 September.

Since its inception in 2005, the NZIWS has been the largest wine judging competition in the country. Chief Judge, Bob Campbell MW (ranked as the most experienced wine judge in New Zealand) will be joined by a formidable team of assistant chief judges in Larry McKenna, John Hancock, Tony Bish and 20 senior judges.

Judging will take place in mid-September with medal results announced in late September and Trophies awarded at a gala event in Auckland on Friday 13 October.

W: For entry details visit nziws.co.nz