New World Wine Awards Top 50 for 2022

The 2022 New World Wine Awards Top 50 wines under $25 have been announced.

Judging of the Awards was held in Marlborough in mid-August over three days, with an independent panel of 17 experts assessing more than 1,200 wine entries.

More than 150 wineries and wine distributors from around New Zealand and the world entered the 20th annual competition, which focuses on finding great wines under RRP $25.

The 50 top-ranked Gold-medal winners are now available at New World stores nationwide.  

Champion Wines for 2022

Champion Chardonnay & Champion White Wine of the Show: Church Road McDonald Series Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2021

Champion Pinot Noir & Champion Red Wine of the Show: SOHO Bobby Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021

Champion Aromatic: Mount Riley Marlborough Albariño 2022

Champion Bubbles: Lindauer Vintage Series Brut Cuvée 2017

Champion Pinot Gris: Russian Jack Marlborough Pinot Gris 2022

Champion Red Blend: Grant Burge Fifth Generation Cabernet Merlot 2021

Champion Rosé: Selaks Taste Collection Hawke's Bay Rosé 2022

Champion Sauvignon Blanc: Rapaura Springs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Champion Shiraz & Syrah: Pepperjack Barossa Shiraz 2020

Champion Single Variety Red: Yalumba Y Series Tempranillo 2021

W: The full Top 50 list is online at newworld.co.nz/wineawards