Trophies announced in NZ International Wine Show 2021
The trophies in the 2021 New Zealand International Wine Show have been announced, with a Chardonnay from Hawke’s Bay’s Clearview Estate taking the top prize for Champion Wine of the Show.
After a delay of six months, judging was finally completed with the competition receiving 1780 entries. A team of 20 senior judges awarded 265 Gold or Double Gold medals, along with 24 trophies.
The NZIWS is the largest wine competition in New Zealand and the 2021 event received entries from Australia, USA, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Argentina, Chile, Germany, and even one from Georgia.
Champion Wine of the Show
Clearview Estate Reserve
Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2020
Wine Maker of the Show
Matt Connell (Wine maker for Matt Connell Vineyard, Eight Ranges, Tiki, Three Miners And McArthur Ridge)
Champion Wine Company of the Year
Lion
Trophies for the NZ International Wine Show 2021
Champion Pinot Gris: Askerne Pinot Gris 2021
Champion Sauvignon Blanc: Thornbury Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Champion Riesling: Wairau River Estate Summer Riesling 2021
Champion Gewürztraminer: Johanneshof Cellars Marlborough Gewürztraminer 2021
Champion Chardonnay: Clearview Reserve Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2020
Champion Viognier: Dancing Petrel Reserve Viognier 2020
Champion Other White Wine Varieties: d’Arenberg The Hermit Crab 2020, McLaren Vale
Champion New Zealand Sparkling Wine: Lindauer Vintage Series Brut Cuvee 2017
Champion Champagne & Methode Traditionelle: Champagne Cristian Senez Cuvee Renoir NV
Champion Sweet Wine: Whitehaven Marlborough Noble Riesling 2021
Champion Commercial White Wine: Delegat Crownthorpe Terraces Chardonnay 2020
Champion Rosé: McArthur Ridge Lilico Rosé 2021
Champion Pinot Noir: McArthur Ridge Southern Tor Pinot Noir 2020
Champion Merlot & Predominant Blends: Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay Merlot 2020
Champion Cabernet Sauvignon: Grant Burge Barossa Ink Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Champion Syrah and Predominant Blends: Mudbrick Vineyard Reserve Syrah 2020
Champion Shiraz & Predominant blends: Grant Burge Barossa Ink Shiraz 2020
Champion International Red Wine Varieties: Tenuta Ulisse Amaranta Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOP 2019
Champion New Zealand Bordeaux Red Wine: Beach House Cabernet Malbec 2020
Champion Commercial Red Wine: Grant Burge Barossa Ink Shiraz 2020
Champion Fortified Wine: Gonzalez Byass Nectar Pedro Ximenez
W: Full results at nziws.co.nz/awards/2021
