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