Shiraz stars at NZ International Wine Show
Press Release
6th October 2006
Shiraz stars
at New Zealand International Wine Show
A total of 121 gold medals were awarded at the 2006 New Zealand International Wine Show. This was from a record 2150 entries, making it the largest wine competition ever held in New Zealand.
The standout class was Shiraz with a remarkable 26 gold medals awarded but the strength of Australian wines in the category was demonstrated with every one of the Shiraz Gold Medals going to Australian wines.
The Champion Shiraz was St John’s Road Blood and Courage Shiraz 2005 from the Barossa Valley and this outstanding wine was ultimately awarded the Nissan Champion Wine of the Show Trophy.
The most successful categories included Chardonnay with 18 gold medals, Sauvignon Blanc with 14 gold medals and Pinot Noir with 11 gold medals.
The judging team, led by Bob Campbell MW, included four fellow Masters of Wine, numerous leading winemakers and guest overseas judge Kym Milne MW from South Australia. This was the largest and most experienced team of judges ever assembled at a wine competition in New Zealand.
Following the medal judging, the Trophies awarded in the respective wine categories were -
Nissan
Champion Wine of the Show
St John’s Road Blood and
Courage Barossa Shiraz 2005
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Champion Chardonnay
Montana Terroir Series Stuart
Block Gisborne Chardonnay 2004
Eurowine Champion
Sauvignon Blanc
Saint Clair Pioneer Block 6
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006
bizambrands Champion
Viognier
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay
Viognier 2006
hoop label Champion
Riesling
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough
Riesling 2006
WineoftheWeek.com Champion
Gewürztraminer
Lawson's Dry Hills Marlborough
Gewürztraminer 2005
Matua Valley Champion Pinot
Gris
Waipara Hills Waipara Pinot Gris
2006
Datacom Champion Sweet Wine
Waimea Bolitho
Noble Nelson Riesling 2003
Louis Roederer Champion
Sparkling
Pol Roger Brut Chardonnay Vintage
1998
Vintage Wines & Spirits Champion Cabernet
Sauvignon
d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet
Sauvignon 2004
Nobilo Wine Group Champion
Merlot
Hope Estate Hunter Valley Merlot 2005
Riedel Champion International Red
Wine
Frescobaldi Castaglioni Chianti
2004
Negociants NZ Champion Pinot Noir
Delta
Vineyard Marlborough Pinot Noir 2005
First Glass Wine
& Spirits Champion Fortified Wine
Morris Old Premium
Liqueur Tokay
FEDERAL GEO Champion Commercial White
Wine
Richmond Grove Limited Release Watervale
Riesling 2004
FEDERAL GEO Champion Commercial Red
Wine
Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz 2003
Marcrest
Designs Champion Winery of the Show
Saint Clair
A full list of the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal winners can be found on the website www.wineshow.co.nz and www.nziws.co.nz
The judges have done the hard work. Wine drinkers all over the country can now enjoy the wines they have awarded.
ENDS