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Do You Have A Top Drop Waiting To Be Discovered?

Monday, 12 June 2023, 10:30 am | New World Wine Awards

Entries open for 2023 New World Wine Awards Do you have a ridiculously delicious red? A white that wows? Or a #trending rosé? Entries are now open for the 2023 New World Wine Awards, kicking off the 21st annual search for the top drops under $25. ... More >>

Zero To Hero: The 0% Wines Recommended By Some Of NZ’s Top Wine Judges

Thursday, 10 November 2022, 2:05 pm | New World Wine Awards

Five non-alcoholic wines have become ‘zero heroes’, earning ‘Recommended’ status from the judging panel at this year’s New World Wine Awards. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2211/3442a99e9ff5659c3ebf.jpeg" ... More >>

Sip, Sip, Hooray!

Monday, 17 October 2022, 1:27 pm | New World Wine Awards

Local wineries toast multiple wins as 20th annual New World Wine Awards Top 50 list is revealed <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2210/6adabaadb827d8b52fa0.jpeg" width="720" height="480"> Wine Awards Co-Chairs Sam Kim ... More >>

Red Is The New White, Pink Persists & Sparkling Shines

Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 11:45 am | New World Wine Awards

While Sauv and Pinot still have our heart, it appears Kiwi wine lovers are starting to explore new styles and become more adventurous in their tastes. There have been some notable shifts in the entries to this year’s New World Wine Awards, which ... More >>

Time To Raise Your Glass! Entries Open For 20th Annual New World Wine Awards

Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 1:35 pm | New World Wine Awards

The New World Wine Awards are now open for entries for 2022, popping the cork on the competition’s 20th year and toasting two decades of seeking and celebrating top-quality, affordable wines. The competition has attracted a strong following from ... More >>

New Zealand Wines Take Top Spots In Highly Anticipated Awards

Monday, 4 October 2021, 10:46 am | New World Wine Awards

New Zealand-made wines have taken 42 of the 50 placings in the New World Wine Awards Top 50 list announced today. Over the competition’s 19-year history the results have become a highly anticipated, ‘go to’ list for award-winning drops that are ... More >>

A Good Year For Wine Lovers - Latest And Greatest Vintages On Show At The New World Wine Awards

Tuesday, 27 July 2021, 10:56 am | New World Wine Awards

Wine drinkers have lots to look forward to as wine show season gets underway and wines from some of New Zealand’s latest and greatest vintages are put to the taste test. The New World Wine Awards judging starts today in Marlborough, with an independent ... More >>

Excitement Builds As Entries Open For The 2021 New World Wine Awards

Monday, 14 June 2021, 11:49 am | New World Wine Awards

Excitement is building among wineries and wine-lovers alike as entries open for the 2021 New World Wine Awards today. Widely recognised as New Zealand’s most consumer-focused competition, the Awards are unique in combining the integrity of an international-standard ... More >>

Corks To Pop As The Top Drops Under $25 Are Revealed

Monday, 5 October 2020, 4:33 pm | New World Wine Awards

New Zealand wine drinkers are more likely than ever to be popping a cork in celebration of the 2020 New World Wine Awards Top 50 announced today , as sparkling wines emerge as the big winners and latest consumer trend. Chair of judges Jim Harré says insights ... More >>

‘New to New Zealand’ entries set trend

Tuesday, 21 July 2020, 2:06 pm | New World Wine Awards

The New World Wine Awards, one of New Zealand’s largest and most anticipated annual wine competitions, is hitting the road this week to host a series of regional judging events for the first time in its 18-year history. More >>

Grape Expectations As Entries Open For 2020 New World Wine Awards

Wednesday, 10 June 2020, 1:51 pm | New World Wine Awards

Entries are now open to the 2020 New World Wine Awards and the judges are eagerly awaiting the chance to taste test the first wines from what has been hailed as one of the country’s most memorable vintages, due to both outstanding grape quality ... More >>

Rosé reigns in record-breaking year

Monday, 7 October 2019, 11:48 am | New World Wine Awards

The rise of rosé shows no signs of slowing after a record-breaking year for the popular pink drop at the 2019 New World Wine Awards. More >>

Chardonnay’s comeback becomes a reality at New World Awards

Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 2:22 pm | New World Wine Awards

Chardonnay’s long-promised return to favour has become a reality at this year’s New World Wine Awards, with New Zealand winemakers backing their best bottles in record-breaking numbers. More >>

Wanted: Top drops for most consumer-focused wine competition

Wednesday, 5 June 2019, 9:48 am | New World Wine Awards

New Zealand’s most consumer-focused wine competition is back, offering wineries an unparalleled opportunity to get their top drops in front of wine-loving shoppers in New World stores nationwide. More >>

Modern style Chardonnay shines at 2018 New World Wine Awards

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 2:18 pm | New World Wine Awards

It’s no longer a case of ‘love it or loathe it’ with Chardonnay – the classic but often polarising varietal has staged a comeback at this year’s New World Wine Awards with modern style wines sure to please a wide range of palates. More >>

Rosy start to New Zealand wine judging season

Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 9:33 am | New World Wine Awards

The rise of Rosé looks set to continue with a record number of entries of the in-demand wine to be judged at the 2018 New World Wine Awards. Judging gets underway in Wellington today, where more than 1,400 wines across a range of varietals and styles will vie ... More >>

The search is on for new Champions

Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 11:32 am | New World Wine Awards

Entries now open for 2018 New World Wine Awards Winemakers are encouraged to put their best drops forward for the 2018 New World Wine Awards, the only New Zealand wine show that sees an increase in sales for the top wines as a direct result of ... More >>

The pink stuff comes up roses at New World Wine Awards

Monday, 9 October 2017, 9:45 am | New World Wine Awards

The highest number of medals ever was awarded at the New World Wine Awards 2017 across a full range of varietals, with the Rosé category being a standout performer this year. Of the 82 Rosé wines entered, 49 won medals, and there were more than twice ... More >>

Pinot Noir gives Sauvignon Blanc a run for its money

Monday, 31 July 2017, 9:33 am | New World Wine Awards

For the first time since the New World Wine Awards competition began 15 years ago, the number of entries of Pinot Noir has surpassed that of Sauvignon Blanc. The number of entries in the Sauvignon Blanc class is consistent with previous years, but there ... More >>

Entries now open for New World Wine Awards

Monday, 29 May 2017, 1:28 pm | New World Wine Awards

Winemakers are encouraged to get their entries in for the 2017 New World Wine Awards, the wine show with a unique point of difference from others in its focus on wines that are affordable and accessible. Now in its 15th year and one of New Zealand’s ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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