Explore the New World Wine Awards Top 50

It's official – we have your exclusive look at the Top 50 Gold medal winners from the New World Wine Awards! 

We've made sure to cover everything you dishies would want, so along with the epic winners list, we've got tasting notes to keep you in the know!

AROMATICS CHAMPION: Tohu SV Whenua Matua Albariño 2021
The Albariño grape originates from the Northwest of Spain. This Champion Aromatic wine is a stunning example from the Whenua Matua vineyard in sunny Nelson. Lively & fresh with bright citrus, florals, and a hint of beeswax. Delicious as an aperitif.

Mud House Single Vineyard The Mound Waipara Valley Riesling 2022
Honeyed with juicy stone fruit and lime. Well-balanced!

te Pā 2024 Marlborough Riesling
Intense, pretty, and floral with a long refreshing finish.

BUBBLES CHAMPION: Lindauer Special Reserve Rosé NV
This Rosé is a consistently fantastic wine. A stunning salmon pink colour with sweet strawberry, baked bread and almond aromas. Textural and creamy with great weight and finesse. This sunny afternoon "sparkler" can be enjoyed with fresh fruit and soft cheeses.

Yarra Burn YB Prosecco NV
Fresh and smooth with zesty flavours and great balance.

Mud House Sparkling NV
Crisp, with florals, citrus, toasty notes and a dry finish.

De Bortoli KV Prosecco Rosé NV
‘Pretty in pink’ - red apple, cherry and strawberry flavours.

Lindauer Special Reserve Blanc de Blancs NV
Complex and creamy, a top-notch bubbles for any occasion.

BRILLA Prosecco Rosé DOC 2023
Vintage Prosecco Rosé with finesse and fine fruit flavours.

Brown Brothers Sparkling Moscato 2023
Beautifully fresh with sweet floral aromas and a delicate sparkling finish.

CHARDONNAY CHAMPION: Church Road Chardonnay 2023
With over 20 years at the helm of Church Road winemaking, Chris Scott is one of Aotearoa's most highly awarded Winemakers. Church Road has been awarded Champion Chardonnay on numerous occasions including this year! This is a powerful wine with a lovely oak lift and delicious stonefruit flavours. Impressive with a classic feel and a modern touch. Fantastic with roast chicken.

Clearview Estate Coastal Chardonnay 2023
Instantly likeable with ripe citrus notes and a long finish.

Heaphy Chardonnay 2023
Sophisticated and refined with vanillin oak and delicious citrus.

Taylors Promised Land Chardonnay 2023
Easy-going Australian that is tropical, fruity and fresh.

PINOT GRIS CHAMPION: Thornbury Waipara Pinot Gris 2024
The Champion Pinot Gris from Waipara is very attractive with a wonderful depth of flavour and a perfect touch of sweetness. Aromas of poached pear, white blossom and jasmine complement a richly textured palate with a long finish. A fabulous wine for roast pork with all the trimmings. 

Vavasour Awatere Valley Pinot Gris 2023
Sophisticated and delicious with ripe pear and ginger spice.

Triplebank Awatere Valley Pinot Gris 2024
A real crowd-pleaser that is richly textured and well-balanced.

Selaks Taste Collection Pear and Apple Pinot Gris 2024
Immediately appealing with enticing pear and apple flavours.

Matahiwi Estate Pinot Gris, Wairarapa 2023
Finely textured and fruity with tropical flavours and great length.

Luna Estate Pinot Gris 2023
Slightly off-dry with bright acidity and instant appeal.

PINOT NOIR CHAMPION: Luna Estate Pinot Noir 2022
This Champion Pinot Noir comes from the well-established Eclipse and Blue Rock vineyards in Martinborough. Winemaker Joel Watson demonstrates his talent with back-to-back vintages in the Top 50. This fine and spicy wine is tremendous value for money. Captivating and savoury, with mushroom, baking spice, cherry, and plum. Enjoy with five-spice venison or tender pork loin.

Madam Sass Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022
"Sass in a glass!” Bold and generous with instant appeal.

Grove Mill Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023
Juicy raspberry, cherry and plum with cedar and silky tannins.

Misty Cove Estate Pinot Noir 2023
Energetic and well-balanced with plum, raspberry and sweet leather.

Welcome Swallow Pinot Noir 2023
Bright and juicy with fine tannins and great concentration.

McArthur Ridge Brassknocker 2022
Spicy with bright red fruit - a real crowd-pleaser!

RED BLENDS CHAMPION: Yalumba Samuel's Collection Barossa Shiraz Cabernet 2021
Yalumba, Australia's oldest family-owned winery has been mastering this blend for 100+ years. Matured in oak barrels at Yalumba, this Champion Red Blend combines Shiraz's generosity with Cabernet Sauvignon's elegance. Richly fruited, intensely aromatic, elegantly structured and extremely delicious! Enjoyable today and also with age. Serve with roast lamb or slow-cooked beef cheek.

Barossa Valley Estate Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2022
Smooth with bright red fruit, florals and fragrant spices.

Mission Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2021
Classic Bordeaux-style blend with Kiwi drinkability.

ROSÉ CHAMPION: Te Kano Life Rosé 2023
A pale peachy salmon colour with an elegant nose of rose petals, peach, strawberry and crushed seashell. The palate is mouth-filling with fresh acidity and a lingering finish. Enjoy with chicken tacos or watermelon and feta salad.

Holdaway Estate Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé 2024
Highly perfumed and sophisticated. Great for summer dining alfresco.

Caythorpe Family Estate Marlborough Rosé 2023
Floral scented and fresh with dazzling fruit and a creamy finish.

Ara Single Estate Rosé 2023
Textural with ripe fruit flavours and a lingering finish.

Tohu Nelson Rosé 2024
Charming - strawberries and cream with a crisp finish.

La Belle Angele Rosé 2023
Elegant and immediately approachable. Enjoy chilled as an aperitif.

SAUVIGNON BLANC CHAMPION: Triplebank Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024
The Champion Sauvignon Blanc was also in the Top 50 last year, showing admirable consistency. This Awatere Valley beauty benefits from the fresh Pacific breezes. Judges admired the energy of this wine, noting vibrant fruit and pleasing salinity. Delicious aromas of blackcurrant, gooseberry and melon. A versatile food wine - try with grilled prawns, salmon or salads with fresh herbs.

Selaks Taste Collection Tropical Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Tropical, punchy and bright with guava and apple flavours.

Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc 2024
“Classic” and expressive with crunchy ripe fruit and exquisite balance.

Vicar's Choice Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Punchy, crunchy and refreshing with great citrus and tropical flavours.

The Hunting Lodge Expressions Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Lovely fresh flavours with oyster shell minerality.

Summerhouse Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Upfront and lively, with universal appeal.

Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2023
A classic drop with lovely fruit flavours and a zingy finish.

SHIRAZ AND SYRAH CHAMPION: Church Road Syrah 2021
The Champion from Church Road with their new label and recognisable high quality. A tremendous crowd-pleasing Syrah that is full-bodied and full of joy! Dark ripe fruit with captivating florals and a weighty palate that is rich and long with mouthcoating tannins. This is a highly versatile wine to enjoy with Sunday roasts, barbeques and camping adventures.

Grant Burge Fifth Generation Shiraz 2022
Full of finesse with fresh fruit flavours and a bright finish.

Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz 2021
A great value Shiraz with dark fruit and rich spice.

Trinity Hill Hawke's Bay Syrah 2021
Top-value red with silky tannins, dark fruit and savoury spice.

SINGLE VARIETY REDS CHAMPION: Trapiche Pure Black Malbec 2022
Trapiche, the renowned Argentinian winery, was established in 1883. The notoriously tannic Malbec grape is originally from France, but today it thrives in Argentina. Trapiche ‘Pure’ wines are aged in concrete tanks, highlighting their fruit intensity and opulent texture. Bold yet drinkable with juicy sweet fruit, silky tannins and fresh acidity. A winner two years in a row!

Rojo Garnacha 2023
Deliciously drinkable with lovely florals and fine tannins.

d'Arenberg The Stump Jump Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Vibrant, polished, juicy, easy-drinking and utterly delicious!

Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano 2023
Fruit-driven, medium-bodied and fresh with round tannins.