About the Air New Zealand Wine Awards
For many years now, the Air New Zealand Wine Awards has been the premier wine competition in New Zealand recognising excellence in New Zealand winemaking.
Over a thousand entered wines are judged by a team consisting of local and international judges. The wines are carefully judged to identify the various medal winning wines, the top wines then reviewed again to establish the trophy winners for each of the categories.
These results are eagerly awaited each year. Announced prior to Christmas and Summer holidays, the results are an excellent help to every kiwi wine lover to assist them with their selection of quality New Zealand wine.
Whilst the competition has been running for 30 years, 2013 marks the 27th year that Air New Zealand have been proud naming rights sponsors for this competition which is run by New Zealand Wine Growers.
This year's black tie gala dinner is to be held in November celebrating the Elite Gold and Pure Elite Gold medal winning wines along with the Trophy winners and the talents of our world-class winemakers.