Variety of New Zealand wine rewarded at worldwide opposition

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Range of New Zealand wine rewarded at international opposition

Outcomes introduced right now by 1 of the world&rsquos most prestigious wine competitions are a testomony to the growing top quality and range of New Zealand wines.

 

New Zealand wines defeat entries from around the world to acquire the prime Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc Trophies at the 2016 Worldwide Wine and Spirit Competitiveness (IWSC), primarily based in the U.K. This 12 months, New Zealand wines had been also awarded Gold Medals for types ranging from sweet Riesling to Syrah, Gewürztraminer to Malbec.

 

For another calendar year running, New Zealand retained possession of the Pinot Noir Trophy, awarded in 2016 to the Giesen One Winery Ridge Block Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013 wine retailers. New Zealand also scooped the Sauvignon Blanc Trophy with the Kim Crawford Small Parcels Spitfire Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016.

 

New Zealand wine confirmed it could excel with other designs and types on the globe-stage by profitable prime awards for a spectrum of Riesling designs, and a Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer in the whites, and a Syrah, Merlot Cabernet and Malbec in the reds.

 

&ldquoNew Zealand has set up itself as a globe-beater in Sauvignon Blanc, and far more just lately Pinot Noir,&rdquo commented Jo Burzynska, a prolonged time IWSC choose and a New Zealand panel chair wine retailers online. &ldquoHowever, in all the many years that I&rsquove been judging at the IWSC, this is one if the widest assortment of designs I&rsquove witnessed profitable top awards.&rdquo

 

&ldquoWe are delighted with the results New Zealand wines achieved at IWSC this year. It&rsquos excellent see a ongoing target on premium Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, as properly recognition of the quality coming from a broad selection of other up and coming New Zealand wine types and versions.&rdquo mentioned Chris Yorke, World-wide Marketing Director for New Zealand Winegrowers.