Get these Wines before Everybody Else
I get sent a few press releases on Wine. This one caught my eye as there are award winning wines in it that I would hope I can get easily here in New Zealand.
I did a check on Wine-Searcher (of course). Where to find these gems and how much they are. Some of the winners are not available due to the vintage but I have linked to what I can find that is most similar. This will give you some ideas of vineyards to keep your eye on.
2016 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) based in the U.K.
For another year , New Zealand retained possession of the Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc Trophys .
Pinot Noir Trophy
Giesen Single Vineyard Ridge Block Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013
Sauvignon Blanc Trophy
Kim Crawford Small Parcels Spitfire Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016
The IWSC is not just an award set up by a local supermarket or magazine. Established in 1969, the IWSC was the first competition of its kind, set up to seek out, reward and promote the world’s best wines, spirits and liqueurs. Currently receiving entries from around 90 countries, the IWSC is truly international in its reach and recognition.
Judged by panels of carefully selected industry experts comprising Masters of Wine, buyers, sommeliers, WSET qualified educators and respected wine journalists, its awards are recognised globally as a badge of quality.
New Zealand wines were awarded Gold Medals for styles ranging from sweet Riesling to Syrah, Gewürztraminer to Malbec.
? Spy Valley Marlborough Gewürztraminer 2015
? Matua Single Vineyard Hawke's Bay Malbec 2014
? Matua Single Vineyard Central Otago Pinot Noir 2013
? Babich Winemakers' Reserve Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2015
? Te Pa Marlborough Chardonnay 2015
? Nobilo Icon Marlborough Pinot Noir 2014
? Villa Maria Reserve Clifford Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015
? Toi Toi Marlborough Reserve Riesling 2014
? Ngatarawa Wines Alwyn Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet 2009
? Two Sisters Central Otago Riesling 2010
? Brancott Estate Letter Series 'B' Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016
? Seifried Winemaker's Collection Sweet Agnes Nelson Riesling 2016