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We’ve started well. Even prior to the release of the 2006 vintage, it is shaping up as another success in the making. At the recent New Zealand International Wine Show, Clifford Bay Estate wines have taken home medals for each entry.

Gold
2005 Clifford Bay Estate Pinot Noir

Silver
2006 Clifford Bay Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Bronze
2006 Clifford Bay Estate Riesling


With 2150 entries, the 2006 New Zealand International Wine Show is the largest wine competition ever held in this country. Many of the judging classes, notably Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Shiraz, Viognier and Pinot Gris attracted more entries within their variety than ever before in New Zealand. A total of 26 senior wine judges, after three fantastic days, awarded 121 gold medals, 423 silver and 934 bronze medals.

Our senior judges, led by Chairman of Judges Bob Campbell MW, included four fellow Masters of Wine, leading winemakers and experienced wine industry personnel. This was the most experienced judging team ever assembled in New Zealand.

The Judging Team Chairman of Judges: Bob Campbell MW
Overseas Guest Judge: Kym Milne MW, John Hancock, Peter Cowley, Phil Brodie, Steve Smith MW, Ivan Donaldson, Jane Skilton MW, Warren Gibson, Raymond Chan, David Webster, Kay Morganty, Oliver Masters, Jeff Clarke, Sue Courtney, Larry McKenna, Sam Kim, Corey Ryan, Rod McDonald, Helen Frith, Alastair Maling MW, Evert Nijzink, Ben Dugdale, John Buchanan, Ben Dugdale, Corey Hall.