We are pleased to help announce the results of the 2020 NZ Organic Wine Awards.
HUGE Congratulations to all the winners!
Many thanks to all of the vineyards who participated in this years awards, as well as judges and other volunteers who made these awards possible.
2020 NZ Organic Wine Awards ‘Riedel Vineyard of the Year’: Amisfield
2020 NZ Organic Wine Awards ‘Riedel Wine of the Show’: Peregrine Pinot Gris 2019
2020 NZ Organic Wine Awards ‘Sustainable Vineyard of the Year’: Muddy Water / Greystone
Champion Wines represent the highest scoring wines in their respective varietal classes. For 2020 they have also been matched with Over The Moon Dairy’s award winning cheeses.
Champion Pinot Noir
Amisfield Breakneck Reserve Pinot Noir 2017
Over the Moon Dairy: Black Truffle Brie
Champion Sauvignon Blanc
Walnut Block Collectables Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Over the Moon Dairy: Goat Camembert
Champion Riesling
Amisfield Lowburn Terrace Riesling 2019
Over the Moon Dairy: Galactic Gold
Champion Pinot Gris
Peregrine Pinot Gris 2019
Over the Moon Dairy: Goat Camembert
Champion Chardonnay
Seresin Estate Chardonnay 2018
Over the Moon Dairy: Farmhouse Romano
Champion Sparking
Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Late Disgorged Vintage 2010
Over the Moon Dairy: Double Delight
Champion Syrah
Terrace Edge Syrah 2015
Over the Moon Dairy: Creamy Blue
Champion Rose
Zephyr MK1 Rose 2019
Over the Moon Dairy: Double Delight
To download a full press release please CLICK HERE
Or Visit https://organicwineawards.co.nz/2020-results/ for Gold, Silver and Bronze awards and to read more
2020 NZ Organic Wine Awards: About
“The New Zealand Organic Wine Award’s aren’t like other awards in New Zealand. We don’t have any paid sponsors (we accept product assistance from sponsors which helps us keep our costs low, but does not compromise our independent status) we don’t have glitzy award ceremonies, and we don’t have any entry fee’s.”
“We don’t have any entry requirements, other than that the wine is produced from certified organic grapes by one of the four NZ certifiers. The awards are dedicated to finding, and awarding New Zealand’s best certified organic wines, regardless of the size of the vineyard, or their ability to compete in a high cost award ceremony.”
“Our goal is to increase market share of organic wine in New Zealand, and help consumers to easily find, and select a quality organic wine.”
“We achieve our goal by judging, awarding, and promoting wines entered. We then write select tasting notes for standout wines. We work with restaurants to help them include suitable organic wines, help consumers find locations to purchase their chosen wine, and work with the vineyards to help maximise exposure following the awards.”
“We are currently working towards a better platform to connect consumers with vineyards and retailers to purchase award winning wine.”