The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand, the country’s only National Wine Awards, is proud to celebrate its fifth year .

Championing its purpose of identifying, celebrating and elevating excellence in New Zealand wine, the competition continues to excel under the eagle eye and steady hand of Chair of Judges, Jane Cooper, along with the unwavering commitment from the Auckland A&P Association.

The competition once again welcomes an incredible team of judges, bringing together an extraordinary wealth of experience along with bright new talent, representing our wonderful industry and its many facets.

The National Wine Awards acknowledges the excellent network of sponsors that so generously support this competition and our incredible industry, recognising that it’s the strength of these partnerships that bring this competition to life.

Whether it’s to benchmark wines, build brand reputation, gain recognition, add marketing opportunities or take advantage of the media surrounding the competition, we welcome your entries and thank you for trusting us with your wines.