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How to choose your next award-winning wine? 

Find a delicious and budget-friendly new favourite wine with ease. 

Choosing a wine often revolves around favourite varieties and budget, but it's easy to get stuck in a routine. 

That’s why we’ve put together a quick guide to the Top 50 budget-friendly wines from the New World Wine Awards, making it easier for you to find your next favorite.

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Top 50 awards-winning wines

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Award winning-wines by variety

Rosé

Rosé is an exciting wine style that sings of sunshine but can be enjoyed at any time of the year.  The Top 50 includes wines from the 2023 and 2024 vintage from Nelson, Marlborough and Central Otago, and also a delicate and classy wine from the South of France. All the Rosés have a beautiful hue with great balance and delicious fruit purity. 

Single variety reds

This class celebrates the best of individual varieties from around the globe and this Top 50 celebrates four different varieties from Australia, Argentina, Spain and Italy. From Australia, try d'Arenberg's delicious Stump Jump Cabernet and Argentina shines again with Bodega Trapiche delivering another sumptuous Malbec without any oak. There is a textbook Montepulciano from Italy and a stunning Spanish Garnacha.

Bubbles

Sparkling wine is the ultimate celebration drink and also a fantastic aperitif. Champagne is expensive so we are lucky to find these fabulous bubbles for under $25! The Lindauers never disappoint and both wines are made in the Champagne style. Prosecco is highly enjoyable and becoming incredibly popular and we have three delicious examples from Italy and Australia. 

Red blends

Blending grape varieties from within a region can make amazing wines that can be both playful and sophisticated. Our winners include a Kiwi take on a Bordeaux blend from Mission Estate and two robust Australians. The Yalumba Shiraz/Cabernet is seriously structured yet already appealing and the Barrosa Valley Estate GSM is red-fruited and savoury. All three wines are generous with lovely oak spice. 

Aromatics

New Zealand’s high sunlight hours and maritime climate contribute to the intrigue and quality of these sensational aromatic whites. The bright and textured Tohu Albariño from the 2021 vintage is an impressive example of this Spanish variety. The te Pā Riesling is made in a crisp, dry style while the Mud House Mound Vineyard Riesling from Waipara is wonderfully off-dry. 

Shiraz and syrah

NZ Syrah vs Australian Shiraz - same same but different! New Zealand Syrah tends toward elegance with a finer texture and brighter fruit. Aussie Shiraz is often riper and bolder with more oak influence. We have great examples of both styles for you to explore, made by well-known producers who have perfected making top-shelf value wines from this fantastic variety. 

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a grape that beautifully expresses both the region and the winemaking. There are two fantastic rich and textural wines from the challenging 2023 vintage in Hawkes Bay, Church Road and Clearview.  Two other styles from the 2023 vintage are the elegant Heaphy from Nelson and the fruity, easy-going Taylors from Australia. 

Pinot noir

The excellent vintages of 2022 and 2023 dominated the gold medal line-up. Again three regions have made the Top 50 with Luna Estate featuring another vintage. Central Otago reigns supreme with three wines from different sub-regions showing the quality and diversity of the area. Marlborough has another great wine from Misty Cove and incredible value in the Grove Mill.

Sauvignon blanc

The No. 1 grape grown in New Zealand with fresh and vibrant flavours, the excellent 2023 and 2024 vintages have delivered concentrated wines full of zesty citrus and tropical fruit. The winners are universally delightful - whether for picnics, casual gatherings or celebrations, it’s a great wine to share with friends. We have a great selection of styles from Marlborough, leaving you spoilt for choice.

Pinot gris

Perhaps the most versatile food wine with great texture and delicious fruit flavours; it's simply a great wine for every occasion. Top wines came from Waipara, the Wairarapa, Hawkes Bay and Marlborough. Thornbury, Triplebank and Luna Estate are in the riper, off-dry style. Matahiwi shows great spice and Selaks has lovely tropical flavours. Vavasour ticks all the boxes. No wonder Gris' popularity continues to rise!

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