13 November 2011From the Air New Zealand Wine Awards

The Air New Zealand Wine Awards is the premier wine competition in New Zealand.  To receive an award wines need to reach a higher standard than in almost all other shows in the world.  Minimum score to achieve a medal is 16 out of 20 and there is an Elite level of Gold Medals for those scoring 19 and over out of 20.

Judging was held over 3 days earlier this month (well done to all the judges!), and the awards dinner was held last night in Auckland. 

We are pleased to announce that 36 bottles Pinot Noir 2009 received a Bronze medal, taking our accolades for this wine to seven medals -included medals at the New Zealand International Wine Show and Spielegau Wine Show earlier this year.

The wine is currently available online at our web site (www.36bottles.co.nz) or from selected fine wine retailers and restaurants around New Zealand.

As well, our congratulations to all the other Central Otago wineries who achieved great results at the Air New Zealand Awards.  Well done, everybody!!