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The New Zealand International Wine Show is the largest wine competition held in New Zealand. Entry is open for wines from any country and made from any grape variety. ANNOUNCING THE 2016 TROPHY WINNERS Congratulations to the Champions of 2016 Following a magnificent awards presentation in Auckland, 25 Trophies were awarded for best in class wines, winemaker and wine company of the show, and the Sir George Fistonich medal for a legend of New Zealand Wine. Click the link below to see all the results. Judging of over 2,050 entries last year took place from 12th – 14th September and was chaired by Bob Campbell MW, with assistant Chief Judges Huon Hooke, Larry McKenna, Peter Cowley and John Hancock. 214 Gold Medals, 344 Silver Medals and 876 Bronze Medals were awarded. NISSAN CHAMPION WINE OF THE SHOW ANNOUNCED Clearview Reserve Chardonnay 2015 WINERY OF THE SHOW - 2016 Awarded to Villa Maria Estate 6 Trophies, 30 Golds, 26 Silver and 53 Bronze Medals

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Included in Auckland's best winery and brewery tour activity at this incredible low price are: Free pickup Auckland CBD, North Shore or West Auckland Soljans Estate & Westbrook Winery & Kumeu RiverMeal & Beverages paid for separately. Legal drinking age applies $15 each or both for $25 OPTION 1: Visit Totara Waters – awarded 'Garden of National Significance' these beautiful subtropical gardens are home to the greatest range of bromeliads in New Zealand. Kumeu Wine Country Tour + Gourmet Lunch Included in Kumeu Wine & Food Tours: A sumptuous lunch at Soljans Estate award winning restaurant Scenic trip to Westbrook Winery via Kumeu Wine Country Travel to the renowned Hallertau Brewery an epicurean delight, or option of Riverhead Tavern or a scenic tour of the North Shore and back to your desitination. 10% Discount when booking 4+p/p *Wine tastings & Meal included. Beverages paid for separately. OPTION 2: Famous West Coast Beaches & Muriwai Gannet Colony (in season)

Get up close to the sea birds, experience Auckland's most visited natural attraction with fantastic views of the treacherous and beautifully stunning Auckland West Coast shore-line, sun sand and surf, a sight not to be missed. North Shore City & Sights + Wine & Food Included in this North Shore Wine Tasting Tour: We cater to all your requests and budget considerations. Call today to discuss what you have in mind and we'll most often be able to taylor a tour solution to your ideas. Freephone 0800 227 779 Matakana Wine Tasting & Food Tour This Premium Wine Tasting Tour takes you north from Auckland to experience 4 of the most-loved regional attractions: 1st stop – Honey Centre – World famous for their wide range of delicious natural honeys, honey tasting, skincare products, giftware and New Zealand's largest up-close view of a working beehive. 2nd Stop – Brick Bay Winery for wine tasting. Also visit the adjacent sculpture park trail and view some magnificent New Zealand Kauri trees.

3rd Stop – Ascension Winery – Discover their delicious wines crafted from the surrounding Matakana vineyard. Wine tasting followed by a sumptuous lunch. Our final stop – the world renowned Morris and James. View their extensive pottery factory & shop and latest colourful creations. Experience a fabulous day tour with your friends amongst Auckland's best wineries on Barry's Wine Tour You may even have something to write about afterwards, like these guests of Barry's Wine tours.... "I have finally returned from our cruise and Hunter Valley wine tour in Australia and my mom and I wanted to thank you again for being willing to provide a Auckland winery tour on such a last minute basis and for giving us the best wine tour we had in New Zealand. None of the other communities we did wine tours with through the cruise line were as informative or just fun to be with. You gave us the best start to a truly wonderful vacation. We fell in love with Auckland just from seeing it through your perspective.

Thank you, thank you, thank you." "Great tour and wine visit, interesting commentary, great company" – Barry Rosenvoir, Melbourne "We had the best wine tour experience, Barry created a very memorable and entertaining Auckland winery tour. The wines at Soljans Estate & Westbrook Winery were excellent and the food was delicious" – Nicky, Auckland, New Zealand "Exceptional wine tour, highly entertaining crew, spectacular lunch, much appreciation to Barry" – Teresa Amor, Sydney What's included in your Auckland Wine tour: Barry has created wine tasting tours that capture the heritage and charm of the pioneering West Auckland Winemakers. Your winery tour starts with a pickup at your door (from North Shore, Central Auckland or West Auckland and heads out west to Kumeu Wine Country (Magical Matakana Tour heads north). Your host will share his wealth of local knowledge and you will learn some of the history of Auckland as well as experience some classic kiwi humour.

Our 1st stop is Soljan’s Estate Winery and Barry will take you for a walk around the vineyards and through the wineries to talk about the wine making processes and how the humble grape is grown then crafted into 'the nectar of the gods'. You'll arrive thirsty for more at the wine cellar door to be welcomed by the friendly staff to wine taste a 'flight' of their finest wine creations. The knowledgeable staff at the wineries will also be able to discuss with you the different wine varieties and grape styles and answer any curly questions you may have. After the Auckland wine tasting you will be served a sumptuous lunch to be served at your leisure. After lunch Barry's Wine Tour then heads further into Kumeu Wine Country, visiting the panoramic Westbrook Winery where you will have a further tasting of 6-10 wines. We then head to Hallertau Brewery to enjoy hand crafted beer, or cider and wine. Snacks are also available. After leaving Hallertau Brewery we will take you back in air-conditioned comfort over Auckland's North Shore with views of our beautiful Auckland City from the Harbour Bridge and then Barry's Wine Tours deliver you back to your destination – we hope your agree to have had 'Auckland's best wine tour experience'.