Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2008
Trophy Winners
Champion Wine of the Show - O-I New Zealand Trophy:
Villa Maria Reserve Syrah 2006
Champion Methode Champenoise - Advocate Advertising Ltd Trophy:
Daniel Le Brun NV Methode Champenoise
Champion Sauvignon Blanc - Alcan & Stelvin Trophy:
Saint Clair Pioneer Block 11 Cell Block Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Champion Rosé - Novotel Ellerslie Trophy:
Bannock Brae Goldfields Cathy's Rosé 2007
Champion Gewürztraminer - The Village Press Trophy:
Spy Valley Gewurztraminer 2007
Champion Viognier - Herald on Sunday Trophy:
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Viognier 2007
Champion Riesling - Red Badge Security Trophy:
West Brook Marlborough Riesling 2006
Champion Chardonnay - New World Trophy:
Church Road Reserve Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2006
Champion Pinot Gris - Datacom Trophy:
Stoneleigh Rapaura Series Marlborough Pinot Gris 2007
Champion Pinot Noir - New Zealand WineGrower Magazine Trophy:
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2006
Champion Syrah - Sky City Trophy:
Villa Maria Reserve Syrah 2006
Champion Merlot or Merlot Predominant Blend - Show Light & Power Ltd Trophy:
Villa Maria Single Vineyard Omahu Gravels Merlot 2006
Champion Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Predominant Blend - Rapid Labels Trophy:
Church Road Reserve Hawke's Bay Cabernet Merlot 2005
Champion Wine of Other Varieties: Auckland A & P Association Trophy
Mills Reef Elspeth Malbec 2006
Champion Sweet Wine - Riedel Trophy:
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Noble Viognier 2007
Champion Export Wine - Air Sea Global Ltd Trophy:
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2006
Wine Maker of the Year
Alastair Maling MW, Villa Maria