Entries open for 2025 NZ International Wine Show

The New Zealand International Wine Show is back for 2025 and is now accepting entries until late August.

Since its inception in 2005, the New Zealand International Wine Show has been the largest wine judging competition in the country.

Chief Judge, Bob Campbell MW is ranked as the most experienced wine judge in New Zealand and returns for this year’s event, joined by assistant chief judges Larry McKenna and John Hancock and 20 senior judges.

Last year, 24 Trophies were awarded for the Best in Class wines, Champion Winemaker and Wine Company of the Show.

The team of senior judges assessed more than 1,550 entries and awarded 271 Gold and Double Gold medals.

Entries close 29 August with samples due by 10 September. Entrants will be notified of results on 22 September with Trophy winners announced at a gala awards event in Auckland on Friday 17 October.

W: Find details of online entries for NZIWS here