Top Wineries of New Zealand 2026 Awards

Winery of the Year

New Zealand 2026

Winner
Bell Hill North Canterbury

Vigneron of the Year

New Zealand 2026

Finalist
Damien Yvon Clos Henri, Marlborough
Finalist
Michael Brajkovich MW Kumeu River Estate, Auckland
Winner
Rudi Bauer Quartz Reef Wines, Central Otago

Rising Star of the Year

New Zealand 2026

Finalist
Anne Kirsch, Tom Lascelles, Lana Kennett and David Collins 15 Minute Bottles, Central Otago/Canterbury
Finalist
Haidee Johnson Halite Wines, Wairarapa
Winner
Jascha Oldham-Selak and Sanne Witteveen Vilaura, Hawke’s Bay

Sparkling Wine of the Year

New Zealand 2026

Winner
  • NZD 90
Finalist
  • NZD 65
Finalist
  • NZD 58

White Wine of the Year

New Zealand 2026

Finalist
  • NZD 35
Finalist
Winner
  • NZD 95

Rosé Wine of the Year

New Zealand 2026

Finalist
  • NZD 35
Winner
  • NZD 35
Finalist
  • NZD 48

Red Wine of the Year

New Zealand 2026

Winner
  • NZD 110
Finalist
  • NZD 80
Finalist
  • NZD 50

Sweet Wine of the Year

New Zealand 2026

Finalist
  • NZD 95
Winner
  • NZD 42
Finalist
  • NZD 75