Many thanks to all wineries who entered the 2009 Innovation in Wine Awards and the Buyers Chocie awards. The standard of entries was extremely high and the judges had a very difficult task.

2009 Winners

Amcor Innovation in Wine Marketing: Invivo Wines

www.invivowines.com

Amcor Innovation in Wine Marketing - Wine Brand Category 2009 : Man O' War

www.manowarvineyards.co.nz

Trophy Winner - Innovation in Wine Making Category 2009:
The Grail - 2007 Merlot Cabernet Malbec
www.grailwine.co.nz

The 2009 Innovation in Wine Awards Chairman of Judges was esteemed MW and wine judge- Bob Campbell

“I’m delighted to have been invited to chair this year’s “Innovation in Wine Awards”. Production and marketing innovation is the lifeblood of the New Zealand wine industry. When trading conditions are tough, as they are today, it’s easy to put innovation on the back-burner and yet it has never been more important to produce wines that stand out in a crowd and to develop marketing concepts that grab the attention of your customers. I’m proud to be part of an initiative that rewards creativity and promises to boost the sales and profits of New Zealand’s most innovative winemakers and marketers.”
Bob Campbell, MW

Full details and entry forms will be sent to eligible WINE 2009 exhibitors via email in June. For additional information email awards@charismaconsultants.co.nz