Aotearoa Wine Competition
Askerne Estate Winery’s 2021 Reserve Chardonnay took out the Supreme Champion Wine at the Aotearoa Regional Wine Competition, against 278 New Zealand and international wines.
This year's Aotearoa Regional Wine Competition formerly the New Zealand Aromatic Wine Competition - welcomed all varieties of wine and international wines.
The competition is part of the New Zealand Agricultural Show run by the Canterbury A&P Association.
Jim Harré, Chair of Judges, says the changes made to the show “are reflective of the re-emergence of the traditional concept of an A&P show – to showcase and highlight the best of produce”.
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