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Bannockburn producer Felton Road has been named Winery of the Year New Zealand 2024 by The Real Review, a list compiled by New Zealand wine critics Bob Campbell MW, Huon Hooke, and Stephen Wong MW.
General Manager for the Hawke's Bay A&P Society, Sally Jackson, says the primary sector is the "cornerstone" of the region's economy, "and the event aims to identify, promote, and celebrate excellence in winemaking in the region as well as endorsing the contribution viticulture has to the economic, cultural, and social wellbeing of Hawke's Bay".
Chief Judge Ant Mackenzie says the quality of wine over the past four years has increased year on year.
"A highlight for this year's judging panel was seeing the smaller and more diverse wineries receiving medals. Over 75 percent of all entries submitted this year were awarded a medal and this was a direct result of a perfect season climatically, with crops across Hawke's Bay being grown with a strong concentration of flavours."
The winner of the Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Hall of Fame for 2021 was Kate Radburned, recognised for her leadership, mentoring, advocacy and ability to empower others in the wine industry across New Zealand.
