Chardonnay was declared the Champion Wine of the Show in 2024. Cuvar Guardians chardonnay 2021 received two trophies at the Bayley's Hawke's Bay Wine Awards ceremony held in November 2024, indicating that this wine will undoubtedly garner more recognition both here and internationally.
Heading up the judging team was Matt Kirby. Matt was blown away by the calibre of entries in the 2024 competition. Kirby noted, “the high-quality of wines in the judging line up was a fantastic showcase of what our region has to offer”.
The Award Winners of 2024
Bayleys Hawke's Bay Champion Wine of Show
Cuvar Guardians Chardonnay 2021
Hawke’s Bay Wine Growers Hall of Fame
Paul Mooney
Vintech Pacific Wine Technologies Champion Commercial Wine
Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2022
Outstanding Wine of Provenance Award
Church Road Grand Reserve Syrah 2021 / 2016 / 2013
Frost Boss Champion Single Vineyard Wine
Cuvar Guardians Chardonnay 2021
Wineworks Sparkling Wine
Vilaura Hawke's Bay Blanc de Blanc 2019
NZME Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
Church Road McDonald Series Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Somerset Smith Partners Pinot Gris
Ash Ridge Estate Pinot Gris 2024
Dish Catering Rose
Esk Valley Hawke’s Bay Rosé 2023
Jenny Nilsson House of Travel HB Cellar Door of the Year
Church Road Winery
Napier City Council Other Premium White Varietals
Sileni Advocate Albarino 2024
ATI Engineering Chardonnay
Cuvar Gaurdian Chardonnay 2021
Bayleys Hawke's Bay Red Blends, Merlot Dominant
Church Road Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Media Mint Red Blends Cabernet Sauvignon Dominant
Church Road 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Carlile Dowling Lawyers Syrah
Church Road Grand Reserve Syrah 2021
Heretaunga Hastings District Council Other Premium Red Varietals and Blends
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Tempranillo 2022
Hurford Parker Insurance Sweet Wine
Church Road Grand Reserve Noble Pinot Gris 2021
EIT Te Pukenga BestStudent Wine
Ngaun Siau "Dalan" Cabernet Franc 2024
Craggy Range Young Vintner Scholarship
Tammy Madigan