The 2017 National Championships were hosted by Manukau Winemakers, Brewers & Apiarists Club in Papatoetoe on the 13th to 15th of October 2017.
Over 700 bottles were entered!
The 2017 NZ National Amateur Winemakers & Brewers Federation Bi-Annual Competition was held recently and was hosted by the Manukau Winemakers, Brewers & Apiarists Club in Papatoetoe, Auckland.
Judging was on the Friday the 13th October followed by a rousing welcome evening meet up that night. Saturday saw a bus trip to the North Shore and an extended visit to the “Beer Spot”. A great little bar with 40 Craft Beers on tap. Choosing was very tricky but with the aid of smallish glasses several of the selection were able to be tested…
Thanks to Al and the Team for another great event.
The Results of the Competition were:
Item Total
Competitors 84
Entries 725
Best in Class 52
Gold Medal 78
Silver Medal 137
Bronze Medal 157
Judges 42
| Best Winemaker of the Show | Wally Lawrence | |
| Best Spiritmaker of the Show | Al Christ | |
| Best Liqueur of the Show | Mike Zame | |
| Best Brewer of the Show | Craig Pinnell | |
| Best White Wine (Kirkbridge Cup) | Wally Lawrence | Dry Feijoa |
| Beer of the Show (DB Trophy) | Gavin Keyworth | NZ & New World Pale Ale |
| Wine of the Show (Wilson Neil Cup) | Al Christ | Sweet Red |
| Best Region (Chairman’s Trophy) | Northern Region |
Well done to all members that entered and congratulations to those that won medals…
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