Shanghai, China – June 26, 2024 – Trinity Hill is delighted to announce their success at the Shanghai International Wine Challenge (SIWC) 2024, where they garnered not only the Trophy for the Best Chardonnay and Best Syrah in the competition, but also took home five Platinum Medals.
The prestigious awards ceremony, held at the Shanghai Waigaoqiao International Trade Operation Center, brought together the crème de la crème of the winemaking world. The Shanghai International Wine Challenge is a highly esteemed annual competition that attracts a diverse array of wines from around the globe. The competition aims to celebrate excellence in winemaking and provide a prestigious platform for wines to gain recognition in one of the world’s most vibrant wine markets.
The SIWC is renowned for its rigorous judging process, which involves a panel of judges comprising Masters of Wine, certified wine educators, and seasoned industry experts. This year, at the 18th annual event, over 500 wines submitted from 20 countries were tasted blind by the 15 international judges, and wines were selected for four awards: Trophy, Platinum, Gold and Silver.
Trinity Hill’s Awards:
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2022: Chardonnay Trophy, Platinum Medal
Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2021: Syrah Trophy, Platinum Medal
Trinity Hill Single Vineyard Prison Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2019: Platinum Medal
Trinity Hill Single Vineyard 125 Gimblett Chardonnay 2021: Platinum Medal
Trinity Hill Homage Syrah 2019: Platinum Medal
Warren Gibson, Chief Winemaker, Trinity Hill Wines said, “We are delighted with these awards. They reflect our team’s hard work, passion, and unwavering commitment to producing exceptional wines that showcase the unique characteristics of the Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing Region in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. China is a key and growing market for Trinity Hill, and the Shanghai wine scene is exciting and dynamic, so to achieve these results at the SIWC is a real honour.”
