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South Island wines awarded at the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge

The results of the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge are a practical tool intended to help you in your choices. Filter your search by appellation, region, score obtained, year of Challenge. You can then instantly find your favorite wines and producers. Our rating out of 100 allows us to have a sufficiently large grid to reproduce all the nuances perceived in tasting.

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Dicey
Pinot Noir 2024
Otago Red wine

86

points
Koru Bay
2025
Marlborough Dry white wine

88

points
Taonga
Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Marlborough Dry white wine

88

points
Grey River
Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Marlborough Dry white wine

91

points
Taonga
Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Marlborough Dry white wine

89

points
Seven Peaks
Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Marlborough Dry white wine

89

points
The Icon Rock Signature Series
Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Marlborough Dry white wine

92

points
The Cloud Factory
Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Marlborough Dry white wine

86

points
Cape Kaki
Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Marlborough Dry white wine

88

points
Cape Kaki
Pinot Noir 2023
Marlborough Red wine

88

points
Grey River
Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Marlborough Dry white wine

90

points
Seven Peaks
Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Marlborough Dry white wine

90

points
Passing Giants
Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Marlborough Dry white wine
Certification bio

89

points
Sunday Bay
Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Marlborough Dry white wine

89

points

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