We’re excited to share the following Lake Chalice results from the 2024 New Zealand International Wine Show (NZIWS), arguably the most prestigious wine competition in New Zealand. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the NZIWS brings together a diverse panel of esteemed judges from around the world, including Masters of Wine and experienced winemakers, who evaluate thousands of entries from New Zealand and beyond. The 2024 competition was led by none other than Chief Judge, Bob Campbell. 

This rigorous wine competition not only recognises excellence in winemaking but also promotes New Zealand’s unique wine regions and varietals.

Our Award-Winning Wines

Gold Medal – 96 Points: Lake Chalice The Raptor Chardonnay 2022
The Raptor Chardonnay 2022 soared to new heights with a gold medal and 96 points. This Chardonnay was fermented for 8 months in a selection of new and seasoned French oak barriques from wild yeast, giving it a deliciously round and full palate.

Gold Medal – 95 Points: Lake Chalice Plume Pinot Noir 2019
Plume Pinot Noir 2019 also earned an impressive gold medal and 95 points. Taken from the stunning Eyrie block vineyard, situated on a river terrace in the southern valleys of Marlborough. The palate is rich and full bodied with concentrated flavours of dried fruits, red currant and dark chocolate.

  • Silver Medal – 93 Points: Lake Chalice Plume Chardonnay 2022
    Our Plume Chardonnay 2022 shined with a silver medal and 93 points. With its intense palate and lush stone fruit flavours, Winemaker Chloe Gabrielsen describes creating this Chardonnay as a blank canvas. “We’ve selected only the very best barrels from within the batch. Each barrel adding a layer of complexity to the blend because we have so many components to choose from, adding different aspects of oak influence from the coopers, texture from oak or solids and flavour profile from the fermentations.”
  • Silver Medal – 93 Points: Lake Chalice The Raptor Sauvignon Blanc 2023
    The Raptor Sauvignon Blanc 2023 was another notable mention for the Raptor Range, being awarded a silver medal and 93 points. This wine bursts with zesty freshness and vibrant tropical fruit notes with hints of minerality on the finish.
  • Silver Medal – 93 Points: Lake Chalice The Nest Rosé 2023
    It is a pleasure to see the Nest range scoring highly in the 2024 competition. The Nest Rose has an elegant style with red fruit flavours leaping from the glass, a rich and rounded mid palate coincides with subtle hints of cream on the finish.
  • Silver Medal – 92 Points: Lake Chalice The Raptor Pinot Noir 2023
    Another excellent accolade for the Raptor range. This young Pinot Noir has a perfumed palate showing olive leaf, fresh ripe blueberries. This wine has a rich mid palate structure showing milk chocolate like texture leads to a long-toasted finish.

These awards from the 2024 New Zealand International Wine Show represent our team’s dedication and connection to the land. We’re incredibly grateful to the judges for recognising the heart and soul Chloe and the team pour into each bottle of Lake Chalice wine.