2026 Young Winemaker Sponsors
- Tonnellerie de Mercurey
- Constellation Brands
- Fruitfed Supplies
- Indevin
- Albatrans
- FMG
- Laffort
- MCC Labels
- New World
- NZSVO
- Pacific Rim
- VISY
Regional Venue Sponsors
2026 Prizes
NATIONAL FINALS
Fruitfed Supplies Field Trip for all National Finalists
National Winner
- $5000 travel grant to visit Tonnellerie de Mercurey in Burgundy
- Mini barrel trophy
- $2000 cash
- Ticket to Organic Wine Conference 2027
Second Place
- $500
Other Section prizes
- Fruitfed Supplies Best Speech
- Indevin Wine Judging section
- Constellation Laboratory Section
- Best Presentation
REGIONAL COMPETITIONS
Winner
- $1000
- Travel to National Final
Second
- $750
Third
- $500
Other Section prizes
- Fruitfed Supplies Best Speech
- Indevin Wine Judging section
- Constellation Laboratory Section
If you would like to support New Zealand’s emerging winemakers and become a sponsor of this prestigious competition, please contact Nicky Grandorge, nicky.grandorge@nzwine.com, PH: 021780948, and find out more about the various opportunities.