Current vintage a standout at 2026 Marlborough Wine Show

70 wines were awarded gold at the 2026 Marlborough Wine Show with chief judge Stu Marfell saying the results show a wine region in fine form. Judges spent three days tasting more than 500 wines last week, awarding 70 gold, 140 silver and 180 bronze medals in total. Sauvignon Blanc (Current Vintage) and Chardonnay (Current Vintage) were the leading categories, picking up 19 and 12 gold medals respectively. “It’s been exciting, we’ve had another strong vintage with the 2026’s,” Marfell said. “Aromatics and Sauvignon Blancs have been really strong, and it’s been cool to see things like Albariño performing. It’s a wine that has got so much personality and potential, so that’s pretty fun.”