Entries are now open for the 2026 New Zealand Fruit Wine & Cider Awards, celebrating the country’s best ciders and fruit wines.
Held since 1984, the annual awards showcase excellence in New Zealand and provide producers with the opportunity to benchmark their products against the industry’s best.
The awards aim to recognise the high quality of fruit wine and cider produced in New Zealand, as well as the growing range of styles available.
Entries close 3 September 2026.
For entry information, award classes and conditions of entry, click here.
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