About

The Marlborough Wine Show reviews and assesses entries using panels of experienced judges and rewards top-performing wines with trophies, gold, silver and bronze medals. The show provides a relevant, credible platform for Marlborough producers to promote their wines and is also a celebration of excellence - not only of Marlborough wines, but the local industry as a whole.

The Marlborough Wine Show, sponsored by QuayConnect, is run by Wine Marlborough Ltd to champion excellence, provenance and promote diversity of wines grown in New Zealand’s largest wine region.

2026 DATES
Entries Open - Tuesday 25 August
Entries Close - Wednesday 16 September
Wine Samples due - Friday 9 October
Judging - 21-23 October
Results Notified - 29 October
Celebration & Trophy Presentation - 13 November

Applications for Associate Judges and Stewards for the 2026 Marlborough Wine Show will open on 10 July 2026 and close on 10 August 2026. Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application by 17 August 2026.