July 14th – New Zealand’s Giesen Group has been awarded the Champion Trophy for Best Organic Wine and Top New Zealand Syrah Trophy at the July 2022 International Wine Challenge in London. The 2019 Clayvin Single Vineyard Marlborough Syrah is sourced from the Giesen family’s flagship Clayvin Vineyard in the Southern Valleys of Marlborough, a vineyard that has historically set the highest quality standards.
The 2022 Champion Trophy adds to global recognition for this spectacular wine. Across an international field, only 22 Champion Wine Trophies were awarded at this year’s London International Wine Challenge. 2019 Clayvin Single Vineyard Syrah was described by the judges as “Fragrant, lifted aromas of spice, violets, plump ripe blackberries and black pepper. The palate is elegant and quite rich with fine tannins, polished damson fruit and black cherries with a suggestion of bacon on the finish.”
“We’re delighted to have won this prestigious international award for our Clayvin Organic Syrah. The Clayvin Vineyard is an important part of our company DNA and enables us to create some very special organic wines, which will continue to evolve over the next decade,” added Giesen Group Chief Winemaker, Duncan Shouler. “The viticultural and winemaking teams meticulously manage every last detail of this special site, and it means so much to have the Syrah recognized on a global stage, against many worthy international competitors.”
About Giesen Group
Founded by brothers Theo, Alex, and Marcel in 1981, family owned Giesen Group of New Zealand has been an industry leader for nearly four decades. With an uncompromising drive for quality and a strong culture of innovation, the brothers’ investment in their people, vineyards, and dynamic portfolio of wines has resonated with consumers worldwide. Based in Marlborough, the Giesen family produces wine to be enjoyed at every occasion, from their highly awarded organic Clayvin Single Vineyard wines to the widely successful Giesen Estate wines and Giesen 0% range. Inspired by today’s preference for mindful drinking and flavorful choices, Giesen 0% is the world’s leading premium range of alcohol-removed wines including New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Rosé, Riesling and Red Blend.
