We’ll drink to that: Chair of judges Steve Smith MW (centre) is flanked by international judges (l-r) Geoff Merrill,
CH’NG Poh Tiong, Huon Hooke and John Avery MW at the judging of the 2009 Air New Zealand Wine Awards in Auckland. The
three days of judging [eds.2-4 November] will see the 26-strong judging panel taste the 1,657 wines entered this year.
The medal-winning wines will be announced on 11 November.
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