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Giesen Group Wins Top Winery Titles at MIWC 2025 Including Winery of the Year titles and medal wins for Giesen and Ara.

Giesen and Ara have achieved remarkable success at the Melbourne International Wine Competition 2025, earning New Zealand Merlot Winery of the Year and New Zealand Pinot Noir Winery of the Year. With Double Golds, Golds, and Silvers across both portfolios, these awards highlight our commitment to quality, craft, and innovation.

We are proud to celebrate another outstanding year of recognition at the 12th Annual Melbourne International Wine Competition MIWC with over 1,000 entries submitted from more than seven countries, the competition was judged exclusively by top trade buyers — sommeliers, beverage directors, importers, and distributors — ensuring that every award reflects what consumers truly enjoy.

Giesen NZ Winery of the Year - Pinot Noir & Merlot

This year, Giesen Group has been honoured with not one, but two major winery titles:

  • New Zealand Merlot Winery of the Year

  • New Zealand Pinot Noir Winery of the Year

These accolades highlight our team’s commitment to crafting wines of excellence across varietals and styles.

Award-Winning Wines Across the Portfolio

In addition to these winery honours, wines from both Giesen and Ara impressed the judges across multiple categories, earning top scores and medals:

Double Gold & 95+ Point Winners

  • Ara Single Estate Pinot Noir 2023 – 96 points

  • Giesen Single Vineyard Clayvin Chardonnay 2019 – 96 points

Gold Medal Winners

Silver & Commended Medals

A Testament to Quality and Craft

“These awards are a reflection of the dedication across our winemaking and viticulture teams,” says Jeremy Todd, Giesen Group Chief Winemaker. “We are proud to see our efforts recognised across both classic and innovative styles from our Estate wines through to Pure Light and Single Vineyard Clayvin selections.”

The recognition from MIWC demonstrates Giesen Group’s strength across the spectrum: from premium single vineyard expressions to accessible everyday favourites, as well as our innovative Pure Light range, designed for mindful drinking without compromising taste.

Find These Wines

Many of these award-winning wines are available across Australia and New Zealand through leading retailers, with international distribution continuing to grow. For any trade requests please get in touch with us for more information.