Chris Scott: Church Road Winery Chief Winemaker on winning Best Chardonnay at the International Wine Challenge

Published: May 28, 2024, 9:24 p.m.

A Napier wine has been deemed the best in the world.\xa0

The city's Church Road Winery has won Best Chardonnay at the International Wine Challenge.\xa0

Chief Winemaker Chris Scott told Mike Hosking that they've already been struggling to keep up with demand, and he reckons this will exacerbate the problem.\xa0

Despite the local vineyard getting the accolade, France, Australia, and Spain remain top of the medal table.\xa0

Kennedy Point Vineyard, based in Waiheke Island, has won Best Syrah, taking the title off France.\xa0

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