Since the first vintage in 1990, Oyster Bay wines have received important and prestigious international recognition, winning Gold Medals and trophies. Here are some highlights.
Dallas, Texas, United States, February 2013
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2011 received a gold medal at the Dallas Morning News & TexSom Wine Competition, the most prestigious wine competition in Texas.
Washington DC, United States, November 2012
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2012 was awarded a gold medal at the Old Ebbitt Grill International Wine for Oysters Competition.
One of only ten gold medallists from around the world, the wine was then served at the 18th Annual Old Ebbitt Grill Oyster Riot in November 2012. This is DC’s preeminent food and wine event.
San Francisco, USA, June 2012
Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 has been awarded a Gold Medal at the San Francisco International Wine Competition, the largest and most esteemed wine competition in America
Dallas, Texas, United States, February 2012
Oyster Bay Marlborough Chardonnay 2011 has been awarded a Gold Medal at the Dallas Morning News Wine Competition, the most prestigious wine competition in Texas.
London, United Kingdom, September 2011
Oyster Bay Marlborough Chardonnay 2009 is awarded the overall ‘Great Value Champion White’ Trophy the International Wine Challenge, the most influential blind tasting in the world.
London, United Kingdom, May 2011
Oyster Bay Marlborough Chardonnay 2009 wins a Gold Medal at the 2011 International Wine Challenge, one of the world’s most prestigious and recognised wine competitions.
Dallas, Texas, United States, April 2011
Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010 has been awarded a Gold Medal at the Dallas Morning News Wine Competition, the most prestigious wine competition in Texas.
For the sixth consecutive year Oyster Bay scoops ‘Premium White Wine of the Year Award’
Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wins the prestigious ‘Premium white wine of the year’ award at the 2010 Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIAs) for the sixth year in a row.
Kelowna, Canada, March 2010
Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009 wins a Gold Medal and Oyster Bay Marlborough Chardonnay 2008 wins a Gold Medal and Best of Show White Award at the 2010 Kelowna International Wine Exhibition.
London, United Kingdom, October 2009
Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009 wins a Silver Medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2009.
San Francisco, USA, June 2009
Oyster Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008 wins a Gold Medal at the largest and most influential wine competition in America, the San Francisco International Wine Competition.
Toronto, Canada, 2008
Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007 wins ‘Best of show white table trophy’ for the second consecutive year, and a Gold Medal in the over $15 white wine category, at Toronto’s 25th Wine and Cheese Show.
London, United Kingdom, 2008
Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wins ‘Top Wine Under £10’ Readers’ Choice Award at the 2008 Good Housekeeping Magazine Awards.
Auckland, New Zealand, 2007
Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wins ‘Best White Wine of 2007’ Readers’ Choice Award at the M2 Magazine’s Best of 2007 Awards.
Washington DC, USA, 2007
Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007 is awarded a Gold Medal for the second time running at the Old Ebbitt International Wines for Oysters Competition.
San Francisco, USA, June 2007
Oyster Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir 2006 wins a Gold Medal at the 2007 San Francisco International Wine Competition.
Canberra, Australia, 2006
Oyster Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir 2005 is awarded Gold in the
‘2005 Dry Red’ category for the second year in a row at The Vintage Cellars National Wine Show of Australia.
Washington DC, USA, 2006
Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006 is awarded a Gold Medal and is runner up at the Old Ebbitt International Wines for Oysters Competition. Over 470 international wines are judged for this competition.
San Francisco, 2006
Oyster Bay Marlborough Chardonnay 2005 wins a Gold Medal at the prestigious San Francisco International Wine Competition.
Canberra, Australia 2005
Oyster Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir 2004 wins a Gold Medal and ‘Top in Class’ at the 2005 Vintage Cellars National Wine Show of Australia.
Sydney, Australia 2003
Oyster Bay Marlborough Chardonnay 2002 takes out a Blue-Gold Award at the Sydney International Wine Competition, with over 2,000 wines from 5 countries competing.
London, United Kingdom 2001
Oyster Bay Marlborough Riesling Botrytised 1999 won a Gold Medal at The International Wine & Spirit Competition. A great result for the first ever vintage.
London, United Kingdom, 1995
Oyster Bay Marlborough Chardonnay 1994 won a Gold Medal and was judged best chardonnay worldwide at The International Wine & Spirit Competition.
London, United Kingdom, 1993
Oyster Bay Marlborough Chardonnay 1992 won a Gold Medal at the International Wine Challenge.
London, United Kingdom, 1991
Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 1990 (our first vintage) won a Gold Medal and was judged best sauvignon blanc worldwide at The International Wine & Spirit Competition.