Double Trophy Triumph: Our 25th Vintage Albariño Wins Big

As we celebrate our 25th vintage at Sileni, we're thrilled to share some extraordinary news that makes this milestone even more special. Our 2024 Advocate Albariño has just been awarded not one, but two prestigious trophies at New Zealand's leading wine competitions.

A Double Victory

In a remarkable achievement, our Hawke's Bay-produced Albariño has taken home top honours at two prestigious competitions:

Trophy for Other Premium White Varietals at the historic Hawke's Bay A&P Wine Awards

Trophy and Champion status in the Other White Wine Varieties category at the 2024 New Zealand International Wine Show

What makes these wins particularly special is their scope and significance. The Hawke's Bay A&P Wine Awards, New Zealand's oldest wine competition, represents excellence in our home region. Meanwhile, at the New Zealand International Wine Show – the country's largest wine competition – our Albariño proved its world-class status against entries from across New Zealand and around the globe.

The Wine Behind the Wins

Our 2024 Advocate Albariño is a testament to both tradition and innovation. This vibrant white wine delights with ripe lime and peach aromas, leading to an intensely fresh, juicy palate. A distinctive sweet, salted citrus core carries through to a mouthwatering finish – perfectly capturing both the variety's natural characteristics and the exceptional growing conditions of Hawke's Bay.

What Our Team Says

"Securing these trophies in our 25th vintage year makes this success particularly meaningful," says Louis Vavasour, Booster Wine Group's CEO. "These awards not only validate our commitment to innovation and alternative varieties but also celebrate a quarter century of winemaking evolution at Sileni."

Our winemaker James Hillard adds, "It's fantastic to receive these accolades – our teams work so hard in the vineyard to bring us such amazing fruit, and the care and attention shown by the winery team during the winemaking process shows the respect we give to such wonderful raw materials. Gaining two trophies at separate shows with such strong judging panels really solidifies our approach."

Want to Try It?

The award-winning Sileni Advocate Albariño 2024 is available now while stocks last. You can purchase it:

Online at www.sileni.co.nz or www.gravitycellars.co.nz

At our Sileni Cellar Door in Hawke's Bay

At Gravity Cellars in Nelson

Don't miss your chance to taste this double trophy winner from our milestone 25th vintage year!