The International Wine Challenge, an influential, impartial and rigorously-judged global wine competition, has just unveiled its 2025 medal and trophy results. This year’s International Trophy winners included New Zealand claiming the crown for Merlot and Syrah, South Africa taking top honours for Cabernet Sauvignon and Australia winning big with the world’s best Chardonnay.

Gaining an impressive 24 more medals than last year, Canada came in 12th place and was awarded nine Gold medals, as well as 41 Silver and 33 Bronze. The Niagara Peninsula was the standout Canadian region this year, winning three trophies.

The Showcase Riesling Icewine 2023 by Trius Winery was awarded the Canadian Ice Wine Trophy. Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos Chardonnay 2022 from Arterra Wines Canada won the Canadian White Trophy.

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