These prizes for Winemaker of the Year and Distiller of the Year saw the two producers fight off competition from the winners of each country or regional category. Among the national winners were Penfolds for Australia, Nyetimber for England, Yealands Estate for New Zealand, while on the spirits side William Grant & Sons was named International Spirits Producer of the Year.

Among individual product trophies, the newly expanded gin category saw Germany’s See-Gin Bodensee win the London Dry Gin Trophy, while the Bourbon cask aged Big Gin from the US won the Contemporary Gin Trophy.

Highlights from the wine awards included Graham’s Single Harvest Tawny Port 1969, which won the Port Wine Trophy; Charles Heidsieck Rosé 1999, which won the Vintage Champagne Trophy; and McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 2006, which won the Semillon Trophy.

There were also a number of awards for individuals who have made great contributions to the wine and spirits trade. This year saw Dave Hughes receive the Lifetime Achievement award for his long career across various corners of the industry.

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