Drinks International, one of the most trusted and respected global drinks journals, has just launched their World's Most Admired Wine Brands Top 50 list for 2012.

Sixty members of the global wine community nominated the wine brands they admire most. Voters included Peter McCombie MW, Peter Marks MW, Tuomas Meriluoto MW, Kym Milne MW and Lynne Sherriff MW.

In his opening summary, Most Admired Wine Brands editor Graham Holter writes: “The results provided a fascinating insight into how the wine industry regards its leading players.

“The list includes brands that are found in Shanghai boardrooms as well as mom and pop stores in Minnesota, and all points in between. Congratulations to all the brands who achieved a ranking in this unique project.”

Managing director, Joe Babich comments “It is a real pleasure to see seven New Zealand brands named in this Top 50 list, and this is testament to the high regard held internationally for New Zealand wine.”