Chardonnay is back on top of the list.

The Withers Hills 2017 Chardonnay has taken out top prize for white wines at the New World Wine Awards.

Chairman of judges Jim Harre told Mike Yardley it's always been a popular wine.

"It perhaps hasn't had the degree of respect that it should have had in more recent times, but certainly it's back up in the front again and delighted to see it. It's a great wine for drinking and for food."

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