Mr Bob Campbell, of Auckland, ONZM for services to the wine industry
Bob Campbell has been one of the most recognised individuals in the New Zealand wine industry for the past 45 years. He was part of Montana wines, which initiated the development of the Marlborough wine region in the early 1970s. Since then, he has vigorously promoted the wine industry, helping it to become New Zealand’s fifth-largest export industry. He has become New Zealand’s preeminent wine judge, chairing and judging major wine shows nationally and internationally. He was the second New Zealander to achieve the prestigious Master of Wine designation, of which there are only 354 in the world. He founded The Wine Gallery, an Auckland-based wine school, and is widely regarded as New Zealand's foremost wine educator. He contributes regularly to major national and international wine and food publications.