Seventeen trophies were announced at the dinner which was emceed by Jack Tame and Renee Wright.
This year's competition saw more than 1300 wines entered.
Eighty wines also received a gold medal at the end of October following the judging including 14 Hawke's Bay wines.
Chair of judges Warren Gibson said the most pleasing aspect of this year's awards was the spread of gold medals across a number of varieties and regions.
"Pinot Noir was once again the star performer with 20 golds.
"Predominantly the wines came from Central Otago, but Marlborough and Martinborough were also in the mix."
"The top wines from other categories were exceptional, particularly from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Merlot, Cabernet & Blends.
"Marlborough has performed very strongly this year, with 41 golds, but it is good to see Central Otago and Hawke's Bay bringing in plenty of gold medals too."
In addition, 221 silver medals and 493 bronze medals were awarded by the judges, bringing the total number of medals awarded across the 17 different classes to 794.
The food at Saturday night's dinner was catered by Orton Tailored Cuisine with a menu was designed by Peter Gordon and Michael Meredith
Hawke's Bay gold medals
Ka Tahi 'Rangatira' Reserve Te Awanga Chardonnay Hawke's Bay 2016
Vidal Legacy Chardonnay Hawke's Bay 2016
Coopers Creek Reserve Syrah Hawke's Bay 2016
Elephant Hill Syrah Hawke's Bay 2015
Coopers Creek 'Gimblett Gravels' Merlot Hawke's Bay 2016
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Hawke's Bay 2015
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Organic Merlot Hawke's Bay 2016
Villa Maria Reserve Gimblett Gravels Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Hawke's Bay 2015
Villa Maria Reserve Gimblett Gravels Merlot Hawke's Bay 2015
One Off 'Sticky One Oh One' Gewürztraminer Hawke's Bay 2016
Clearview Beachhead Chardonnay Hawke's Bay 2016
Villa Maria Reserve Chardonnay Hawke's Bay 2014
Kidnapper Cliffs Gimblett Gravels Syrah Hawke's Bay 2013
Squawking Magpie Gimblett Gravels SQM Cabernets Merlot Hawke's Bay 2013
