Top 100 wines of Wairarapa
Discover the top 100 best wines of Wairarapa of Wairarapa as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Wairarapa and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Wairarapa
The wine region of Wairarapa is located in the region of North Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Whistling Track or the Domaine Schubert produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Wairarapa are Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Wairarapa often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, lemon or straw and sometimes also flavors of honey, stone fruit or stone.
In the mouth of Wairarapa is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 47 estates and châteaux in the of Wairarapa, producing 115 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Wairarapa go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese.
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Wairarapa
wines from the region of Wairarapa go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stuffed peppers, veal paupiettes à la bourguignonne or duck breast with goat cheese and local ham.
