Top 100 white wines of Canterbury - Page 2

Discover the top 100 best white wines of Canterbury of Canterbury as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Canterbury and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Canterbury

The wine region of Canterbury is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bell Hill or the Domaine Pyramid Valley Vineyards produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Canterbury are Pinot noir, Riesling and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Canterbury often reveals types of flavors of cherry, lemon zest or lime and sometimes also flavors of apricot, ginger or lemon.

In the mouth of Canterbury is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 43 estates and châteaux in the of Canterbury, producing 98 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Canterbury go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

Discover the grape variety: Verdelho

The white Verdelho is a grape variety that originated in Portugal. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of medium size. The white Verdelho can be found cultivated in these vineyards: Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, South West.

Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Canterbury

white wines from the region of Canterbury go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of smoked salmon burger - chive cream, pho soup or king's cake with frangipane.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Canterbury

On the nose in the region of Canterbury often reveals types of flavors of stone, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth in the region of Canterbury is a with a nice freshness.

Top wines in regions and sub-regions of Canterbury