The best wines of Wairarapa

Discover the best wines of Wairarapa of North Island as well as the best winemakers of Wairarapa and estates of Wairarapa to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Wairarapa and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Wairarapa by region

Looking for a good wine of Wairarapa of North Island among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Wairarapa. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Wairarapa with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Wairarapa

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Wairarapa

Red wines from the region of Wairarapa go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast monkfish with bacon, lamb with ginger honey or duck breast with balsamic vinegar.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Wairarapa

On the nose the red wine of the region of Wairarapa. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Wairarapa. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Wairarapa

  • 2002With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.05/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Wairarapa

  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Wairarapa

A wine route planned in the region of Wairarapa? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Wairarapa.

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.

Great white wines of Wairarapa

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Wairarapa

White wines from the region of Wairarapa go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of soy and shrimp noodles, spinach and goat cheese quiche or pork crépinette with goat cheese and mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Wairarapa

On the nose the white wine of the region of Wairarapa. often reveals types of flavors of cream, oaky or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, peach or lime. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Wairarapa. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Wairarapa

  • 2020With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.88/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Wairarapa

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Gris
  • Chardonnay
  • Müller-Thurgau

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Wairarapa

A wine route planned in the region of Wairarapa? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Wairarapa.

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.

Great sparkling wines of Wairarapa

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Wairarapa

Sparkling wines from the region of Wairarapa go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of beef stew, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or ham and comté quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Wairarapa

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Wairarapa. often reveals types of flavors of apples, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of nectarine, earth or microbio.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Wairarapa

  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.82/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Wairarapa

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Gris
  • Sémillon
  • Riesling

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Wairarapa

A wine route planned in the region of Wairarapa? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Wairarapa.

The word of the wine: Suave

Said of a fine and unctuous wine.

Great pink wines of Wairarapa

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Wairarapa

Pink wines from the region of Wairarapa go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast veal grand-mère madou, bare-assed cockerel (ardennes) or obelix's boar leg in the oven.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Wairarapa

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Wairarapa. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, tree fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak.

The best vintages in pink wine of Wairarapa

  • 2020With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.89/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Wairarapa

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Meunier
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Gris

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Wairarapa

A wine route planned in the region of Wairarapa? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Wairarapa.

Discover the grape variety: Müller-Thurgau

Müller-Thurgau shows the character of its noble origins. This Swiss white grape variety is a cross between the royal madeleine and the riesling. The idea that the latter was crossed with the sylvaner is irrelevant. The variety can be recognized by its vigorous character and its semi-erect habit. Preferring rich soils and short prunings, the plant sees its buds open quite early. The buds are cottony and soft green in color. The slightly embossed and tormented blade, with 5 to 7 lobes, makes it possible to distinguish the adult leaves. The clusters appear compact, pyramidal or cylindrical in shape and small to medium in size. The flavour of the Müller-Turgau berries is reminiscent of Muscat. The juicy and crunchy pulp is revealed under a greyish skin. When ripe, the fruit has a mottled shell on a golden yellow background. Switzerland prefers to extract the juice from this variety. The wine made from it is rather heavy and does not keep well.

Great sweet wines of Wairarapa

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Wairarapa

Sweet wines from the region of Wairarapa go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of spaghetti squash with cream and bacon, marmite dieppoise or stuffed round zucchini.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Wairarapa

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Wairarapa. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, floral or oak. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Wairarapa. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Wairarapa

  • 2015With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.91/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Wairarapa

  • Riesling
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Gris
  • Müller-Thurgau
  • Muscat Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Wairarapa

A wine route planned in the region of Wairarapa? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Wairarapa.

The word of the wine: Hautain (en)

Pruning of the vine in height.

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