The best wines of Waipara

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

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Top wines of Waipara by region

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

Great red wines of Waipara

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Waipara

Red wines from the region of Waipara go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick beef and cheese yakitori, festive chinese fondue or potjevleesch.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Waipara

On the nose the red wine of the region of Waipara. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, apricot or clove and sometimes also flavors of truffle, sour cherry or black currant. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Waipara. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Waipara

  • 2001With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.01/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Waipara

  • Pinot Noir
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Malbec
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Waipara

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

Discovering the wine region of Waipara

The wine region of Waipara is located in the region of Canterbury of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegasus Bay or the Domaine Pegasus Bay produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Waipara are Pinot noir, Riesling and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Waipara often reveals types of flavors of cherry, pear or mango and sometimes also flavors of guava, gooseberry or passion fruit.

In the mouth of Waipara is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 95 estates and châteaux in the of Waipara, producing 348 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Waipara go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Waipara

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Waipara

White wines from the region of Waipara go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of paella de marisco (seafood paella), quiche without pastry or small pizzas goat cheese pear honey.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Waipara

On the nose the white wine of the region of Waipara. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, flint or lime zest and sometimes also flavors of oil, straw or musk. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Waipara. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Waipara

  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.01/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Waipara

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Sémillon

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Waipara

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

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 Waipara

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Waipara

Sparkling wines from the region of Waipara go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of chicken pie, sea bream with sweet spices or algerian couscous.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Waipara

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Waipara. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Waipara

  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Waipara

  • Riesling
  • Pinot Gris
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Waipara

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

The word of the wine: Heady

Said of a wine rich in alcohol, powerful and expressive.

Great pink wines of Waipara

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Waipara

Pink wines from the region of Waipara go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of roast beef with caramelized onion, traditional tagine (morocco) or veal rouelle normande.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Waipara

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Waipara. often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or microbio.

The best vintages in pink wine of Waipara

  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Waipara

  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Waipara

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

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). 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. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.

Great sweet wines of Waipara

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Waipara

Sweet wines from the region of Waipara go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of beef bourguignon with cookéo, parsley knives or lamb tagine with prunes and almonds.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Waipara

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

The best vintages in sweet wine of Waipara

  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.93/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Waipara

  • Riesling
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Waipara

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

The word of the wine: Petiole

Stem of the leaf, connecting the leaf blade to the stem.

Great natural sweet wines of Waipara

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Waipara

Natural sweet wines from the region of Waipara go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of pasta gratin, seafood risotto or mushroom, comté and morteau sausage cake.

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Waipara

  • Pinot Gris

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

News from the vineyard of Waipara

Michelin Guide 2022: UK & Ireland winners announced

Every year the hospitality industry holds its breath as the revised line up of the Michelin Guide is announced. A star won – or lost – is often a pivotal moment in the consolidation of a venue’s name and the reputation of the chef, sommelier and restaurateurs behind it. Yesterday, February 16th, the Michelin Stars were unveiled for this year’s Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Guide, with 19 restaurants having been newly awarded a star, bringing the total number of one starred restaurants in ...

Chinese customs seize over 1,100 bottles of fine wine from Hong Kong

According to China’s General Administration of Customs, the seized goods consisted of more than 1,000 bottles of Penfolds from Australia and over 100 bottles of top-end Bordeaux wine, including first growth labels such as Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Margaux. The Chinese customs authorities discovered the cases of illegally imported bottles by checking the amount of wine declared on the offending company’s documents against the actual number of items being transported. The smuggled good ...

Abadía Retuerta, Spain’s newest Vino de Pago

For those unfamiliar with the Vino de Pago qualification, it was created in Spain in 2003 to certify singular estates (pagos) as Protected Denominations of Origin. While not a requisite, it’s generally implemented by individual wineries looking to gain protected status for a single vineyard site within their domain. This is the case for Abadía Retuerta which is an estate of 700ha, of which 180ha is planted to vine. While located within the Duero Valley, the site resides within the borders of Sar ...