The best wines of Waitaki
Discover the best wines of Waitaki of South Island as well as the best winemakers of Waitaki and estates of Waitaki to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Waitaki and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Waitaki by region
Looking for a good wine of Waitaki of South Island among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Waitaki. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Waitaki with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Waitaki
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Waitaki
Red wines from the region of Waitaki go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of marinated shrimp skewers with garlic, beef mironton or duck breast with honey.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Waitaki
On the nose the red wine of the region of Waitaki. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or non oak. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Waitaki. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in red wine of Waitaki
- 2014With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2018With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2017With an average score of 4.26/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.16/5
- 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.07/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Waitaki
- Pinot Noir
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Waitaki
A wine route planned in the region of Waitaki? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Waitaki.
- Winery Q Wine Waitaki
- Winery Black Stilt Waitaki
- Winery River -T Estate Waitaki
Discovering the wine region of Waitaki
The wine region of Waitaki is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Valli or the Domaine Ostler produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Waitaki are Pinot noir, Riesling and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Waitaki often reveals types of flavors of cream, oak or floral and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, black fruit or red fruit.
In the mouth of Waitaki is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 11 estates and châteaux in the of Waitaki, producing 33 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Waitaki go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
Great white wines of Waitaki
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Waitaki
White wines from the region of Waitaki go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of tripe in the style of caen, cuttlefish in sauce or lomo saltado.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Waitaki
On the nose the white wine of the region of Waitaki. often reveals types of flavors of cream, earth or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Waitaki. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Waitaki
- 2008With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.11/5
- 2013With an average score of 4.07/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.97/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.83/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Waitaki
- Riesling
- Pinot Gris
- Chardonnay
- Gewürztraminer
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Waitaki
A wine route planned in the region of Waitaki? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Waitaki.
- Winery Q Wine Waitaki
- Winery River -T Estate Waitaki
- Winery Black Stilt Waitaki
Discover the grape variety: Pinot gris
Pinot Gris is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot gris was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. Pinot Gris is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot Gris wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot gris is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.
Great pink wines of Waitaki
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Waitaki
Pink wines from the region of Waitaki go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of orloff roast, the tartiflette wrap or adapted vietnamese fondue.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Waitaki
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Waitaki. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Waitaki
- Pinot Noir
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Waitaki
A wine route planned in the region of Waitaki? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Waitaki.
- Winery Q Wine Waitaki
- Winery River -T Estate Waitaki
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 Waitaki
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Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Montbellet, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are availablein French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...
The Mâcon plus appellation seen by Charles Lamboley
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