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 mexican beef tacos, cutlets with portuguese sauce or ramen (noodle) soup.
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 traditional welsh dark beer, tagliatelle with scallops or chicken curry samoussas.
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: 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 pink wines of Waitaki
See the top 100 best pink wines of WaitakiWant to buy a pink wine of Waitaki cheap or sell a pink wine of Waitaki at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
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 flank steak with shallots in red wine sauce, zucchini lasagna or roast doe in the oven.
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 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.
News from the vineyard of Waitaki
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