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
See the top 100 best red wines of WaitakiWant to buy a red wine of Waitaki cheap or sell a red 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 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 roasted fillet of beef with parsley, roasted stuffed goose with mushroom sauce or boar in civet.
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
- 0With an average score of 4.10/5
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
- River -T Estate Waitaki
Discovering the wine region of Waitaki
New Zealand's youngest wine region (first vines 2001), South Island (North Otago), complex soils of limestone, greywacke and schist. Pinot Noir the signature red: elegant and delicate with cherry, raspberry, strawberry, wild herbs and spice — more aerial and fine-boned than Central Otago Pinots. Taut Riesling with citrus, blossom and mineral hints, cutting acidity. Pinot Gris and Chardonnay as complements.
Great white wines of Waitaki
See the top 100 best white wines of WaitakiWant to buy a white wine of Waitaki cheap or sell a white 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 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 coconut beans, seafood lasagna or hake fillet with curry.
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, tropical or citrus and sometimes also flavors of lime, minerality or lemon. 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
- 2016With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2008With 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
- 0With an average score of 3.89/5
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
- River -T Estate Waitaki
- Winery Black Stilt Waitaki
Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer
Full-bodied, exotic whites, rich and heady, with moderate acidity, showing opulent aromas of lychee, rose, mango, ginger, pink grapefruit and gentle spice. Made as aromatic dry, moelleux late-harvest and liquorous sélection de grains nobles. Star of Alsace AOC (one of the four noble varieties) and signature of Alto Adige (Tramin), Palatinate and Germany. A pink mutation of Traminer.
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 paupiettes in a casserole with cream, beef carrots or saddle of hare jura style.
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 best vintages in pink wine of Waitaki
- 0With an average score of 3.80/5
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
- River -T Estate Waitaki
Discover the grape variety: Pinot gris
Rich, ample whites with a golden robe, showing aromas of pear, quince, honey, smoke, ginger and spice. Made as structured dry wines (Alsace AOC), off-dry and sumptuous late-harvest sweet (vendange tardive, sélection de grains nobles). Lighter and crisper in Italy as Pinot Grigio (Veneto, Friuli). Also in Germany (Grauburgunder), Hungary (Szürkebarát) and Oregon. A grey mutation of Pinot Noir.
A wine route in the region of Waitaki ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Ponsonby