The Winery Babich of Marlborough of South Island

Winery Babich
The winery offers 89 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 58 of the estates of South Island.
It is located in Marlborough in the region of South Island
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The Winery Babich is one of the world's great estates. It offers 89 wines for sale in of Marlborough to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Babich Estate is nestled in the heart of the stunning Marlborough region of New Zealand. Established in 1916, this winery is one of the oldest family-run in New Zealand, with a rich history spanning three generations. It is known for its sustainable management of viticultural lands and commitment to oenological excellence, holding its reputation as a world-class wine producer. The estate is known for its production of many quality wine varieties, though it is particularly renowned for its expression of the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety. Located on some of the most fertile terroirs of the Marlborough region, the Babich Estate benefits from an ideal microclimate, where the mix of alluvial and clay soils, long sunny days, and cool nights favor the production of the highest quality grapes. Covering about 80 hectares, the estate offers a breathtaking landscape, dotted with carefully maintained rows of vines stretching across rolling hills, all framed by New Zealand's iconic mountainous landscape. Visitors to the estate are welcomed by an elegant glass and wood tasting house, where they can sample a range of fine wines while admiring the panoramic view over the vineyards. In addition to producing quality wines, the Babich Estate is also engaged in sustainable farming practices. It is SWNZ (Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand) certified, which attests to its commitment to ecological practices and responsible water and soil management. Babich vineyards are also recognized for their commitment to animal habitat and have even been praised for their efforts in reforestation and conservation of indigenous birds.

Top Winery Babich wines

Looking for the best Winery Babich wines in Marlborough among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Babich wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Babich wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Babich

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Babich

How Winery Babich wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of oxtail and carrot stew, duck breast with black figs or valencian paella - family recipe.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Babich

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

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Babich

  • 2007With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Babich.

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

Discovering the wine region of Marlborough

World reference for Sauvignon Blanc: aromatic, exuberant whites with signature notes of passion fruit, gooseberry, grapefruit and cut grass, sharp lively acidity and an iodised finish. King grape on 71% of the vineyard since 1972. Also fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, plum, spice), taut Chardonnay and lively Riesling. Traditional-method sparklers on the rise.

28,000 ha in the northeast of the South Island, sunny oceanic climate, stony soils.

The top white wines of Winery Babich

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Babich

How Winery Babich wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of oven-roasted breton lobster with salted butter from the jaguin brothers (the..., vegan leek and tofu quiche or goat's cheese mousse verrine.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Babich

On the nose the white wine of Winery Babich. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Babich. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Babich

  • 1916With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2025With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Babich.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Gris
  • Riesling
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Viognier

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.

The top pink wines of Winery Babich

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Babich

How Winery Babich wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal tagine with artichokes and lemons, homemade burger or rabbit with onions and mustard.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Babich

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Babich. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of Winery Babich. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Babich

  • 2022With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Babich.

  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Residual sugars

Sugars not transformed into alcohol and naturally present in the wine. The perception of residual sugars is conditioned by the acidity of the wine. The more acidic the wine is, the less sweet it will seem, given the same amount of sugar.

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Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.

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