Winery Omihi HillsLimestone Ridge Pinot Noir

Red wine of Waipara of South Island of New Zealand

3.6

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Limestone Ridge Pinot Noir of Winery Omihi Hills is a red wine from the region of Waipara of South Island.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Limestone Ridge Pinot Noir from the Winery Omihi Hills

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Limestone Ridge Pinot Noir of Winery Omihi Hills in the region of South Island is a with a nice freshness.

Food and wine pairings with Limestone Ridge Pinot Noir

Pairings that work perfectly with Limestone Ridge Pinot Noir

Original food and wine pairings with Limestone Ridge Pinot Noir

Game (deer, venison)

The Limestone Ridge Pinot Noir of Winery Omihi Hills matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of authentic bolognese sauce (ragù di carne), shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac or potjevlesch (northern france).

Details and technical informations about Winery Omihi Hills's Limestone Ridge Pinot Noir.

Winery

Winery Omihi Hills

Grape varieties

Pinot noir

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

Allergens

Contains sulfites

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.

Last vintages of this wine

Limestone Ridge Pinot Noir - 2014

In the top 100 of of Waipara wines

Average rating: 3.2

Limestone Ridge Pinot Noir - 2013

In the top 100 of of Waipara wines

Average rating: 3.7

Limestone Ridge Pinot Noir - 2012

In the top 100 of of Waipara wines

Average rating: 3.5

The best vintages of Limestone Ridge Pinot Noir from Winery Omihi Hills are 2013, 2012, 2014

Informations about the Winery Omihi Hills

The winery offers 7 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.

It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Waipara in the region of South Island

The Winery Omihi Hills is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Waipara to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 5000 of of New Zealand wines

In the top 200 of of Waipara wines

In the top 250000 of red wines

In the top 400000 wines of the world

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.

The wine region of South Island

Central Otago, near the bottom of New Zealand's South Island, vies for the title of world's most southerly wine region. Vineyards cling to the sides of mountains and high above river gorges in this dramatic landscape. Pinot Noir has proven itself in this challenging Terroir, and takes up nearly three-quarters of the region's vineyard area. The typical Central Otago Pinot Noir is intense and deeply colored, with flavors of doris plum, Sweet spice and bramble.

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