Winery Waimea - Classic Riesling

Winery WaimeaClassic Riesling

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Classic Riesling of Winery Waimea is a white wine from the region of Nelson of South Island.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or shellfish.
The Classic Riesling of the Winery Waimea is in the top 30 of wines of Nelson.

Taste structure of the Classic Riesling from the Winery Waimea

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Classic Riesling of Winery Waimea in the region of South Island is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Classic Riesling of Winery Waimea in the region of South Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, tree fruit or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Waimea's Classic Riesling.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
11.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Riesling

White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. 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 Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

Last vintages of this wine

Classic Riesling - 2017
In the top 30 of of Nelson wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Classic Riesling - 2016
In the top 30 of of Nelson wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Classic Riesling - 2015
In the top 30 of of Nelson wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Classic Riesling - 2014
In the top 30 of of Nelson wines
Average rating: 411110
Classic Riesling - 2013
In the top 30 of of Nelson wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Classic Riesling - 2011
In the top 30 of of Nelson wines
Average rating: 3.111100
Classic Riesling - 1988
In the top 30 of of Nelson wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Classic Riesling from Winery Waimea are 2014, 2017, 2015, 2016 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Waimea

The winery offers 39 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This winery is part of the Sapor.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Nelson in the region of South Island

The Winery Waimea is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 38 wines for sale in the of Nelson to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine South Island
In the top 950 of of New Zealand wines
In the top 35 of of Nelson wines
In the top 15000 of white wines
In the top 60000 wines of the world

The wine region of Nelson

The wine region of Nelson is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Latitude 41 or the Domaine Seifried Estate produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Nelson are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Nelson often reveals types of flavors of dark fruit, clove or baking spice and sometimes also flavors of bramble, kiwi or savory.


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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The word of the wine: Blanc de noirs (champagne)

Champagne made from black grapes (pinot noir and/or meunier) only.

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