The Winery Waipara West of Canterbury of South Island

Winery Waipara West
The winery offers 13 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 7 of the estates of South Island.
It is located in Canterbury in the region of South Island

The Winery Waipara West is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 13 wines for sale in of Canterbury to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Waipara West wines

Looking for the best Winery Waipara West wines in Canterbury among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Waipara West 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 Waipara West wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Waipara West

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Waipara West

How Winery Waipara West wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of traditional flemish carbonades, veal paupiettes with beer or oven roasted rabbit that cooks itself!.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Waipara West

On the nose the red wine of Winery Waipara West. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, raspberry or red cherry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Waipara West. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Waipara West

  • 2009With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5

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

  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Canterbury

East coast of New Zealand's South Island, temperate dry climate, clay-limestone and alluvial soils. Flagship sub-region: Waipara Valley. Signature Pinot Noir as red king: fine and silky with red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, undergrowth, violet and spice, fine tannins and elegant palate. Taut vibrant Riesling as star white (lime, green apple, blossom, kerosene with age), floral Pinot Gris, precise Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon.

Chiselled wines.

The top white wines of Winery Waipara West

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Waipara West

How Winery Waipara West wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of stuffed pumpkin, toasted bagel with smoked salmon or zucchini and goat cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Waipara West

On the nose the white wine of Winery Waipara West. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Waipara West. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Waipara West

  • 2019With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.97/5

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

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Riesling

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.

The top sweet wines of Winery Waipara West

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Waipara West

How Winery Waipara West wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of currywurst, grilled mackerel with garlic and herbs or magic cake cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Waipara West

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Waipara West. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of Winery Waipara West. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Waipara West

  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2004With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Waipara West.

  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling

The word of the wine: Astringent

Said of a wine that is a bit harsh and rough on the palate. Astringency often appears in young red wines that are rich in tannins and need to be rounded out.

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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.