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 puchero, osso buco with mushrooms or rabbit with prunes in my grandmother's style.

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, spices or cedar and sometimes also flavors of cassis, black currant or dark chocolate. 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

The wine region of Canterbury is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bell Hill or the Domaine Pyramid Valley Vineyards produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Canterbury are Pinot noir, Riesling and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Canterbury often reveals types of flavors of cherry, lemon zest or lime and sometimes also flavors of apricot, ginger or lemon.

In the mouth of Canterbury is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 43 estates and châteaux in the of Canterbury, producing 98 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Canterbury go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

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 endive frichti, bacalhau a bras (portuguese cod) or broccoli and blue cheese quiche without pastry.

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
  • 2014With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.96/5

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

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Riesling

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.

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 quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese, mackerel fillets (quick bake) or quiche lorraine.

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
  • 2004With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2002With 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: Vatting

After five to eight days of alcoholic fermentation, it is possible to prolong the maceration in order to extract the maximum amount of matter from the marc. The wines obtained in this way are rich and full-bodied, and in principle are intended for laying down.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Waipara West

Planning a wine route in the of Canterbury? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Waipara West.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

News about Winery Waipara West and wines from the region

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The Mâcon plus appellation seen by Charles Lamboley

Charles Lamboley, marketing and communication director from Vignerons des Terres Secrètes, explains the differences between the appellation Mâcon-Villages and Mâcon plus a geographical denomination. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (March 2020). The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of t ...

The Morey Saint Denis appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation. The vineyard lies on an intensely fractured area. Several characteristic zones can be distinguished, we can say that each Climat has its own personality. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in April 2021 ...

The word of the wine: Vatting

After five to eight days of alcoholic fermentation, it is possible to prolong the maceration in order to extract the maximum amount of matter from the marc. The wines obtained in this way are rich and full-bodied, and in principle are intended for laying down.