The Winery Waipara West of Canterbury of South Island

Winery Waipara West - Pinot Noir
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 korean bibimbap, orloff roast or duck breast with black figs.

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 veal cutlets with savoy tomme, wild rice salad with tuna or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.

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: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. 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 Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

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 gratin of fresh chard (green and ribs), salmon pave en papillotte or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

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: Fruity

A wine whose nose is first characterized by aromas reminiscent of the world of fruit. A wine to be drunk young is essentially fruity, but all wines offer this type of aroma in the first place, which can evolve over time, from the scent of fresh fruit to cooked, stewed, candied or brandied fruit.

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: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

News about Winery Waipara West and wines from the region

Michelin Guide 2022: UK & Ireland winners announced

Every year the hospitality industry holds its breath as the revised line up of the Michelin Guide is announced. A star won – or lost – is often a pivotal moment in the consolidation of a venue’s name and the reputation of the chef, sommelier and restaurateurs behind it. Yesterday, February 16th, the Michelin Stars were unveiled for this year’s Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Guide, with 19 restaurants having been newly awarded a star, bringing the total number of one starred restaurants in ...

Michelin Guide 2022: UK & Ireland winners announced

Every year the hospitality industry holds its breath as the revised line up of the Michelin Guide is announced. A star won – or lost – is often a pivotal moment in the consolidation of a venue’s name and the reputation of the chef, sommelier and restaurateurs behind it. Yesterday, February 16th, the Michelin Stars were unveiled for this year’s Michelin Great Britain & Ireland Guide, with 19 restaurants having been newly awarded a star, bringing the total number of one starred restaurants in ...

Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022

The largest-ever year for entries, an incredible 18,244 wines were judged at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards – with just 163 wines awarded a Platinum medal. ‘Winning a Platinum medal is something really exceptional’ said Decanter World Wine Awards Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Platinum is like the stratospheric level’ she commented, ‘so it’s really saying to the winemaker: this is a great wine.’ Making up just 0.87% of the total wines tasted at the 2022 c ...

The word of the wine: Fruity

A wine whose nose is first characterized by aromas reminiscent of the world of fruit. A wine to be drunk young is essentially fruity, but all wines offer this type of aroma in the first place, which can evolve over time, from the scent of fresh fruit to cooked, stewed, candied or brandied fruit.