The Winery White Cliff of Hawke's Bay of North Island

Winery White Cliff
The winery offers 12 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 102 of the estates of North Island.
It is located in Hawke's Bay in the region of North Island

The Winery White Cliff is one of the best wineries to follow in Hawke's Bay.. It offers 12 wines for sale in of Hawke's Bay to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The White Cliff Estate is considered one of the jewels of New Zealand viticulture and is ideally located in Hawke's Bay, a world-renowned wine paradise. Established in 1989, the estate distinguishes itself by its wine-centred philosophy, its passion for creation, and its dedication to perpetuating the family heritage in viticulture. White Cliff Estate boasts 25 hectares of farmland, producing world-class wines thanks to its warm climate and volcanic soil. This combination perfectly suits the production of a variety of grape species, with the most popular including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc. The wines are crafted with sensitivity and respect for the unique character of the terroir. Their product range is synonymous with strong personality, elegance and finesse, attracting the attention of the most discerning wine enthusiasts. The surroundings of White Cliff Estate are as intoxicating as its wines. The estate is nestled between the majestic mountains and the picturesque bay of Hawke's, creating a spectacular backdrop. The estate also boasts a modern wine cellar designed in a traditional architectural style, with high ceilings and vast open spaces to let nature be an integral part of the wine tasting experience. What really sets White Cliff Estate apart, however, is its commitment to maintaining a perfect balance between tradition and innovation. The estate pays particular attention to sustainability and ecology, engaging in environmentally friendly and sustainable viticultural practices. They place a strong emphasis on soil health, water conservation, and biodiversity, letting this green philosophy shine through in every bottle it produces.

Top Winery White Cliff wines

Looking for the best Winery White Cliff wines in Hawke's Bay among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery White Cliff 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 White Cliff wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery White Cliff

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery White Cliff

How Winery White Cliff wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of shrimp with garlic and orange, ham and comté quiche or goat's bacon and prune tart.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery White Cliff

On the nose the white wine of Winery White Cliff. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach. In the mouth the white wine of Winery White Cliff. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery White Cliff

  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery White Cliff.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Gris
  • Chardonnay

Discovering the wine region of Hawke's Bay

The wine region of Hawke's Bay is located in the region of North Island of New Zealand. We currently count 274 estates and châteaux in the of Hawke's Bay, producing 1268 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Hawke's Bay go well with generally quite well with dishes .

The top red wines of Winery White Cliff

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery White Cliff

How Winery White Cliff wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of shoulder of suckling lamb confit with herbs, harira algerian soup or veal rouelle normande.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery White Cliff

On the nose the red wine of Winery White Cliff. often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or spices and sometimes also flavors of non oak, oak or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery White Cliff. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery White Cliff

  • 2010With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.42/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.28/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery White Cliff.

  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discover the grape variety: Pinot gris

Pinot Gris is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot gris was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. Pinot Gris is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot Gris wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot gris is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.

The top pink wines of Winery White Cliff

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery White Cliff

How Winery White Cliff wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery White Cliff

  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5

The word of the wine: Empyreumatic

Families of smells and aromas related to smoke, burnt, and more generally to roasting.

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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.

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