Waipara

Waipara Hills Waipara Gewurztraminer 2010

$268.92

Sourced from the Waipara Valley this Gewurtraminer has perfumed notes of rose water and feijoa. Fermented in both tank and barrel, the flavoured palate has medium weight and displays rich Turkish delight flavours, lasting long after the wine is gone.

Tasting Notes
Colour: 
Pale gold
Nose: 
Rose water, perfume and feijoa
Palate: 
Medium weight, yet with lovely rich flavours of feijoa and field flowers
Serve: 
Chilled
Peak Drinking: 
This wine was intended to be enjoyed young, vibrant and fresh
Wine Analysis
Alc Vol: 
14.0%
Acidity: 
6.0 g/L
Residual Sugar: 
15 g/L
Wine Background
Vineyard Region: 

Waipara Valley

Vintage Conditions: 
<p>A cooler summer delayed the start of harvest, but a stable, warm Autumn delivered perfect fruit.</p>
Grape Variety: 
<p>100% Gewurztraminer</p>
Maturation: 
<p>Fermented both in tanks and barrels</p>

Mud House Estate The Mound Waipara Valley Riesling 2012

$145.26

This single vineyard wine is sourced solely from the Mud House Mound Vineyard in the Waipara Valley. The gravelly soils in combination with Waipara's long autumn ripening period, create the perfect conditions for producing world class Riesling. Lifted aromas of citrus zest and hints of elderflower lead to a lucious palate reminiscent of lemon sorbet, with juicy acidity and a long lingering finish.

Tasting Notes
Colour: 
Pale straw
Nose: 
Notes of lime, elderflower and stonefruit, with a touch of spice.
Palate: 
The front palate shows bright citrus notes which give way to full flavours of nectarine and sweet honeysuckle. A touch of minerality on the finish ties together the fresh lime juice acidity and slight sweetness.
Serve: 
Chilled
Peak Drinking: 
Drinking wonderfully now, but will continue to develop for 3-5 years
Suggested Food Match: 
Vietnamese chicken salad
Wine Analysis
Alc Vol: 
12.0%
Acidity: 
8.7 g/L
Residual Sugar: 
19.5 g/L
Wine Background
Vineyard Region: 

This wine was sourced from the Mud House's Mound Vineyard in the Waipara Valley. The combination of the free draining gravelly soil and the long ripening period in Waipara Valley, create the perfect conditions for growing well structured Riesling.

Vintage Conditions: 
A cool summer in Waipara delayed the ripening much later than normal which helped to retain the acidity and allowed the aromatics to really flourish. When the warm, stable weather in autumn arrived finally, it really saved the day and allowed the fruit to finish ripening, to be harvested in great condition.
Grape Variety: 
100% Riesling
Maturation: 
100% Stainless Steel Fermentation

Waipara Hills Equinox Late Harvest Riesling NV

$0.00

Clover honey, pineapple, vanilla pod and dried apricot aromas lead to a rich decadent sweet spectrum of flavours with a hint of oak. Fresh acidity and lingering flavours make this luscious wine seem remarkably fresh and light. This wine is really over the top. Decadent, rich sweetnes. Intense lifted fruit. Bold and structured acidity. A small amount goes a long way, yet lingering flavours really get you coming back for another try.

Tasting Notes
Colour: 
Rich gold.
Nose: 
Dried apricots, pineapple, clover honey, vanilla pod and a touch of spice.
Palate: 
Undeniably decadent and rich, yet the acidity keeps it fresh and alive. Mouth-coating fruit is followed by acidity making a heavy wine seem a lot lighter and fresh.
Serve: 
Slightly chilled
Peak Drinking: 
Cellaring 10 years +
Suggested Food Match: 
Lemon Sorbet
Wine Analysis
Alc Vol: 
11.0%
Acidity: 
10.35 g/L
Residual Sugar: 
200 g/L
Wine Background
Vineyard Region: 

100% from The Mound Vineyard in the Waipara Valley, gravely to silt loams.

Vintage Conditions: 
This wine was blended from wine made in 2009,2010,2011 and 2012 hence it is a non-vintage blend.
Grape Variety: 
100% Riesling
Maturation: 
We pressed frozen fruit to get the concentrated flavours, then after a carefully monitored fermentation in tank the wine was racked to a mixture of barrels for maturation. The blend is a mixture of previous vintage wines, all adding different characters and textures. The 2009 was aged in barrels for 36 months, 2010 was in barrels for about 28 months, 2011 for 16 months and 2012 for 4 months.

Waipara Hills Equinox Waipara Valley Pinot Noir 2011

$177.66

Hand picked, this is a structured rich and elegant Pinot Noir with dark cherry, chocolate, spice and smoky oak aromas. Smooth dark fruit on the palate finishes with freshness and a lovely full tannin structure. We made a smaller amount of wine this year to focus on the style. This will be a great wine to follow as it ages and develops, having the structure and elegance to open and evolve with careful cellaring. This wine is dedicated to Ben Roiri who has been working with the great people, vines and land at our Home Block in Waipara Valley since 2000. Cheers!

Tasting Notes
Colour: 
Garnet red.
Nose: 
Dark cherries and chocolate with five spice and a touch of smoky oak aromas.
Palate: 
Rich, dark fruit flavours stay through to the finish. This is backed up with a lovely complete tannin structure that keeps the wine tight and fresh.
Serve: 
Room temperature in a large, generous glass.
Peak Drinking: 
Cellaring 10 years +
Suggested Food Match: 
Beautiful with lamb, duck or roasted red meats.
Wine Analysis
Alc Vol: 
13.5%
Acidity: 
5.97 g/L
Residual Sugar: 
0.4 g/L
Wine Background
Vineyard Region: 

59% The Mound Vineyard, 41% The Home Block Vineyard.

Vintage Conditions: 
The bud break this year was late September early October followed by a settled and warm spring withouth any frost set backs. The plants enjoyed good growth. We went into an early flower set, the earliest on our records and also one of the best. The summer and ripening season were dry and cool. Through the growing season we had 230mm of rain, the hottest month being December with an average temperature of 18 degrees Celsius.
Grape Variety: 
100% Pinot Noir
Maturation: 
The handpicked fruit was fully de-stemmed for a 7 day cold soak, then warmed and wild fermented for 7 days. The wine was then left on skins for 3 weeks before draining and pressing. After settling the wine was transferred to barrel, where it remained until Spring for MLF. After blending the wine spent a further 6 months in barrel before settling in tank for another four months before bottling. 100% barrel matured, 30% new.

Waipara Hills Equinox Waipara Valley Riesling 2012

$0.00

Sourced from our Mound Vineyard in the Waipara Valley this Riesling displays aromas of rock melon, fresh granny smith apply, hints of kaffir lime and a touch of clover honey. Following in style from our previous vintages, the 2012 once again shows the characters associated with Riesling from Waipara. Melon, ginger and crisp apple flavour are dominant while also showing some of the German Riesling influence that this wine is modelled around. Textural, rich yet crisp and fresh. A great wine.

Tasting Notes
Colour: 
Pale green and yellow
Nose: 
Rock melon, lime juice, fresh Granny Smith apple and Jasmine floral aromas.
Palate: 
Wonderfully rich and generous with hints of honey, melon and crisp apple flavours that linger.
Serve: 
Slightly chilled in a large generous glass.
Peak Drinking: 
Cellaring 10 years +
Suggested Food Match: 
A great aperitif with salads or melon wrapped in prosciutto.
Wine Analysis
Alc Vol: 
12.0%
Acidity: 
9.61 g/L
Residual Sugar: 
27 g/L
Wine Background
Vineyard Region: 

100% from The Mound Vineyard in the Waipara Valley, gravelly to silt loams.

Vintage Conditions: 
A cool summer delayed the ripening much later than normal. This helped to retain acidity and develop the aromatics. The warm, stable weather in Autumn allowed the fruit to finish ripening and to be harvested in great condition.
Grape Variety: 
100% Riesling
Maturation: 
The hand picked, fully exposed fruit for this wine was taken from one of our oldest Riesling blocks from The Mound Vineyard. The fruit was whole bunch pressed and cold settled to extract very clean juice, before being cool fermented. The ferment was stopped with cold temperature when it was tasted balanced, then left un-sulphured for several months to develop and open up. No oak was used with this wine.

Waipara Hills Equinox Waipara Valley Chardonnay 2012

$177.66

Sourced from our Home Block vineyard in the Waipara Valley this rich beautifully integrated Chardonnay has fresh bread, stone fruit and dried spice aromas. These flavours coat the mouth from the first sip while the acidity keeps the wine fresh and bright. This is a new wine style and addition to the Equinox Range. I love the concentration, integration and freshness that we've achieved. This wine has great poise - balancing the fruit, oak, buttery notes, oily texture and fresh acidity.

Tasting Notes
Colour: 
Bright straw/gold.
Nose: 
Rich fresh bread and stone fruit aromas are beautifully integrated with creamy MLF characters and dried sprice from the French oak.
Palate: 
Stone fruit and citrus fruit characters burst from the first sip, accentuated with creamy bread, nutmeg and cinnamon oak flavours. The rich flavours coat the mouth while the fresh acidity keeps the wine bright.
Serve: 
Slightly chilled in a large, generous glass.
Peak Drinking: 
Cellaring 10 years +
Suggested Food Match: 
Roasted chicken, seared tuna or pork belly.
Wine Analysis
Alc Vol: 
13.5%
Acidity: 
6.65 g/L
Residual Sugar: 
4.8 g/L
Wine Background
Vineyard Region: 

100% from The Home Block Vineyard, Waipara Valley.

Vintage Conditions: 
A cool summer delayed the ripening much later than normal. This helped to retain acidity and develop the aromatics. The warm, stable weather in Autumn allowed the fruit to finish ripening and be harvested in great condition.
Grape Variety: 
100% Chardonnay
Maturation: 
Handpicked clone 95 Chardonnay was selected from our Home Block vineyard which was whole bunch pressed and cold settled before slightly cloudy juice was run to barrels for fermentation. After 3 weeks the barrels were topped and regularly stirred until temperatures waremed up and MLF started. This was topped about 50% through and the barrels were cooled for maturation for 5 months before bottling. 100% French oak, 30% new.

Waipara Hills Equinox Waipara Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012

$177.66

This complex oaked Sauvignon Blanc shows aromas of white peach, snow pea, citrus and smoky oak. The palate exhibits a wonderful mixture of smoke, spice, stone fruits and citrus flavours. At first the rich texture fills the mouth, then vibrant acidity comes through leading to a dry finish. This wine has got class, interest and vibrancy, while still being fresh and crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Made more in a French style than what we've become used to in NZ. This wine should continue to delvelop nicely for up to 10 years.

Tasting Notes
Colour: 
Pale green/yellow.
Nose: 
White peach, snow pea and citrus notes with a touch of smoky oak.
Palate: 
Following on from the nose the palate exhibits a wonderful mixture of smoke, spice, stone fruits and citrus flavours. At first the rich texture fills the mouth, then the vibrant acidity leads to a dry finish.
Serve: 
Slightly chilled in a large, generous glass with seared scallops.
Peak Drinking: 
Cellaring 10 + years
Suggested Food Match: 
Seared scallops or seafood cuisine
Wine Analysis
Alc Vol: 
12%
Acidity: 
7.83g/L
Residual Sugar: 
6g/L
Wine Background
Vineyard Region: 

100% from The Mound Vineyard, gravelly to silt loams.

Vintage Conditions: 
A cool summer delayed the ripening much later than normal. This helped to retain acidity and develop the aromatics. The warm, stable weather in Autumn allowed the fruit to finish ripening and to be harvested in great condition.
Grape Variety: 
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Maturation: 
Fruit from the Mound Vineyard was harvested in the cool of the morning, pressed in the winery and cold settled for two days to obtain crystal clear juice. This was then transferred to French barrels to ferment for 3 weeks. The barrels were topped and stirred for a month to develop palate weight, before being sulphured and matured for another 4 months in barrel.

Waipara Hills Waipara Valley Pinot Gris 2012

$268.92

Delicate spring flowers, pear and fresh hay aromas lead to a rich and oily textured palate. Bursts of pear and white peach flavours are followed with fresh, balanced acidity. Serve with roasted pork or Asian inspired dishes.

Tasting Notes
Colour: 
Pale green and straw
Nose: 
Spring flowers, pear juice and fresh hay.
Palate: 
Rich and oily textured with a burst of pear and stone fruit flavours. Balance fresh acidity at the close.
Serve: 
Lightly chilled
Peak Drinking: 
2013-2020
Suggested Food Match: 
Roasted Pork or Asian inspired dishes
Wine Analysis
Alc Vol: 
13.5%
Acidity: 
6.5g/L
Residual Sugar: 
5.8g/L
Wine Background
Vineyard Region: 

100% Waipara Valley
(90% Home Block, 10% Deans Vineyard)

Vintage Conditions: 
A cool summer delayed the ripening much later than normal, which helped to retain the acidity and allowed the aromatics to develop fully. When the warm, stable weather in autumn finally arrived, it saved the day and allowed the fruit to finish ripening and be harvested in great condition.
Grape Variety: 
100% Pinot Gris
Maturation: 
The fruit was mostly machine harvested, then cool pressed and settled. Fermented in stainless steel tanks for freshness, the ferments were stopped when the wine was perfectly balanced. The wine was then left cold and un-sulphured for over a month to allow the yeast to naturally settle and the flavours to fully develop.

2008 Waipara Hills Waipara Pinot Noir

$0.00

The fruit for this wine came from two of our vineyards in the Waipara Valley - The Mound and The Home Block.  Bright plum and strawberry, with notes of chocolate and oak spice make this an enticing and very enjoyable wine.

Tasting Notes
Colour: 
Medium purple/garnet.
Nose: 
Bright and lifted forest berries, with a hint of dried herbs and spices.
Palate: 
Light to medium weight, with lovely berry fruit flavours and a light refreshing finish.
Serve: 
Room temperature.
Peak Drinking: 
2008 onwards
Wine Analysis
Alc Vol: 
13.0
Acidity: 
6.5g/L
Residual Sugar: 
3.5 g/L
Wine Background
Vineyard Region: 

The fruit for this wine came from The Mound and The Home Block Vineyards in the Waipara Valley.

Vintage Conditions: 
<p>Cooler conditions and some rain during the harvest period meant plenty of work bringing in the fruit all at once, but the stable and warm summer produced great flavours and aromatics.</p>
Grape Variety: 
<p>Pinot Noir</p>
Maturation: 
<p>This wine was matured in stainless steel tanks to retain the fresh fruit characters.</p>

Mud House Waipara Valley Riesling 2012

$225.72

Displaying lifted aromas of honeysuckle and citrus with a delicate floral background this is a perfectly balanced Riesling with fine minerality, structure and a touch of sweetness on the finish.

Tasting Notes
Colour: 
Pale Straw
Nose: 
Pure citrus and floral notes, with a richer back ground of honeysuckle and spice.
Palate: 
A beautifully balanced Riesling with fine minerality, structure and a hint of sweetness on the finish.
Serve: 
Chilled
Peak Drinking: 
Now - 2016
Suggested Food Match: 
Mild and frgrant Asian styled dishes
Wine Analysis
Alc Vol: 
12.5%
Acidity: 
8.2g/L
Residual Sugar: 
12.8g/L
Wine Background
Vineyard Region: 

All of the fruit for this wine was sourced from The Mound vineyard; one of our estate vineyards located in Waipara Valley.

Vintage Conditions: 
A cool summer delayed the ripening much later than normal, which helped to retain the acidity and allowed the aromatics to fully develop. When the warm, stable weather in autumn finally arrived, it saved the day and allowed the fruit finish ripening and to be harvested in great condition.
Grape Variety: 
Riesling
Maturation: 
The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness and only the free run juice was cold settled and racked a few days later. The cool fermentation was started with cultural yeast, to add just the right amount of freshness and complexity. After fermentation the wines were again cold settled and racked shortly after. The wine was prepared for bottling using natural fining methods.
Accolades
"Best of Class’ - 98 points / Gold Medal. Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition
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