A selection of classically structured wines, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are produced by the Waipara winery. The wines are sourced only from grapes grown at both Omihi Hills Vineyard in Waipara and Petrie Vineyard in Rakaia. The voluptuously rich palate has superb dark fruits in plush texture with tannins, acidity and oak simply doing their job. The 99 vintage is a superb example of a rich, balanced Burgundy style. Though elegant now, it has plenty of potential for cellaring.
Nose is dense, atmospheric and edgy, with hints of pineapple, oatmeal and fresh yeast.
Firmly palated and bone dry, its a very linear wine with citrusy acidity and lemony flavours on the finish. A stunning food wine that opens up in glass with ever broader aromas and long lasting flavours. Rich and intense yet with restrained fruit and plenty of winemaker influence. This wine has a dark intense colour, exhibiting boysenberry flavours, some autumn leaf, good style showing development. Vino Fino Wine awards 1999.