Waimea Estates
Waimea Estates, the second largest vineyard/winery operation in the small Nelson region, combines the benefits from high sunshine hours and a cool climate with quality viticultural management and skilled winemaking to produce award-winning wine. The Bolitho family has been growing grapes on the Waimea Plains since 1993, and has been making wine under the Waimea label since 1997. The family is actively involved in the day-to-day aspects of the winery, with Trevor overseeing the operation and son Ben managing the vineyards. In the winery, winemaker Michael Brown uses gentle processing and innovative techniques to create elegant, fruit-driven wines.
Winery Accolades
March 2007 - Named by USA Today as New Zealand "Winery to Visit"
Quick Facts
OWNER: Trevor and Robyn Bolitho
WINEMAKER: Michael Brown
APPELLATION: Nelson
WEB SITE: http://www.waimeaestates.co.nz
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Featured Wines
2007 Nelson sauvignon BLANC
Bouquet: Gooseberry, citrus, tropical fruit, with a mineral undercurrent.
Palate: Grapefuit and lime with a full and textured body.
Serving Suggestions: Enjoy as an aperitif or with seafood.
Reviews and Awards
90 Points "A youthful nose showing ripe passion fruit, limes and mineral notes with a whisper of musky character. The palate is juicy and succulent with round texture and weight on the midpalate. The crisp acidity balances the sweet fruit characters beautifully and leaves the palate clean and refreshing. At its best: now to 2008."
Wine Orbit, August 2007
"This wine is definitely one for the cellar as we believe that it has great potential. Already the wine has decent tropical fruit aromas and flavours combined with balanced acidity and a clean, crisp finish although the best is yet to come."
TiZwine
"A pungent, exciting nose. The palate is nectarines, green pepper and gooseberry, but there are delicious spice and meat notes."
Decanter: New Zealand Guide 2008, February 20082006 Nelson pinot noir
Bouquet: Dark cherry, spice, and smoky oak.
Palate:Supple fruit and oak tannins with hints of earth and savory complexities - elegant and stylish.
Serving Suggestions: Red meat, duck, venison, mushroom-based sauces.Reviews and Awards
Top 10 Pinots under NZ$30 "Waimea Estate is a large winery inthe small Nelson region where winemaker Mike Brown has obviously gone all out to produce this juicy, delicious Pinot Noir. A clear standout at the price."
Joelle Thompson - M2 Magazine, September 20072007 Nelson pinot Gris
Bouquet: Balanced, elegant, and food-friendly.
Palate:Pear and apple, with an off-dry entry, textured mid-palate, and a soft finish. Balanced and elegant.
Serving Suggestions: Pair with asian flavors, seafood, or fall fruit desserts.Reviews and Awards
Best of the Best 2008
Peter Saunders - Food & Beverage Magazine December 20072006 Nelson riesling
Bouquet: Lime zest, green apple, jasmine, and wild honey.
Palate:Citrus, nuts, and wild honey, with a subtle mineral edge.
Serving Suggestions: Enjoy as an aperitif, with seafood, or with light meals.
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