Waimea Estate has the golden touch with aromatic white wines, which is reflected in the mounting collection of Champion Trophies, Gold Medals and 5-Star ratings the winery has gathered over the last 5 years.

The Bolitho Family have owned and operated Waimea Family Estate Wines since 1993 when Trevor and Robyn Bolitho first planted grapes on the Waimea Plains of Nelson, New Zealand. This collection is a great introduction into the quality that this, family owned winery, produces year in and year out...

2 x Waimea Nelson Pinot Gris 2017

Awarded 91/100 Points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2017

"The bouquet offers lovely ripe aromas of yellow peach, poached pear, jasmine and spice on the nose. The palate is succulent and rounded, and displays attractive fruit intensity and silky texture, leading to a lingering refreshing finish. The wine combines youthful fruit flavours with spicy undertones, making it immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2019" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2017

After cool early morning harvest the fruit from three premium vineyards were gently pressed to create six unique parcels. Fermented cool with selected aromatic yeast strains to retain varietal intensity and character. 5% of blend was matured in French oak puncheons and stirred to create a rich, textural component. Residual Sugar: 10.3 g/L

Food Pairing: Pinot Gris is a really useful match, pairing with everything anywhere and Waimea's 2017 vintage is no exception. Standing up against even the spiciest of cuisines.

Alc 13.00%

2 x Waimea Nelson Grüner Veltliner 2016

Awarded Gold Medal: Sydney International Wine Competition 2017
AWARDED 91/100 POINTS: Sam Kim, The Wine Orbit, Aug 2016

"Youthful and delightfully fragrant, the bouquet shows rockmelon, white nectarine, lemon zest and floral characters, leading to a vibrant palate that is finely textured and elegantly fruited. The wine shows wonderful purity and focus, brilliantly structured by refreshing acidity. At its best: now to 2019" Sam Kim, The Wine Orbit, Aug 2016

"We very much enjoy working with this Austrian beauty as it delivers both perfume on the nose and a savoury substance on the palate" Wine Maker

Three vineyards feature in this wine, all planted on the stony plains but all offering their own nuances. The three parcels were picked early on the days harvest schedule. Two were inoculated with an Austrian yeast strain chosen for its ability to enhance varietal characters, in particular the peppery-spicy note typical of Grüner Veltliner. The third juice was inoculated with yeast chosen for the fruit focus it offers. Residual sugar: 3.3 g/L

Food Pairing: Appearing scrumptiously dry and savoury this is an excellent and versatile food wine - experiment and enjoy!

Alc 13.00%

2 x Waimea Nelson Classic Riesling 2015 

Awarded 93/100 POINTS: Sam Kim, The Wine Orbit, Feb 2016
Awarded 18.5/20 POINTS: Raymond Chan
Awarded Pure Silver MEDAL: Bragato Wine Awards 2016
Awarded Silver MEDAL: San Francisco International Wine Competition 2016
Awarded Silver MEDAL: Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2016

"It is immediately appealing on the nose displaying white nectarine, lemon sorbet, fresh apple and floral characters. The palate shows excellent fruit purity and concentration, enhanced by whispering sweetness and bright acidity, making the wine refreshing, delectable and lingering. A beautifully proportioned and expressive riesling. At its best: now to 2022" Sam Kim, The Wine Orbit, Feb 2016

Two parcels were harvested from Waimea's Hunter and Annabrook vineyards, both of which are on the stony Waimea Plains. The juices were inoculated with a German yeast strain chosen for its ability to enhance and maintain the purity of fruit characters in Riesling. The ensuing cool ferments were arrested when a moreish level of sugar still remained but was well balanced by the acidity. Residual Sugar: 12.5 g/L

Food Pairing: A congenial lunchtime wine, stimulating aperitif or lively dinner companion - try with sticky pork ribs.

Alc 11.5%