Waitaki Braids

Ostler

Caroline's Waitaki Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Finest pinot noir I have ever had. Compares to high end burgundy with ripe plum, and soft dried herbs of sage and thyme. Elegant structure with saline minerality from limestone soils. Hands down best wine in nz that I have tried — 10 days ago

Valli

Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Lime of Waitaki, take me higher and deeper. — 8 years ago

Pasquale

Extra Brut Stella Nera Champagne Blend 2010

Alder Yarrow
9.1

Steely chalky very dry and tart apple pear with a hint of citrus — 9 years ago

LM, Trixie and 2 others liked this

Henri Bonneau

Réserve des Célestins Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Wow, she braids her underarm hair? No! — 10 years ago

Keith, Leo and 4 others liked this

Ostler

Lakeside Vines Riesling 2016

Notes of citrus, dried mango and apricots, minerals, and petrol with heady floral aromas. Slightly more Old World than the Aussie Rieslings I've had. Nice finish. Loving the age on it. — 2 years ago

Ira liked this

Valli

Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

More spice and less full fruit character than Central/Gibbston expression.. nose says plum but palate is dominated by Sour cherry giving freshness. Tasted back to back with the Etna, this lost bigtime. — 6 years ago

Pasquale

Waitaki Valley Riesling 2014

Slightly sweet but refreshing nonetheless! Perfect for pasta or a nice tangy salad! — 10 years ago

Huia

Traditional Method Brut Rosé Blend

Such a pretty little bottle with soft salmon colored juice inside. This rocked with a rich lobster and some roasted curry cauliflower - no kidding. Stawberry and lime. Plenty of bubbles.

It’s soft and subtle, but powers through and can toe-to-toe some of the bolder flavors we were enjoying.

In a walk earlier I saw a little girl in braids and a skirt juking out some older boys in a backyard football game. This is that scene.
— 4 years ago

Jillian Varner
with Jillian
Ira and Erica liked this

Otiake River Vineyard

EarthKeepers Waitaki Valley Pinot Noir 2011

Concentration, spice, opulence, and layers of flavour. Quite a unique effort in a sea of similar styles here in NZ. Keeping my eye on wines from the Waitaki Valley at the moment. — 9 years ago

Valli

Waitaki North Otago Riesling 2013

Brent Mayeaux
9.0

Reminds me of a Feinherb/Kabinet. A bit of RS, but tons of acidity keeps it in check. Drank much better on night 2 where it showed more besides lime and laserbeams and felt more fleshed out. — 10 years ago

Michael liked this