Pegasus Bay

Waipara Valley Chardonnay

8.815 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Waipara, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

9.3

One of my favorite NZ Chardonnays . Apples , lime , long , oak not ruining the beautiful fruit like many

One of my favorite NZ Chardonnays . Apples , lime , long , oak not ruining the beautiful fruit like many

Jan 20th, 2015
James

Well balanced and good mouthfeel. It’s a nice touch of honeyed oak rather than overpowering

Well balanced and good mouthfeel. It’s a nice touch of honeyed oak rather than overpowering

Aug 31st, 2025
Martijn

This clearly got some wood……

This clearly got some wood……

Aug 19th, 2023
James Cooper

Nice, strong citrus flavour, best when chilled

Nice, strong citrus flavour, best when chilled

Dec 21st, 2020
Keith Crump

A great standard Chardonnay from Waipawa good fresh acidity and citrus fruit

A great standard Chardonnay from Waipawa good fresh acidity and citrus fruit

Jan 6th, 2019
Byron Tyler

Oak, limestone, pear, nuts, butter and corn.

Oak, limestone, pear, nuts, butter and corn.

Feb 19th, 2018
Harri Sharman

Rich, creamy without being cloying, nice fruit flavours stonefruit, pears

Rich, creamy without being cloying, nice fruit flavours stonefruit, pears

May 2nd, 2016
Keith Crump

An excellent limestone based chard

An excellent limestone based chard

May 25th, 2014
Ernest Pace

Forgot the ratings. If you like Chardonnay sans the buttery nonsense, this is it!

Forgot the ratings. If you like Chardonnay sans the buttery nonsense, this is it!

Oct 3rd, 2015
Eric Hoepelman

Eric had this 2 years ago

Eric had this 2 years ago

Aug 19th, 2023