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18 pin-worthy · 1 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Canterbury.

The Canterbury reading

Canterbury's cool slopes pull sauvignon blanc and pinot noir into states of mineral clarity and red-fruit restraint that feel more Marlborough's southern cousin than South Island anomaly.

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Region DNA

The character of Canterbury

Based on 103 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Canterbury
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
2
80–89 Great
18
70–79 Good
3
<70 Other
1

Based on 24 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitTree fruitCitrus fruitOakEarth

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

New Zealand Pinot Noir
81
New Zealand Riesling
44
New Zealand Chardonnay
32
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
30
New Zealand Pinot Gris
30
New Zealand Sparkling
18
New Zealand Pinot Noir Rosé
13
New Zealand Rosé
11

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Pinot Noir111Riesling58Chardonnay43Pinot Gris36Sauvignon Blanc36Gewürztraminer12Cabernet Franc9Merlot8Shiraz/Syrah6Cabernet Sauvignon5

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Canterbury

Waipara Springs

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Canterbury

Canterbury's cool slopes pull sauvignon blanc and pinot noir into states of mineral clarity and red-fruit restraint that feel more Marlborough's southern cousin than South Island anomaly.

Producers in Canterbury

Restaurants in Canterbury

Restaurants in Canterbury