Iconic and outstanding houses in Waipara.
Waipara's cool-climate whites—lean sauvignon blancs and minerally rieslings—anchor the valley, while pinot noir from its shale and limestone soils carries the precision that defines Canterbury's eastern reaches.
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Region DNA
The character of Waipara
Based on 145 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 38 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
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 Waipara
Camshorn
VisitWaipara wineries worth the stop
The 12 best critic-rated producers in Waipara with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.
- 01Greystone
8 Vineyard Lane, North Canterbury, Waipara 7483
Critics' peak 95 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator
- 02Pegasus Bay
263 Stockgrove Rd, 7482, Waipara, New Zealand
Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate
- 03Muddy Water
376 Omihi Rd,, 7483, Waipara State Highway1, New Zealand
Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate
- 04The Boneline
376 Ram Paddock Road, Broomfield, Amberley 7482, New Zealand., Location: North Canterbury, Waipara Valley, New Zealand
Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast
- 05Terrace Edge
328 Georges Road, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury, New Zealand., Postal Address: 328 Georges Rd RD 2, Waipara 7482, New Zealand., Tripadvisor, +2, Location Features:, New Zealand
Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast
- 06Waipara Hills
780 Glasnevin Road (State Highway 1), Waipara, New Zealand
Critics' peak 89 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate
- 07Sherwood
113 Church Road, PO Box 100, Waipara,, 7447, New Zealand, New Zealand
Critics' peak 89 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator
- 08Main Divide
263 Stockgrove Rd,, 7482, Waipara, New Zealand
Critics' peak 88 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator
- 09Canterbury House
614 Omihi Road, Waipara 7483, New Zealand, New Zealand
Critics' peak 86 · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino
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Waipara is a wine region in New Zealand, home to 65 producers tracked on Femente, 4 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc, producing New Zealand Pinot Noir and New Zealand Riesling wines with notes of Red fruit, Citrus fruit, and Tree fruit.
Waipara — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Waipara?
- The most planted varieties in Waipara are Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Waipara known for?
- Waipara is known for New Zealand Pinot Noir, New Zealand Riesling, and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines and flavors of Red fruit, Citrus fruit, and Tree fruit.
- How many wineries are in Waipara?
- Femente tracks 65 producers in Waipara, of which 4 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Waipara?
- Waipara is a wine region in New Zealand.
Waipara
Waipara's cool-climate whites—lean sauvignon blancs and minerally rieslings—anchor the valley, while pinot noir from its shale and limestone soils carries the precision that defines Canterbury's eastern reaches.
Producers in Waipara
- Square Mile — honest
- Antills — undiscovered
- The Boneline — distinction
- Fancrest — undiscovered
- Saving Grace — undiscovered
- Terrace Edge — distinction
- The Springs — honest
- Greystone — critic
- Canterbury House — distinction
- Georges Road — honest
- Dancing Water — honest
- The Old Glenmark Vicarage — undiscovered
- Muddy Water — distinction
- Sherwood — distinction
- Waipara Downs — undiscovered
- Waipara Hills — distinction
- Pegasus Bay — distinction
- Camshorn — honest
- Waiata Vineyard — honest
- Hanmer Springs — undiscovered
- Hope — undiscovered
- Main Divide — distinction