Canterbury House

Waipara and Marlborough whites with mineral precision and aromatic clarity.

Canterbury House produces wines from Waipara, a cool-climate subregion of Canterbury on New Zealand's South Island. The winery focuses on aromatic white varieties suited to the region's conditions. Its Waipara Valley Riesling—a wine of mineral precision and balance typical of the region's terroir—has drawn attention from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast. The Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from the renowned region to the north, showcases the varietal's characteristic herbaceous and citrus notes. Both wines reflect the South Island's reputation for crisp, expressive whites, where cool nights and extended growing seasons develop complexity in aromatic grapes. Canterbury House operates within a region increasingly recognized for Riesling's potential, where the interplay of soil and climate produces wines of clarity and structure.