The Boneline

Waipara Bordeaux and Pinot Noir with prestige critic recognition.

The Boneline is a winery in Waipara, Canterbury, on New Zealand's South Island. The vineyard works with Bordeaux varieties and Pinot Noir, producing three flagship wines that have been assessed by Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff. Iridium, a Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend, leads the portfolio. Amphitheatre Cabernet Franc follows, a single-varietal expression of the Loire classic. Waimanu Pinot Noir rounds the range—a nod to the South Island's reputation for the variety's silken structure and dark-fruit intensity. Waipara's cool climate and limestone-rich soils suit both the ripening demands of Cabernet Franc and the precision required of Pinot Noir. The winery's focus on these three wines reflects a deliberate approach to varietal expression and regional character.