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Waipara Hills

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South Island Riesling and Pinot Noir from Canterbury's Waipara region.

Waipara Hills produces wines from Canterbury's Waipara region, a cool-climate pocket of New Zealand's South Island known for precision and mineral expression. The winery's Waipara Valley Riesling demonstrates the region's capacity for aromatic white wines with structure and aging potential. Its Pinot Noir program spans two expressions: the Central Otago Pinot Noir and the Soul Pinot Noir, both drawing from New Zealand's premier cool-climate terroirs. Riesling and Pinot Noir—the signature varieties of South Island viticulture—form the core of the portfolio. The wines have been assessed by Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Falstaff, and Decanter.

Peak score89 / 100
RegionWaiparaAddress780 Glasnevin Road (State Highway 1), Waipara, New Zealand
Top winesBotrytis Riesling · Soul Mound Riesling · Soul Grüner Veltliner
Nearby · within 30 min

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