the waipara valley

• Located 30 minutes north of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand the Waipara Valley is home to 3,000 acres (1,200 Ha) of vines.
  
  
• Waipara Valley is a unique wine growing region with eastern mountains protecting a beautiful basin from cool easterly winds. Warm sunny summer days and cool nights make this region a special jewel in the New Zealand wine crown. Waipara Valley consistently produces quality wines each vintage.
  
  
• The Waipara Valley has 3 general sites, valley floor, hill slopes and river terraces. The soil types include: gravelly deposits, limestone derived clays and gravelly loams. The north facing moderately sloping terrain provides an ideal sun trap for fruiting vines.