Welcome to Waipara Springs

Waipara Springs Winery and Cafe is located in the heart of the Waipara Valley. Planted in the early 1980’s the vineyard contains some of the oldest vines in the valley providing the entirely estate grown wines with a depth and intensity that only old vines can produce.

The vineyard of 26 hectares is planted with Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot noir and Merlot with the wines crafted in two differing styles, the fresh fruit driven wines under the Waipara Springs label and the structurally driven wines of the Premo label.

On the Estate we also have the Wine bar where all our wines can be sampled including rare older vintages and the Waipara Springs Cafe is famous for its tempting array of seasonal dishes utilising fresh local produce.

Latest News

Our renovations have started. Phase one will be complete by this Friday. Check them out here.

Our $20 curry night is this Friday.

Waipara Springs T-shirts now available. See our order form for details or come in and see us.

Click here for our new set menus and new wedding menus.

Jackie Carthy wins the final draw in the $25 Dining Voucher promotion.

Winter warmers available on our new winter menu.

Congratulations to Charmian Smith on winning our newsletter promotion.

Used wine barrels for sale: $80 whole, $50 half. Bulk discounts available.

Throughout Winter our full menu is available on weekends. Blackboard specials with soups and light meals will be available weekdays. Group bookings of 20 or more are welcome for full service during the week - bookings essential.

Our resident wine dog 'Jonty' sadly passed away on 2 June. Forever in our memory.

Waipara Springs Pinot Noir features in the New York Times

Join our cellar club for great benefits

Ratings and awards

2009 Pinot Noir
Silver Medal, London International Wine Challenge 2010

2008 Riesling
Gold Medal, Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2010

2005 Premo Riesling
Gold Medal, Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2009

2008 Riesling
Gold Medal, New World Wine Awards 2009

2006 Premo Riesling
Gold in The Royal International Aromatics Comp.
90/100 rating by Robert Parker
5 star rating by Michael Cooper
Silver, Air New Zealand Wine Awards

 

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Coming events

$20 Curry Night, Friday, 3 September. Bookings from 5pm. Happy Hour 4-5pm. Taking bookings now.

Laze & Graze Waipara Springs - part of the Feast of Canterbury series (September 11 & 12). more>>

 

London International Wine Challenge

Our Waipara Springs 2009 Pinot Noir has received a silver medal at the 2010 London International Wine Challenge. Our 2009 Premo Dry Riesling and 2009 Sauvignon Blanc received bronze medals.

 

Air New Zealand Wine Awards

Our Waipara Springs 2005 Premo Riesling has won a Gold Medal at the 2009 Air New Zealand Wine Awards.

 

Featured Wine

WAIPARA SPRINGS DRY RIESLING 2009

This intensely scented Dry Riesling exhibits aromas of fresh ginger and mandarin peel with sweet notes of honey suckle. The palate is full and rich with ripe citrus flavours and a crisp dry finish. (New Release)

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Online Shop

Waipara Springs
Winery & Restaurant

Waipara. North Canterbury,
New Zealand

Phone: +64 3 314 6777
Fax:   +64 3 314 6993

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