Only hand picked grapes from our own vineyard are used for our wines - each block being vinified separately to allow subsequent blending options.

Planting started in 1990 and there are now some 60 acres of producing vines on soils ranging from river gravels with limestone to alluvial loams over gravels. The blocks in the vineyard differ in height and aspect with the river terraces being partially encompassed by cliffs. Initially we planted on what we thought were the most suitable sites for each variety. Now, apart from extending the initial blocks, we are planting on alternative sites within our farm - looking for additional fruit complexities from the differing aspects and soils.

We are members of the New Zealand Integrated Winegrape Production Scheme, which provides a framework for the best viticultural practices to protect the environment while efficiently producing premium grapes. We do not use insecticides, residual herbicides or artificial fertiliser and are continually extending our areas of native bush on our land and adjoining river bed.

WAIPARA WEST
376 Ram Paddock Road
Amberley RD2
North Canterbury
New Zealand
Tel: 03 314 8699 
Fax: 03 314 8692
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