{"id":3676,"date":"2021-06-10T22:16:53","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T22:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winefolio.co.nz\/?p=3676"},"modified":"2021-06-10T22:35:12","modified_gmt":"2021-06-10T22:35:12","slug":"north-canterbury-waipara-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/winefolio.co.nz\/?p=3676","title":{"rendered":"North Canterbury \u2013 Waipara (part 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Continuing on from where we left off in Part 1 of the Waipara Valley wine tour – www.winefolio.co.nz\/?p=3535<\/p>

The Crater Rim<\/strong>\u00a0is a boutique winery with two vineyards in Waipara, and make wines from other sites including Banks Peninsula and even Central Otago. Their Pinot Gris did really well in our first WineFolio \u2018Top 10 Tasting\u2019 \u2013 the \u2018From the Ashes 2019\u2019 came in at 6th<\/sup>, and is a \u201csuperb example of the variety\u201d \u2013 see:\u00a0www.winefolio.co.nz\/?p=1214<\/a> They have three tiers in their range of wines \u2013 the Icon range includes a Methode Traditionelle and they do a few different Pinot Noirs. I\u2019m biased as the Pinot Gris did well, so I\u2019d definitely keep an eye out for that \u2013 I\u2019ve also tried their other aromatics like Riesling and Gewurztaminer. I don\u2019t think they have a Cellar Door, although I did pass the signpost for the vineyard a couple of times as I travelled around, and I\u2019m pretty sure that the winery is in Omihi – Hayden Good is the winemaker – so best to make contact through the website and see if you can get an appointment?\u00a0www.thecraterrim.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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One place that definitely does have a Cellar Door and is next along this side of SH1 at Omihi is\u00a0Greystone<\/strong>. Their Cellar door is currently open Thursday to Sunday 11am to 5pm. You can visit at any time during those hours for a tasting, and there will often be some Cellar Door exclusives, or library wines open. But they now also have a set menu lunch option that is prepared by the chef (and licensed forager) of four courses including five paired wines included, and currently costs $79 per person. That sounds like a deal to me!\u00a0<\/p>

The menus are posted on social media, so if you follow Greystone, you\u2019ll be able to see what\u2019s on offer and decide, as it changes every week. The building is lovely and has a large outdoor area if the weather is playing ball \u2013 it was glorious when I visited in May. There\u2019s also a Cycle trail and walking track that runs through the vineyard if you need to work up an appetite.\u00a0I\u2019ll be publishing a full feature on Greystone on WineFolio soon. The fully-organic certified property is magnificent, with vineyards spread through the rolling hills behind the Cellar Door.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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They\u2019ve been named Winery of the Year by Raymond Chan (in 2018), their winemaker Dom Maxwell has been New Zealand Winemaker of the Year (also 2018), they have wines on the Fine Wines of NZ list (my go-to guide to the very best of our wines) and are regular features in the NZ Organic Wine awards. If you\u2019re in the area, you have to visit Greystone.<\/p>

My advice on the wines would be that the Pinots are superb \u2013 ask if they have the \u2018Vineyard ferment\u2019 Pinot available to try \u2013 I wrote a short piece and review \u2013 94\/100 – of this special wine:\u00a0www.winefolio.co.nz\/?p=3422<\/a>\u00a0which was also named in Robert Parker\u2019s \u201cTop 100 Wine Discoveries\u201d this year. But also try he Chardonnay(s), Pinot Gris and the Sauvignon Blanc \u2013 www.winefolio.co.nz\/?p=3672. This really is one of the country\u2019s top wineries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Muddy Water Estate<\/strong> is another classic Waipara label that\u2019s nestled into the Teviotdale Hills. The name is literally a translation of \u2018Waipara\u2019 and the 12-hectare BioGro-certified organic estate was planted back in 1993. They produce a couple of completely additive-free wines (including no sulphur) \u2013 a Pinot Noir and a Chardonnay, and also look out for a Skin-Ferment blend that\u2019s also sulphur-free. Their website is\u00a0www.muddywater.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Next stop along the highway is\u00a0Mountford Estate<\/strong>, which is also the home of\u00a0Koyama Wines<\/strong>, at 434 Omihi Road. Takahiro Koyama first worked at Mountford alongside CP Lin, but has progressed from being assistant winemaker, to buying the Estate (with investment from Japan) in 2017. He now makes both his own label, Koyama, and the Mountford wines, on site. I had a great session with Takahiro when I was in the region in May \u2013 that will be appearing on WineFolio soon. Established in 1991 by Michael and Buffy Eaton, the property is fabulously picturesque, with now 9.3 hectares of vines going up ever steeper limestone slopes, and the valley spread out in front of you.<\/p>

Tastings are by appointment only and you can make contact through the website at\u00a0www.mountfordestate.com<\/a>, or\u00a0www.koyamawines.com<\/a>. I\u2019ve always rated the Mountford Chardonnay, but what was clear at the tasting I did with Takahiro was the quality of the Pinot Noir that\u2019s being produced here.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The beautiful Waipara Valley, from Mountford Estate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Along the highway a short distance is another winery making a name for itself in recent years \u2013\u00a0Black Estate<\/strong>. Opening hours are currently Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm, with the restaurant open from 11.30am. The lunchtime restaurant was the winner of a \u2018Winery Restaurant of the year\u2019 award in 2019 and offers an enticing a la carte menu. You can book through the website \u2013\u00a0www.blackestate.co.nz<\/a>, where there\u2019s also a link for a Wine Tour, and details on how to reserve a \u2018Winery Room\u2019 for an event, lunch, meeting etc.\u00a0Amazingly, that\u2019s not all! There\u2019s a Studio that can be booked for an overnight stay \u2013 again, check out the website for all details.<\/p>

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When I visited on a Saturday morning I was treated to many of the current releases. Chardonnay was great, but Riesling and Pinot Noir were the standouts. Great to see a Cabernet Franc as a single varietal \u2013 not heavily oaked, but with its own moss and bark-like earthiness. They also showcase things at the more \u2018natural wine\u2019 end of things – \u00a0like skin-fermented Pinot Gris (yum) and a Pet Nat \u00a0– that I\u2019m told by someone who knows, is excellent \u2013 if you can grab it before it sells out (quickly). Also a \u201cWild Life\u201d set of wines that I didn\u2019t try \u2013 but you could! Black Estate is at 614 Omihi Road, and you can call them on 03 314 6085.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The last stop here before turning back south towards the village and more wineries, is Fancrest Estate<\/strong>. Another organic Estate, specialising in Pinot Noir \u2013 with a selection of Dijon, Pommard and Abel clones, suited to the site and planted in a north-facing fan across the \u2018Golden Mile\u2019 of Waipara\u2019s limestone slopes. There\u2019s no Cellar Door but look out for the wines, and you can order through the website \u2013\u00a0www.fancrest.com<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Turn back towards the south after leaving Fancrest or Black estate \u2013 whichever was your furthest point \u2013 and on your right you\u2019ll soon find\u00a0Waipara Springs<\/strong>, at 409 Omihi Road. This is one place that you can rely upon to be open \u2013 the restaurant is extremely popular and lively with people heading in, whether they came for the wine or just for a lovely spot to socialise. Open from 10am until 4pm every day except public holidays. It was established in 1981 and is still a family-owned and run business. Host to many a wedding, event and party, you can book online at www.waiparasprings.co.nz<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When I dropped in, the garden tables were already filling for lunch, and the menu looked very inviting, making good use of local produce including olives, cheese and meats. On a less sunny day I imagine the Tasting Room would be full \u2013 you could get a tasting for $10 and then settle in for a glass of your favourite \u2013 maybe a bite to eat. Aromatics are a strong contender here (it is Waipara after all) \u2013 they do four different Rieslings! Also, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurz. Or one of the Pinot Noirs? It\u2019s classic Waipara and you can expect a warm welcome.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Along this stretch of the road, but set back along Church Road (this loops around towards the village) is\u00a0Sherwood Estate<\/strong>\u00a0at 113 Church Road. Again it\u2019s an established property \u2013 making wines here for nearly twenty years, and also still a family business \u2013 Dayne and Jill Sherwood can be found around the winery most days. There is a Cellar Door \u2013 they don\u2019t offer tastings, but you can purchase the wines \u2013 open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. In the vicinity as well, are\u00a0Ataahua Wines<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 look for the wines at Pukeko Junction or specialist wine stores. Also Glenmark Vicarage<\/strong> offers rooms to stay, and wines with unique labels like \u2018The Wicked Vicar\u2019 or \u2018The Divine Daughter\u2019.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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