Wine from Canterbury comes out of New Zealand, where it sits as a wine region.
The signature grape is Pinot Noir, backed by Chardonnay and Riesling.
The ground underneath is alluvial, gravel and limestone.
The climate is maritime/oceanic.
Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows elegant and age-worthy, focus on finesse, clean and crisp, plus six more.
Inside it sit Waipara Valley, North Canterbury and Waitaki Valley.
At the table these bottles work with beef, chicken, seafood and pasta.
In the glass.
Red: Elegant and age-worthy, Focus on finesse.
Dry white: Clean, Crisp, Refreshing, Showcasing minerality.
Sweet white: Rich and balanced, Prominent fruity notes.
Rosé: Lively and fruity, Perfect for warm weather.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Bell Hill Chardonnay, Canterbury, New Zealand
- Bell Hill Limeworks Chardonnay, North Canterbury, New Zealand
- Bell Hill Pinot Noir, Canterbury, New Zealand
- Bell Hill Shelf Pinot Noir, Canterbury, New Zealand
- Black Estate Damsteep Pinot Noir, North Canterbury, New Zealand
- Greystone Wines Erin's Reserve Chardonnay, Waipara, New Zealand
- Greystone Wines Organic Chardonnay, Waipara, New Zealand
- Greystone Wines Pinot Noir, Waipara, New Zealand
At the table.
- beef
- chicken
- seafood
- pasta
- hard cheese
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Canterbury: common questions
01.What grapes is Canterbury known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Canterbury make?+
03.Where is Canterbury?+
04.What food goes with Canterbury wine?+
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