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Christchurch Vineyards, Christchurch Wineries and Christchurch Breweries
(Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ)



The Christchurch and Canterbury areas of New Zealand's South Island feature a large number of superb vineyards, wineries, breweries and hopfields, with many vineyards situated within easy reach of Christchurch city centre. Famous throughout Canterbury and the South Island of New Zealand, these Christchurch vineyards and wineries produce a host of different leading wines, many of which have won prestigious Air New Zealand wine medals and Le Monde Selection wine awards.

Some of the most popular wines produced at Christchurch's numerous vineyards and wineries include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer wines, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and a selection of sparkling wines. Christchurch's vineyards, wineries and breweries are also highly regarded in New Zealand for their rich fruity ports and local beers, including the Canterbury Draught beer.

Many of the vineyards and wineries located around Christchurch and Canterbury are extremely historic, being established more than 150 years ago. Christchurch vineyards export their award-winning wines to many different countries around the globe, including much of Europe. Wine tasting at Christchurch's vineyards is extremely popular and a number of Christchurch wineries now run courses about all aspects of wine appreciation.




Vineyards, wineries and breweries in the Christchurch and Canterbury area of New Zealand's South Island can usually be found in scenic spots, with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. Christchurch's vineyards are both large and small, and are particularly concentrated in the Waipara Valley in north Canterbury, widely considered to be the wine-growing capital of Christchurch and Canterbury. Many other vineyards in and around Christchurch can also be found in Akaroa, the Canterbury Plains, the spectacular Banks Peninsula, West Melton, Burnham, Rolleston - south of Christchurch, Halswell, Amberley, St. Albans, Sandyknolls, West Melton, Weedons, Rakaia and areas close to the Waimakariri River. The top vineyards and wineries close to central Christchurch include French Farm Winery, Rossendale Winery and Pegasus Bay Vineyards.

Guided tours provide one of the best ways to travel to the most popular wineries and vineyards in Christchurch's surrounding districts of Canterbury and other nearby areas of New Zealand's South Island. An increasing number of Christchurch's vineyards also now feature good restaurants, scenic picnic areas, barbecue facilities, wine-tasting festivals and some vineyards even provide a basic level of accommodation.

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Bentwood Wines - Akaroa Highway, Tai Tapu, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8150, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 329 6191

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Canterbury Brewery - 36 St. Asaph Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 379 4940

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Darjon Vineyards - North Eyre Road, Swannanoa, North Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 312 6045

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Fiddler's Green Wines and Vineyards - Georges Road, Waipara, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8270, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 314 6979

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: French Farm Winery - French Farm Valley Road, Akaroa, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8161, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 304 5784

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Gatehouse Wines and Vineyards - Jowers Road, West Melton, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8021, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 342 962

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Giesen Winery - Burnham School Road, Burnham, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8191, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 3476 6729

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Langdale Wine Estate - Langdales Road, West Melton, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8021, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 342 6266

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Larcomb Vineyards - Larcombs Road, Rolleston, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8004, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 347 8909

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Muddy Water Fine Wines - 424 Omihi Road, Waipara, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8270, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 377 7123

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Pegasus Bay Vineyards - Stockgrove Road, Amberley, Waipara, Canterbury, 8251, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 314 6869

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Rosebank Estate Winery - 180 Johns Road, Harewood, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8005, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 323 8539

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Rossendale Winery - 150 Old Tai Tapu Road, Halswell, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8003, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 0(3) 322 7780

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Sandihurst Wines - Main West Coast Road, West Melton, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8021, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 347 8289

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Sherwood Estate Wines - Weedons Ross Road, Weedons, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8021, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 347 9060

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: St. Helena Wine Estate - Coutts Island Road, Belfast, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8005, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 323 8202

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Torlesse Wineries - Loff Hagen Drive, Waipara, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8270, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 314 6929

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Trents Vineyards - Trents Road, Templeton, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8004, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 349 6940

Christchurch Wines, Vineyards and Breweries: Waipara West Vineyards - 376 Ram Paddock Road, Waipara, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8270, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 314 8699

 
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