Torlesse Wines

Torlesse Wines is a family-run winery located in Waipara, New Zealand, just 1 hour north of Christchurch.

The winery produces high-quality wines, including Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc, which are made and bottled on-site at their Waipara Winery. The winery is named after Charles Torlesse, an early Canterbury resident, who gave his name to the Torlesse mountain range that partly circles the Canterbury Plains. Torlesse Wines is open seven days a week from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Sustainability and Estate Grown Wines: Torlesse Wines is designated as sustainable by the NZ Wine accreditation audit and is a member of Greening Waipara. The winery's vineyards are 100% estate-grown, and many of their wine styles are hand-harvested and batch-crafted. Torlesse Wines is committed to sustainability and producing wines in a way that can be done for generations to come.

Tasting Torlesse Wines and Activities: Visitors can taste Torlesse Wines' various vintages and styles at their cellar door hosted by the winemakers or owners. The winery also offers a biodiversity trail and bicycle hire for visitors to explore the surrounding area.

Waipara Valley: The Waipara Valley, where Torlesse Wines is located, is rapidly expanding into arguably the best wine-growing region in New Zealand. Visitors can tour the region on a day trip from Christchurch.

When to Go: Torlesse Wines is open seven days a week from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm throughout the year. However, visitors may want to check the winery's website or contact them directly to confirm opening hours during holiday periods.

How to Get There: To get to Torlesse Wines, visitors can take a car from Christchurch, which is about an hour's drive away. Alternatively, visitors can take a tour of the region, which includes transportation to and from the winery.