{"title":"Waipara, South Island","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-crater-rim-waipara-sauvignon-blanc-2020","title":"The Crater Rim Waipara Sauvignon Blanc 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is offered at select LCBO stores in Vintages for a limited time. For help locating stock, feel free to contact us at   \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@npwines.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einfo@npwines.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note: \u003ci\u003eThis product requires a minimum lead time of two weeks prior to shipping when fulfilling orders through NPW.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crater Rim is a family-owned boutique winery situated in the rolling hills of Waipara, in the South Island of New Zealand. They produce sustainably crafted, terroir-driven wines from carefully selected sites well-suited to the varietals they cultivate. The first vintage produced by The Crater Rim was from a small hillside vineyard, high above the town of Akaroa on Banks Peninsula – and so the brand ‘The Crater Rim’ was born. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker and Viticulturist Haydon Good strives to make wines of character and quality through a watchful, non-interventionist style. He uses a combination of new and traditional techniques and technology to allow the fruit to become wine. Haydon focuses on allowing the vineyard character to shine through in every bottle produced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was slowly fermented in a mix of seasoned French oak barriques and small tanks to create a textured wine whilst preserving crisp fruit characters. Revealing subtle notes of wood spice with pretty aromas of grapefruit sorbet, guava and baked apple in the glass. The palate offers a pleasantly creamy texture with plenty of zest and great fruit intensity long into the finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Try this wine with creamy pasta dishes or seared scallops with chopped fresh herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crater Rim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44120961155290,"sku":"L26359-1","price":383.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/7922\/3966\/files\/October2023LCBOReleases_8.png?v=1696600736"},{"product_id":"copy-of-paddy-borthwick-pinot-noir-paper-road-wairarapa","title":"Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir Paper Road Wairarapa 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is offered at select LCBO stores in Vintages for a limited time. For help locating stock, feel free to contact us at \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@npwines.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einfo@npwines.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note: \u003ci\u003eThis product requires a minimum lead time of two weeks prior to shipping when fulfilling orders through NPW.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProudly family owned, the Borthwick vineyard is an established vineyard situated in Gladstone, the heart of the Wairarapa. Producing quality wine for over a decade, Paddy, an experienced wine maker, has gained a reputation for producing consistently great wines. The twenty seven hectares of vines bordering the Ruamahunga River are growing on stony, free draining, alluvial soils, with a micro climate giving warm daily temperatures, cool nights and low rainfall; perfect conditions for producing distinctive, quality wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot highlights purity and freshness, offering bright aromas of red florals, spice, and juicy red fruit. Medium-bodied, the palate shows a vibrant mix of tart and sweet cherry framed by soft, velvety tannins. Subtle oak lends a gentle touch of chocolate to the finish, while a hint of spice adds lift and energy to the lingering aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect pairing for grilled quail, roasted chicken or the richness of pork shoulder. This wine can also stand up to glazed salmon or a decadent pizza with sweet potato, balsamic onions and soppressata. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paddy Borthwick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44654186234074,"sku":"L179770-1","price":299.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/7922\/3966\/files\/LCBORetailReleases-2026-03-12T200156.232.png?v=1773360123"},{"product_id":"the-crater-rim-waipara-pinot-noir-2020","title":"The Crater Rim Waipara Pinot Noir 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is offered online and at select LCBO locations for a limited time through Vintages Cellar Collection. For help locating stock, feel free to contact us at \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@npwines.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einfo@npwines.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ePlease note: \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eThis product requires a minimum lead time of two weeks prior to shipping when fulfilling orders through NPW.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crater Rim is a family-owned boutique winery situated in the rolling hills of Waipara, in the South Island of New Zealand. 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The finish is long and savoury, with impressive persistence, perfectly balancing richness and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour alongside bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin with prune and apple stuffing. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crater Rim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46336698843354,"sku":"L41811-1","price":317.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/7922\/3966\/files\/2025-LCBORetailReleases_11_56863005-0fa0-48d6-b684-448a8f4bb683.png?v=1743374842"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.npwines.com\/collections\/waipara-south-island\/wine-style-medium-bodied.oembed","provider":"Nicholas Pearce Wines Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}