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Opawa Wines

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A New Zealand winery named after the Maori word for "smoky river," Opawa sits on what used to be the old riverbed of the Wairau. On misty mornings during harvest, you can almost see the ghost of that ancient waterway flowing through the vineyards.

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Varietals

Sauvignon BlancPinot GrisPinot NoirPinot Noir Rosé

Good to know

No — Opawa Wines does not operate a public tasting room. It's a production-only or by-allocation label, so its wines are found through retail, restaurants, or a mailing list rather than an on-site visit.
Opawa Wines focuses on Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir Rosé. Signature bottles include 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, 2024 Pinot Gris, 2022 Pinot Noir, 2025 Pinot Noir Rosé. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Opawa Wines was established in 2001, giving the estate 25 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.