Bentwood Wines
The wind-sculptured shapes of the Macrocarpas on the skyline inspired the name Bentwood. But their twisted shapes belie the gentleness of the valley below.
Bentwood wines vineyard is couched in a western valley of Banks Peninsula in Canterbury. It enjoys a microclimate that favours viticulture.
Bentwood was established by Ray and Robyn Watson in 1992 after they had spent a year in Bordeaux to experience life around grape growing and wine making.
They came back to Canterbury not to transplant or mimic European or other New Zealand regions, but to adapt what they had learned in ways that benefited from the unique attributes of north-facing Banks Peninsula slopes. Just 4 years into production, the fruit is rewarding their efforts, and the judges awarding their wines.
Contact
Phone: +64 3 3296191
Fax: +64 3 3296192
Postal
Address: 		PO Box 50, Tai Tapu
Delivery
Address: 		Akaroa Highway
Staff
Owner: Ray & Robyn Watson
Manager: Ray Watson
Sales: Ray Watson
Marketing: Robyn Watson
Producer Details
Opening Hours: 9.00am - 6.00pm 7 Days, by appointment only
Vineyards: 2.5
Production: 600
Winery Tours: No
Newsletter: No
Wineclub: No
Sales
Cellar Door: Yes
Internet: Yes
Direct Mail: Yes
Via Retailers: Yes
Wines from this Producer
Bentwood Gewürztraminer | 2002
Bentwood Pinot Blanc | 2001
Bentwood Pinot Noir | 2001
Bentwood Riesling | 2001