Paritua Wines is a Hawke’s Bay estate defined by scale, precision, and a deep commitment to the character of the land. Situated on the Bridge Pa Triangle, one of New Zealand’s most prestigious winegrowing districts, the estate takes its name from the original Māori place name for the area — Paritua, meaning “the place of the gods.” Since its establishment in 2003, Paritua has become known for bold, finely composed red wines and mineral-laced whites that speak of Hawke’s Bay’s sun, stone, and long daylight hours.

The 180-hectare estate vineyard is fully certified sustainable, with a focus on organic practices, vine balance, and clonal precision. The stony, free-draining soils of the ancient Ngaruroro riverbed — rich in volcanic ash, clay, and gravel — provide ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc, all of which benefit from the warm days and cool nights that define the region. Every vine is hand-tended, and harvesting is block-specific, allowing for detail and selection at every level.

In the winery, the focus is on elegance and longevity. Winemaking is deliberate, with small-lot fermentations, wild yeast trials, and French oak maturation tailored to bring polish without excess. Paritua’s flagship blend, 21•12, is crafted only in exceptional vintages — a barrel selection of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc from the estate, aged for 18–24 months. The broader Paritua range, along with the more approachable Stone Paddock tier, delivers structure, richness, and varietal clarity.

The wines are textural and composed. 21•12 is a wine of stature — dark cassis, cedar, graphite, and a fine mineral thread that unfolds over years. Syrah shows violet, cracked pepper, and dark plum, while Chardonnay offers citrus peel, white florals, and restrained oak, shaped by acidity and poise. Across the range, there is a consistent through-line of refinement — a modern interpretation of Hawke’s Bay depth, guided by precision and patience.

What defines Paritua is its grounding in place — a winery that brings together architectural clarity and natural force, crafting wines that reflect Hawke’s Bay not just as it is, but as it endures.

These are wines built with intent — strong, quiet, and shaped by the long shadow of land and time.