Nelson Wine Region

 

Nelson, New Zealand as a Wine Region


- Other New Zealand
A few other New Zealand areas include the region of Auckland, high up on the North Island, Nelson, sitting to the west of Marlborough, and Canterbury, just under Waipara on the South Island. Most wines in New Zealand will come from a designated area and say so on the label. Notable Facts Auckland was one of the first wine growing regions of the country, but now produces very little of New Zealand's wine. It's pretty wet up there so vineyards are planted in the driest spots possible – reds are most popular here. Nelson is the only region along the west coast of the country, producing Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Canterbury's chilly climate is best suited for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

New Zealand as a Wine Country

Capital: Wellington
Currency: New Zealand Dollar




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The country of New Zealand is about 1000 miles from the coast of Australia. It consists of two long islands, end to end, that are approximately the same length as California. Most of the country's climate is maritime due to the abundant coastline. The northern island is more wet and cool while the southern island is warmer and dryer. The most popular grapes of New Zealand are Sauvignon Blanc (made most famous by the bright, crisp wines coming out of Marlborough), Chardonnay and the ever-growing Pinot Noir.



Wineries in Nelson

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Brightwater

Winery in Nelson, New Zealand

Richmond Plains Wines

Winery in Nelson, New Zealand

Mount Nelson

Winery in Nelson, New Zealand

Nelson's Creek Wine Estate

Winery in Nelson, New Zealand

Neudorf Vineyards

Winery in Nelson, New Zealand

Seifried Nelson

Winery in Nelson, New Zealand

Zevenwacht

Winery in Nelson, New Zealand

Simon Hackett

Winery in Nelson, New Zealand

Old Coach Road

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Adnams

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Nelson Estates

Winery in Nelson, New Zealand

The Winery

Winery in Nelson, New Zealand

Wines from Nelson Region

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2006 Sauvignon, Neudorf Estate, Nelson

Great wines have a basis of fruit concentration, length and sense of place - characters wh..
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10.00
Waimea Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Nelson

The Waimea terroir and typical high sunshine have been captured in the production of this ..
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7.99
Waimea Estate Pinot Gris 2008 Nelson

Located on the stony soils of the Waimea Plains, the hand-picked grapes were gently whole-..
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9.49
Waimea Estate Pinot Noir 2007 Nelson

The Waimea Estate winery strives to produce elegant wines both seductive and attractive to..
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9.99
2006 Aotea

A delicate Sauvignon Blanc, showing aromas of lush capsicum and tropical fruit characters...
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11.00
Tussock Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2008

The Tussock brand is named after the Tussock which grows on the roof of thewinery building..
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9.99
2006 Sauvignon, Neudorf Estate, Nelson

Great wines have a basis of fruit concentration, length and sense of place - characters wh..
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9.99
2008 Pinot Gris 'Maggie's Block', Neudorf, Nelson

This lovely wine celebrates vineyard manager and mule rider Maggie Horne, who first saw th..
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12.99


Subregions in Nelson

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