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Where is Nelson wine from?

Nelson is a white wine, also made in red, from Upper Moutere / Richmond, in Moutere Hills / Waimea Plains, Nelson, New Zealand. It is a GI wine made mainly from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Nelson at a glance

ClassificationGI
AppellationNelson
StyleRed wine, White wine
GrapesSauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Village or townUpper Moutere / Richmond
SubregionMoutere Hills / Waimea Plains
RegionNelson
CountryNew Zealand
Coordinates-41.2700, 173.0060

Nelson

Upper Moutere / Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand

GI

Appellation
Nelson
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Nelson, at the top of the South Island, has two main wine areas: the clay Moutere Hills and the stony Waimea Plains. Seifried Estate was founded in 1973 and Neudorf in 1978. Neudorf's Moutere Chardonnay is among New Zealand's best-known whites.

Producers to know

  • Neudorf
  • Seifried Estate
  • Greenhough
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Nelson: questions and answers

Where is Nelson wine from?

Nelson is a white wine, also made in red, from Upper Moutere / Richmond, in Moutere Hills / Waimea Plains, Nelson, New Zealand. It is a GI wine made mainly from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Which country is Nelson from?

Nelson is from New Zealand, in the Nelson wine region.

What grape is Nelson made from?

Nelson is made mainly from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Is Nelson a red or a white wine?

Both. Nelson is made as a red and as a white wine; the white is the main style.

Who are the best producers of Nelson?

Producers to know include Neudorf, Seifried Estate and Greenhough.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.