Wines from Nelson
This picturesque region, found on the northern tip of the South Island, benefits from high sunshine hours, a sheltered, moderating coastal climate and free-draining, semi-fertile soil. You might not be familiar with this wine region. But it is worth knowing. This boutique wine region produces outstanding Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and aromatics.
9,99 €*
13,32 € pro litre
Wonderfully intense summer flavours leap out of the glass: watermelons, raspberries and cherries. Sit back and relax with this easy drinking Rosé made from Pinot Noir and the rare Pinot Meunier.
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11,99 € -23% RRP 15,49 € *
15,99 € pro litre
Everything you'd want in a Sauvignon Blanc: Intense aromas of fresh citrus fruits, juicy gooseberry, exotic notes of pineapple. They are excellently complemented by fresh herbs and wet stone notes.
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SHEILD Pinot Meunier Rosé 2022
11,99 € -23% RRP 15,49 € *
15,99 € pro litre
A dry, vibrant style. A rare single vineyard rosé wine made from 100% Pinot Meunier.
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14,79 € -20% RRP 18,49 € *
19,72 € pro litre
Made from 25 old vines in Nelson. Lovely aromas of hazelnut, peach, butter toast and ripe citrus fruits mingle with a balancing acidity and the minerality of the Wainea Plains.
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Brightwater Gravels Sauvignon Blanc 2023
13,99 € - 14,79 €*
19,72 € pro litre
A crisp and bright, sun-kissed Sauvignon Blanc from Nelson that offers juicy fruit intensity, fine texture, and a cooling crisp acidity.
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13,99 € - 14,99 €*
19,99 € pro litre
Everything you'd want in a Sauvignon Blanc: Intense aromas of fresh citrus fruits, juicy apples, exotic notes of pineapple. They are excellently complemented by wet stone notes.
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SHEILD Pinot Meunier Rosé 2023
14,99 € - 15,49 €*
20,65 € pro litre
A dry, vibrant style. A rare single vineyard rosé wine made from 100% Pinot Meunier.
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14,99 € - 15,99 €*
21,32 € pro litre
An excellent option if you're looking for something unique! Pair it with a delicious platter of soft cheeses the next time you host guests.
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Brightwater Gravels Pinot Noir 2021
17,99 € - 18,79 €*
25,05 € pro litre
A fleshy, earthy Pinot with dark bramble fruits for drinking young. Carefully created from winemaker Trudy Sheild in sunny Nelson.
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18,99 € - 19,99 €*
26,65 € pro litre
A succulent, approachable Pinot Noir with an outstanding price value ratio.
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About the wine region Nelson
Small is beautiful in this wine region. Nelson is a boutique wine region producing outstanding Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and aromatics, as well as an impressive mix of emerging varieties.
Long renowned for it's bountiful crops and orchards, Nelson's wine roots were cultivated in the mid-1800s, when German settlers planted the areas first grape vines to produce wine.
Regional climate
Nelson’s sheltered topography gives protection from strong winds; combined with its proximity to the sea this gives milder temperatures than other South Island regions, mitigating frost risk. Regularly New Zealand’s sunniest region and with good diurnal variation this helps emphasise varietal character. High sunlight hours and a long growing season give wonderful fruit purity.
Nelson subregions
Nelson has two subregions:
- Moutere Hills: To the west of the city, the verdant Moutere Hills are slightly warmer and wetter than Waimea and the gravel-threaded clay soils give richness and texture to the wines.
- Waimea Plains: Summing up the sub-region beautifully, Waimea is Maori for ‘river garden’. This traditional area for arable crops, orchards and hops has seen most of Nelson’s recent vineyard expansion.
With stony alluvial soils and a moderating maritime influence, wines tend to be lighter and fresher in style than Moutere, with bright aromas.
Nelson wine style
Nelson's main grape is Sauvignon Blanc, followed by Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.
Nelson is a dry, more elegant and gentle expression of Sauvignon Blanc. Nelson Pinot is always expressive and perfumed, with fine, ripe tannins and complex depths.
Nelson has made a name for producing excellent Chardonnay. Depth, elegance and complexity are hallmarks of the best Nelson Chardonnay and the fruit is remarkably pure and intense.
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