Top 100 white wines of Nelson

Discover the top 100 best white wines of Nelson of Nelson as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Nelson and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Nelson

The wine region of Nelson is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Latitude 41 or the Domaine Seifried Estate produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Nelson are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Nelson often reveals types of flavors of dark fruit, clove or baking spice and sometimes also flavors of bramble, kiwi or savory.

In the mouth of Nelson is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 94 estates and châteaux in the of Nelson, producing 406 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Nelson go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Nelson

white wines from the region of Nelson go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of american style lobster tails, great chef style, magic cake cheese quiche or tomato and goat cheese mushroom tart.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Nelson

On the nose in the region of Nelson often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, peach or lime. In the mouth in the region of Nelson is a with a nice freshness.