Cool-climate region of New Zealand's South Island, the only one on the west coast and rain-sheltered. Signature Chardonnay precise and taut with signature notes of white apple, citrus, toasted hazelnut, fresh butter and a mineral touch, ample long mouth — local benchmark. Fine silky Pinot Noir (tart cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, sweet spices), delicate tannins. Also vivid fruity Sauvignon Blanc, ample Pinot Gris, taut Riesling.
Atypical elegant wines.
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 chicken chop suey, quiche lorraine or eggplant, lamb and goat lasagna.
On the nose in the region of Nelson often reveals types of flavors of lychee, tropical fruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, microbio or tree fruit. In the mouth in the region of Nelson is a with a nice freshness.
