Wine regions of New Zealand: Nelson
Nelson is the top wine region in New Zealand, but it is not exactly known for its fine wines.
Nelson is New Zealand’s top wine region by volume, but it’s not exactly known for its fine wines. While the majority of the country’s prime vineyard land lies in the north of both islands and produces delicate vintages that attract connoisseurs and command top dollar, Nelson is almost at the bottom—making it one of NZ’s coldest regions. The grapes grown here are a mix of varieties from all over the world, including Australia (which is just across Cook Strait to the… Read more